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Breaking Amish

'Breaking Amish': Cast Doesn't Know Lincoln, White House

Posted 05.20.2013 | TV

The gang revealed that they didn't know a lot about the country they lived in on the latest episode of "Breaking Amish: Brave New World." When they re...

'Breaking Amish' Is Taking A 'Brave' Step

Posted 04.03.2013 | TV

Off with their bonnets! "Breaking Amish" cast members Abe, Rebecca, Kate, Sabrina and Jeremiah are making a fresh start for themselves in Sarasota, Fl...

'Breaking Amish' Gets Another Season In A New City

Posted 02.25.2013 | TV

TLC has renewed "Breaking Amish" for a second season. The reality series, which followed five Amish and Mennonite young adults as they left their insu...

Living With The Amish: How One Small Community Balances Two Conflicting Worlds

Robin Elizabeth Herr, Ph.D. | Posted 04.02.2013 | Religion
Robin Elizabeth Herr, Ph.D.

After living on an Amish dairy farm for a year, I agree with those who argue that the reality programs reflect a lack of knowledge of the plain folk. The Amish community I associated with had an intimate and sensible relationship to the mainstream world. The beauty is how they managed it.

Amish Mafia Shows Deplorable Depths of Discovery Channel

Michael Shank | Posted 02.02.2013 | Entertainment
Michael Shank

There's much to tell about the Amish and Mennonite communities. The stories are voluminous and varied and an American audience would enjoy the telling of them. Too bad Hollywood won't be there for the discovery of it, nor America for the learning of it.

'Breaking Amish' Reunion Fails To Answer Questions

Posted 11.19.2012 | TV

The second and final part of the reunion specials "Breaking Amish: The Shunning Truth" provided the last chance for the show to address rumors that su...

A New Kind Of Amish Is Heading To TV

Posted 11.14.2012 | TV

"Breaking Amish" may not be airing this winter, but the mafia is prepared to fill its void. This December, Discovery will debut "Amish Mafia," a s...

'Breaking Amish' Finale: Rebecca Admits She Has A Child

Posted 11.12.2012 | TV

As promised, "Breaking Amish" started digging into all those rumors about the cast during the show's season finale. In particular, Rebecca admitted to...

'Breaking Amish': Abe & Rebecca Storm Out Of Bachelor Party

Posted 11.05.2012 | TV

On “Breaking Amish,” Jeremiah and Sabrina put on a joint bachelor and bachelorette party in Atlantic City for the recently engaged Abe and Rebecca...

'Breaking Amish' Stars Get Kinky

Posted 01.02.2013 | TV

Sabrina, Jeremiah and Kate want to make Abe and Rebecca's pre-wedding nights memorable on the upcoming episode of "Breaking Amish" (Sunday, Nov. 4 at ...

'Breaking Amish': Kate's Childhood Friends Run From Her

Posted 10.29.2012 | TV

This week's episode of "Breaking Amish" saw the cast facing a decision about their future. Would they return to their Amish and Mennonite lives, or wo...

'Breaking Amish' Reunion Special Coming To TLC

Posted 10.25.2012 | TV

As "Breaking Amish" approaches the end of its debut season, TLC has announced the cast will be getting together for a two-part reunion special hosted ...

'Breaking Amish': Rebecca Admits She's Been Divorced

Posted 10.22.2012 | TV

There was a big revelation on "Breaking Amish" after Abe proposed to Rebecca. She accepted, but then shared some startling news with her new fiance. R...

David Lohr

'Breaking Amish' Cast Claim Bestiality Rampant Among Amish

HuffingtonPost.com | David Lohr | Posted 10.18.2012 | Crime

Viewers tuning into a recent episode of TLC's new hit show "Breaking Amish" saw the cast discussing Amish men having sex with animals, sparking questi...

'Breaking Amish': Late Night Witchcraft Accusations

Posted 10.15.2012 | TV

The fact that they were Amish and Mennonites living in the modern world had nothing to do with the most dramatic element of this week's episode of "Br...

'Breaking Amish': Jeremiah Checks Out A Strip Club

Posted 10.08.2012 | TV

On “Breaking Amish,” Jeremiah and Abe ventured to a strip club for the first time. Abe felt uncomfortable and bailed -- but Jeremiah stayed behind...

'Breaking Amish': Rebecca Reveals Why She Has No Teeth

Posted 10.01.2012 | TV

The Amish culture is still largely mysterious to much of the rest of the world. On "Breaking Amish," Rebecca revealed that her parents chose for the l...

Is 'Breaking Amish' Fake?

The Huffington Post | Cavan Sieczkowski | Posted 09.24.2012 | TV

TLC is firing on all cylinders with its reality TV line-up these days. From "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" to "Long Island Medium," the network's series' ...

'Breaking Amish': Jeremiah Gets A Tattoo

Posted 09.24.2012 | TV

Jeremiah took another bold step that would greatly upset traditional Amish communities on "Breaking Amish." He decided it was time to get inked up. ...

'Breaking Amish': Loving Modern Hotel Conveniences

Posted 09.17.2012 | TV

Perhaps one of the more intriguing aspects of "Breaking Amish" is watching them interact with the mordern world for the first time. After finally maki...

'Breaking Amish': From Amish (And Mennonite) To New York City

Posted 09.10.2012 | TV

"Breaking Amish" is a bold new show that follows five young people choosing to leave their Amish -- and in one case Mennonite -- communities and set o...

Maggie Furlong

Meet The Cast Of 'Breaking Amish'

HuffingtonPost.com | Maggie Furlong | Posted 08.30.2012 | TV

When we first showed you a preview of TLC's "Breaking Amish" along with insight from two of the castmembers, the response was very vocal, on both side...

Maggie Furlong

Preview TLC's Controversial New Series 'Breaking Amish'

HuffingtonPost.com | Maggie Furlong | Posted 08.02.2012 | TV

They've built their brand on polygamists, pot dealers, gypsies and toddlers in tiaras, and now TLC is shining the reality TV spotlight on yet another ...

The Amish Are Coming To TLC

Posted 04.05.2012 | TV

Get ready for a look inside the life of the Amish. TLC has announced its 2012-2013 schedule, which includes over 55 series, with "Breaking Amish" stan...