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{{Short description|American reality television series}}
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| show_name = Amish Mafia | image = Amish Mafia.jpg
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| producer = Dane Walker Chase
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| company = Hot Snakes Media | company = Hot Snakes Media
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| first_aired = {{Start date|2012|12|12}} | first_aired = {{Start date|2012|12|12}}
| last_aired = present | last_aired = {{End date|2015|03|31}}
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'''''Amish Mafia''''' is an American ]<ref name=tfc>{{cite web|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/showatch/amish-mafia/listings|title=Shows A-Z - amish mafia on discovery|publisher=the Futon Critic|accessdate=August 7, 2013}}</ref> ] on the ]. The series debuted on December 12, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Discovery Channel Takes Viewers Behind Closed Doors in the Groundbreaking New Series 'Amish Mafia'|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/11/13/discovery-channel-takes-viewers-behind-closed-doors-in-the-groundbreaking-new-series-amish-mafia-605112/20121113discovery01/|accessdate=December 14, 2012}}</ref> It was announced in March 2013 that the series has been renewed for a second season of eight episodes,<ref name=season2>{{cite web|last=Schneider|first=Michael|title=Exclusive: Discovery Renews Amish Mafia For Season Two|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Amish-Mafia-Renewed-1062136.aspx|work=TV Guide|accessdate=March 3, 2013}}</ref> which premiered August 13, 2013.<ref name=season2premiere>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/07/23/amish-mafia-season-2-to-premiere-tuesday-august-13-on-discovery-channel/193430/|title='Amish Mafia' Season 2 to Premiere Tuesday, August 13 on Discovery Channel|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=July 23, 2013}}</ref> '''''Amish Mafia''''' is an American ]<ref name=tfc>{{cite web|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/showatch/amish-mafia/listings|title=Shows A-Z – amish mafia on discovery|publisher=the Futon Critic|access-date=March 25, 2015}}</ref> series that debuted on December 12, 2012, on the ]. The series follows "Lebanon Levi", along with three of his assistants, who are purported to be a "]" in an ] community. Although portrayed by Discovery Channel as ] "reality" television, the authenticity of the series has been refuted by scholars, local newspapers, and law enforcement. The supposed secret organization within the Amish is thought to be an entirely fictional creation for entertainment purposes only. There have also been accusations of the series being bigoted toward and defaming the Amish people.


==Premise== ==Storyline==
The series follows "Lebanon Levi" (born Levi King Stoltzfus, ], in 1979),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://starcasm.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Lebanon_Levi_Stoltzfus_court_records.jpg |title=Official Arrest Record, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |accessdate=March 6, 2013}}</ref> along with three of his assistants, who are purported to protect the ] community in ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Discovery Channel Dominates as #1 in All of Television Among Men on Tuesday with "American Chopper Live: The Revenge" and "Amish Mafia" Sneak Peek Premiere|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/12/discovery-channel-dominates-as-number-1-in-all-of-television-among-men-on-tuesday-with-american-chopper-live-the-revenge-and-amish-mafia-sneak-peek-premiere-62015/20121212discovery01/|accessdate=December 14, 2012}}</ref> The series follows members of the "Amish Mafia" in their efforts to keep the peace within the Amish community in ] and protect it from outsiders (usually referred to as the "English"), as they deal with internal struggles for power as to who will lead the Mafia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Discovery Channel Dominates as #1 in All of Television Among Men on Tuesday with "American Chopper Live: The Revenge" and "Amish Mafia" Sneak Peek Premiere|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/12/discovery-channel-dominates-as-number-1-in-all-of-television-among-men-on-tuesday-with-american-chopper-live-the-revenge-and-amish-mafia-sneak-peek-premiere-62015/20121212discovery01/|access-date=December 14, 2012}}</ref>


