TV Series
Where to Watch Gimme a Break! (1981) in the US
- 1981–1987
- TV-G
- 30m
- 6 seasons
- 6.4IMDb
Gimme a Break! is available free with ads in the United States.
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- Watch the series free with ads on The Roku Channel (HD).
What it's about
Carl Kanisky is chief of police in Glenlawn, California. After the death of his wife, Margaret, he asks her friend, Nell Harper, to come in to keep house and take care of his children, Katie, Julie, and Samantha, in short, be like a mother to them. Later, Carl's father, Stanley, moves in. Around the same time, Nell takes in young Joey Donovan as her foster son.
Cast and crew
- Writer
- Mort Lachman, Sy Rosen
- Starring
- Nell Carter, Lara Jill Miller, Kari Michaelsen
Details
- Release date
- Oct 29, 1981
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. 14 nominations total
Where to Watch Gimme a Break! (1981) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Gimme a Break! in the United States?
- Gimme a Break! is available free with ads in the United States. Watch the series free with ads on The Roku Channel (HD).
- Can I stream Gimme a Break! or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a subscription, rental, or purchase option for Gimme a Break! in the United States.
- Can I watch Gimme a Break! for free in the United States?
- Watch the series free with ads on The Roku Channel (HD).
