Amish: Out of Order

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  • 2010
  • 1 Season
  • 7.5  (105)

Amish: Out of Order is a television series that premiered on the National Geographic Channel in 2012. The show focuses on the life of Mose Gingerich, an Amish man who left his community to pursue a different way of life. The series follows Mose as he navigates his new life outside of the insular Amish community and explores the challenges he faces along the way.

The Amish community is known for its adherence to strict religious beliefs and a way of life that has remained largely unchanged for centuries. The community is deeply rooted in tradition and is known for its rejection of modern conveniences and technologies. However, there are some members of the Amish community who feel constrained by these traditions and wish to explore life outside of the Amish world.

Mose Gingerich is one such individual. He grew up in an Amish community in Ohio and was taught to adhere to the strict rules and traditions of the community. However, as he grew older, he began to question the teachings of the Amish and began to feel trapped within the community. Eventually, he decided to leave the Amish community and pursue a different way of life.

The show follows Mose as he navigates life outside of the Amish community. Viewers get to see the struggles he faces as he tries to adjust to a world that is vastly different from the one he grew up in. The series also highlights the difficulties he faces when trying to connect with non-Amish individuals and form meaningful relationships.

One of the main themes of the show is the conflict between tradition and modernity. Mose is constantly torn between his desire to explore the world and his loyalty to the traditions of the Amish community. He struggles to reconcile his desire for independence with his loyalty to his family and his community.

Another major theme of the show is the challenges faced by individuals who leave closed religious communities. Mose's journey highlights the difficulties faced by individuals who choose to leave behind the security of their communities and embark on a new path. The show explores the emotional struggles, as well as the practical challenges, of starting a new life from scratch.

Throughout the series, Mose is seen meeting with other former Amish individuals who have left the community. He forms strong bonds with others who have shared his experience and the show sheds light on the Isolation and struggle experienced by those who leave their communities behind. It also showcases the importance of finding a supportive community outside of the insular world of the Amish.

In conclusion, Amish: Out of Order is a compelling series that sheds light on the experiences of those who choose to leave behind the traditions and security of their closed religious communities. The show provides a unique insight into the challenges faced by individuals who attempt to start a new life outside of the world they have always known. Mose Gingerich's journey is one of courage, resilience, and the pursuit of independence, and will leave viewers feeling inspired and enlightened.

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Seasons
A Very Ex-Amish Christmas
11. A Very Ex-Amish Christmas
June 19, 2012
Mose hosts a reunion, where members of the ex-Amish community gather to discuss their futures, their successes and their failures. With Christmas approaching, the group also talks about their holiday traditions (or lack thereof) in both their past and present lives.
Family Affairs
10. Family Affairs
June 12, 2012
Michaela is inspired to contact her mother after her time with an Amish community. Later, she stays with another surrogate Amish family in a Beachy Amish Mennonite community in Sarasota, Fla.
Living Fast
9. Living Fast
June 5, 2012
Mose returns home from his road trip and decides to open a counseling center. But then, tragedy strikes when his friend Cephas is killed in a car accident, putting Mose's skills as a mentor, counselor and leader to the test.
Change of Faith
8. Change of Faith
May 29, 2012
Mose takes a break from his worries and concerns. There are a lot of ex-Amish seeking more spirituality by joining evangelical churches. Some who have chosen this path are actively recruiting in Amish communities.
Mending Fences
7. Mending Fences
May 22, 2012
Mose goes to see his cousin, also an ex-Amish, who recently served a tour of duty in Afghanistan. His visit leads him to wanting to see his mother who he hasn't seen in nine years.
Amish in Public
6. Amish in Public
May 15, 2012
Mose travels to Lancaster, Pa., the epicenter of Amish tourism, to determine the role tourism plays in the survival of the Amish. Later, he gives a lecture at Indiana University.
9-to-5 Amish
5. 9-to-5 Amish
May 8, 2012
Michaela, a teen who wishes to become Amish, stays with an Old Order Amish woman. Meanwhile, after helping out with a barn raising, Mose reaches out to his former Amish community, but learns that they've shut off all contact with him because he helps others leave the sect. He then organizes a group of ex-Amish to help rebuild a home destroyed by a tornado in Joplin, Mo.
Can't Go Home Again
4. Can't Go Home Again
May 1, 2012
An ex-Amish teen is involved in a serious car crash that lands him in the hospital, fighting for his life. The accident devastates his former community, who see cars as a threat to their traditions.
Culture Clash
3. Culture Clash
April 24, 2012
A teen with a troubled family history is drawn to Amish simplicity and considers joining the sect.
Amish 101
2. Amish 101
April 17, 2012
Former members of Amish communities are profiled as they face the challenges of living in modern society. In the series premiere, ex-Amish brothers Chris and Reuben Yoder help out an Amish friend who wants to leave the sect.
Pilot
1. Pilot
December 8, 2010
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  • Premiere Date
    December 8, 2010
  • IMDB Rating
    7.5  (105)