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GIMME A BREAK! · SEASON 2 · EPISODE 21

Gimme a Break! S02E21 Nell and the Kid

Apr 28, 1983 30 MIN NBC 1 GUEST STAR

The episode in brief

While at ""Max's Delacatesan"", Nell and Max see a girl shoplifting. Nell saves her from being arrested, telling Max she is taking her home. Nell finds out she has nowhere to go since her parents left her and her grandmother had recently died. When the Chief finds this out he is ready to arrest her, but she agrees to live with Max and help him out at the store. At first, the two don't get along so well, but they accept that each other has to get by even though there are people in their life that are no longer around.

Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Oz Scott

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S02E21

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S02E21 FAQ

When did Gimme a Break! S02E21 air?

Gimme a Break! S02E21 (“Nell and the Kid”) first aired on April 28, 1983.

Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S02E21?

In the US, Gimme a Break! season 2 — including this episode — is available on The Roku Channel.

Who guest stars in Gimme a Break! S02E21?

Guest stars include Don Rickles (Max).

Who directed and wrote Gimme a Break! S02E21?

Gimme a Break! S02E21 (“Nell and the Kid”) was directed by Oz Scott.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 2
EPISODES02E21
AIREDApr 28, 1983
NETWORKNBC
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTOROz Scott
WHERE TO WATCH
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