Gimme a Break!

Name: Gimme a Break!
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1981-10-29
Cast: Nell Carter, John Hoyt, Joey Lawrence, Telma Hopkins, Lara Jill Miller

1981 | 6 seasons | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With mixed reviews, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: 6 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Emmy and 1 Golden Globe.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 118K people sought it out in the past year