Breaking Amish

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  • TV-14
  • 2012
  • 8 Seasons
  • 5.0  (1,180)

Breaking Amish was a reality television show on TLC that documented the lives of five young Amish people as they left their sheltered communities for the first time to experience the outside world. The show premiered in 2012 and ran for three seasons, captivating viewers with its unique glimpse into Amish culture and the challenges faced by those who choose to leave it.

The show's main cast consisted of Kate Stoltzfus, Jeremiah Raber, Sabrina High, Rebecca Byler, and Abe Schmucker, all in their early twenties and raised in traditional Amish communities. Breaking Amish followed their journey as they traveled to New York City to live together and experience life outside the Amish community for the first time.

Throughout the show, viewers were able to witness the cast members navigate the challenges of their new lifestyles. This included everything from dressing in modern clothing, to trying new foods, to engaging in social activities that were once forbidden in their Amish communities.

One of the standout cast members was Kate Stoltzfus, a young Amish woman who had dreams of becoming a model. Throughout the show, viewers saw Kate struggling with the decision to leave her community and pursue her dreams, while also dealing with the guilt and judgement she felt from her family and community for breaking with tradition.

Jeremiah Raber, another prominent cast member, was the only member of the cast who had been previously shunned from his Amish community. He had left the community with his wife, who unfortunately passed away shortly before the start of the show. Throughout Breaking Amish, Jeremiah grappled with guilt over his past decisions and his desire to rebuild relationships with his family.

Sabrina High, Rebecca Byler, and Abe Schmucker were also featured prominently on the show, each dealing with their own unique challenges as they navigated their new lifestyles. Sabrina struggled with the guilt of leaving her daughter behind in her Amish community, while Rebecca faced criticism from her community for choosing to leave and pursue her own dreams. Abe struggled with the decision to leave his pregnant girlfriend back in his community while he pursued a new life outside of it.

Throughout the show's three seasons, viewers were able to watch as the cast members grew and changed, navigating the joys and struggles of their new lives. The show was praised for its honest portrayal of Amish culture, as well as its ability to humanize those who choose to leave it.

However, Breaking Amish was not without controversy. In 2012, it was revealed that some of the show's scenes had been staged, and that some cast members had actually left their Amish communities years before the show's production. This led to criticism from some who felt that the show was misleading and exploitative.

Despite the controversy, Breaking Amish was a popular and successful show for TLC, capturing the attention of viewers with its unique premise and compelling cast. The show came to an end in 2014 after three seasons, but will always be remembered as a groundbreaking and influential reality show that challenged viewers to think differently about Amish culture and those who choose to leave it.

Breaking Amish is a series that ran for 8 seasons (92 episodes) between September 9, 2012 and on TLC

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Seasons
Stay Amish or Go English?
7. Stay Amish or Go English?
January 6, 2019
Jeremiah and Ada must decide the future of their donut stand business; Mary learns her fate with the Amish Church; Shelly meets her biological mother; Lowell finds out surprising news about his baby during an ultrasound; Dawn reveals a dark secret.
Forgive Me, Carmela
6. Forgive Me, Carmela
December 30, 2018
Jeremiah makes a desperate plea for Carmela to return; Dawn and Shelly go full English; Lowell must make a difficult call to his Mennonite parents; Mary takes a risk that could threaten her standing in the Amish community; Sabrina says good-bye.
Going Full English
5. Going Full English
December 23, 2018
Despite initial success with the donut stand, tensions mount between Jeremiah and Carmela; Lowell decides to go Full English with a makeover; Mary must confront an Amish woman speaking out against her to the Bishop; Sabrina works at the donut stand.
Jeremiah's Dark Past
4. Jeremiah's Dark Past
December 9, 2018
Jeremiah faces challenges as he opens his donut stand for the first time; Mary attends church for the first time since returning home; Shelly debates whether she should contact her biological mother; Dawn wonders about going home.
Sabrina's Surprise
3. Sabrina's Surprise
December 2, 2018
Lowell, Shelly, and Dawn rebel against Jeremiah's rigid rules and explore the English world; Mary must find a way to please the Bishop; Sabrina tries to make things right with Jeremiah; Jeremiah's temper creates problems.
Donut Season
2. Donut Season
November 25, 2018
Jeremiah & Carmela introduce Lowell, Shelly, and Dawn to the English world. Drama unfolds between Shelly & Lowell and threatens to ruin everyone's time. How will Sabrina react to news of her father's death? Will the Amish community welcome Mary back?
Leaving Everything Behind
1. Leaving Everything Behind
November 18, 2018
Season 7 premiere: Mary must decide if she will rejoin the Amish church; Jeremiah and Carmela make a risky decision to save their marriage; Sabrina must prove to Jeremiah that she's changed; Shelly, Lowell and Dawn decide to explore the English world.
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Where to Watch Breaking Amish
Breaking Amish is available for streaming on the TLC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Breaking Amish on demand at Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play, Apple TV, TLC and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    September 9, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    5.0  (1,180)
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