Breaking Amish
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| Breaking Amish | |
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| Also known as | 'Breaking Amish: Brave New World' |
| Genre | Reality |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 44 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Hot Snakes Media |
| Release | |
| Original network | TLC |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | September 9, 2012 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Breaking Amish: Los Angeles Breaking Amish: Brooklyn |
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| Website | |
Breaking Amish is an American reality television series on the TLC television network that debuted September 9, 2012.[1] The series revolves around five young Anabaptist adults (four Amish and one Mennonite) who move to New York City in order to experience a different life and decide whether to return to their communities or remain outside their communities and face potential ostracism by their family and friends.[2] It follows the cast members as they experience life in New York and face new situations involving work, friendship, romance, and lifestyle, plus the drama that develops between cast members as they undergo various experiences.[3]
The cast-members' move to New York City differs from Rumspringa, the rite of passage in which some 16-year-old Amish are allowed to experience the outside world and to decide whether or not they wish to remain with their home communities.
A news report on February 25, 2013, stated that TLC had ordered a second season of Breaking Amish. with the original cast.[4] Breaking Amish: Brave New World is considered the second season by TLC.[5]
A spinoff of Breaking Amish, entitled Breaking Amish: Los Angeles, debuted on July 21, 2013, with a different cast.[6]
On May 1, 2014, it was announced that Breaking Amish had spawned yet another spin-off, entitled Return to Amish. The spinoff followed Breaking Amish season 1 cast members who all lived in Pennsylvania at the time of production, except for Kate, who resided in New York City.[7] The two-hour premiere debuted on June 1, 2014, with the season airing seven episodes.[8] TLC has since considered Return to Amish as a season of Breaking Amish and not a spinoff.[9]
The second spinoff of Breaking Amish entitled Breaking Amish: Brooklyn debuted on September 18, 2014, with a new cast.
A fourth season of Breaking Amish returning under the title Return to Amish premiered on May 31, 2015.[10] The fourth season will be Mary's last, with it possibly being the final season altogether.[11]
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Controversy
Shortly after the first episode was aired, several news outlets reported that all of the cast had left their respective communities prior to taping the show, or that they were already married.[12] It also has been reported that the relationships between cast members were portrayed falsely and that there were many inconsistencies between fact and the reality that was represented in the television program.[13][14][15][16] The production has been forthcoming with some of the 'non-Amish' activities in the background of the cast. As episodes progressed, the production steadily revealed other aspects of the cast's past activities, including items not previously released as spoilers by other media outlets.
Some of the information shared on air by the cast during the production:
Season 1
- In episode 1 it is shown that Kate had spent time in Florida, driving and getting a DUI.
- In the extended version of episode 3 Jeremiah states that he was kicked out of the Amish three different times, dressing 'English' each time. ('English' was typically used in the series to mean "non-Anabaptist.")
- In episode 6 Jeremiah states, when Abe talks about marrying Rebecca, that he was once married.
- In episode 7 Abe and Rebecca discuss how they used to sneak off – with her boyfriend and with others – to dress 'English' and go bowling.
- In episode 7 Rebecca discusses how Abe once moved to Kentucky and she to North Dakota, renewing their friendship when they returned to their Amish community.
- In episode 8 Sabrina discusses the fact that she had been married, in 2009, to a Mennonite man – and that marrying a best friend does not always work out.
- In episode 10 Rebecca states that she had been married directly after her 18th birthday in 2009 and divorced in July 2012. She also mentions that she has a daughter.
- In episode 12 the group discuss the fact that many Amish teenagers will sneak out and dress 'English', and so it is no surprise to find pictures of them, or many other teenage Amish, during excursions outside of the community.
