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GIMME A BREAK! · SEASON 5 · EPISODE 17

Gimme a Break! S05E17 The Gun

Feb 1, 1986 30 MIN NBC

The episode in brief

Joey accidently shoots Nell when he finds the cheif's gun in one of her dresser drawers. The whole family, including Mama Maybell, who comes for a visit, helps Nell out when she is shot in the foot. However, Joey runs off everytime he comes face to face with Nell. In the end, Joey wants to buy Samantha an ice cream cone after he accidently hit her finger with a baseball, and Nell decides to take him to get it. When they get in the car, the engine sputs, reminding him of the gun, and he tells Nell that he is finally sorry for what he had done.

Who’s in it

SERIES REGULARS

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S05E17

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S05E17 FAQ

When did Gimme a Break! S05E17 air?

Gimme a Break! S05E17 (“The Gun”) first aired on February 1, 1986.

Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S05E17?

In the US, Gimme a Break! season 5 — including this episode — is available on The Roku Channel.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 5
EPISODES05E17
AIREDFeb 1, 1986
NETWORKNBC
RUNTIME30 min
WHERE TO WATCH
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