==Cast== ==Characters==
* Lebanon Levi: "Lebanon" is the nickname of Levi King Stoltzfus. Within the show, his ] has not been disclosed, and is masked whenever mentioned.<ref>{{cite web|title=Biography&nbsp;– Lebanon Levi|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/lebanon-levi.htm|accessdate=December 18, 2012}}</ref> Levi has been arrested multiple times for drunk driving. He is also a member of the local fire department.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://starcasm.net/archives/186956 |title=Who is Lebanon Levi from ''Amish Mafia''? Levi Stoltzfus mug shot photo and criminal record |deadurl=no |accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref> * Lebanon Levi: "Lebanon" is the nickname of Levi King Stoltzfus.<ref>{{cite web|title=Biography&nbsp;– Lebanon Levi|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/lebanon-levi.htm|access-date=December 18, 2012}}</ref> Levi is the powerful boss of the Lancaster Amish Aid syndicate, which provides protection and relief to the largest Amish community in America. Having staved off power grabs from fierce rivals, Levi walked away from the "English world" and spurned the cameras from his organization in an attempt to avoid the limelight. Levi has been arrested three times between 2000 and 2007 for drunk driving and drunk and disorderly conduct. He is also a member of the local volunteer fire department.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://starcasm.net/archives/186956 |title=Who is Lebanon Levi from ''Amish Mafia''? Levi Stoltzfus mug shot photo and criminal record |date=December 14, 2012 |access-date=December 27, 2012}}</ref> Throughout the series, Levi mentions that he was never officially baptized into the Amish church.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/breakfast/2015/05/04/Patricia-Sheridan-s-Breakfast-With-Lebanon-Levi-Stoltzfus/stories/201504270156|title=Patricia Sheridan's Breakfast With ... 'Lebanon' Levi Stoltzfus|first=Patricia|last=Sheridan|newspaper=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|date=May 4, 2015|access-date=July 2, 2016}}</ref>
* Alvin: Alvin Stoltzfus Lantz is Levi's "main assistant", who is soft-spoken but has a loud personality.<ref>{{cite web|title=Biography&nbsp;– Alvin|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/alvin.htm|accessdate=December 18, 2012}}</ref> * Alvin: Alvin Stoltzfus Lantz is Levi's "main assistant", who is soft-spoken but has a loud personality. He has an arrest record for drunk and disorderly conduct and fleeing police to avoid arrest where he was put on probation for six months and paid a $500 fine.<ref>{{cite web|title=Biography&nbsp;– Alvin|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/alvin.htm|access-date=December 18, 2012}}</ref>
* Jolin: Jolin is portrayed as a ], and he can therefore accomplish certain tasks that the crew cannot, due to the restrictions by which Amish people must abide.<ref>{{cite web|title=Biography&nbsp;– Jolin|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/jolin.htm|accessdate=December 18, 2012}}</ref> * Jolin: Jolin Zimmerman<ref>{{ cite news |url=http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/02/amish_mafia_fake.html | title = 'Amish Mafia' update: Arrests, professional actors and a trip to Florida | last = Hatmaker | first = Julia | newspaper = ] | date = August 21, 2013 | access-date = August 23, 2013 }}</ref> is a loyal member of Levi's crew who is portrayed as a ], and he can therefore accomplish certain tasks that the crew cannot, due to the restrictions by which Amish people must abide. He has a criminal record for marijuana possession, hit-and-run, and disorderly conduct.<ref>{{cite web|title=Biography&nbsp;– Jolin|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/jolin.htm|access-date=December 18, 2012}}</ref>
* John: John Freeman Schmucker is Esther's brother and the newest member of Levi's group. He is mischievous, and the son of the former leader of the alleged Amish mafia.<ref>{{cite web |title=Biography&nbsp;– John |url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/john.htm |accessdate=December 18, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Amish Mafia&nbsp;– About the show |url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/about-the-show/about-the-show.htm |accessdate=December 18, 2012}}</ref> * John: John Freeman Schmucker is Esther's brother and a former member of Levi's group. He is mischievous and the son of the former leader of the alleged Amish mafia. He has a criminal record for five counts of driving under suspension and a misdemeanor hit-and-run since 2008.<ref>{{cite web |title=Biography&nbsp;– John |url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/john.htm |access-date=December 18, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Amish Mafia&nbsp;– About the show |url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/about-the-show/about-the-show.htm |access-date=December 18, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121217065344/http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/about-the-show/about-the-show.htm |archive-date=December 17, 2012 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
* Esther: Esther Freeman Schmucker knows Levi sees her as more than a friend, and she uses this knowledge to lead Levi on, to the benefit of her brother, John.<ref>{{cite web|title=Biography&nbsp;– Esther|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/esther.htm|accessdate=December 18, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.timesunion.com/chuckmiller/amish-mafia-episode-review-the-reckoning/17015/ |title="Amish Mafia" episode review: The Reckoning - Chuck Miller |publisher=Blog.timesunion.com |date=January 17, 2013 |accessdate=March 6, 2013}}</ref> * Esther: Esther Freeman Schmucker, knows Levi sees her as more than a friend, and she uses this knowledge to lead Levi on, to the benefit of her brother, John. She has an arrest record for two counts of disorderly conduct.<ref>{{cite web|title=Biography&nbsp;– Esther|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/esther.htm|access-date=December 18, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.timesunion.com/chuckmiller/amish-mafia-episode-review-the-reckoning/17015/ |title="Amish Mafia" episode review: The Reckoning – Chuck Miller |publisher=Blog.timesunion.com |date=January 17, 2013 |access-date=March 6, 2013 |archive-date=February 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130228074227/http://blog.timesunion.com/chuckmiller/amish-mafia-episode-review-the-reckoning/17015/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* Wayne: Merlin's former enforcer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/wayne.htm|title=Wayne|work=Discovery|access-date=December 4, 2014}}</ref>
* Alan: Alan Beiler is known as "Schwarze Amish" or ] Amish.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/alan.htm|title=Levi's Former Events Coordinator|work=Discovery|access-date=December 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130901204006/http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/alan.htm|archive-date=September 1, 2013}}</ref>
* Caleb: Caleb is a member of Levi's crew and is from a ] community.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/caleb.htm|title=New Addition to Levi's Team|work=Discovery|access-date=December 4, 2014}}</ref>
* Freeman: Freeman Schmucker is Esther and John's brother and is rumored to be possessed by the devil.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/freeman.htm|title=Freeman|work=Discovery|access-date=December 4, 2014}}</ref>
* Crazy Dave: Dave is a member of Levi's crew.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/crazy-dave.htm|title=New Addition to Levi's Group|work=Discovery|access-date=December 4, 2014}}</ref>
* Big Steve: Steve is an associate of Levi's.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia/bios/big-steve.htm|title=Big Steve|work=Discovery|access-date=December 4, 2014}}</ref>
* Christian: an unreleased episode includes an appearance from Lancaster-based writer and actor, Christian Menges, who's also an authority on the Anabaptist movement


