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Gimme a Break! S06E05 Nell Goes Back to New York

Oct 15, 1986 30 MIN NBC

The episode in brief

Nell recives a letter from Joey in New York, telling her that he is fine, but she knows that Tim is not taking proper care of them. She returns to New York, where she ruins Addy's date with a lawyer, and tells her the two will get Joey back. She spies on him at the playground, and he sees her, and she tempts him with a big southern meal at Addy's Apartment. Nell finally agrees to become roomates with Addy and move to New York. When Tim shows up to pick up Joey, he tells Nell he wants to go back to sea, and as much as he loves his boys, he has no time to be with them. He offers her to be their full guardian, and she accepts.

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Where to watch S06E05

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S06E05 FAQ

When did Gimme a Break! S06E05 air?

Gimme a Break! S06E05 (“Nell Goes Back to New York”) first aired on October 15, 1986.

Where can I watch Gimme a Break! S06E05?

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

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 6
EPISODES06E05
AIREDOct 15, 1986
NETWORKNBC
RUNTIME30 min
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