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Gimme a Break!

6.719816 seasonsTV-GTV SeriesComedyFamily

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.

ProducersRod Parker·Morton Lachman

Where to watch

Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 1 other country

Gimme a Break! isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Sam Goes to College (1)
Sep 24, 1986
E2
Sam Goes to College (2)
Sep 24, 1986
E3
Below Sea Level
Oct 1, 1986
E4
Joey Meets Matthew
Oct 8, 1986
E5
Nell Goes Back to New York
Oct 15, 1986
E6
The Apartment
Oct 29, 1986
E7
I Love New York
Nov 5, 1986
E8
Nell the Boss
Nov 12, 1986
E9
Harry the Hamster
Nov 19, 1986
E10
Joey the Gambler
Nov 26, 1986
E11
The Scam
Dec 3, 1986
E12
Christmas in New York
Dec 10, 1986
E13
Nell's Secret Admirer
Jan 7, 1987
E14
The Loan
Jan 14, 1987
E15
The Window (1)
Jan 21, 1987
E16
The Window (2)
Jan 21, 1987
E17
Joey's First Crush
Jan 28, 1987
E18
Joey's Teacher
Feb 4, 1987
E19
Joey's Hero
Feb 11, 1987
E20
Joey the Gigolo
Feb 25, 1987
E21
Parents' Week (1)
Mar 4, 1987
E22
Parents' Week (2)
Mar 4, 1987
E23
Save the Church
Apr 28, 1987
E24
Someday, My Prince . . .
May 5, 1987
E25
Mama's Date
May 12, 1987

Cast

NCNell Carter
Nell Carter
Nell Harper
JHJohn Hoyt
John Hoyt
Stanley Kanisky
JLJoey Lawrence
Joey Lawrence
Joey Donovan
THTelma Hopkins
Telma Hopkins
Addy Wilson
LMLara Jill Miller
Lara Jill Miller
Sam Kanisky
MLMatthew Lawrence
Matthew Lawrence
Matthew Donovan
PSPaul Sand
Paul Sand
Marty
RORosie O'Donnell
Rosie O'Donnell
Maggie O'Brien
RLRosetta LeNoire
Rosetta LeNoire
Maybelle Harper

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Gimme a Break! — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Gimme a Break!?

Gimme a Break! isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Gimme a Break! on Netflix?

No, Gimme a Break! is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026.

Is Gimme a Break! on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Gimme a Break! isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Gimme a Break! for free?

Gimme a Break! isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Gimme a Break!?

Gimme a Break! has 6 seasons in total (137 episodes). The series concluded in 1987.

Are all episodes of Gimme a Break! out yet?

Yes — all 137 episodes across 6 seasons of Gimme a Break! are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 7 of Gimme a Break!?

No — Gimme a Break! ended after 6 seasons, so there is no Season 7.