Gimme a Break!

★ 6.6 /10 29 votes

October 29, 1981 - May 12, 1987 6 Seasons 137 Episodes 30 min Ended TV-G

Comedy Family

Overview

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1981 • 19 Episodes

Season 2

1982 • 22 Episodes

Season 3

1983 • 22 Episodes

Season 4

1984 • 25 Episodes

Season 5

1985 • 24 Episodes

Season 6

1986 • 25 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Morton Lachman, Sy Rosen
                                

                                    Network
                                    NBC
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.6/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

Cast & Crew

Nell Carter

Nell Harper

Lara Jill Miller

Sam Kanisky

John Hoyt

Stanley Kanisky

Kari Michaelsen

Katie Kanisky

Lauri Hendler

Julie Kanisky

Joey Lawrence

Joey Donovan

Dolph Sweet

Carl Kanisky

Howard Morton

Ralph Simpson

Telma Hopkins

Addy Wilson

Jonathan Silverman

Jonathan Maxwell

Rosetta LeNoire

Maybelle Harper

Matthew Lawrence

Matthew Donovan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gimme a Break! about?

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...

How many seasons does Gimme a Break! have?

Gimme a Break! has 6 seasons with 137 episodes.

When did Gimme a Break! premiere?

Gimme a Break! premiered on October 29, 1981.

Is Gimme a Break! still running?

No, Gimme a Break! has ended. The final episode aired on May 12, 1987.

Where can I watch Gimme a Break!?

Gimme a Break! originally aired on NBC. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created Gimme a Break!?

Gimme a Break! was created by Morton Lachman.

What is the rating of Gimme a Break!?

Gimme a Break! has a rating of 6.6/10 based on user reviews.