Gimme a Break! S02E17 The Return of the Doo-Wop Girls
The episode in brief
Nell tells about her singing past with a doo-wop girl group. Nell and her two friends years before she met the Kanisky's decide to audition to get called back by a famous celebrity. However, the man likes the other two girls, and refuse Nell to be part of the group. Nell knows that the girls are going to visit her and havent seen her in years, and in the end she finds out they are fat like her, and lost their singing careers after they gained weight.
FAN DESK VERDICT A top-shelf entry. Not quite canon, but you’ll be quoting it all week — the fan desk says don’t skip.
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 S02E17
S02E17 FAQ
When did Gimme a Break! S02E17 air?
Gimme a Break! S02E17 (“The Return of the Doo-Wop Girls”) first aired on February 17, 1983.
Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S02E17?
In the US, Gimme a Break! season 2 — including this episode — is available on The Roku Channel.
Who guest stars in Gimme a Break! S02E17?
Guest stars include Anita Pointer (One of The Doo-Wop Girls), June Pointer (One of The Doo-Wop Girls), Liz Torres (Secretary), and Ruth Pointer (One of The Doo-Wop Girls).
Who directed and wrote Gimme a Break! S02E17?
Gimme a Break! S02E17 (“The Return of the Doo-Wop Girls”) was directed by Jim Drake.
Is Gimme a Break! S02E17 a good episode?
Fans rate Gimme a Break! S02E17 (“The Return of the Doo-Wop Girls”) 8.0/10, which puts it in the great tier for Gimme a Break!.