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- Season 5 overviewSep 14, 1985-May 10, 198624 episodesSeason 5 episodes1. Joey's Train Sep 14, 1985
- Nell and the Kaniskis have trouble dealing with the death of the chief.
- 2. Ship of Fools Sep 21, 1985
- Nell accepts a job singing on a cruise ship with her ex-husband.
- 3. Ship of Fools Sep 28, 1985
- Nell loses her singing voice and has to foot the bill for the ocean cruise and for her guests.
- 4. The Man From Zoron Oct 5, 1985
- Joey's life is saved by a man claiming to be from another planet.
- 5. Addy's Goodbye Oct 19, 1985
- Addy takes a job in New York and then doesn't invite Nell to the going-away party.
- 6. So Long, Jonathan Oct 26, 1985
- Jonathan refuses a grant to travel to Mexico because Julie can't go along.
- 7. Mama Nov 2, 1985
- Nell's patience is tested when her cranky mother comes to visit.
- 8. Sam's Little Girl Nov 9, 1985
- Samantha shirks her duties as a Big Sister to date a handsome new neighbor.
- 9. The Elevator Nov 16, 1985
- Nell and Addy become stranded in separate elevators in a department store.
- 10. Nell's New Car Nov 23, 1985
- Nell's purchase of Addy's car causes hostility when the vehicle turns out to be a lemon.
- 11. Nell's Gifted Child Nov 30, 1985
- Nell overreacts when tests reveal that Joey is a gifted learner.
- 12. Katie's Apartment Dec 7, 1985
- Though living on her own, Katie still feels as if she's being hounded by Nell.
- 13. Snippits Dec 14, 1985
- Nell and the Kaniskis reflect upon happier times during the Christmas holiday.
- 14. Second Chance Jan 4, 1986
- Nell drops out of college to become the manager of a rock 'n' roll group.
- 15. Second Chance Jan 11, 1986
- Nell has a mutiny on her hands when she's unable to book a concert date for her fledgling rock band.
- 16. Bienvenido, Jonathan Jan 18, 1986
- Jonathan and Julie are reunited when he returns from an archaeological dig.
- 17. The Gun Feb 1, 1986
- Nell is injured when Joey accidentally shoots her with the chief's gun.
- 18. A Lesson for Nell Feb 8, 1986
- Nell's determined to terminate Grandpa's relationship with a much younger woman.
- 19. Pride and Prejudice Feb 15, 1986
- Nell and Addy claim racism when their job applications are rejected.
- 20. Family Reunion Feb 22, 1986
- Nell meddles in her sister's marriage when she expresses her woes.
- 21. Getting to Know You Mar 29, 1986
- Nell's plans for a romantic dinner date are dashed when she must baby-sit a large group of children.
- 22. Katie's Korner Apr 5, 1986
- Katie struggles in her personal and professional life; Nell worries she may be considering suicide.
- 23. Found Money May 3, 1986
- Nell urges the family to spend her inheritance money, but the check bounces.
- 24. The Purse Snatcher May 10, 1986
- After Nell's purse is stolen at a restaurant, the manager and his assistant try to trap the thief.
S5.E3 ∙ Ship of Fools: Part 2. Upon learning that her ex-husband is remarried to a younger woman, Nell's voice goes out, jeopardizing her earning the money needed for the house payment. The ship's doctor tells her to relax but when she tries another stressful moment befalls her.
Season 5 (1985–86) Season 6 (1986–87) References. External links. List of Gimme a Break! episodes. 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)
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October 19, 1985 • 30m. Nell finds out Addy was given a teaching job as the a Dean at Columbia University by a professor she despises and thinks is tricky. Nell and Addy get into a fight at her goodbye party, and Nell does not want to say goodbye to her. However, in the end, she decides it's the best thing to do.
Sep 14, 1985 · Season 5 Episodes. 1981 -2022. 6 Seasons. NBC. Family, Comedy. TVG. Watchlist. Where to Watch. A feisty housekeeper named Nell helps a widowed police chief raise his three daughters in a...
Jonathan Silverman as Jonathan Maxwell (season 5, previously recurring) is Julie's boyfriend and later husband, pizzaman, and archeology student. Jonathan went to Mexico on a three-month dig. Jonathan, Julie, and their new baby left for San Jose after season five.