Amen

During the interview, Rev. Gregory says he has the following credentials: he has a Bachelor's degree from Morehouse College; he has a Master's in Religious Education from Yale Divinity School; and he possesses a Doctorate in Christian Studies from Union Theological Seminary.

The first shot of the opening credits in this episode (and all the show's episodes) shows Sherman Hemsley driving into the church parking lot. We see a sign that reads: 'Reserved, Deacon Frye, Don't Even THINK About Parking Here!'

The setting for 'Amen' is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The show's theme song was written by famed gospel musician Andrae Crouch.

The theme song for 'Amen' is "Shine On Me" sung by Vanessa Bell Armstrong.

In real life, Sherman Hemsley was only 9 years older than Anna Maria Horsford, who played his daughter Thelma on this series.

The Hetebrink sisters act as if they're about the same age. In real life, Barbara Montgomery was 12 years older than Roz Ryan.

Franklyn Seales appears on the hit sitcom 'Silver Spoons.'

Jester Hairston who portrays Rolly Forbes during the show's entire run was 85 years old when the first episode of 'Amen' was broadcast. He was 89 when the show left the airwaves four and a half years later. He lived to the ripe old age of 98.

Sherman Hemsley had not appeared in a starring role on television for a year since the demise of 'The Jeffersons' on CBS in 1985. This series was produced by Johnny Carson's production company for NBC.

Actor John Hancock appears again in season five in another role.

Deacon: (gesturing towards Reverend's ample girth) God gave each of us a temple. You have torn yours down and put up a Pizza Hut!