Gimme a Break! S01E07 Your Prisoner is Dead
The episode in brief
As he is on an erand at the drug store, the chief witnesses a robber hold up the place. When the robber turns his gun on him, the chief shoots him in self-defense. However, when he finds out that his prisoner has died, he thinks seriously of retiring from the police force since he has never shot a person before. In the end, Nell convinces him to go back to work, when she makes him realize that he really is a pretty good cop.
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 S01E07
S01E07 FAQ
When did Gimme a Break! S01E07 air?
Gimme a Break! S01E07 (“Your Prisoner is Dead”) first aired on December 10, 1981.
Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S01E07?
In the US, Gimme a Break! season 1 — including this episode — is available on The Roku Channel.
Who guest stars in Gimme a Break! S01E07?
Guest stars include Howard Platt and Jay Johnson.
Who directed and wrote Gimme a Break! S01E07?
Gimme a Break! S01E07 (“Your Prisoner is Dead”) was directed by Will Mackenzie and written by Erik Tarloff.