Gimme a Break!

Katie the Crook — Season 1, Episode 1 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1981-10-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

A Good Man is Hard to Find — Season 1, Episode 2 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1981-11-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Second Time Around — Season 1, Episode 3 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1981-11-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Mom's Birthday — Season 1, Episode 4 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1981-11-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Do or Diet — Season 1, Episode 5 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1981-11-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

A Man in Nell's Room — Season 1, Episode 6 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1981-12-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Your Prisoner is Dead — Season 1, Episode 7 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1981-12-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Julie's Rejection — Season 1, Episode 8 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1981-12-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Julie's First Love — Season 1, Episode 9 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-01-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Nell's Ex — Season 1, Episode 10 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-01-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Katie the Cheat — Season 1, Episode 11 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-01-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Emergency — Season 1, Episode 12 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-02-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Nell Goes Home — Season 1, Episode 13 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-02-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Samantha Steals a Squad Car — Season 1, Episode 14 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-02-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Grandma Fools Around — Season 1, Episode 15 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-02-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Hot Muffins — Season 1, Episode 16 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-03-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Sam's Affair — Season 1, Episode 17 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-03-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Robbery — Season 1, Episode 18 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-03-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

An Unmarried Couple — Season 1, Episode 19 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-04-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Nell Goes to Jail — Season 2, Episode 1 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-10-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Brother Ed and the Hooker — Season 2, Episode 2 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-10-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Sam acquires an imaginary friend the rest of the family wants to get rid of.

Grandpa's Visit — Season 2, Episode 4 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-10-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Take My Baby, Please — Season 2, Episode 5 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-10-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Porko's — Season 2, Episode 6 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-11-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Chief's Gay Evening — Season 2, Episode 7 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-11-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Katie Steals Julie's Jock — Season 2, Episode 8 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-11-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Sam Faces Death — Season 2, Episode 9 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-12-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Nell Goes Door to Door — Season 2, Episode 10 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-12-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Love Thy Neighbor — Season 2, Episode 11 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1982-12-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Love, Kidney — Season 2, Episode 12 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-01-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Julie Smokes — Season 2, Episode 13 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-01-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Centerfold (1) — Season 2, Episode 14 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-01-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Centerfold (2) — Season 2, Episode 15 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-01-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Custody Suit — Season 2, Episode 16 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-02-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Return of the Doo-Wop Girls — Season 2, Episode 17 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-02-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Eddie Gets Married — Season 2, Episode 18 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-02-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Grandpa Robs a Bank — Season 2, Episode 19 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-03-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Greenlawn Street Blues — Season 2, Episode 20 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-03-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Nell and the Kid — Season 2, Episode 21 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-04-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Nell Gets Sick — Season 2, Episode 22 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-05-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Groupie — Season 3, Episode 1 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-09-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Way to a Man's Heart — Season 3, Episode 2 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-10-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Katie's Commitment — Season 3, Episode 3 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-10-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Joey (1) — Season 3, Episode 4 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-10-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Joey (2) — Season 3, Episode 5 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-11-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Mayor — Season 3, Episode 6 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-11-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Melissa — Season 3, Episode 7 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-11-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Nell's Friend — Season 3, Episode 8 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-12-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Grandpa's Rebellion — Season 3, Episode 9 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-12-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

A Kanisky Christmas — Season 3, Episode 10 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1983-12-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Herbie — Season 3, Episode 11 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-01-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

James Returns — Season 3, Episode 12 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-01-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Samantha's Protest — Season 3, Episode 13 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-01-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Flashback — Season 3, Episode 14 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-01-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Knock Three Times — Season 3, Episode 15 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-02-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Valentine — Season 3, Episode 16 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-02-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Big Apple (1) — Season 3, Episode 17 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-02-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Big Apple (2) — Season 3, Episode 18 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-02-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Rodeo — Season 3, Episode 19 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-03-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Katie's College — Season 3, Episode 20 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-03-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Center — Season 3, Episode 21 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-04-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Class of '84 — Season 3, Episode 22 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-05-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

New Orleans (1) (a.k.a.) Joey Goes to New Orleans (1) — Season 4, Episode 1 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-09-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

New Orleans (2) (a.k.a.) Joey Goes to New Orleans (2) — Season 4, Episode 2 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-10-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Nell's Birthday — Season 4, Episode 3 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-10-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Grandpa's Secret Life — Season 4, Episode 4 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-10-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Sam's First Love — Season 4, Episode 5 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-10-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Who Dunnit? — Season 4, Episode 6 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-11-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Breakdance — Season 4, Episode 7 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-11-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Daddy's Little Girl — Season 4, Episode 8 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-11-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Carl's Delicate Moment — Season 4, Episode 9 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-11-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Julie's Lie — Season 4, Episode 10 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-12-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Baby of the Family — Season 4, Episode 11 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-12-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

