
Creator
Creator
Cast
Nell Harper
Sam Kinisky
Stanley Kanisky
Joey Donovan
Addy Wilson
Matthew Donovan
Marty
Maggie O'Brien
Maybelle Harper
Video trailer
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 titleGimme a Break!
First air dateOct. 29, 1981
Last air dateMay. 12, 1987
Seasons and episodes
1Season 1 Oct. 29, 1981
- 1 - 1Katie the CrookOct. 29, 1981
- 1 - 2A Good Man is Hard to FindNov. 05, 1981
- 1 - 3The Second Time AroundNov. 12, 1981
- 1 - 4Mom's BirthdayNov. 19, 1981
- 1 - 5Do or DietNov. 26, 1981
- 1 - 6A Man in Nell's RoomDec. 03, 1981
- 1 - 7Your Prisoner is DeadDec. 10, 1981
- 1 - 8Julie's RejectionDec. 17, 1981
- 1 - 9Julie's First LoveJan. 07, 1982
- 1 - 10Nell's ExJan. 14, 1982
- 1 - 11Katie the CheatJan. 21, 1982
- 1 - 12The EmergencyFeb. 04, 1982
- 1 - 13Nell Goes HomeFeb. 11, 1982
- 1 - 14Samantha Steals a Squad CarFeb. 18, 1982
- 1 - 15Grandma Fools AroundFeb. 25, 1982
- 1 - 16Hot MuffinsMar. 11, 1982
- 1 - 17Sam's AffairMar. 18, 1982
- 1 - 18The RobberyMar. 25, 1982
- 1 - 19An Unmarried CoupleApr. 01, 1982
2Season 2 Oct. 02, 1982
- 2 - 1Nell Goes to JailOct. 02, 1982
- 2 - 2Brother Ed and the HookerOct. 09, 1982
- 2 - 3Sam's Imaginary FriendOct. 16, 1982
- 2 - 4Grandpa's VisitOct. 23, 1982
- 2 - 5Take My Baby, PleaseOct. 30, 1982
- 2 - 6Porko'sNov. 06, 1982
- 2 - 7The Chief's Gay EveningNov. 13, 1982
- 2 - 8Katie Steals Julie's JockNov. 27, 1982
- 2 - 9Sam Faces DeathDec. 04, 1982
- 2 - 10Nell Goes Door to DoorDec. 11, 1982
- 2 - 11Love Thy NeighborDec. 18, 1982
- 2 - 12Love, KidneyJan. 06, 1983
- 2 - 13Julie SmokesJan. 13, 1983
- 2 - 14The Centerfold (1)Jan. 20, 1983
- 2 - 15The Centerfold (2)Jan. 27, 1983
- 2 - 16The Custody SuitFeb. 10, 1983
- 2 - 17The Return of the Doo-Wop GirlsFeb. 17, 1983
- 2 - 18Eddie Gets MarriedFeb. 24, 1983
- 2 - 19Grandpa Robs a BankMar. 03, 1983
- 2 - 20Greenlawn Street BluesMar. 10, 1983
- 2 - 21Nell and the KidApr. 28, 1983
- 2 - 22Nell Gets SickMay. 05, 1983
3Season 3 Sep. 29, 1983
- 3 - 1The GroupieSep. 29, 1983
- 3 - 2The Way to a Man's HeartOct. 13, 1983
- 3 - 3Katie's CommitmentOct. 20, 1983
- 3 - 4Joey (1)Oct. 27, 1983
- 3 - 5Joey (2)Nov. 03, 1983
- 3 - 6The MayorNov. 10, 1983
- 3 - 7MelissaNov. 17, 1983
- 3 - 8Nell's FriendDec. 01, 1983
- 3 - 9Grandpa's RebellionDec. 08, 1983
- 3 - 10A Kanisky ChristmasDec. 22, 1983
- 3 - 11HerbieJan. 05, 1984
- 3 - 12James ReturnsJan. 12, 1984
- 3 - 13Samantha's ProtestJan. 19, 1984
- 3 - 14FlashbackJan. 26, 1984
- 3 - 15Knock Three TimesFeb. 02, 1984
- 3 - 16ValentineFeb. 09, 1984
- 3 - 17The Big Apple (1)Feb. 16, 1984
- 3 - 18The Big Apple (2)Feb. 23, 1984
- 3 - 19RodeoMar. 08, 1984
- 3 - 20Katie's CollegeMar. 15, 1984
- 3 - 21The CenterApr. 19, 1984
- 3 - 22Class of '84May. 03, 1984
