Seasons and episodes
1Season 1 Oct. 29, 1981
1 - 1Katie the Crook Oct. 29, 1981- 1 - 2A Good Man is Hard to Find Nov. 05, 1981
- 1 - 3The Second Time Around Nov. 12, 1981
- 1 - 4Mom's Birthday Nov. 19, 1981
- 1 - 5Do or Diet Nov. 26, 1981
- 1 - 6A Man in Nell's Room Dec. 03, 1981
- 1 - 7Your Prisoner is Dead Dec. 10, 1981
- 1 - 8Julie's Rejection Dec. 17, 1981
- 1 - 9Julie's First Love Jan. 07, 1982
- 1 - 10Nell's Ex Jan. 14, 1982
- 1 - 11Katie the Cheat Jan. 21, 1982
- 1 - 12The Emergency Feb. 04, 1982
- 1 - 13Nell Goes Home Feb. 11, 1982
- 1 - 14Samantha Steals a Squad Car Feb. 18, 1982
- 1 - 15Grandma Fools Around Feb. 25, 1982
- 1 - 16Hot Muffins Mar. 11, 1982
- 1 - 17Sam's Affair Mar. 18, 1982
- 1 - 18The Robbery Mar. 25, 1982
- 1 - 19An Unmarried Couple Apr. 01, 1982
2Season 2 Oct. 02, 1982
- 2 - 1Nell Goes to Jail Oct. 02, 1982
- 2 - 2Brother Ed and the Hooker Oct. 09, 1982
- 2 - 3Sam's Imaginary Friend Oct. 16, 1982
- 2 - 4Grandpa's Visit Oct. 23, 1982
- 2 - 5Take My Baby, Please Oct. 30, 1982
- 2 - 6Porko's Nov. 06, 1982
- 2 - 7The Chief's Gay Evening Nov. 13, 1982
- 2 - 8Katie Steals Julie's Jock Nov. 27, 1982
- 2 - 9Sam Faces Death Dec. 04, 1982
- 2 - 10Nell Goes Door to Door Dec. 11, 1982
- 2 - 11Love Thy Neighbor Dec. 18, 1982
- 2 - 12Love, Kidney Jan. 06, 1983
- 2 - 13Julie Smokes Jan. 13, 1983
- 2 - 14The Centerfold (1) Jan. 20, 1983
- 2 - 15The Centerfold (2) Jan. 27, 1983
- 2 - 16The Custody Suit Feb. 10, 1983
- 2 - 17The Return of the Doo-Wop Girls Feb. 17, 1983
- 2 - 18Eddie Gets Married Feb. 24, 1983
- 2 - 19Grandpa Robs a Bank Mar. 03, 1983
- 2 - 20Greenlawn Street Blues Mar. 10, 1983
- 2 - 21Nell and the Kid Apr. 28, 1983
- 2 - 22Nell Gets Sick May. 05, 1983
3Season 3 Sep. 29, 1983
- 3 - 1The Groupie Sep. 29, 1983
- 3 - 2The Way to a Man's Heart Oct. 13, 1983
- 3 - 3Katie's Commitment Oct. 20, 1983
- 3 - 4Joey (1) Oct. 27, 1983
- 3 - 5Joey (2) Nov. 03, 1983
- 3 - 6The Mayor Nov. 10, 1983
- 3 - 7Melissa Nov. 17, 1983
- 3 - 8Nell's Friend Dec. 01, 1983
- 3 - 9Grandpa's Rebellion Dec. 08, 1983
- 3 - 10A Kanisky Christmas Dec. 22, 1983
- 3 - 11Herbie Jan. 05, 1984
- 3 - 12James Returns Jan. 12, 1984
- 3 - 13Samantha's Protest Jan. 19, 1984
- 3 - 14Flashback Jan. 26, 1984
- 3 - 15Knock Three Times Feb. 02, 1984
- 3 - 16Valentine Feb. 09, 1984
- 3 - 17The Big Apple (1) Feb. 16, 1984
- 3 - 18The Big Apple (2) Feb. 23, 1984
- 3 - 19Rodeo Mar. 08, 1984
- 3 - 20Katie's College Mar. 15, 1984
- 3 - 21The Center Apr. 19, 1984
- 3 - 22Class of '84 May. 03, 1984
4Season 4 Sep. 29, 1984
- 4 - 1New Orleans (1) Sep. 29, 1984
- 4 - 2New Orleans (2) Oct. 06, 1984
- 4 - 3Nell's Birthday Oct. 13, 1984
- 4 - 4Grandpa's Secret Life Oct. 20, 1984
- 4 - 5Sam's First Love Oct. 27, 1984
- 4 - 6Who Dunnit? Nov. 03, 1984
- 4 - 7Breakdance Nov. 10, 1984
- 4 - 8Daddy's Little Girl Nov. 17, 1984
- 4 - 9Carl's Delicate Moment Nov. 24, 1984
- 4 - 10Julie's Lie Dec. 01, 1984
- 4 - 11Baby of the Family Dec. 08, 1984
