Gimme a Break! (1981)
Gimme a Break! is a beloved American sitcom that entertained audiences on NBC for six seasons, from October 29, 1981, to May 12, 1987. The show features Nell Carter in the role of a devoted housekeeper who navigates the challenges of managing a household for a widowed police chief and his three spirited daughters. With its blend of humor and heartfelt moments, the series captured the dynamics of family life and the bonds formed through shared experiences. Carter's performance remains a highlight, making the show a memorable part of ‘80s television.
Episodes
E1
Katie the Crook
E2
A Good Man is Hard to Find
E3
The Second Time Around
E4
Mom's Birthday
E5
Do or Diet
E6
A Man in Nell's Room
E7
Your Prisoner is Dead
E8
Julie's Rejection
E9
Julie's First Love
E10
Nell's Ex
E11
Katie the Cheat
E12
The Emergency
E13
Nell Goes Home
E14
Samantha Steals a Squad Car
E15
Grandma Fools Around
E16
Hot Muffins
E17
Sam's Affair
E18
The Robbery
E19
An Unmarried Couple
E1
Nell Goes to Jail
E2
Brother Ed and the Hooker
E3
Sam's Imaginary Friend
E4
Grandpa's Visit
E5
Take My Baby, Please
E6
Porko's
E7
The Chief's Gay Evening
E8
Katie Steals Julie's Jock
E9
Sam Faces Death
E10
Nell Goes Door to Door
E11
Love Thy Neighbor
E12
Love, Kidney
E13
Julie Smokes
E14
The Centerfold (1)
E15
The Centerfold (2)
E16
The Custody Suit
E17
The Return of the Doo-Wop Girls
E18
Eddie Gets Married
E19
Grandpa Robs a Bank
E20
Greenlawn Street Blues
E21
Nell and the Kid
E22
Nell Gets Sick
E1
The Groupie
E2
The Way to a Man's Heart
E3
Katie's Commitment
E4
Joey (1)
E5
Joey (2)
E6
The Mayor
E7
Melissa
E8
Nell's Friend
E9
Grandpa's Rebellion
E10
A Kanisky Christmas
E11
Herbie
E12
James Returns
E13
Samantha's Protest
E14
Flashback
E15
Knock Three Times
E16
Valentine
E17
The Big Apple (1)
E18
The Big Apple (2)
E19
Rodeo
E20
Katie's College
E21
The Center
E22
Class of '84
E1
New Orleans (1)
E2
New Orleans (2)
E3
Nell's Birthday
E4
Grandpa's Secret Life
E5
Sam's First Love
E6
Who Dunnit?
E7
Breakdance
E8
Daddy's Little Girl
E9
Carl's Delicate Moment
E10
Julie's Lie
E11
Baby of the Family
E12
TV or Not TV
E13
The Spirit of Christmas
E14
Grandpa's Will
E15
The Answering Machine
E16
The Gift
E17
Alabamy Bound (1)
E18
Alabamy Bound (2)
E19
The Earthquake
E20
The Lookalike
E21
Cat Story
E22
Police Mamas
E23
Monkey See, Monkey Do
E24
Friendship
E25
Julie's Birthday
E1
Joey's Train
E2
Ship of Fools (1)
E3
Ship of Fools (2)
E4
The Man From Zoron
E5
Addy's Goodbye
E6
So Long, Jonathan
E7
Mama
E8
Sam's Little Girl
E9
The Elevator
E10
Nell's New Car
E11
Nell's Gifted Child
E12
Katie's Apartment
E13
Snippets
E14
Second Chance (1)
E15
Second Chance (2)
E16
Bienvenido, Jonathan
E17
The Gun
E18
A Lesson for Nell
E19
Pride and Prejudice
E20
Family Reunion
E21
Getting to Know You
E22
Katie's Korner
E23
Found Money
E24
The Purse Snatcher
E1
Sam Goes to College (1)
E2
Sam Goes to College (2)
E3
Below Sea Level
E4
Joey Meets Matthew
E5
Nell Goes Back to New York
E6
The Apartment
E7
I Love New York
E9
Harry the Hamster
E10
Joey the Gambler
E11
The Scam
E12
Christmas in New York
E13
Nell's Secret Admirer
E14
The Loan
E15
The Window (1)
E16
The Window (2)
E17
Joey's First Crush
E18
Joey's Teacher
E19
Joey's Hero
E20
Joey the Gigolo
E21
Parents' Week (1)
E22
Parents' Week (2)
E23
Save the Church
E24
Someday, My Prince . . .
E25
Mama's Date