==Episodes== ==Episodes==
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===Season 1 (2012-13)=== ===Series overview===
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===Season 1 (2012–13)===
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|Title = No Peace for the Wicked |Title = No Peace for the Wicked
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|12|11}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|12|11}}
|Viewers = 3.43<ref>{{cite web|title=Discovery Channel's "Moonshiners" and "Amish Mafia" Break Viewership Records|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/13/discovery-channels-moonshiners-and-amish-mafia-break-viewership-records-151114/20121213discovery02/|access-date=December 14, 2012}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = '''Note''': This episode was a pilot for the series.
|ShortSummary = '''Note''': This episode was a pilot for the series. The "Role" of the Mafia is explained. Lebanon Levi and his crew investigate an accident between a car and a horse-drawn carriage, a possible case of adultery and payment for sex. Esther asks Levi to investigate an "important member of the community" who is taking taxis to a motel to see prostitutes. John goes to buy a camera to collect evidence, and considers whether to keep the evidence for himself to use as blackmail and potential power-grab.
|Viewers = 3.43<ref>{{cite web|title=Discovery Channel's "Moonshiners" and "Amish Mafia" Break Viewership Records|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/13/discovery-channels-moonshiners-and-amish-mafia-break-viewership-records-151114/20121213discovery02/|accessdate=December 14, 2012}}</ref>
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|Title = Fire from the Lord |Title = Fire from the Lord
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|12|12}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|12|12}}
|Viewers = 3.41<ref>{{cite web|title=Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Storage Wars" Leads Viewers, "Chopper Live" Tops Demos|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/12/tuesdays-cable-ratings-storage-wars-leads-viewers-chopper-live-tops-demos-82012/cable_20121211/|access-date=December 14, 2012}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Lebanon Levi takes his faithful group of men to locate one of their fellow members whom they have some questions for. John tries to host a hut party and it doesn't go as planned. Alvin took care of a drug problem and John took care of the problem of fake Amish goods hurting the local business. Alvin dealt with a taxi driver that's been overcharging Amish people.
|ShortSummary = Lebanon Levi takes his faithful group of men to locate one of their fellow members for whom they have questions. John tries to host a hut party and it doesn't go as planned. Alvin takes care of a drug problem within their community, and John takes care of the problem of fake Amish goods hurting the local business. Also, Alvin deals with a local taxi driver who had been overcharging Amish people.
|Viewers = 3.41<ref>{{cite web|title=Tuesday's Cable Ratings: "Storage Wars" Leads Viewers, "Chopper Live" Tops Demos|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/12/tuesdays-cable-ratings-storage-wars-leads-viewers-chopper-live-tops-demos-82012/cable_20121211/|accessdate=December 14, 2012}}</ref>
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|Title = Devil Comes Calling |Title = Devil Comes Calling
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|12|19}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|12|19}}
|Viewers = 3.07<ref>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Moonshiners," "Amish Mafia" Top Charts for Second Week in a Row|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/20/wednesdays-cable-ratings-moonshiners-amish-mafia-top-charts-for-second-week-in-a-row-364010/cable_20121219/|access-date=December 21, 2012}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Levi finds himself in an unusual predicament when a rival mafia boss comes his way. Jolin gets pumped up as he prepares for an upcoming ] match. |ShortSummary = Levi finds himself in an unusual predicament when a rival mafia boss comes his way. Jolin gets pumped up as he prepares for an upcoming ] match.
|Viewers = 3.07<ref>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Moonshiners," "Amish Mafia" Top Charts for Second Week in a Row|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/20/wednesdays-cable-ratings-moonshiners-amish-mafia-top-charts-for-second-week-in-a-row-364010/cable_20121219/|accessdate=December 21, 2012}}</ref>
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|Title = The Book of Levi |Title = The Book of Levi
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|12|26}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|12|26}}
|Viewers = 1.77<ref>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: Discovery's "Amish Mafia" Event Leads Demos, ESPN Tops Viewers|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/28/wednesdays-cable-ratings-discoverys-amish-mafia-event-leads-demos-espn-tops-viewers-926325/cable_20121226/|access-date=December 29, 2012}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = This episode provides viewers with an in-depth look of what is to come on this season along with the first three episodes. |ShortSummary = This episode provides viewers with an in-depth look of what is to come on this season along with the first three episodes.
|Viewers = 1.77<ref>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: Discovery's "Amish Mafia" Event Leads Demos, ESPN Tops Viewers|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/28/wednesdays-cable-ratings-discoverys-amish-mafia-event-leads-demos-espn-tops-viewers-926325/cable_20121226/|accessdate=December 29, 2012}}</ref>
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|Title = Fall From Grace |Title = Fall From Grace
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|2}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|2}}
|Viewers = 3.08<ref>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: Sugar Bowl Continues ESPN Win Streak|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/04/wednesdays-cable-ratings-sugar-bowl-continues-espn-win-streak-771112/cable_20130102/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=January 4, 2013}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Esther releases information that could change who holds the power in the group, and John concocts an illegal buggy race in order to repay his debt. |ShortSummary = Esther releases information that could change who holds the power in the group, and John concocts an illegal buggy race in order to repay his debt.
|Viewers = 3.08<ref>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: Sugar Bowl Continues ESPN Win Streak|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/04/wednesdays-cable-ratings-sugar-bowl-continues-espn-win-streak-771112/cable_20130102/|publisher=The Futon Critic|accessdate=January 4, 2013}}</ref>
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|Title = Holy War |Title = Holy War
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|9}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|9}}
|Viewers = 3.51<ref>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Amish Mafia," "Moonshiners" Pull Back in Front for Discovery|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/10/wednesdays-cable-ratings-amish-mafia-moonshiners-pull-back-in-front-for-discovery-634325/cable_20130109/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=January 11, 2013}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Levi's crew contemplates leaving after an ongoing feud with Merlin escalates.
|ShortSummary = Levi's crew contemplates leaving Lancaster County after an ongoing feud with Merlin escalates.
|Viewers = 3.51<ref>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Amish Mafia," "Moonshiners" Pull Back in Front for Discovery|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/10/wednesdays-cable-ratings-amish-mafia-moonshiners-pull-back-in-front-for-discovery-634325/cable_20130109/|publisher=The Futon Critic|accessdate=January 11, 2013}}</ref>
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|Title = The Reckoning |Title = The Reckoning
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|16}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|16}}
|Viewers = 3.19<ref>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Amish Mafia," "Moonshiners" Remain on Top for Discovery|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/17/wednesdays-cable-ratings-amish-mafia-moonshiners-remain-on-top-for-discovery-478513/cable_20130116/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=January 18, 2013}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = |ShortSummary =
|Viewers = 3.19<ref>{{cite web|title=Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Amish Mafia," "Moonshiners" Remain on Top for Discovery|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/17/wednesdays-cable-ratings-amish-mafia-moonshiners-remain-on-top-for-discovery-478513/cable_20130116/|publisher=The Futon Critic|accessdate=January 18, 2013}}</ref>
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|Title = The Book of Merlin |Title = The Book of Merlin
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|20}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|20}}
|Viewers = 0.93<ref>{{cite web|title=Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Continues Demo Reign|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/23/sundays-cable-ratings-real-housewives-of-atlanta-continues-demo-reign-966410/cable_20130120/|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=January 24, 2013}}</ref>
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|Viewers = 0.93<ref>{{cite web|title=Sunday's Cable Ratings: "Real Housewives of Atlanta" Continues Demo Reign|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/23/sundays-cable-ratings-real-housewives-of-atlanta-continues-demo-reign-966410/cable_20130120/|publisher=The Futon Critic|accessdate=January 24, 2013}}</ref>
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===2013 specials===
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|EpisodeNumber2 = SP1
|Title = Amish Exorcism
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|3|3}}
|Viewers = 2.81<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Wins Night, 'The Bible, 'Vikings', 'Shameless', 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', 'Pawn Stars' & More|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/05/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-the-bible-vikings-shameless-real-housewives-of-atlanta-pawn-stars-more/171909/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130312024320/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/05/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-the-bible-vikings-shameless-real-housewives-of-atlanta-pawn-stars-more/171909/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 12, 2013|publisher=TV by the Numbers|access-date=March 5, 2013}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2 = SP2
|Title = The Resurrection
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|8|12}}
|Viewers = 1.67<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/13/monday-cable-ratings-love-hip-hop-atlanta-wins-night-t-i-tiny-major-crimes-teen-wolf-longmire-switched-at-birth-more/197183/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130816042316/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/13/monday-cable-ratings-love-hip-hop-atlanta-wins-night-t-i-tiny-major-crimes-teen-wolf-longmire-switched-at-birth-more/197183/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 16, 2013|title=Monday Cable Ratings: 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta' Wins Night, 'T.I. & Tiny', 'Major Crimes', 'Teen Wolf', 'Longmire', 'Switched at Birth' & More|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=August 13, 2013}}</ref>
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===Season 2 (2013)=== ===Season 2 (2013)===
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|EpisodeNumber2 = 1 |EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|Title = Wayward Sons |Title = Wayward Sons
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|8|13}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|8|13}}
|Viewers = 2.54<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/14/tuesday-cable-ratings-rizzoli-isles-amish-mafia-win-night-pretty-little-liars-the-game-dance-moms-covert-affairs-more/197498/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817073930/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/14/tuesday-cable-ratings-rizzoli-isles-amish-mafia-win-night-pretty-little-liars-the-game-dance-moms-covert-affairs-more/197498/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 17, 2013|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Rizzoli & Isles' & 'Amish Mafia' Win Night, 'Pretty Little Liars', 'The Game', 'Dance Moms', 'Covert Affairs' & More|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=August 14, 2013}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2 = 2 |EpisodeNumber2 = 2
|Title = Prodigal Son |Title = Prodigal Son
|RTitle =<ref>{{cite web|title=Amish Mafia: ''Prodigal Son''|url=http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/amish-mafia-prodigal-son/EP016567510024?aid=zap2it|work=Zap2it|date=August 13, 2013}}</ref>
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|8|20}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|8|20}}
|Viewers = 2.38<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/21/tuesday-cable-ratings-rizzoli-isles-catfish-the-game-amish-mafia-tie-for-top-spot-the-legend-of-shelby-the-swamp-man-suits-more/198638/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130824232902/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/21/tuesday-cable-ratings-rizzoli-isles-catfish-the-game-amish-mafia-tie-for-top-spot-the-legend-of-shelby-the-swamp-man-suits-more/198638/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 24, 2013|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Rizzoli & Isles', 'Catfish', 'The Game', & 'Amish Mafia' Tie for Top Spot + 'The Legend of Shelby the Swamp Man', 'Suits' & More|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=August 21, 2013}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber = 11 |EpisodeNumber = 13
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3 |EpisodeNumber2 = 3
|Title = Paradise |Title = Paradise
|RTitle =<ref>{{cite web|title=Amish Mafia: ''Paradise''|url=http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/amish-mafia-paradise/EP016567510025?aid=zap2it|work=Zap2it|date=August 13, 2013}}</ref>
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|8|27}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|8|27}}
|Viewers = 2.38<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/28/tuesday-cable-ratings-pretty-little-liars-rizzoli-isles-tie-for-top-spot-the-game-amish-mafia-the-legend-of-shelby-the-swamp-man-suits-more/199751/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130830194604/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/28/tuesday-cable-ratings-pretty-little-liars-rizzoli-isles-tie-for-top-spot-the-game-amish-mafia-the-legend-of-shelby-the-swamp-man-suits-more/199751/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 30, 2013|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Pretty Little Liars' & 'Rizzoli & Isles' Tie for Top Spot + 'The Game', 'Amish Mafia', 'The Legend of Shelby the Swamp Man', 'Suits' & More|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=August 28, 2013}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2 = 4
|Title = Brother's Keeper
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|9|3}}
|Viewers = 2.58<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/09/05/tuesday-cable-ratings-the-game-wins-night-tosh-0-suits-rizzoli-isles-catfish-face-off-more/200971/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130908233919/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/09/05/tuesday-cable-ratings-the-game-wins-night-tosh-0-suits-rizzoli-isles-catfish-face-off-more/200971/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 8, 2013|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'The Game' Wins Night, 'Tosh.0', 'Suits', 'Rizzoli & Isles', 'Catfish', 'Face Off' & More|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=September 5, 2013}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber = 15
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|Title = The Last Supper
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|9|10}}
|Viewers = 2.30<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/09/11/tuesday-cable-ratings-sons-of-anarchy-rides-to-first-place-tosh-0-rizzoli-isles-world-cup-qualifiers-amish-mafia-more/202076/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130915070602/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/09/11/tuesday-cable-ratings-sons-of-anarchy-rides-to-first-place-tosh-0-rizzoli-isles-world-cup-qualifiers-amish-mafia-more/202076/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 15, 2013|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Sons of Anarchy' Rides to First Place + 'Tosh.0', 'Rizzoli & Isles', World Cup Qualifiers, 'Amish Mafia' & More|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=September 11, 2013}}</ref>
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 16
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|Title = Sacrificial Lamb
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|9|17}}
|Viewers = 2.71<ref>{{cite web|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Sons of Anarchy' Wins Night, 'Tosh.0', 'Suits', 'Amish Mafia', 'Face Off' & More|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/09/18/tuesday-cable-ratings-sons-of-anarchy-wins-night-tosh-0-suits-amish-mafia-face-off-more/203401/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922040113/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/09/18/tuesday-cable-ratings-sons-of-anarchy-wins-night-tosh-0-suits-amish-mafia-face-off-more/203401/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 22, 2013|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=September 18, 2013}}</ref>
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 17
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
|Title = Judgment Day
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|9|24}}
|Viewers = 2.15<ref>{{cite web|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Sons of Anarchy' Wins Night + 'Tosh.0', 'Amish Mafia', 'The Daily Show', 'Brickleberry', 'Ink Master' & More|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/09/25/tuesday-cable-ratings-sons-of-anarchy-wins-night-tosh-0-amish-mafia-the-daily-show-brickleberry-ink-master-more/204720/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927212210/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/09/25/tuesday-cable-ratings-sons-of-anarchy-wins-night-tosh-0-amish-mafia-the-daily-show-brickleberry-ink-master-more/204720/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 27, 2013|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=September 25, 2013}}</ref>
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===Specials=== ===2013 Christmas special===
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|EpisodeNumber = 18
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|EpisodeNumber2 = SP3
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|Title = A Very Amish Christmas
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|12|10}}
! style="background:#eedd82; color:#000;"| U.S. viewers<br />(millions)
|Viewers = 1.47<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/12/11/tuesday-cable-ratings-sons-of-anarchy-wins-night-after-anarchy-moonshiners-awkward-tosh-0-more/221680/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214011904/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/12/11/tuesday-cable-ratings-sons-of-anarchy-wins-night-after-anarchy-moonshiners-awkward-tosh-0-more/221680/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 14, 2013|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Sons of Anarchy' Wins Night, 'After Anarchy', 'Moonshiners', 'Awkward', 'Tosh.0' & More|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 11, 2013|access-date=March 25, 2015}}</ref>
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|ShortSummary = The two-hour special shows John and Esther as they partake in an Amish exorcism to clean one of their own. Lebanon Levi works to rebuild his crew while Merlin tries to gain control over the Ohio Amish community.
|Viewers = 2.81<ref>{{cite web|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'The Walking Dead' Wins Night, 'The Bible, 'Vikings', 'Shameless', 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', 'Pawn Stars' & More|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/05/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-the-bible-vikings-shameless-real-housewives-of-atlanta-pawn-stars-more/171909/|publisher=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=March 5, 2013}}</ref>
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===Season 3 (2014)===
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|EpisodeNumber = - |EpisodeNumber = 19
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|Title = The Resurrection
|Title = He Has Risen
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|8|12}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|2|25}}
|Viewers = 2.27<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/26/tuesday-cable-ratings-being-mary-jane-leads-night-teen-mom-ii-amish-mafia-pretty-little-liars-more/240249/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302065911/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/02/26/tuesday-cable-ratings-being-mary-jane-leads-night-teen-mom-ii-amish-mafia-pretty-little-liars-more/240249/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 2, 2014|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Being Mary Jane' Leads Night + 'Teen Mom II', 'Amish Mafia', 'Pretty Little Liars' & More|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 26, 2014|access-date=February 26, 2014}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = |ShortSummary =
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|Viewers = 1.67<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/13/monday-cable-ratings-love-hip-hop-atlanta-wins-night-t-i-tiny-major-crimes-teen-wolf-longmire-switched-at-birth-more/197183/|title=Monday Cable Ratings: 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta' Wins Night, 'T.I. & Tiny', 'Major Crimes', 'Teen Wolf', 'Longmire', 'Switched at Birth' & More|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=August 13, 2013}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2 = 2
|Title = De Rott
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|3|4}}
|Viewers = 1.73<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/05/tuesday-cable-ratings-the-game-wins-night-teen-mom-2-justified-pretty-little-liars-the-little-couple-more/242184/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306040744/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/05/tuesday-cable-ratings-the-game-wins-night-teen-mom-2-justified-pretty-little-liars-the-little-couple-more/242184/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 6, 2014|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'The Game' Wins Night, 'Teen Mom 2', 'Justified', 'Pretty Little Liars', 'The Little Couple' & More|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 5, 2014|access-date=March 5, 2014}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber = 21
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3
|Title = Deadly Sins
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|3|11}}
|Viewers = 2.30<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/12/tuesday-cable-ratings-teen-mom-2-wins-night-the-game-the-haves-and-the-have-nots-rizzoli-isles-more/244016/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140312225416/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/12/tuesday-cable-ratings-teen-mom-2-wins-night-the-game-the-haves-and-the-have-nots-rizzoli-isles-more/244016/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 12, 2014|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Teen Mom 2' Wins Night + 'The Game', 'The Haves and the Have Nots', 'Tosh.0', 'Rizzoli & Isles' & More|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 12, 2014|access-date=March 25, 2015}}</ref>
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 22
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4
|Title = Joining the Flock
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|3|18}}
|Viewers = 2.06<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/19/tuesday-cable-ratings-the-game-wins-night-pretty-little-liars-teen-mom-2-rizzoli-isles-justified-cougar-town-more/246018/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140320010649/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/19/tuesday-cable-ratings-the-game-wins-night-pretty-little-liars-teen-mom-2-rizzoli-isles-justified-cougar-town-more/246018/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 20, 2014|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'The Game' Wins Night, 'Pretty Little Liars', 'Teen Mom 2', 'Rizzoli & Isles', 'Justified', 'Cougar Town' & More|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 19, 2014|access-date=March 25, 2015}}</ref>
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 23
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|Title = The Bear
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|3|25}}
|Viewers = 2.27<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/26/tuesday-cable-ratings-the-game-wins-night-teen-mom-ii-the-little-couple-tosh-0-are-you-the-one-more/248172/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140327233932/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/03/26/tuesday-cable-ratings-the-game-wins-night-teen-mom-ii-the-little-couple-tosh-0-are-you-the-one-more/248172/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 27, 2014|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'The Game' Wins Night + 'Teen Mom II', 'The Little Couple', 'Tosh.0', 'Are You the One?' & More|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 26, 2014|access-date=March 25, 2015}}</ref>
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 24
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|Title = Doppel Leben
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|4|1}}
|Viewers = 2.42<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/02/tuesday-cable-ratings-teen-mom-2-wins-night-the-game-the-little-couple-inside-amy-schumer-cougar-town-more/250194/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140404225805/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/02/tuesday-cable-ratings-teen-mom-2-wins-night-the-game-the-little-couple-inside-amy-schumer-cougar-town-more/250194/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 4, 2014|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Teen Mom 2' Wins Night, 'The Game', 'The Little Couple', 'Inside Amy Schumer', 'Cougar Town' & More|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 2, 2014|access-date=March 25, 2015}}</ref>
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 25
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
|Title = Shepherds' End
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|4|8}}
|Viewers = 2.45<ref name="Kondolojy">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/09/tuesday-cable-ratings-teen-mom-2-leads-night-the-game-womens-ncaa-basketball-more/252474/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413014337/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/09/tuesday-cable-ratings-teen-mom-2-leads-night-the-game-womens-ncaa-basketball-more/252474/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 13, 2014|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'Teen Mom 2' Leads Night + 'The Game', Women's NCAA Basketball & More|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 9, 2014|access-date=March 25, 2015}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Levi and his crew demand that production end and cease any further participation. Steven Breit, who defended John and recommended that Levi drop out, filed a cease-and-desist order. The episode ended with an on-screen note stating that as of February 26, 2014, production has been halted.
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|EpisodeNumber = 26
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8
|Title = End of Days
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|4|8}}
|Viewers = 2.31<ref name="Kondolojy"/>
|ShortSummary = The season finale features unaired footage, background information, and further explanation of the season's sudden end. The majority of those involved refused to participate. The only people willing to talk on camera were a private investigator, Lancaster County Constable Paul Castline, lawyer Steven Breit, and Alan Beiler.
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===Season 4 (2015)===
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|EpisodeNumber = 27
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|Title = The Return
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|2|10}}
|Viewers = 2.08<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/02/11/tuesday-cable-ratings-the-haves-and-the-have-nots-tops-night-being-mary-jane-pretty-little-liars-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-more/362002/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150212002402/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/02/11/tuesday-cable-ratings-the-haves-and-the-have-nots-tops-night-being-mary-jane-pretty-little-liars-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-more/362002/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 12, 2015|title=Tuesday Cable Ratings: 'The Haves and the Have Nots' Tops Night + 'Being Mary Jane', 'Pretty Little Liars', 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' & More|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 11, 2015|access-date=March 25, 2015}}</ref>
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 28
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==Authenticity and criticism== ==Authenticity and criticism==
The veracity of the events depicted on the show has been widely questioned, with '']'' noting that "An early credit warns of 'select re-enactments,' and since we're never later told whether we're watching staged scenes, it's a possibility that all of the scenes are staged." Additionally, "a closing credit clarifies that 're-creations are based on eyewitness accounts, testimonials and the legend of the Amish Mafia."<ref name=nytimes>{{cite web |title=The Dirty Work for the Clean |first=Mike |last=Hale |url=http://tv.nytimes.com/2012/12/12/arts/television/amish-mafia-on-discovery-channel.html |work=] |date=December 11, 2012}}</ref> It is not publicly known which scenes are based on accounts and testimonials and which are based on legend. The veracity of the events depicted on the series has been widely questioned, with '']'' noting that "An early credit warns of 'select re-enactments', and since we're never later told whether we're watching staged scenes, it's fairly safe to assume that everything is staged." Additionally, "A closing credit clarifies that 're-creations are based on eyewitness accounts, testimonials and the legend of the Amish Mafia'."<ref name=nytimes>{{cite web |title=The Dirty Work for the Clean |first=Mike |last=Hale |url=http://tv.nytimes.com/2012/12/12/arts/television/amish-mafia-on-discovery-channel.html |work=] |date=December 11, 2012}}</ref> It is not publicly known which scenes are based on accounts and testimonials and which are based on legend.


