The episode in brief
A woman with a perfume gift for Margaret on her birthday shows up, learning that Margaret is deceased. When the Cheif comes home, he is upset because it is Margaret's birthday and she died 6 months earlier. He decides to take the family out to dinner at a Mexican restaraunt, but when the mariacci singers sing ""Happy Birthday"" to a woman named Margart, the family begins to feel sad again. Nell decides to get out the family home movies to which the Cheif objects to, but in the end is happy seeing Margaret the way he remembered her.
Who’s in it
Nell Carter
John Hoyt
Kari Michaelson
Lauri Hendler
Lara Jill Miller
Joey Lawrence
Dolph Sweet
Telma Hopkins
Behind the camera
Where it sits in the season
Where to watch S01E04
S01E04 FAQ
When did Gimme a Break! S01E04 air?
Gimme a Break! S01E04 (“Mom's Birthday”) first aired on November 19, 1981.
Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S01E04?
In the US, Gimme a Break! season 1 — including this episode — is available on The Roku Channel.
Who directed and wrote Gimme a Break! S01E04?
Gimme a Break! S01E04 (“Mom's Birthday”) was directed by Will Mackenzie.