Episode 1
Pilot
In the series pilot, Ernest Frye, a holier-than-thou deacon, is seeking a new minister for the First Community...
Episode 2
The Courtship of Bess Richards
After hearing a beautiful gospel singer sing at a wedding, Deacon Frye decides to woo her so she will join the...
Episode 3
The Morning After
Thelma intoxicates Reverend Gregory with her wine-cooked dinner, and he intoxicates her with a kiss. But the...
Episode 4
The Deacon Delivers
A wayward teen wants to be reinstated in the church choir after being away from it for a while. Pastor Gregor...
Episode 5
Rolly Falls in Love
Rolly has his eye on the waitress at the diner around the corner, but he is too shy to approach her. So he as...
Episode 6
Retreat, Heck!
The church's planned retreat is not at all interesting to Deacon Frye, until he learns that a former client, w...
Episode 7
Sermon From the Cell
Rev. Gregory is jailed for giving refugees sanctuary, and the Deacon, charged with contempt of court while try...
Episode 8
Maitre D'eacon
A woman bequeaths the church members her eatery (a French restaurant) — providing they continue its successf...
Episode 9
Reuben's Romance
Rev. Gregory has a crisis of conscience when he is attracted to a widow who needs comforting in her time of gr...
Episode 10
After the Fall
Rolly falls at the bank and, after the Deacon finagles, is awarded a settlement—which he refuses.
Episode 11
Your Christmas Show of Shows
The church is preparing to put on a Christmas pageant, when they find out that a TV crew is scheduled to come...
Episode 12
Frye for the Defense
A fund-raiser at the church takes an unexpected turn when the church gets sued for making someone sick with ta...
Episode 13
Thelma's Choice
The new man in Thelma's life seems like Mr. Right to everyone, especially Deacon Frye, who thinks he's the gre...
Episode 14
Betting on the Boy
Frye befriends a computer whiz who picks sports winners.
Episode 15
Casting the First Stone
While testifying in the church, Lorenzo admits to having an affair with an unnamed sister in the church, which...
Episode 16
Yes Sir, That's Your Baby
After attending the christening of Lynnette and Jerome's child, the Hetebrinks break down and cry because they...
Episode 17
Into the Night
A date with Frye lands Reuben's aunt in jail.
Episode 18
The Divorce Lawyer
A forlorn woman comes to Deacon Frye's office seeking a divorce from her husband who she suspects is cheating...
Episode 19
The Rival
Deacon Frye hires a new attractive Sunday school teacher for the church, and Reuben falls for her, angering Th...
Episode 20
The Magician
Aspiring magician Frye auditions for a children's show.
Episode 21
Glen Garry Glen Thelma
Inept Thelma tries her hand at real estate.
Episode 22
What's Up, Deacon?
The Deacon turns over a new leaf in an effort to be the church's nominee for a humanitarian award, which could...