Gimme a Break!
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on The Roku Channel.
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Frequently asked questions about Gimme a Break!
Where can I watch Gimme a Break! in the United States?
Gimme a Break! is available to stream on The Roku Channel in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Gimme a Break! for free?
Gimme a Break! streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Gimme a Break!?
Gimme a Break! scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Gimme a Break!?
Gimme a Break! stars Nell Carter, John Hoyt, Joey Lawrence, Telma Hopkins, and Lara Jill Miller. Morton Lachman is the creator and Sy Rosen is the creator.
How many seasons of Gimme a Break! are there?
Gimme a Break! has 6 seasons and 137 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Gimme a Break!?
All 137 episodes of Gimme a Break! add up to about 68 hours 30 minutes at roughly 30 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 34 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 17 days.
What network is Gimme a Break! on?
Gimme a Break! airs on NBC, and is produced by Reeves Entertainment Group, Alan Landsburg Productions, and Mort Lachman & Associates.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.