Cast
Season 1
| Cast | Age1 | Community | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abe Schmucker[17] | 22 | Amish | From Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.[18] |
| Jeremiah Raber[19] | 32 | Amish | Adopted by an Amish family, grew up in Holmes County, Ohio. |
| Kate Stoltzfus[20] | 21 | Amish | Daughter of a bishop, grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, previously spent some time in Florida. |
| Rebecca Byler[17] | 20 | Amish | From Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. |
| Sabrina High[17] | 26 | Mennonite | Adopted by a Mennonite family, born to Puerto Rican and Italian parents. |
Season 2: Brave New World
| Cast[18] | Age1 | Community | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Byler-Schmucker [17] | 21 | Ex-Amish | From Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Has one daughter. Got married to Abe in the season finale of Breaking Amish, and is currently expecting her second child. |
| Kate Stoltzfus[20] | 22 | Ex-Amish | Daughter of a bishop, grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, previously spent some time in Florida. |
| Abe Schmucker[17] | 23 | Ex-Amish | From Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Got married to Rebecca on the season finale of Breaking Amish, and is currently expecting a child with her. |
| Sabrina High[17] | 26 | Ex-Mennonite | Adopted by a Mennonite family, born to Puerto Rican and Italian parents. |
| Jeremiah Raber[19] | 33 | Ex-Amish | Adopted by an Amish family, grew up in Holmes County, Ohio. |
Abe's mother Mary Schmucker and little sister Katie Ann Schmucker are major recurring cast members this season ^Note 1 : Age at the time of filming.
Season 3: Return to Amish
| Cast | Age1 | Community | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abe Schmucker[17] | 24 | Ex-Amish | From Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.[18] |
| Jeremiah Raber[19] | 33 | Amish | Adopted by an Amish family, grew up in Holmes County, Ohio. |
| Kate Stoltzfus[20] | 23 | Ex-Amish | Daughter of a bishop, grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, previously spent some time in Florida. Currently lives in New York City and has a small dog. |
| Rebecca Schmucker[17] | 22 | Ex-Amish | From Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. |
| Sabrina High[17] | 28 | Ex-Mennonite | Adopted by a Mennonite family, born to Puerto Rican and Italian parents. |
| Mary Schmucker | Amish | From Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. | |
| Chester Schmucker | Amish | From Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. | |
| Katie Ann Schmucker | 19 | Amish | From Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. |
| Andrew Schmucker | Ex-Amish | From Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. | |
| Chapel Peace Schmucker | "English" | From Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. |
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Season Premiere | Season Finale | |
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| 1 | 12 | September 9, 2012 | November 18, 2012 | |
| 2 | 10 | May 12, 2013 | July 14, 2013 | |
| 3 | 9 | May 22, 2014 | July 20, 2014 | |
| 4 | 8 | May 31, 2015 | July 19, 2015 | |
Season 1 (2012)
| No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (million) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Jumping the Fence" | September 9, 2012 | 3.09[21] |
| 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. | ||||
| 2 | 2 | "What Have We Gotten Ourselves Into?" | September 16, 2012 | 2.88[22] |
| The Amish find themselves in chaotic and vibrant New York City. 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. | ||||
| 3 | 3 | "Breaking All the Rules" | September 23, 2012 | 2.78[23] |
| 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. | ||||
| 4 | 4 | "New Beginnings" | September 30, 2012 | 3.00[24] |
| 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. | ||||
| 5 | 5 | "What Is Really Happening?" | October 7, 2012 | 2.43[25] |
| The cast discusses the pros and cons of the Amish life. Abe accompanies Jeremiah to a strip club. Rebecca uncovers Kate's Florida DUI arrest record which Kate must confront. Sabrina continues to look towards exploring her ethnic background. | ||||
| 6 | 6 | "Good vs. Evil" | October 14, 2012 | 3.21[26] |
