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Suddenly Amish
Suddenly Amish

Suddenly Amish

—In this new series, six "outsiders" take a leap into Amish life, each driven by deeply personal reasons and the hope for transformation. "Suddenly Amish" offers a rare, intimate look at what happens when outsiders step into a deeply traditional community, sharing a journey that's emotional, surprising, and undeniably human. While "Rumspringa" offers Amish the chance to experience the outside world, very rarely are outsiders allowed in. To help grow a shrinking population, a progressive group of Amish hosts and community members are taking a new approach as they invite a diverse group of English outsiders into their community in this life-changing opportunity.
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Season 18 of 8 Episodes

  • Six outsiders flee the chaos of modern society for a chance to join the Amish community, but harsh rules and culture shock ignite instant conflict; with both sides refusing to bend, tensions erupt into a standoff.

  • The English outsiders face the realities of Amish hard work, while a secret from someone's past threatens their place in the community.

  • A sudden departure rattles the group; Esmeralda faces harsh judgment during her Amish makeover, and Kendra's heartbreak pushes James to break one of the biggest Amish rules.

  • Esmeralda confronts her fears about identity amidst her Amish transformation. Aaron struggles without his hearing aids; Allen plays matchmaker for Billie Jo.

  • The Bishop hears firsthand accounts exposing hidden truths unfolding within his community; cousins James and Emma reveal a shocking secret at a party; Matt and Kendra risk everything as they set off to break one of the Amish's most sacred rules.

  • A tangled love connection sparks jealousy and suspicion; a disappointing update puts the Bishop's mission in jeopardy; mounting tensions threaten the standing of both the Amish and the English within the community.

  • Judah's mother arrives unannounced with intentions to bring him home; as Reckoning Day approaches, mysterious symptoms send BJ to the hospital.

  • On the eve of Reckoning Day, Judah comes out as bisexual, surprising many; the English stand before the congregation and submit themselves to the church's decision on whether they will be welcomed into the Amish church or formally rejected.
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In this new series, six "outsiders" take a leap into Amish life, each driven by deeply personal reasons and the hope for transformation. "Suddenly Amish" offers a rare, intimate look at what happens when outsiders step into a deeply traditional community, sharing a journey that's emotional, surprising, and undeniably human. While "Rumspringa" offers Amish the chance to experience the outside world, very rarely are outsiders allowed in. To help grow a shrinking population, a progressive group of Amish hosts and community members are taking a new approach as they invite a diverse group of English outsiders into their community in this life-changing opportunity.

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Vernon Coblentz

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