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GIMME A BREAK! · SEASON 3 · EPISODE 2

Gimme a Break! S03E02 The Way to a Man's Heart

Oct 13, 1983 30 MIN NBC 1 GUEST STAR

The episode in brief

Nell falls for James Roland, a former member of her weight group , who continues to go to the classes on weight loss. He is impressed by Nell's determination to lose weight, yet Nell seems to think he is in love with the aerobics instructor Vanessa. When Nell decides to binge and pig out on food, Vanessa calls James for assistance. When he shows up at the house she tells James that Nell is in love with him. He asks Nell out and she accepts. However, in the end the Cheif wants a break on his taxes and since James is in that business, he helps the Cheif out. All goes well until Nell sees his tax return form that accideentlly ends up misplaced in the Kanisky livingroom and finds out that James is married with three children yet still loves Nell. Nell throws him out and shuts the door, telling him she is still going to go to the weight group each week.

Who’s in it

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Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S03E02

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S03E02 FAQ

When did Gimme a Break! S03E02 air?

Gimme a Break! S03E02 (“The Way to a Man's Heart”) first aired on October 13, 1983.

Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S03E02?

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

Who guest stars in Gimme a Break! S03E02?

Guest stars include James A. Watson, Jr.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 3
EPISODES03E02
AIREDOct 13, 1983
NETWORKNBC
RUNTIME30 min
WHERE TO WATCH
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