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S5.E1 ∙ Love, Deacon Style

Fri, Nov 16, 1990

Reuben doesn't seem to notice Thelma's efforts to recapture the glow of their newlywed days.

7.1 /10

S5.E2 ∙ Two Men, One Woman and a Baby

Fri, Nov 30, 1990

An abandoned baby awakens Thelma's maternal instincts; the Deacon prepares for a visit from the IRS.

6.9 /10

S5.E3 ∙ Child's Play

Fri, Dec 07, 1990

The Deacon means to prove that he can handle a roomful of kids by taking over the church's day-care center.

6.8 /10

S5.E4 ∙ Yo, Deak

Fri, Dec 14, 1990

The Deacon, vying for a seat on the crime commission, offers a youth help in putting his life back on track.

6.5 /10

S5.E5 ∙ Miracle on 134th Street: Part 1

Fri, Dec 21, 1990

Deacon Frye defends a man claiming to the Santa Claus.

7.7 /10

S5.E6 ∙ Miracle on 134th Street: Part 2

Fri, Dec 21, 1990

Santa gives him a second chance, and Frye gets the charges against him dropped.

7.5 /10

Thelma holds her first society luncheon fundraiser as Rev. Dr. Reuben Gregory: Deacon Frye gets appointed judge & rides on a power high only to experience the consequences negatively first hand at gun point.

6.6 /10

S5.E8 ∙ The Gospel Truth

Fri, Jan 04, 1991

Reuben's niece (Siedah Garrett) chooses to be a singer rather than a minister; Laryngitis affects Amelia's (Roz Ryan) voice.

6.8 /10

S5.E9 ∙ Lights, Camera, Deacon

Fri, Jan 11, 1991

A televised trial featuring a chicken-franchise king promises the campaigning Judge Frye a leg up on media exposure.

7 /10

S5.E10 ∙ Unforgettable

Fri, Jan 18, 1991

Thelma doesn't understand when her father embarks on a May-December romance with a young environmentalist.

6.9 /10

S5.E11 ∙ Ernie and the Sublimes

Fri, Feb 01, 1991

Ernest Frye is reunited with his '50s doo-wop group, the Sublimes, for a church benefit.

6.8 /10

S5.E12 ∙ The Deacon's Slam Dunk

Fri, Feb 08, 1991

Deacon Frye becomes manager of a retired NBA star (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) who falls in love with a church trustee (Roz Ryan).

6.7 /10

S5.E13 ∙ Three Men and a Hammer

Fri, Feb 22, 1991

Frye asks a Reverend to speak at the service and his sermon inspires Clarence to drop out of school and pursue his dream of being a rapper like his idol M.C. Hammer. In order to convince Clarence not to Frye tries to get Hammer to speak to him but they can't get in to see him. So he dresses up like a fan.

6.5 /10

S5.E14 ∙ Nothin' Says Lovin'...

Fri, Mar 01, 1991

The Reverend is expectant over an anniversary trip with Thelma, while a moody Thelma might also be expectant - with baby.

6.7 /10

S5.E15 ∙ My Fair Homeboy

Fri, Mar 08, 1991

Deacon Frye lines up a business deal which is endangered when Clarence begins dating the partner's daughter.

7.1 /10

S5.E16 ∙ A Star Is Burned

Fri, Mar 22, 1991

Thelma is offered a television cooking show based on a meal she served, actually prepared by Amelia.

6.3 /10

S5.E17 ∙ Deak-Scam

Fri, Mar 29, 1991

Prior to becoming a member, Deacon Frye blunders into a sting operation at a country club.

6.4 /10

S5.E18 ∙ The Wild Deak

Fri, Apr 05, 1991

While Deacon Frye, Brother Rolley & friend are out riding motorcycles trying make memorable moments to tell his grandchild he gets into a scuffle with 2 tough bikers with a surprising outcome. Meanwhile at home Thelma has reached her limit with Rubens overly zealous excitement about the pregnancy & his attempts at making the experience joyful.

6.6 /10