Original title
Breaking Amish
Released
9/9/2012
Origin country
US
Genre
Documentary
Production companies
Hot Snakes Media
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
4
Number of episodes
41
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.
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.
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.
An unexpected visitor enters the house demanding to see Lizzie; another late comer joins the group.
Trading traditional Amish clothes for a modern English makeover; Betsy's behavior grows more suspicious.
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.
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.
Kate is cast out of the group; Jeremiah and Sabrina have something to hide; Abe finds out that Rebecca is not being honest; Sabrina finds her biological father; the group begins to pack for home and must make a big decision.
The group makes their way home to make one of the biggest decisions of their lives; they must commit to being Amish/Mennonite or English; they face their family and friends with the possibility of being shunned.
Sabrina uncovers letters from her birth mother; Kate gets a reality check; Abe and Rebecca struggle to plan their wedding; Jeremiah and Sabrina plan a bachelor and bachelorette party in Atlantic City.
The pre-wedding party ends with tempers boiling over; a shocking secret is revealed; Abe and Rebecca realize how difficult it is to plan a wedding on their own; Jeremiah confronts Sabrina about the future of their relationship.
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.
During a reunion special, the cast addresses the rumors and allegations that have surfaced.
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.
The group reunites for the first time since leaving N.Y. but they are not prepared for life on the road in close quarters.
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.
Lingering sexual tension between Sabrina and Jeremiah; unwanted guests come knocking in Fla.
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; Jeremiah bears the consequences of his affair.
A modeling gig in Miami offers Kate an escape from the others; Katie Ann has a surprise of her own; Jeremiah discovers shocking footage of Kate.
Sparks fly when Katie Ann decides to get a 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. And Abe finally goes bull riding.
Jeremiah comes back from Puerto Rico with a heavy heart and Sabrina makes a surprise decision about her future; an unexpected visitor from back home shows up to check on Mary and Katie Ann.
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.
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.
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.
The time comes to take the plunge and trade in traditional Amish clothes for a modern English makeover. It is all cause for celebration, until things take an unexpected turn. All eyes are on Betsy as her behavior becomes increasingly suspicious.
Betsy is confronted as more is revealed about what took place at the house one night behind closed doors. Iva calls on her boyfriend Sam to help her in a time of need, but gets a surprise of her own. And the group takes a spontaneous trip to Las Vegas.
The group travels to Las Vegas. Matt is wary of temptation. Betsy plans to expose the truth.
Tensions rise within the group. Matt starts an internship with a fashion designer. Devon's actions ruin Lizzie's surprise baby shower.
Matt preaches forgiveness to a skeptical crowd. Betsy learns news that prompts a trip to Mexico. Matt delivers his first presentation in fashion.
This website uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.