The show has also been strongly criticized by Amish scholars. ], an ] professor and prominent researcher of the ] lifestyle, states: "To call these shows documentaries is a fraudulent lie," and "(the show) is just sort of an example of the foolishness and stupidity and lies—misrepresentations I should say—that are promoted in television.... These production crews should be ashamed of trying to say that represents Amish life."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/777587_Discovery-Channel-s-next-reality-series---Amish-Mafia-.html |title=Discovery Channel's next reality series: "Amish Mafia" - News |publisher=LancasterOnline.com |date=January 5, 2013 |accessdate=March 6, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/amish-mafia-dispute-reality/2012/12/11/id/467251 |title=Experts Dispute Existence of 'Amish Mafia' as Reality Show Debuts |publisher=Newsmax.com |date=December 11, 2012 |accessdate=March 6, 2013}}</ref> This view is echoed by Donald Weaver-Zercher, ] Professor and Amish expert, who stated that upon initially seeing the trailer for the show, "I thought maybe it was a ''Saturday Night Live'' skit on reality television because it was so <nowiki></nowiki>. My sense is this Amish mafia is about as real as the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company on ''The Office''."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inquisitr.com/432890/amish-mafia-reality-show-blasted-as-pure-fiction/ |title=Amish Mafia Reality Show Blasted As ‘Pure Fiction’ |publisher=Inquisitr.com |date=December 11, 2012 |accessdate=March 6, 2013}}</ref> The series has been strongly criticized by scholars of the Amish. ], an ] professor and prominent researcher of and author about the ] lifestyle, commented about Levi allegedly being an unbaptized Amish: "Baptism is essential in the Amish faith: Either you're in or you're out."<ref name=realorfake>{{cite web|title='Amish Mafia': Is it real or fake? Network says it's real; Lancaster Countians doubt it|date=December 31, 2012 |url=http://blog.pennlive.com/go/2012/12/amish_mafia_is_it_real_or_fake.html|access-date=January 4, 2013}}</ref> However, during his appearance on ''The Dr. Phil Show'', Levi claimed to have been baptized as a ]. Nevertheless, Kraybill and others observed that genuine Amish people wouldn't appear on camera, as their faith forbids it. Such criticisms include: "To call these shows documentaries is a fraudulent lie," and " is just sort of an example of the foolishness and stupidity and lies—misrepresentations I should say—that are promoted in television...These production crews should be ashamed of trying to say that represents Amish life."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/777587_Discovery-Channel-s-next-reality-series---Amish-Mafia-.html |title=Discovery Channel's next reality series: "Amish Mafia" – News |publisher=LancasterOnline.com |date=January 5, 2013 |access-date=March 6, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328040236/http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/777587_Discovery-Channel-s-next-reality-series---Amish-Mafia-.html |archive-date=March 28, 2013 }}</ref>


