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Gimme a Break!
1981·6 Seasons·137 Episodes·★ 6.7
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.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 6 seasons
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Read the synopsis.
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The series
Seasons
Season 1
19 episodes
1981
Season 2
22 episodes
1982
Season 3
22 episodes
1983
Season 4
25 episodes
1984
Season 5
24 episodes
1985
Season 6
25 episodes
1986
Cast
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