Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NBC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.5/10
Amen
Overview
Amen is an American television sitcom produced by Carson Productions that ran from September 27, 1986 to May 11, 1991 on NBC. Set in Sherman Hemsley's real-life hometown of Philadelphia, Amen stars Hemsley as the deacon of a church and was part of a wave of successful sitcoms on NBC in the 1980s which featured entirely or almost-entirely black casts. Others included The Cosby Show, A Different World, and 227.
This production, originally released in 1986, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Family genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.5 across its 5 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Family.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Sherman Hemsley
Deacon Ernest Frye
Clifton Davis
Reverend Reuben Gregory
Anna Maria Horsford
Thelma Frye
Roz Ryan
Amelia Hetabrink
Jester Hairston
Rolly Forbes
Tony T. Johnson
Chris
Bumper Robinson
Clarence
Seasons
Season 1
22 Episodes • Aired 1986-09-27
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
21 Episodes • Aired 1987-10-03
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
22 Episodes • Aired 1988-10-08
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
23 Episodes • Aired 1989-09-23
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 5
22 Episodes • Aired 1990-11-17
No season overview provided for this season.
