Gimme a Break!(1981)
Gimme a Break! 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.
Gimme a Break! (1981) is a comedy and family series that premiered on October 29, 1981, spanning 6 seasons and 137 episodes. It stars Nell Carter, John Hoyt, Joey Lawrence and Telma Hopkins. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1981-10-29
- Last aired:
- 1987-05-12
Gimme a Break! (1981) Trailer
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Gimme a Break! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nell Carter
as Nell Harper
John Hoyt
as Stanley Kanisky
Joey Lawrence
as Joey Donovan
Telma Hopkins
as Addy Wilson
Lara Jill Miller
as Sam Kanisky
Matthew Lawrence
as Matthew Donovan
Paul Sand
as Marty
Rosie O'Donnell
as Maggie O'Brien
Rosetta LeNoire
as Maybelle Harper
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Gimme a Break! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 31 ratings.
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Gimme a Break! – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of Gimme a Break! are there?
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Gimme a Break! has 6 seasons and 137 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 29, 1981.
Is Gimme a Break! still running?
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No. Gimme a Break! is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 12, 1987.
Who is in the cast of Gimme a Break!?
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Gimme a Break! (1981) stars Nell Carter, John Hoyt, Joey Lawrence, Telma Hopkins and Lara Jill Miller. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Gimme a Break! any good?
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Gimme a Break! (1981) is rated 6.7 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like comedy and family series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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