A former prosecutor in Lancaster County stated that his office was aware of no "Amish Mafia", and if there were they would have been prosecuted.<ref name=realorfake>{{cite web|title='Amish Mafia': Is it real or fake? Network says it's real; Lancaster Countians doubt it|url=http://blog.pennlive.com/go/2012/12/amish_mafia_is_it_real_or_fake.html|accessdate=January 4, 2013}}</ref> During one episode, the narrator states that Lebanon Levi was arrested by the "Lancaster County Police". There is no such law enforcement agency.<ref name=realorfake /><ref>{{cite web|title='Amish Mafia' sparks more controversy in Central PA|url=http://www.whptv.com/news/local/story/Amish-Mafia-sparks-more-controversy-in-Central-PA/kAJ1aZkOAE27yWhD2Z2YTw.cspx|accessdate=January 4, 2013}}</ref> The owners of one store portrayed as paying ] to Lebanon Levi have denied having any relationship with him.<ref>{{cite web|title='Amish Mafia' TV Show: SPOILER Reveals The Truth Behind The Series' Legitimacy, Details|url=http://www.enstarz.com/articles/11136/20130102/amish-mafia-tv-show-spoiler-reveals-the-truth-behind-the-series-legitimacy-details.htm|accessdate=January 4, 2013}}</ref> Several sources agree that the Amish community will not respond as to the credibility of the show's plot due to the fact they value their privacy and usually do not interact with the media.<ref>{{cite web |title='Amish Mafia': Is there really such a thing as an Amish thug? |first=David |last=George |date=December 12, 2012 |url=http://www.salon.com/2012/12/12/amish_mafia_is_there_really_such_a_thing_as_an_amish_thug/ |work=] |accessdate=December 17, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Amish Mafia' is a shameful, unrealistic portrayal of plain people |first= Michael |last=Shank |date=November 29, 2012 |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/guest-voices/post/amish-mafia-is-a-shameful-unrealistic-portrayal-of-plain-people/2012/11/29/dd10e6fe-3a68-11e2-b01f-5f55b193f58f_blog.html |work=] |location=Guest Voices |accessdate=December 17, 2012}}</ref> These views are echoed by <!-- "Donald" is the name used by the citation and should not be changed. -->Donald<ref name=inquisitr>{{cite web|url=http://www.inquisitr.com/432890/amish-mafia-reality-show-blasted-as-pure-fiction/ |title=Amish Mafia Reality Show Blasted As 'Pure Fiction' |publisher=Inquisitr.com |date=December 11, 2012 |access-date=March 6, 2013}}</ref> Weaver-Zercher, ] Professor and authority on the Amish, who stated that upon initially seeing the trailer for the show, "I thought maybe it was a '']'' skit on reality television because it was so far fetched".<ref name=inquisitr/><!-- This reference is included for the benefit of editors using VisualEditor, as they will not see the preceding note. --> "My sense is this Amish mafia is about as real as the ] Paper Company in '']''." Several sources agreed that the Amish themselves are unlikely to respond about the show's credibility because they value their privacy and usually do not interact with the media.<ref>{{cite web |title='Amish Mafia': Is there really such a thing as an Amish thug? |first=David |last=George |date=December 12, 2012 |url=http://www.salon.com/2012/12/12/amish_mafia_is_there_really_such_a_thing_as_an_amish_thug/ |work=] |access-date=December 17, 2012}}</ref><ref name="Shank">{{cite news |title='Amish Mafia' is a shameful, unrealistic portrayal of plain people |first= Michael |last=Shank |date=November 29, 2012 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/guest-voices/post/amish-mafia-is-a-shameful-unrealistic-portrayal-of-plain-people/2012/11/29/dd10e6fe-3a68-11e2-b01f-5f55b193f58f_blog.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121203131432/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/guest-voices/post/amish-mafia-is-a-shameful-unrealistic-portrayal-of-plain-people/2012/11/29/dd10e6fe-3a68-11e2-b01f-5f55b193f58f_blog.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 3, 2012 |newspaper=] |location=Guest Voices |access-date=December 17, 2012}}</ref>
Jeffrey Conrad, a former prosecutor in Lancaster County, stated that his office was not aware of an "Amish mafia", and if there were they would have been prosecuted.<ref name="realorfake"/>

