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GIMME A BREAK! · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 6

Gimme a Break! S01E06 A Man in Nell's Room

Dec 3, 1981 30 MIN NBC 1 GUEST STAR

The episode in brief

When the Cheif finds a man in Nell's room, he tells her he doesn't want her fooling around with guys in the same house as his teenage daughters. Nell decides to quit, and moves in with Angie for one night. The Cheif tries to adjust to Nell not being around and everything goes awry with the turkey being thrown through the front window, and the clothes shrinking in the wash. In the end, Nell gets fed up with staying with Angie and decides to come home, to which the family is overjoyed having her back.

Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Herbert Kenwith
WRITTEN BY Booker Bradshaw

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S01E06

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S01E06 FAQ

When did Gimme a Break! S01E06 air?

Gimme a Break! S01E06 (“A Man in Nell's Room”) first aired on December 3, 1981.

Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S01E06?

In the US, Gimme a Break! season 1 — including this episode — is available on The Roku Channel.

Who guest stars in Gimme a Break! S01E06?

Guest stars include Danny Glover.

Who directed and wrote Gimme a Break! S01E06?

Gimme a Break! S01E06 (“A Man in Nell's Room”) was directed by Herbert Kenwith and written by Booker Bradshaw.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 1
EPISODES01E06
AIREDDec 3, 1981
NETWORKNBC
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORHerbert Kenwith
WRITERSBooker Bradshaw
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