Gimme a Break! (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 1981, Gimme a Break! is a comedy and family series.
What it’s about. Gimme a Break! is an American sitcom which aired on NBC for six seasons, October 29, 1981, until May 12, 1987. The series stars Nell Carter as the housekeeper for a widowed police chief and his three daughters.
Who’s in it. Gimme a Break! stars Nell Carter as Nell Harper, Dolph Sweet as Carl Kanisky, Kari Michaelsen as Katie Kanisky and John Hoyt as Stanley Kanisky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Gimme a Break! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gimme a Break! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gimme a Break! tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gimme a Break! (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gimme a Break! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gimme a Break! worth watching?
- Gimme a Break! holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gimme a Break!?
- Gimme a Break! stars Nell Carter, Dolph Sweet, Kari Michaelsen, John Hoyt and Lauri Hendler.
- When was Gimme a Break! released?
- Gimme a Break! was released in 1981.