Several factual errors have been highlighted by local press: during one episode the narrator states that Lebanon Levi was arrested by the Lancaster County Police, which does not exist. There is a Lancaster City Bureau of Police, but no county-wide force.<ref name=realorfake /><ref>{{cite web|title='Amish Mafia' sparks more controversy in Central PA|url=http://www.whptv.com/news/local/story/Amish-Mafia-sparks-more-controversy-in-Central-PA/kAJ1aZkOAE27yWhD2Z2YTw.cspx|access-date=January 4, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130107021107/http://www.whptv.com/news/local/story/Amish-Mafia-sparks-more-controversy-in-Central-PA/kAJ1aZkOAE27yWhD2Z2YTw.cspx|archive-date=January 7, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The owners of one store portrayed as paying ] to Lebanon Levi have denied having any relationship with him.<ref>{{cite web|title='Amish Mafia' TV Show: SPOILER Reveals The Truth Behind The Series' Legitimacy, Details|date=January 2, 2013 |url=http://www.enstarz.com/articles/11136/20130102/amish-mafia-tv-show-spoiler-reveals-the-truth-behind-the-series-legitimacy-details.htm|access-date=January 4, 2013}}</ref> A scene purported to be shot in the "heart" of Amish country – south-central Lancaster County – turned out to have been shot in a riverside park in Columbia on the county's western edge.<ref name="realorfake" /> Lebanon Levi often states that he earned the money to pay for his luxury car through his construction business. The vehicle, however, has markings and stickers on it that would indicate that it is an ].