| Kate wears a bikini for her first photo shoot. Abe wants to take his relationship with Rebecca a step further. Sabrina, along with Kate, Abe and Rebecca visit the Museum of Sex. | ||||
| 7 | 7 | "Final Days" | October 21, 2012 | 3.38[27] |
| 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. | ||||
| 8 | 8 | "Decision Time" | October 28, 2012 | 3.87[28] |
| 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. | ||||
| 9 | 9 | "Party Time" | November 4, 2012 | 3.33[29] |
| 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. | ||||
| 10 | 10 | "Finale" | November 11, 2012 | 3.80[30] |
| 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. | ||||
| 11 | 11 | "The Shunning Truth — Part 1" | November 11, 2012 | 3.88[30] |
| Michelle Beadle hosts as the cast reunites to discuss their first time in NYC, and even relates to relationships with their families and friends, their possible brushes with the law and the authenticity of their Amish or Mennonite lives. | ||||
| 12 | 12 | "The Shunning Truth — Part 2" | November 18, 2012 | 3.06[31] |
| Michelle Beadle hosts as the cast continues to speak about their lives, their cultural origins and the rumors and allegations that need to be addressed. | ||||
Season 2: Brave New World (2013)
| No. | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Nothing to Lose" | May 12, 2013 | 2.14[32] |
| Abe, Jeremiah, Rebecca, Sabrina, and Kate have all had a difficult time adjusting to their new lives since leaving the Amish and Mennonite communities. Jeremiah hatches a plan to get the gang back together and give them all a chance at redemption. | |||
| 2 | "Shunned & on the Run" | May 19, 2013 | 1.87[33] |
| The group reunites for the first time since leaving New York, but they are not prepared for life on the road in close quarters. Meanwhile, when the Bishop shows up unannounced back in Punxy, Abe's mother Mary is faced with the most difficult decision of her life. | |||
| 3 | "Facing Demons" | May 26, 2013 | 1.63[34] |
| The cast has great expectations when they finally make it down to Florida, but there's trouble in paradise.Jeremiah's surprise visitor has an ulterior motive for showing up, and Kate comes to Sabrina's rescue when she gets caught in the middle | |||
| 4 | "Flirting With Disaster" | June 2, 2013 | 2.34[35] |
| Lingering sexual tension between Sabrina and Jeremiah raises some eyebrows, and the heat is on when Sabrina has a sudden confrontation with his ex. Hope for a fresh start in Florida takes a turn when unexpected and unwanted guests come knocking. | |||
| 5 | "What's the Beef?" | June 9, 2013 | 1.89[36] |
| Sabrina gets a call from a private investigator with surprising new information about her biological family. Abe chases his dream of becoming a professional bull rider and Jeremiah faces the consequences of his illicit affair. | |||
| 6 | "Forbidden Fruit" | June 16, 2013 | 1.70[37] |
| A surprise modeling gig in Miami offers Kate an escape from the others, or so she thinks. Katie Ann has a surprise of her own in store for Mary and a big decision about her future. Jeremiah discovers footage of Kate that leaves everyone in shock. | |||
| 7 | "Devil in a Red Dress" | June 23, 2013 | 2.15[38] |
| Sparks fly when Katie Ann decides to get an "English" makeover and picks Kate over Abe and Rebecca to go with her. Sabrina tries to find her long lost family, and herself, in Puerto Rico with Jeremiah along for the ride. Abe finally goes bull riding. | |||
| 8 | "A Brother's Secret" | June 30, 2013 | 2.07[39] |
| In the season finale Jeremiah comes back from Puerto Rico with a heavy heart and Sabrina makes a surprising decision about her future. An unexpected visitor from home shows up to check on Mary and Katie Ann. And the group finally make decisions about what's next. | |||
| 9 | "The Shunning Truth — Part 1" | July 7, 2013 | 2.38[40] |
| The cast of Breaking Amish: Brave New World are back and ready to set the record straight in this explosive two-part reunion special hosted by NBC's Michelle Beadle. Plus sparks fly when the cast is brought face to face with two mystery guests. | |||
| 10 | "The Shunning Truth — Part 2" | July 14, 2013 | 2.07[41] |