4Season 4 Sep. 29, 1984
- 4 - 1New Orleans (1)Sep. 29, 1984
- 4 - 2New Orleans (2)Oct. 06, 1984
- 4 - 3Nell's BirthdayOct. 13, 1984
- 4 - 4Grandpa's Secret LifeOct. 20, 1984
- 4 - 5Sam's First LoveOct. 27, 1984
- 4 - 6Who Dunnit?Nov. 03, 1984
- 4 - 7BreakdanceNov. 10, 1984
- 4 - 8Daddy's Little GirlNov. 17, 1984
- 4 - 9Carl's Delicate MomentNov. 24, 1984
- 4 - 10Julie's LieDec. 01, 1984
- 4 - 11Baby of the FamilyDec. 08, 1984
- 4 - 12TV or Not TVDec. 15, 1984
- 4 - 13The Spirit of ChristmasDec. 22, 1984
- 4 - 14Grandpa's WillJan. 05, 1985
- 4 - 15The Answering MachineJan. 12, 1985
- 4 - 16The GiftJan. 19, 1985
- 4 - 17Alabamy Bound (1)Jan. 26, 1985
- 4 - 18Alabamy Bound (2)Feb. 02, 1985
- 4 - 19The EarthquakeFeb. 09, 1985
- 4 - 20The LookalikeFeb. 16, 1985
- 4 - 21Cat StoryFeb. 23, 1985
- 4 - 22Police MamasMar. 23, 1985
- 4 - 23Monkey See, Monkey DoMar. 30, 1985
- 4 - 24FriendshipMay. 04, 1985
- 4 - 25Julie's BirthdayMay. 11, 1985
5Season 5 Sep. 14, 1985
- 5 - 1Joey's TrainSep. 14, 1985
- 5 - 2Ship of Fools (1)Sep. 21, 1985
- 5 - 3Ship of Fools (2)Sep. 28, 1985
- 5 - 4The Man From ZoronOct. 05, 1985
- 5 - 5Addy's GoodbyeOct. 19, 1985
- 5 - 6So Long, JonathanOct. 26, 1985
- 5 - 7MamaNov. 02, 1985
- 5 - 8Sam's Little GirlNov. 09, 1985
- 5 - 9The ElevatorNov. 16, 1985
- 5 - 10Nell's New CarNov. 23, 1985
- 5 - 11Nell's Gifted ChildNov. 30, 1985
- 5 - 12Katie's ApartmentDec. 07, 1985
- 5 - 13SnippetsDec. 14, 1985
- 5 - 14Second Chance (1)Jan. 04, 1986
- 5 - 15Second Chance (2)Jan. 11, 1986
- 5 - 16Bienvenido, JonathanJan. 18, 1986
- 5 - 17The GunFeb. 01, 1986
- 5 - 18A Lesson for NellFeb. 08, 1986
- 5 - 18The Perfect GuyFeb. 28, 1999
- 5 - 19Pride and PrejudiceFeb. 15, 1986
- 5 - 20Family ReunionFeb. 22, 1986
- 5 - 21Getting to Know YouMar. 29, 1986
- 5 - 22Katie's KornerApr. 05, 1986
- 5 - 23Found MoneyMay. 03, 1986
- 5 - 24The Purse SnatcherMay. 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 LevelOct. 01, 1986
- 6 - 4Joey Meets MatthewOct. 08, 1986
- 6 - 5Nell Goes Back to New YorkOct. 15, 1986
- 6 - 6The ApartmentOct. 29, 1986
- 6 - 7I Love New YorkNov. 05, 1986
- 6 - 9Harry the HamsterNov. 19, 1986
- 6 - 10Joey the GamblerNov. 26, 1986
- 6 - 11The ScamDec. 03, 1986
- 6 - 12Christmas in New YorkDec. 10, 1986
- 6 - 13Nell's Secret AdmirerJan. 07, 1987
- 6 - 14The LoanJan. 14, 1987
- 6 - 15The Window (1)Jan. 21, 1987
- 6 - 16The Window (2)Jan. 21, 1987
- 6 - 17Joey's First CrushJan. 28, 1987
- 6 - 18Joey's TeacherFeb. 04, 1987
- 6 - 19Joey's HeroFeb. 11, 1987
- 6 - 20Joey the GigoloFeb. 25, 1987
- 6 - 21Parents' Week (1)Mar. 04, 1987
- 6 - 22Parents' Week (2)Mar. 04, 1987
- 6 - 23Save the ChurchApr. 28, 1987
- 6 - 24Someday, My Prince . . .May. 05, 1987
- 6 - 25Mama's DateMay. 12, 1987