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Breaking Amish

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3 Seasons · 34 Episodes · Premiered September 22, 2004 · Ended November 20, 2014

Breaking Amish follows a fresh group of young men and women as they leave their conservative, rural communities behind for a chance to live in New York and fully experience English life. The new cast of five heads to Brooklyn, N.Y., to explore life beyond their Amish culture. Throughout their journey, their relationships are tested and life-altering choices must be made. By leaving their communities, they risk changing their lives and ties with their families for good, but they all believe that the chance to live in New York and pursue their dreams is well worth it.This season presents new and different challenges as the cast adjusts to life in Brooklyn, where the cultures are countless and the temptations are at an all-time high. Using this opportunity to find themselves, the cast navigates through the nuances of the Brooklyn lifestyle and also makes time to visit the famous New York City landmarks to enjoy all the English things that the city has to offer. While they all have similar, conservative backgrounds, they must get used to not only a new city, but also each other and endure growing pains along the way. The trip to Brooklyn chronicles the tough decisions they must make to leave their families and friends behind.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

12 episodes
E01
Jumping the Fence
Mon, Sep 10 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
A group of young Amish and a Mennonite have an opportunity to leave their small religious communities for New York. Will they take their chances in the big city?
E02
What Have We Gotten Ourselves Into?
Mon, Sep 17 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Four Amish and a Mennonite are in New York. Will they like their first experience of planes and showers, or be distracted by fear and rivalry?
E03
Breaking All the Rules
Mon, Sep 24 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Abe's mother rocks up in New York; can she convince her errant son to return home? Plus, the girls abandon their Amish clothes, and Jeremiah gets a tattoo.
E04
New Beginnings
Mon, Oct 1 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Romance blossoms between Abe and Rebecca, and Sabrina explores her Puerto Rican roots. Plus, is an intervention the best way to handle Kate's extreme mood swings?
E05
What is Really Happening?
Mon, Oct 8 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Jeremiah takes issue with Abe when he refuses to hang out in a strip club with him, and Sabrina is thrilled to meet a gay man. Plus, the girls get waxed.
E06
Good vs. Evil
Mon, Oct 15 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Kate wants to try as a model and wears a daring bikini for her first ever photo shoot. Plus, the others are eager to learn and visit a Sex Museum.
E07
Final Days
Mon, Oct 22 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
While Sabrina has something to hide, Abe finds out that Rebecca is not being honest. With emotions running high, it's also time for the group to pack their bags.
E08
Decision Time
Mon, Oct 29 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
The cast members return home to their communities to decide if they will stay Anabaptist or leave their old lives behind and do things on their own terms.
E09
Party Time
Mon, Nov 5 2012 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
The group's Amish beliefs are tested to their limits as Kate goes dating, Jeremiah leads the group towards the forbidden acts and Rebecca gets a bachelorette party.
E10
Finale
Mon, Nov 12 2012 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
As Abe and Rebecca are about to get married, Jeremiah organises strippers for the bachelor party and it's decision time, who will leave the Amish lifestyle behind for good?
E11
The Shunning Truth, Part 1
Thu, Nov 15 2012 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
The cast of Breaking Amish: Brave New World are back and ready to set the record straight in an explosive two-part reunion special hosted by NBC's Michelle Beadle. Plus, sparks fly when the cast is come face to face with two mystery guests.
E12
The Shunning Truth, Part 2
Mon, Nov 19 2012 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
In Part 2 of this reunion special, the cast clears the air, addressing the rumors and allegations that have surfaced since the series premiered. Are they really Amish or actors? What is the truth behind Abe and Rebecca's relationship?

Season 2

12 episodes

Season 3

10 episodes

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