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GIMME A BREAK! · SEASON 3 · EPISODE 12

Gimme a Break! S03E12 James Returns

Jan 12, 1984 30 MIN NBC 1 GUEST STAR

The episode in brief

James wants to start over again with Nell after she meets him at a fancy restaraunt during a girls night out with Addy and Angie. She is upset though that her ex- husnband, Tony, has ran off and married an 18 year old girl, and tells James she needs more time to think about getting back together with him. In the end, she decides to get back together with him.

Who’s in it

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Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S03E12

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S03E12 FAQ

When did Gimme a Break! S03E12 air?

Gimme a Break! S03E12 (“James Returns”) first aired on January 12, 1984.

Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S03E12?

In the US, Gimme a Break! season 3 — including this episode — is available on The Roku Channel.

Who guest stars in Gimme a Break! S03E12?

Guest stars include James A. Watson, Jr.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 3
EPISODES03E12
AIREDJan 12, 1984
NETWORKNBC
RUNTIME30 min
WHERE TO WATCH
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