The series has been controversial both locally and in the US media as a result of its alleged ] and inaccurate portrayal of the Amish.<ref name="Shank"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Joint Statement of Respect Amish|url=http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasteronline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/c9/7c94f452-1ccd-11e4-a5a2-001a4bcf6878/53e1214c67d4d.pdf.pdf|access-date=August 6, 2014}}</ref> Churches and Lancaster County residents have banded together in opposing the show.<ref>{{cite web|title=Harrisburg Patriot|date=August 6, 2014 |url=http://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/08/religious_groups_call_for_an_e.html|access-date=August 6, 2014}}</ref> Additionally, former Pennsylvania Governor ] called for the show's cancellation and said it was "bigoted" and "an affront to all people of faith and all secular people with moral principles".<ref>{{cite web|title=Governor Corbett calls for an end to 'Amish Mafia'|date=August 13, 2014 |url=http://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2014/08/governor_corbett_amish_mafia.html|access-date=August 13, 2014}}</ref>


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==External links== ==External links==
* {{Official website|http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/amish-mafia}}
* {{IMDb title|2514488|Amish Mafia}} * {{IMDb title|2514488|Amish Mafia}}


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American reality television series

Amish Mafia
John, Alvin, Lebanon Levi, and Jolin (L–R)
GenreReality
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes35
Production
Executive producers
  • Eric Evangelista
  • Shannon Evangelista
  • Matthew Kelly
  • Max Micallef
Running time42 minutes
Production companyHot Snakes Media
Original release
NetworkDiscovery Channel
ReleaseDecember 12, 2012 (2012-12-12) –
March 31, 2015 (2015-03-31)

Amish Mafia is an American reality television series that debuted on December 12, 2012, on the Discovery Channel. The series follows "Lebanon Levi", along with three of his assistants, who are purported to be a "mafia" in an Amish community. Although portrayed by Discovery Channel as documentary "reality" television, the authenticity of the series has been refuted by scholars, local newspapers, and law enforcement. The supposed secret organization within the Amish is thought to be an entirely fictional creation for entertainment purposes only. There have also been accusations of the series being bigoted toward and defaming the Amish people.

Storyline

The series follows members of the "Amish Mafia" in their efforts to keep the peace within the Amish community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and protect it from outsiders (usually referred to as the "English"), as they deal with internal struggles for power as to who will lead the Mafia.

Characters

  • Lebanon Levi: "Lebanon" is the nickname of Levi King Stoltzfus. Levi is the powerful boss of the Lancaster Amish Aid syndicate, which provides protection and relief to the largest Amish community in America. Having staved off power grabs from fierce rivals, Levi walked away from the "English world" and spurned the cameras from his organization in an attempt to avoid the limelight. Levi has been arrested three times between 2000 and 2007 for drunk driving and drunk and disorderly conduct. He is also a member of the local volunteer fire department. Throughout the series, Levi mentions that he was never officially baptized into the Amish church.
  • Alvin: Alvin Stoltzfus Lantz is Levi's "main assistant", who is soft-spoken but has a loud personality. He has an arrest record for drunk and disorderly conduct and fleeing police to avoid arrest where he was put on probation for six months and paid a $500 fine.
  • Jolin: Jolin Zimmerman is a loyal member of Levi's crew who is portrayed as a Mennonite, and he can therefore accomplish certain tasks that the crew cannot, due to the restrictions by which Amish people must abide. He has a criminal record for marijuana possession, hit-and-run, and disorderly conduct.
  • John: John Freeman Schmucker is Esther's brother and a former member of Levi's group. He is mischievous and the son of the former leader of the alleged Amish mafia. He has a criminal record for five counts of driving under suspension and a misdemeanor hit-and-run since 2008.
  • Esther: Esther Freeman Schmucker, knows Levi sees her as more than a friend, and she uses this knowledge to lead Levi on, to the benefit of her brother, John. She has an arrest record for two counts of disorderly conduct.
  • Wayne: Merlin's former enforcer.
  • Alan: Alan Beiler is known as "Schwarze Amish" or black Amish.
  • Caleb: Caleb is a member of Levi's crew and is from a Brethren community.
  • Freeman: Freeman Schmucker is Esther and John's brother and is rumored to be possessed by the devil.
  • Crazy Dave: Dave is a member of Levi's crew.
  • Big Steve: Steve is an associate of Levi's.
  • Christian: an unreleased episode includes an appearance from Lancaster-based writer and actor, Christian Menges, who's also an authority on the Anabaptist movement

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
18December 11, 2012 (2012-12-11)January 20, 2013 (2013-01-20)
Specials2March 3, 2013 (2013-03-03)August 12, 2013 (2013-08-12)
27August 13, 2013 (2013-08-13)September 24, 2013 (2013-09-24)
Christmas SpecialDecember 10, 2013 (2013-12-10)
38February 25, 2014 (2014-02-25)April 8, 2014 (2014-04-08)
49February 15, 2015 (2015-02-15)March 31, 2015 (2015-03-31)

