Gimme a Break! S02E16 The Custody Suit
The episode in brief
Aunt Blanche pays a visit to the Chief on his birthday and threatens to take custody of the girls after seeing what looks like Nell and the Chief doing an indecent act in the kitchen, when she really was doing the heimlick maneauver on him as he was choking on a piece of his sandwich. In court, Aunt Blanche breaks down, after Nell tells her that Blanche really doesn't want her to raise the girls because she is black. Blanche then decides to drop the suit in the end.
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 S02E16
S02E16 FAQ
When did Gimme a Break! S02E16 air?
Gimme a Break! S02E16 (“The Custody Suit”) first aired on February 10, 1983.
Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S02E16?
In the US, Gimme a Break! season 2 — including this episode — is available on The Roku Channel.
Who guest stars in Gimme a Break! S02E16?
Guest stars include Alan Oppenheimer (Mr. Daniels) and Allan Rich (Judge).
Who directed and wrote Gimme a Break! S02E16?
Gimme a Break! S02E16 (“The Custody Suit”) was directed by Linda Day and written by Geoffrey Neigher.