Season 4

01 The Engagement Episode 123rd September 1989 Nobody in the First Community Church can keep a secret. When word gets out that Ruben is about to propose marriage to Thelma, the whole congregation drops what they were doing, and shows up at the church to witness the blessed event. But when the deadline comes and goes, and Rev Gregory doesnt make his move, everyone wonders if it will ever happen. 02 Where There's A Will Episode 230th September 1989 The Deacon's estranged father-in-law, who once disowned the Fryes, lies on his deathbed and tries to reconcile with the Deacon by leaving him an inheritance. But all bets are off when Grandpa Tillman begins to recover. 03 Can't Help Lovin' That Man of Mine Episode 314th October 1989 Everyone thinks Thelma needs help holding on to her man when the svelte ex-fiance of the Reverend's, Maxine Varnay, comes to Philadelphia and makes a beeline for the Reverend, intending to rekindle a love affair. 04 Who Am I? Episode 421st October 1989 After tripping and falling during a fishing trip, Thelma looses her memory and can't remember who she is. She can't remeber that the Deacon is her father, and she forgets that she is in love with Ruben. To compensate, she takes on new personality and begins dating another man. 05 Witness for the Defense Episode 528th October 1989 Frye gets his first big murder case. 06 TV or Not TV Episode 64th November 1989 As the congregation prepares for a TV appearance showcasing Sunday services, a street gang terrorizes the neighborhood and threatens to stop Rev. Gregory from delivering his sermon. 07 Don't Rain on My Shower Episode 711th November 1989 Thelma goes overboard at her bridal shower to impress her high school nemesis with reports that she's living the good life. 08 Thelma Says, I Do Episode 818th November 1989 Everything goes wrong that could possibly go wrong on Thelma's wedding day; the wrong wedding dress is delivered to the house and Rev. Gregory comes down with wedding-day jitters. 09 You're in the Army Now (Part 1) Episode 925th November 1989 Thelma joins the Army, intending to become one lean, mean fighting machine. (Part 1 of 2) 10 You're in the Army Now (Part 2) Episode 102nd December 1989 Rev. Gregory and the Deacon pay a visit to the Army base after a tough drill sergeant denies misguided private Thelma a weekend pass. 11 Sergeant in Arms Episode 119th December 1989 Fearing he's lost Thelma to Sgt. Burke, Rev. Gregory puts up a fight when she comes home on a weekend pass with the sergeant in tow. 12 Thelma Frye, Dough Girl Episode 1216th December 1989 Thelma is home on a weekend pass for the Christmas holiday, which affords her the perfect opportunity to be the perfect hostess, the perfect cook and the perfect wife-to-be for Rev. Gregory. 13 The Deacon vs. the U.S. Army Episode 136th January 1990 14 The Roast Episode 1413th January 1990 Deacon Frye is the subject of an honorary roast. 15 The Deacon and the Mother-in-Law Episode 1527th January 1990 Frye entertains Reuben's mother in Atlantic City. 16 The Wedding Episode 163rd February 1990 Thelma and Reuben are finally ready to tie the knot, but the minister isn't: a sedative puts him to sleep during the ceremony and there are no other ministers available to perform the ceremony. 17 The Honeymoon Episode 1710th February 1990 Plans for a Hawaiian honeymoon sour like yesterday's poi when a man tries to jump from the ledge of Thelma and Reuben's hotel suite. 18 The Talent Show Episode 1812th February 1990 19 Moving In Episode 1917th February 1990 A lonely Deacon makes a pest of himself after the newlyweds return home from their honeymoon, and Thelma makes a huge mess when she tries to flambe' a chicken at her first dinner party. 20 Deacon's Dilemma Episode 2024th February 1990 The Deacon swears off defending sleazy clients after he falls for the new assistant minister, who thinks he is a perfect Christian man, and looks to him for inspiration. So much so, that she decides to make a drastic change in her life so she can be a help to her fellow man, just like the Deacon. 21 Trouble in Paradise Episode 213rd March 1990 22 Who's Sorry Now? Episode 2217th March 1990 The Deacon and Amelia trade insults in and out of the courtroom after Amelia trips on the Deacon's steps and breaks her foot. 23 The Deacon's Confession Episode 237th April 1990