| In part two of the reunion special host Michelle Beadle dives deeper into the complicated relationships the cast has with each other, their own families, and two surprise guests. Tensions rise as more shocking secrets are revealed. | |||
Season 3: Return to Amish (2014)
| No. | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Return to Amish: Our Journey So Far" | May 22, 2014 | N/A |
| We revisit the men and women of Breaking Amish reliving the journey Abe, Jeremiah, Rebecca, Kate, and Sabrina took when they decided to leave their home and communities to follow their dreams. | |||
| 2 | "Home is where the beef is" | June 1, 2014 | N/A |
| Abe and ex-amish friends and famile get back together at Mary's for christmas where her husband Chester is in for a rude awakening. Andrew has a score to settle with Jeremiah, Rebecca and Sabrina are expecting big things, and a big opportunity awaits Kate in New York. | |||
| 3 | "Shunned & The City" | June 8, 2014 | N/A |
| Mary takes an impromptu trip to New York City. Katie Ann tags along with Mary and Kate in the big apple where she talks to a New York guy. In Punxy Abe, Rebecca, Sabrina, and Jeremiah talk babies and shunning .... While Andrew and Chapel have an important appointment. | |||
| 4 | "I'm Amish, What Are You?" | June 14, 2014 | N/A |
| Abe and Rebecca introduce their newborn baby to their family, but when Sabrina shows up her pregnancy takes a scary turn. Jeremiah takes on the Schmucker ladies, and Mary argues with Chester about the church, while Chapel gets some news. | |||
| 5 | "Six More Weeks of Winter" | June 22, 2014 | N/A |
| Chapel gets heartbreaking news and must figure out a way to tell Andrew. Mary and Jeremiah showcase their business idea at the local Groundhog's Day Festival. Sabrina gets some questionable advice, while Kate stays focused on her career back in New York. | |||
| 6 | "Brother, Where Art Thou?" | June 29, 2014 | N/A |
| A major decision is made in Andy and Chapel's relationship, but will Abe and Rebecca be there to support? Mary takes her mind off the family shunning by opening up a store with Jeremiah and the wait is over for Sabrina when her baby girl is born. | |||
| 7 | "Rebel Without a Clue" | July 6, 2014 | N/A |
| Jeremiah makes an impactful decision regarding his life. Meanwhile Andy lets loose in an interesting way at his bachelor party, while Chapel goes wedding dress shopping. Later Mary and Chester unleash unexpected news. | |||
| 8 | "Second Chances" | July 13, 2014 | N/A |
| In the season finale Andrew and Chapel prepare for their big day, but nothing runs smoothly. Rebecca gives some important advice, while Abe worries about the wedding activities. Jeremiah makes a final commitment and will Mary and Chester show up for the big day? | |||
| 9 | "The Shunning Truth" | July 20, 2014 | N/A |
|
The men and women of Return to Amish are together again for a revealing one-hour reunion special. Hosted by NBC's Michelle Beadle, we'll delve into the lives of each person and hear what they've been up to since the show ended. Note: This is Sabrina's final episode. |
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Season 4: Return to Amish (2015)
Sabrina High will not be returning full time but the iTunes cover art for the season features Sabrina and her newborn daughter implying she will make appearances . Mary Schmucker has stated this will be her final season. Rebecca Schmucker has stated it will also be the final season for her and Abe, making it possible that season 4 will be the last.
| No. | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Broken Family" | May 31, 2015 | N/A |
| Mary's shunning by the Amish church continues, due to attending Andrew's wedding. Abe and Rebecca don't feel connected to the Amish community. Jeremiah (who is still living the Amish lifestyle) and Katie Ann are trying to live by the rules, but find sticking to their Amish roots to be difficult. In NYC Kate decides to get a nose job to fix her deviated septum from her childhood injury. | |||
| 2 | "Under Arrest" | June 7, 2015 | N/A |
| 3 | "A Real Emergency" | June 14, 2015 | N/A |
| 4 | "Mother Schmucker's B&B" | June 21, 2015 | N/A |
| 5 | "Other Side of the Fence" | June 28, 2015 | N/A |
| 6 | "A Secret" | July 5, 2015 | N/A |
| 7 | "Ultimatum" | July 12, 2015 | N/A |
| 8 | "Big Decisions" | July 19, 2015 | N/A |
See also
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