Season 1 (2012–13)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
11"No Peace for the Wicked"December 11, 2012 (2012-12-11)3.43
Note: This episode was a pilot for the series. The "Role" of the Mafia is explained. Lebanon Levi and his crew investigate an accident between a car and a horse-drawn carriage, a possible case of adultery and payment for sex. Esther asks Levi to investigate an "important member of the community" who is taking taxis to a motel to see prostitutes. John goes to buy a camera to collect evidence, and considers whether to keep the evidence for himself to use as blackmail and potential power-grab.
22"Fire from the Lord"December 12, 2012 (2012-12-12)3.41
Lebanon Levi takes his faithful group of men to locate one of their fellow members for whom they have questions. John tries to host a hut party and it doesn't go as planned. Alvin takes care of a drug problem within their community, and John takes care of the problem of fake Amish goods hurting the local business. Also, Alvin deals with a local taxi driver who had been overcharging Amish people.
33"Devil Comes Calling"December 19, 2012 (2012-12-19)3.07
Levi finds himself in an unusual predicament when a rival mafia boss comes his way. Jolin gets pumped up as he prepares for an upcoming MMA match.
44"The Book of Levi"December 26, 2012 (2012-12-26)1.77
This episode provides viewers with an in-depth look of what is to come on this season along with the first three episodes.
55"Fall From Grace"January 2, 2013 (2013-01-02)3.08
Esther releases information that could change who holds the power in the group, and John concocts an illegal buggy race in order to repay his debt.
66"Holy War"January 9, 2013 (2013-01-09)3.51
Levi's crew contemplates leaving Lancaster County after an ongoing feud with Merlin escalates.
77"The Reckoning"January 16, 2013 (2013-01-16)3.19
88"The Book of Merlin"January 20, 2013 (2013-01-20)0.93

2013 specials

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
9SP1"Amish Exorcism"March 3, 2013 (2013-03-03)2.81
The two-hour special shows John and Esther as they partake in an Amish exorcism to clean one of their own. Lebanon Levi works to rebuild his crew while Merlin tries to gain control over the Ohio Amish community.
10SP2"The Resurrection"August 12, 2013 (2013-08-12)1.67

Season 2 (2013)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
111"Wayward Sons"August 13, 2013 (2013-08-13)2.54
122"Prodigal Son"August 20, 2013 (2013-08-20)2.38
133"Paradise"August 27, 2013 (2013-08-27)2.38
144"Brother's Keeper"September 3, 2013 (2013-09-03)2.58
155"The Last Supper"September 10, 2013 (2013-09-10)2.30
166"Sacrificial Lamb"September 17, 2013 (2013-09-17)2.71
177"Judgment Day"September 24, 2013 (2013-09-24)2.15

2013 Christmas special

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
18SP3"A Very Amish Christmas"December 10, 2013 (2013-12-10)1.47

Season 3 (2014)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
191"He Has Risen"February 25, 2014 (2014-02-25)2.27
202"De Rott"March 4, 2014 (2014-03-04)1.73
213"Deadly Sins"March 11, 2014 (2014-03-11)2.30
224"Joining the Flock"March 18, 2014 (2014-03-18)2.06
235"The Bear"March 25, 2014 (2014-03-25)2.27
246"Doppel Leben"April 1, 2014 (2014-04-01)2.42
257"Shepherds' End"April 8, 2014 (2014-04-08)2.45
Levi and his crew demand that production end and cease any further participation. Steven Breit, who defended John and recommended that Levi drop out, filed a cease-and-desist order. The episode ended with an on-screen note stating that as of February 26, 2014, production has been halted.
268"End of Days"April 8, 2014 (2014-04-08)2.31
The season finale features unaired footage, background information, and further explanation of the season's sudden end. The majority of those involved refused to participate. The only people willing to talk on camera were a private investigator, Lancaster County Constable Paul Castline, lawyer Steven Breit, and Alan Beiler.

Season 4 (2015)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
271"The Return"February 10, 2015 (2015-02-10)2.08
282"A Church Divided"February 17, 2015 (2015-02-17)1.72
293"Love Your Enemies"February 24, 2015 (2015-02-24)1.44
304"Forbidden Knowledge"March 3, 2015 (2015-03-03)1.34
315"Merlin's Judas"March 10, 2015 (2015-03-10)0.86
326"False Prophets"March 17, 2015 (2015-03-17)1.53
337"Day of Reckoning"March 24, 2015 (2015-03-24)1.65
348"The End is Near"March 31, 2015 (2015-03-31)1.65
359"Amish Confidential Post-Show"March 31, 2015 (2015-03-31)1.65

Authenticity and criticism

The veracity of the events depicted on the series has been widely questioned, with The New York Times noting that "An early credit warns of 'select re-enactments', and since we're never later told whether we're watching staged scenes, it's fairly safe to assume that everything is staged." Additionally, "A closing credit clarifies that 're-creations are based on eyewitness accounts, testimonials and the legend of the Amish Mafia'." It is not publicly known which scenes are based on accounts and testimonials and which are based on legend.

The series has been strongly criticized by scholars of the Amish. Donald Kraybill, an Elizabethtown College professor and prominent researcher of and author about the Anabaptist lifestyle, commented about Levi allegedly being an unbaptized Amish: "Baptism is essential in the Amish faith: Either you're in or you're out." However, during his appearance on The Dr. Phil Show, Levi claimed to have been baptized as a New Order Amish. Nevertheless, Kraybill and others observed that genuine Amish people wouldn't appear on camera, as their faith forbids it. Such criticisms include: "To call these shows documentaries is a fraudulent lie," and " is just sort of an example of the foolishness and stupidity and lies—misrepresentations I should say—that are promoted in television...These production crews should be ashamed of trying to say that represents Amish life."

These views are echoed by Donald Weaver-Zercher, Messiah College Professor and authority on the Amish, who stated that upon initially seeing the trailer for the show, "I thought maybe it was a Saturday Night Live skit on reality television because it was so far fetched". "My sense is this Amish mafia is about as real as the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in The Office." Several sources agreed that the Amish themselves are unlikely to respond about the show's credibility because they value their privacy and usually do not interact with the media. Jeffrey Conrad, a former prosecutor in Lancaster County, stated that his office was not aware of an "Amish mafia", and if there were they would have been prosecuted.

Several factual errors have been highlighted by local press: during one episode the narrator states that Lebanon Levi was arrested by the Lancaster County Police, which does not exist. There is a Lancaster City Bureau of Police, but no county-wide force. The owners of one store portrayed as paying protection money to Lebanon Levi have denied having any relationship with him. A scene purported to be shot in the "heart" of Amish country – south-central Lancaster County – turned out to have been shot in a riverside park in Columbia on the county's western edge. Lebanon Levi often states that he earned the money to pay for his luxury car through his construction business. The vehicle, however, has markings and stickers on it that would indicate that it is an Enterprise rental car.

The series has been controversial both locally and in the US media as a result of its alleged bigoted and inaccurate portrayal of the Amish. Churches and Lancaster County residents have banded together in opposing the show. Additionally, former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett called for the show's cancellation and said it was "bigoted" and "an affront to all people of faith and all secular people with moral principles".

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