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GIMME A BREAK! · SEASON 5 · EPISODE 20

Gimme a Break! S05E20 Family Reunion

Feb 22, 1986 30 MIN NBC

The episode in brief

Nell's sister Loretta comes to town when she decides to leave Howard. She confides in Nell on what to do, but Nell doesn't know what she can do to help. Mama Maybelle shows up and calls Nell a homewrecker, and Joey is mad at Nell when he is getting bad grades because he is devoting all of his time to baseball. Loretta tells Nell that Joey should do what he does best, and Nell knows she is right. In the end, Mama hears that Loretta left Howard, and Mama tells her to go back to him, which she agrees to.

Who’s in it

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Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S05E20

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S05E20 FAQ

When did Gimme a Break! S05E20 air?

Gimme a Break! S05E20 (“Family Reunion”) first aired on February 22, 1986.

Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S05E20?

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

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 5
EPISODES05E20
AIREDFeb 22, 1986
NETWORKNBC
RUNTIME30 min
WHERE TO WATCH
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