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Gimme a Break! S04E01 New Orleans (1) (a.k.a.) Joey Goes to New Orleans (1)

Sep 29, 1984 30 MIN NBC 1 GUEST STAR

The episode in brief

Nell and Joey go to New Orleans where Nells sees a man she hant seen in 15 years. The two take Joey to the World's Fair, and when they go to visit a jazz club, he proposes to her. She is baffled by his proposal and doesn't know what to say. As this is happening, a man is watching Joey in the jazz club. When Joey finally sees him looking at him, he goes to Nell and tells him he thinks that the man is his father. The man happily says ""Joey"" as Joey says ""Dad"", and the two embrace, as Nell stares in shock.

Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
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Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S04E01

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S04E01 FAQ

When did Gimme a Break! S04E01 air?

Gimme a Break! S04E01 (“New Orleans (1) (a.k.a.) Joey Goes to New Orleans (1)”) first aired on September 29, 1984.

Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S04E01?

In the US, Gimme a Break! season 4 — including this episode — is available on The Roku Channel.

Who guest stars in Gimme a Break! S04E01?

Guest stars include Carol Sutton (Stewardess).

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 4
EPISODES04E01
AIREDSep 29, 1984
NETWORKNBC
RUNTIME30 min
WHERE TO WATCH
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