Breaking Amish Returns to Hulu This Weekend Following Mama Mary Schmucker’s Passing

Ready to dive back into the world of Breaking Amish? Get excited because the complete fourth season is landing on Hulu this weekend! This popular reality TV series first premiered on TLC in September 2012, following the journey of five young adults – four Amish and one Mennonite – as they ventured out of their close-knit communities to experience life in New York City.

The fourth and final season, Breaking Amish: Brooklyn, made its debut in September 2014. However, the return of the show is bittersweet as fans mourn the loss of one of the original cast members. Mama Mary Schmucker sadly passed away last month at the age of 65 after battling colon cancer. Her son Andrew confirmed the heartbreaking news to TMZ, revealing that she had been under hospice care since November 2024.

Before her passing, Mama Mary’s family asked for prayers and support on social media, sharing updates on her health with her 36,000 Instagram followers. Despite the show’s popularity, some viewers criticized it as being “fake.” Nevertheless, Breaking Amish garnered a strong viewership during its time on air, with the first season averaging 3.2 million viewers per episode.

While the show faced its fair share of controversies, including rumors about some cast members’ backgrounds, TLC and Hot Snakes Media stood by the authenticity of the series. Additionally, a spin-off show, Return to Amish, ran from 2014 to 2023, featuring cast members from the first and second seasons who were living in Pennsylvania at the time of filming.

So, if you’re ready for some captivating reality TV drama, be sure to catch Breaking Amish on Hulu this weekend and immerse yourself in the compelling stories of these young adults exploring life beyond their communities.