The BEST episodes of Breaking Amish season 1

Every episode of Breaking Amish season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Breaking Amish season 1!

In a world where "plain" is considered a compliment, TLC will pull back the curtains to reveal the strict traditions of the Amish/Mennonite religion and lifestyle as cameras follow five people who have chosen to leave it behind and explore the world outside of their community. Breaking Amish, premiering Sunday, Sept. 9 at 10|9c, provides a never-before-seen look inside the lives of young men and women as they, for the first time, trade horse and buggy with taxi cabs to break out from their respective Amish/Mennonite communities in their pursuit to chase big dreams in the Big Apple. The groundbreaking series features nine hour-long episodes. Breaking Amish will shed light on many firsts for the cast members. From flying in a plane and wearing jeans, to using a cell phone and electricity, the show will highlight their transition into city culture and the basic amenities that come with it. Unlike Rumspringa, these young men and women get serious about the possibility of committing to careers, lives and options for living indefinitely on the outside. But after these new experiences and the opportunity to live out dreams take flight, will they take advantage of New York and carry out their newfound lives while leaving behind the Amish/Mennonite community and their families forever? The decision to pack up their bags and leave town does not come without a hefty price. Breaking Amish will unveil the disenchantment of family members who are forced to shun their own children, siblings and grandchildren as they decide to explore a world beyond the limitations of their simple upbringing. Should these "rebellious" Amish/Mennonite members decide to forgo Western luxuries and return to their previous lifestyles, they risk the probability of being shunned by their community altogether -- including the family, friends and life they once knew so well.

Last Updated: 11/1/2024Network: TLCStatus: Ended
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8.31
59 votes

#1 - Party Time

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/4/2012

Sabrina uncovers her late birth mother's letters. Kate begins to accept the reality of her situation. Abe and Rebecca plan their eventual wedding. Jeremiah and Sabrina plan bachelor and bachelorette parties respectively for the engaged.

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8.03
104 votes

#2 - What Have We Gotten Ourselves Into?

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2012

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.

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8.00
71 votes

#3 - Breaking All the Rules

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/2012

The cast breaks Amish & Mennonite rules by buying "English" clothes and getting tattoos. The cast grows more comfortable in the city when they get wardrobe makeovers and tattoos, and Kate and Rebecca mull modeling careers, but surprise visits by Abe's and Rebecca's families could put an end to this experiment. Also, Jeremiah has his first driving lesson.

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7.91
92 votes

#4 - Final Days

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/21/2012

Kate finds she is ousted from the others. Sabrina learns the whereabouts of her biological father, though she and Jeremiah keep a secret from the rest. Rebecca reveals a part of her past that she is not really in the mood to discuss. The cast makes a tough decision while packing their bags

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7.83
63 votes

#5 - Good vs Evil

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/14/2012

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.

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7.76
62 votes

#6 - Decision Time

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/28/2012

The men and women go home to decide whether they will return to their communities or leave them behind for a new life, which may mean saying good-bye to their families and friends forever.

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7.71
126 votes

#7 - Jumping the Fence

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2012

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.

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7.64
36 votes

#8 - What Is Really Happening

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/7/2012

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.

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star
7.59
22 votes

#9 - The Shunning Truth (2)

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/18/2012

During a reunion special, the cast addresses the rumors and allegations that have surfaced.

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7.39
71 votes

#10 - New Beginnings

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2012

Rebecca confronts a difficult episode from her past. Kate succumbs to the pressure of being shunned by her family. Sabrina tries to find out more about her ethnic background. Jeremiah continues his driving lessons with a different instructor.

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7.28
61 votes

#11 - Finale

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/11/2012

Cast members' tempers flare following pre-wedding parties. Abe and Rebecca get frustrated on wedding plans. Jeremiah is curious of how Sabrina feels about their relationship.

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7.24
25 votes

#12 - The Shunning Truth (1)

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/14/2012

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.

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