TV or Not TV — Season 4, Episode 12 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-12-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Spirit of Christmas — Season 4, Episode 13 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1984-12-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Grandpa's Will — Season 4, Episode 14 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-01-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Answering Machine — Season 4, Episode 15 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-01-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Gift — Season 4, Episode 16 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-01-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Alabamy Bound (1) — Season 4, Episode 17 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-01-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Alabamy Bound (2) — Season 4, Episode 18 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-02-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Earthquake — Season 4, Episode 19 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-02-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Lookalike — Season 4, Episode 20 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-02-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Cat Story — Season 4, Episode 21 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-02-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Police Mamas — Season 4, Episode 22 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-03-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Monkey See, Monkey Do — Season 4, Episode 23 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-03-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Friendship — Season 4, Episode 24 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-05-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Julie's Birthday — Season 4, Episode 25 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-05-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Joey's Train — Season 5, Episode 1 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-09-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Ship of Fools (1) — Season 5, Episode 2 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-09-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

While Nell is working aboard her former husband Tony's ship as a performer, Joey accompanies her on the journey, and after he makes a new friend on the ship, Tony begins to develop romantic feelings for the familiar person.

After a mysterious stranger saves young Joey from being struck by a bus, the stranger claims that he is from a different planet, and while he continues to visit the family, Nell attempts to have him reveal his true origins.

Addy's Goodbye — Season 5, Episode 5 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-10-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

So Long, Jonathan — Season 5, Episode 6 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-10-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Mama — Season 5, Episode 7 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-11-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Sam's Little Girl — Season 5, Episode 8 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-11-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Elevator — Season 5, Episode 9 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-11-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Nell's New Car — Season 5, Episode 10 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-11-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Nell's Gifted Child — Season 5, Episode 11 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-11-30. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Katie's Apartment — Season 5, Episode 12 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1985-12-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

S05E13 Snippets 1985-12-14

Nell and the gang decorate the Christmas tree as Joey pretends that he is sick, but wants to help out as well. During the Christmas gathering, the family recalls events from the past. In the end, Joey tells Nell that he was only pretending to be sick because he didn't have enough money to buy her a Christmas present, but she tells him it doesn't matter.

Second Chance (1) — Season 5, Episode 14 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-01-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Second Chance (2) — Season 5, Episode 15 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-01-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Bienvenido, Jonathan — Season 5, Episode 16 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-01-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Gun — Season 5, Episode 17 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-02-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

A Lesson for Nell — Season 5, Episode 18 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-02-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Pride and Prejudice — Season 5, Episode 19 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-02-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Family Reunion — Season 5, Episode 20 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-02-22. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Getting to Know You — Season 5, Episode 21 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-03-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Katie's Korner — Season 5, Episode 22 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-04-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Found Money — Season 5, Episode 23 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-05-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Purse Snatcher — Season 5, Episode 24 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-05-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Sam Goes to College (1) — Season 6, Episode 1 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-09-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Sam Goes to College (2) — Season 6, Episode 2 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-09-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Below Sea Level — Season 6, Episode 3 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-10-01. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Joey Meets Matthew — Season 6, Episode 4 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-10-08. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Nell Goes Back to New York — Season 6, Episode 5 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-10-15. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Apartment — Season 6, Episode 6 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-10-29. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

I Love New York — Season 6, Episode 7 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-11-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Nell the Boss — Season 6, Episode 8 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-11-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Harry the Hamster — Season 6, Episode 9 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-11-19. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Joey the Gambler — Season 6, Episode 10 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-11-26. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Scam — Season 6, Episode 11 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-12-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Christmas in New York — Season 6, Episode 12 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1986-12-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Nell's Secret Admirer — Season 6, Episode 13 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1987-01-07. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Loan — Season 6, Episode 14 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1987-01-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Window (1) — Season 6, Episode 15 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1987-01-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

The Window (2) — Season 6, Episode 16 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1987-01-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Joey's First Crush — Season 6, Episode 17 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1987-01-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Joey's Teacher — Season 6, Episode 18 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1987-02-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Joey's Hero — Season 6, Episode 19 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1987-02-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Joey the Gigolo — Season 6, Episode 20 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1987-02-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Parents' Week (1) — Season 6, Episode 21 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1987-02-25. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Parents' Week (2) — Season 6, Episode 22 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1987-03-04. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Save the Church — Season 6, Episode 23 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1987-04-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Someday, My Prince . . . — Season 6, Episode 24 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1987-05-05. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

Mama's Date — Season 6, Episode 25 of Gimme a Break!. Aired 1987-05-12. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.