Series synopsis
Breaking Amish is an American documentary television series that premiered on TLC on September 9, 2012. It ended on November 20, 2014. It was created by Eric Evangelista, Shannon Evangelista. It stars Jeremiah Raber, Kate Stoltz, Abe Schmucker and Rebecca Schmucker.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jeremiah Raber as Self
- Kate Stoltz as Self
- Abe Schmucker as Self
- Rebecca Schmucker as Self
- Sabrina High as Self
- Andrew Schmucker as Self
- Mary Schmucker as Self
- Katie-Ann Schmucker as Self
Supporting cast
- Betsy Yoder as Self
- Iva Troyer as Self
- Matt Bristol as Self
- Lizzie Ann James as Self
- Samuel Stoltzfus as Self
- Devon Miller as Self
- Barbie Miller as Self
- Vonda Schrock as Self
- Miriam Troyer as Self
- Bates Byler as Self
- Matt Miller as Self
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 43 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | September 9, 2012 | August 11, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 10 | May 12, 2013 | September 29, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 11 | July 21, 2013 | September 29, 2013 |
| Season 4 | 10 | September 18, 2014 | November 20, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jumping the Fence 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. |
September 9, 2012 |
| 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 also comes with an air of tension. |
September 16, 2012 |
| 3 |
Black Sheep An unexpected visitor enters the house demanding to see Lizzie; another late comer joins the group. |
August 4, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nothing to Lose Abe, Rebecca, Jeremiah, Sabrina and Kate have all struggled to adapt to their new lifestyles after leaving the Amish and Mennonite communities; Jeremiah hatches a new plan to get the gang back together to redeem themselves. |
May 12, 2013 |
| 2 |
Shunned & on the Run The group reunites for the first time since leaving N.Y. but they are not prepared for life on the road in close quarters. |
May 19, 2013 |
| 3 |
Facing Demons The cast finally makes it down to Fla. but there is trouble in paradise as Jeremiah's visitor has an ulterior motive for showing up. |
May 26, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Family Secrets It's time for a new batch of Amish young adults to forge their own path, away from their history and community. Iva, Matt, Betsy, Devon and Lizzie head to LA. |
July 21, 2013 |
| 2 |
Exodus The group arrive in Los Angeles, and it doesn't take long for temptation to come calling. Meanwhile, Lizzie finds it difficult to keep a secret. |
July 28, 2013 |
| 3 |
Black Sheep A new member joins the group and wastes little time starting trouble, while Lizzie is surprised by an unexpected visitor whose presence requires her housemates' intervention. |
August 4, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Road Not Taken | September 18, 2014 |
| 2 | On The Run | September 25, 2014 |
| 3 | Bright Lights, Big Sinners | October 2, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TLC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 9, 2012 |
| Last aired | November 20, 2014 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:00:00 |