Storyline

Temptations abound as a group of young Amish explore life beyond their Amish culture. Ultimately, they will make the biggest decision of their lives – to remain Amish/Mennonite or become English and face the consequences of being shunned by their family and friends.

First Aired

2012-09-09
Last Aired

2014-11-20
Creator

Eric Evangelista
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

4
Episodes

41
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

TLC

Keywords:

amish religion new beginning

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1. Jumping the Fence

The premiere of a reality series following five men and women from Amish and Mennonite communities as ...More

The premiere of a reality series following five men and women from Amish and Mennonite communities as they seek the possibility of leaving their old lives behind for new ones in New York City, though they also run the risk of saying good-bye to their family and friends forever.Less

43mins 2012-09-09

2. What Have We Gotten Ourselves Into?

Romance may be in the offing as the newcomers adjust to life in New York City, but their fresh start a...More

Romance may be in the offing as the newcomers adjust to life in New York City, but their fresh start also comes with an air of tension.Less

43mins 2012-09-16

3. Black Sheep

An unexpected visitor enters the house demanding to see Lizzie; another late comer joins the group.

An unexpected visitor enters the house demanding to see Lizzie; another late comer joins the group.Less

43mins 2013-08-04

4. Metamorphosis

Trading traditional Amish clothes for a modern English makeover; Betsy's behavior grows more suspiciou...More

Trading traditional Amish clothes for a modern English makeover; Betsy's behavior grows more suspicious.Less

43mins 2013-08-11

5. What Is Really Happening

The cast disagrees about the good and bad of being Amish; Sabrina wants to connect to the Puerto Rican...More

The cast disagrees about the good and bad of being Amish; Sabrina wants to connect to the Puerto Rican culture; Kate's DUI past starts to catch up to her.Less

43mins 2012-10-07

6. Good vs Evil

Kate, Sabrina, Abe and Rebecca visit the Sex Museum; Kate is in a bikini for her first photo shoot; Ab...More

Kate, Sabrina, Abe and Rebecca visit the Sex Museum; Kate is in a bikini for her first photo shoot; Abe wants to take it to the next level with Rebecca; allegations of witchcraft.Less

43mins 2012-10-14

7. Final Days

Kate is cast out of the group; Jeremiah and Sabrina have something to hide; Abe finds out that Rebecca...More

Kate is cast out of the group; Jeremiah and Sabrina have something to hide; Abe finds out that Rebecca is not being honest; Sabrina finds her biological father; the group begins to pack for home and must make a big decision.Less

43mins 2012-10-21

8. Decision Time

The group makes their way home to make one of the biggest decisions of their lives; they must commit t...More

The group makes their way home to make one of the biggest decisions of their lives; they must commit to being Amish/Mennonite or English; they face their family and friends with the possibility of being shunned.Less

43mins 2012-10-28

9. Party Time

Sabrina uncovers letters from her birth mother; Kate gets a reality check; Abe and Rebecca struggle to...More

Sabrina uncovers letters from her birth mother; Kate gets a reality check; Abe and Rebecca struggle to plan their wedding; Jeremiah and Sabrina plan a bachelor and bachelorette party in Atlantic City.Less

43mins 2012-11-04

10. Finale

The pre-wedding party ends with tempers boiling over; a shocking secret is revealed; Abe and Rebecca r...More

The pre-wedding party ends with tempers boiling over; a shocking secret is revealed; Abe and Rebecca realize how difficult it is to plan a wedding on their own; Jeremiah confronts Sabrina about the future of their relationship.Less

43mins 2012-11-11

11. The Shunning Truth Part 1

NBC's Michelle Beadle interviews Abe, Rebecca, Kate, Jeremiah and Sabrina who confront one another abo...More

NBC's Michelle Beadle interviews Abe, Rebecca, Kate, Jeremiah and Sabrina who confront one another about their time together in New York and set the records straight on accusations and allegations that have been made.Less