- 4 - 12TV or Not TV Dec. 15, 1984
- 4 - 13The Spirit of Christmas Dec. 22, 1984
- 4 - 14Grandpa's Will Jan. 05, 1985
- 4 - 15The Answering Machine Jan. 12, 1985
- 4 - 16The Gift Jan. 19, 1985
- 4 - 17Alabamy Bound (1) Jan. 26, 1985
- 4 - 18Alabamy Bound (2) Feb. 02, 1985
- 4 - 19The Earthquake Feb. 09, 1985
- 4 - 20The Lookalike Feb. 16, 1985
- 4 - 21Cat Story Feb. 23, 1985
- 4 - 22Police Mamas Mar. 23, 1985
- 4 - 23Monkey See, Monkey Do Mar. 30, 1985
- 4 - 24Friendship May. 04, 1985
- 4 - 25Julie's Birthday May. 11, 1985
5Season 5 Sep. 14, 1985
- 5 - 1Joey's Train Sep. 14, 1985
- 5 - 2Ship of Fools (1) Sep. 21, 1985
- 5 - 3Ship of Fools (2) Sep. 28, 1985
- 5 - 4The Man From Zoron Oct. 05, 1985
- 5 - 5Addy's Goodbye Oct. 19, 1985
- 5 - 6So Long, Jonathan Oct. 26, 1985
- 5 - 7Mama Nov. 02, 1985
- 5 - 8Sam's Little Girl Nov. 09, 1985
- 5 - 9The Elevator Nov. 16, 1985
- 5 - 10Nell's New Car Nov. 23, 1985
- 5 - 11Nell's Gifted Child Nov. 30, 1985
- 5 - 12Katie's Apartment Dec. 07, 1985
- 5 - 13Snippets Dec. 14, 1985
- 5 - 14Second Chance (1) Jan. 04, 1986
- 5 - 15Second Chance (2) Jan. 11, 1986
- 5 - 16Bienvenido, Jonathan Jan. 18, 1986
- 5 - 17The Gun Feb. 01, 1986
- 5 - 18A Lesson for Nell Feb. 08, 1986
- 5 - 19Pride and Prejudice Feb. 15, 1986
- 5 - 20Family Reunion Feb. 22, 1986
- 5 - 21Getting to Know You Mar. 29, 1986
- 5 - 22Katie's Korner Apr. 05, 1986
- 5 - 23Found Money May. 03, 1986
- 5 - 24The Purse Snatcher May. 10, 1986
6Season 6 Sep. 24, 1986
- 6 - 1Sam Goes to College (1) Sep. 24, 1986
- 6 - 2Sam Goes to College (2) Sep. 24, 1986
- 6 - 3Below Sea Level Oct. 01, 1986
- 6 - 4Joey Meets Matthew Oct. 08, 1986
- 6 - 5Nell Goes Back to New York Oct. 15, 1986
- 6 - 6The Apartment Oct. 29, 1986
- 6 - 7I Love New York Nov. 05, 1986
- 6 - 9Harry the Hamster Nov. 19, 1986
- 6 - 10Joey the Gambler Nov. 26, 1986
- 6 - 11The Scam Dec. 03, 1986
- 6 - 12Christmas in New York Dec. 10, 1986
- 6 - 13Nell's Secret Admirer Jan. 07, 1987
- 6 - 14The Loan Jan. 14, 1987
- 6 - 15The Window (1) Jan. 21, 1987
- 6 - 16The Window (2) Jan. 21, 1987
- 6 - 17Joey's First Crush Jan. 28, 1987
- 6 - 18Joey's Teacher Feb. 04, 1987
- 6 - 19Joey's Hero Feb. 11, 1987
- 6 - 20Joey the Gigolo Feb. 25, 1987
- 6 - 21Parents' Week (1) Mar. 04, 1987
- 6 - 22Parents' Week (2) Mar. 04, 1987
- 6 - 23Save the Church Apr. 28, 1987
- 6 - 24Someday, My Prince . . . May. 05, 1987
- 6 - 25Mama's Date May. 12, 1987
Creator
Creator
Cast
Nell Harper
Sam Kinisky
Stanley Kanisky
Joey Donovan
Addy Wilson
Matthew Donovan
Marty
Maggie O'Brien
Maybelle Harper
Synopsis
Gimme a Break! is an American sitcom which aired on NBC for six seasons, October 29, 1981, until May 12, 1987. The series stars Nell Carter as the housekeeper for a widowed police chief and his three daughters.
Original title Gimme a Break!
First air date Oct. 29, 1981
Last air date May. 12, 1987
Average Duration 30 minutes
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