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GIMME A BREAK! · SEASON 3 · EPISODE 17

Gimme a Break! S03E17 The Big Apple (1)

Feb 16, 1984 30 MIN NBC 4 GUEST STARS

The episode in brief

Nell & Addy appear & compete on Wheel of Fortune during Best Friends week. Nell has $7,600 & wants to win a car. But after commercial, she accidentally says ""GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME A CAR!"". However, in the end, Addy gets $2,700 & solves it correctly ""GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH!"" She buys a trip for 2 to New York. However, they are scared after the Chief says New York is not a safe place, and Nell thinks someone stole her suitcase as they take another man's who she thinks took hers. When they get to the hotel, they find out that it wasn't her suitcase at all, and that it was actually the man's. They find drugs and a gun in it and are worried sick that the guy will come back and kill them for taking it.

Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
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Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S03E17

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S03E17 FAQ

When did Gimme a Break! S03E17 air?

Gimme a Break! S03E17 (“The Big Apple (1)”) first aired on February 16, 1984.

Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S03E17?

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

Who guest stars in Gimme a Break! S03E17?

Guest stars include Larry Miller, Pat Sajak, Vanna White, and Martin Rosenblatt.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 3
EPISODES03E17
AIREDFeb 16, 1984
NETWORKNBC
RUNTIME30 min
WHERE TO WATCH
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