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GIMME A BREAK! · SEASON 2 · EPISODE 3

Gimme a Break! S02E03 Sam's Imaginary Friend

Oct 16, 1982 30 MIN NBC

The episode in brief

Sam acquires an imaginary friend the rest of the family wants to get rid of.

Who’s in it

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Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Jim Drake
WRITTEN BY Erik Tarloff

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S02E03

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S02E03 FAQ

When did Gimme a Break! S02E03 air?

Gimme a Break! S02E03 (“Sam's Imaginary Friend”) first aired on October 16, 1982.

Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S02E03?

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

Who directed and wrote Gimme a Break! S02E03?

Gimme a Break! S02E03 (“Sam's Imaginary Friend”) was directed by Jim Drake and written by Erik Tarloff.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 2
EPISODES02E03
AIREDOct 16, 1982
NETWORKNBC
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORJim Drake
WRITERSErik Tarloff
WHERE TO WATCH
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