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GIMME A BREAK! · SEASON 2 · EPISODE 9

Gimme a Break! S02E09 Sam Faces Death

Dec 4, 1982 30 MIN NBC

The episode in brief

Nell is out of town at her cousin's funeral as Simpson storms into the house and says that the Cheif was shot but is alright. The Cheif is mad at Simpson because he accidently shot him in his office when he showed a fellow officer his secret moves with his gun. As he shows the family how he performs the moves, he accidently shoots the gun again and the bullet smashes into the fish tank, killing Gertrude the goldfish. Soon everyoen learns that the Cheif has an assasin against him as Simpson is interviewed on the news, telling everyone he saved him from being shot dead by his gun. Samantha becomes obsessed that God is taking too many people around her and begins to talk to him about why he takes people away. In the end, Sam talks to Grandpa and he tells her that she should enjoy life and take it slowly and not have to worry about death anymore. When Nell returns from her cousins funeral, Samantha fills her in on what happened while she was away and she cannot beleive it, as Simpson shoot

Who’s in it

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Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Jim Drake

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Where to watch S02E09

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S02E09 FAQ

When did Gimme a Break! S02E09 air?

Gimme a Break! S02E09 (“Sam Faces Death”) first aired on December 4, 1982.

Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S02E09?

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

Who directed and wrote Gimme a Break! S02E09?

Gimme a Break! S02E09 (“Sam Faces Death”) was directed by Jim Drake.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 2
EPISODES02E09
AIREDDec 4, 1982
NETWORKNBC
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORJim Drake
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