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- Season 1 overviewOct 29, 1981-Apr 1, 198219 episodesSeason 1 episodes1. Katie the Crook Oct 29, 1981
- The chief is in for a surprise when Katie is hauled in on a shoplifting charge.
- 2. A Good Man Is Hard to Find Nov 5, 1981
- The chief matches Nell up with a colleague who has an ulterior motive in asking her for a date.
- 3. Second Time Around Nov 12, 1981
- One of the chief's high-school classmates runs into his car and adds spice to his love life.
- 4. Mom's Birthday Nov 19, 1981
- Nell sets out to lift the family's spirits on the late Mrs. Kaniski's birthday.
- 5. Do or Diet Nov 26, 1981
- Food commercials and the Kaniski's refrigerator prove to be irresistible for the dieting Nell.
- 6. Man in Nell's Room Dec 3, 1981
- Nell packs her bags after she and the chief have a heated argument about her personal life.
- 7. Your Prisoner Is Dead Dec 10, 1981
- The chief has second thoughts about his job after he fatally wounds a drugstore robber.
- 8. Julie's Rejection Dec 17, 1981
- Julie attempts to make a good impression at an exclusive club's initiation rites.
- 9. Julie's First Love Jan 7, 1982
- Julie's late-night date with an electronics wizard costs her a stiff punishment.
- 10. Nell's Ex Jan 14, 1982
- Nell's smooth-talking former husband arrives at the Kaniski home and leaves with $1,000.
- 11. Katie the Cheat Jan 21, 1982
- Katie asks Julie to help her in school by taking an exam in her place.
- 12. The Emergency Feb 4, 1982
- The chief finally comes to the realization that Katie isn't his little girl anymore.
- 13. Nell Goes Home Feb 11, 1982
- Samantha and Nell learn the true meaning of family love after Nell's father dies.
- 14. Samantha Steals a Squad Car Feb 18, 1982
- Upset that no one's listening to her, Samantha storms out of the house and takes off in a squad car.
- 15. Grandma Fools Around Feb 25, 1982
- On their 55th wedding anniversary, Grandpa Kaniski uncovers his wife's long-kept secret.
- 16. Hot Muffins Mar 11, 1982
- Katie's singing group accepts an offer to appear at a Hollywood nightclub.
- 17. Sam's Affair Mar 18, 1982
- Sam's first kiss prompts her to ask about the facts of life, but no one takes her seriously.
- 18. The Robbery Mar 25, 1982
- The quick-thinking Nell thwarts the plans of burglars who chose the Kaniski home as their next stop.
- 19. An Unmarried Couple Apr 1, 1982
- An unmarried, pregnant friend of Katie's arrives for a visit.
Gimme a Break! is a sitcom that aired on NBC from October 29, 1981, to May 12, 1987. There were a total of 137 episodes over the course of 6 seasons. Series overview. Episodes. Season 1 (1981–82) Season 2 (1982–83) John Hoyt was upgraded to the regular cast after recurring for the first season. Season 3 (1983–84)
No. OverallNo. In SeasonTitleDirected By11"Katie the Crook"22"A Good Man is Hard to Find"33"The Second Time Around"Howard Storm44"Mom's Birthday"Will MackenzieGimme a Break! is a comedy series about a housekeeper and her foster son living with a widowed police chief and his three daughters. IMDb provides information on 137 episodes, 14 nominations, 6.4 rating, and more.
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Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Episode list. Gimme a Break! Top-rated. Thu, Jan 26, 1984. S3.E14. Flashback. Nell recalls how she met the girls' mother, Margaret Kanisky, and how she gave up a singing career to take care of them when Margaret revealed that was terminally ill. 8.6/10. Rate. Top-rated. Sat, Apr 5, 1986. S5.E22. Katie's Korner.
Episode list. Gimme a Break! Top-rated. Thu, Jan 26, 1984. S3.E14. Flashback. Nell recalls how she met the girls' mother, Margaret Kanisky, and how she gave up a singing career to take care of them when Margaret revealed that was terminally ill. 8.6/10. Rate. Top-rated. Sat, Apr 5, 1986. S5.E22. Katie's Korner.
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Gimme a Break! is an American television sitcom created by Mort Lachman and Sy Rosen, that aired on NBC for six seasons from October 29, 1981, to May 12, 1987. The series starred Nell Carter as the housekeeper for a widowed police chief ( Dolph Sweet ) and his three daughters.
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