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Gimme a Break!

1981–1986 Comedy • Family

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.

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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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
6
Total Episodes
137
First Air Date
Oct 29, 1981
Most Recent Air Date
May 12, 1987
Network / Platform
The Roku Channel
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Main cast:

Rating
5.7
Seasons
6
Episodes
137

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Metadata

Seasons

Season 4

1984 • 25 episodes