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GIMME A BREAK! · SEASON 6 · EPISODE 12

Gimme a Break! S06E12 Christmas in New York

Dec 10, 1986 30 MIN NBC

The episode in brief

Nell decides to buy a Christmas tree, as does Addy, who both know that it costs too much for one in New York. As the gang begins to celebrate Christmas New York style, Joey tells Matthew that there is no such thing as Santra Claus, and Nell blames Marty for the whole thing. In the end, Nell realizes that Marty always didn't believe in Santa Claus because he never got the toy train he saw in a store window when he was a child. In the end, Nell invites him to Christmas dinner, and on Christmas morning, he is surprised to see the toy train he has always wanted, which both Addy and Nell say they didn't get for him. Thus, proving to both Joey and Matthew that there is a Santa Claus afterall.

Who’s in it

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Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Linda Day

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S06E12

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S06E12 FAQ

When did Gimme a Break! S06E12 air?

Gimme a Break! S06E12 (“Christmas in New York”) first aired on December 10, 1986.

Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S06E12?

In the US, Gimme a Break! season 6 — including this episode — is available on The Roku Channel.

Who directed and wrote Gimme a Break! S06E12?

Gimme a Break! S06E12 (“Christmas in New York”) was directed by Linda Day.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 6
EPISODES06E12
AIREDDec 10, 1986
NETWORKNBC
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORLinda Day
WHERE TO WATCH
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