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1. The Halls of Ivy (1954–1955)
Episode: The Fountaine Foundation

Comedy

Ivy College's hopes for an endowment are dashed as two French educators on tour in America to select a school for the funds, reach Ivy during Hell week.

Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Herb Butterfield, Ray Collins, Ronald Colman, Bob Crosson

2. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Joey's First Crush (1987)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell throws a party for a friends husband who wants to move to Georgia and open a bed and breakfast. This causes a fight between the husband and wife.

Director: Linda Day | Stars: Nell Carter, Telma Hopkins, Joey Lawrence, John Hoyt

Votes: 23

3. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Someday My Prince... (1987)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell goes out on a date with an African prince.

Director: Patrick Maloney | Stars: Nell Carter, Telma Hopkins, Joey Lawrence, John Hoyt

Votes: 17

4. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Mama's Date (1987)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell tries to interfere in her mother's love life.

Director: Phil Ramuno | Stars: Nell Carter, Telma Hopkins, John Hoyt, Rosetta LeNoire

Votes: 20

5. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Save the Church (1987)

TV-PG | Comedy

When Nell learns that the church where her father preached is being torn down, she goes back to Alabama to try and save it.

Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Nell Carter, Joey Lawrence, John Hoyt, Rosetta LeNoire

Votes: 19

6. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Nell's Secret Admirer (1987)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell gets a message from a former high school classmate who has had a crush on her for years. When she agrees to meet him at Marty's restaurant, he gets cold feet.

Director: Jules Lichtman | Stars: Nell Carter, Telma Hopkins, Joey Lawrence, John Hoyt

Votes: 18

7. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: The Window: Part 1 (1987)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell gets a promotion at work which gives her less time with the boys. Joey takes Matthew out and ends up losing him.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Telma Hopkins, Joey Lawrence, John Hoyt

Votes: 20

8. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: The Window: Part 2 (1987)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell decides to quit her job to spend more time with the boys. She ends up interviewing a new job, which would leave Joey in charge of Matthew again, which worries Nell.

Director: Phil Ramuno | Stars: Nell Carter, Telma Hopkins, Joey Lawrence, John Hoyt

Votes: 18

9. Alvin Goes Back to School (1986 TV Movie)

24 min | Comedy

A preview of NBC's Saturday morning lineup in 1986, in which Alvin returns to school and convinces officials that he's the new principal and changes the curriculum so that students can have more fun.

Director: Arlando Smith | Stars: Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Debbie Lee Carrington, Soleil Moon Frye, Joe Gieb

Votes: 17

10. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Found Money (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell shares her monetary inheritance with her family and friends.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 20

11. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Getting to Know You (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell has a big date with a foot doctor who happens to not like children. She doesn't know how to tell him about Joey and he is coming over for dinner.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 22

12. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Nell Goes Back to New York (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell travels back to New York after receiving a letter from Joey. She ends up ruining Addy's date with a lawyer. Nell is trying hard to get Joey back from Tim.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Telma Hopkins, Joey Lawrence, John Hoyt

Votes: 22

13. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Nell, the Boss (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

At Nell's new job at the publishing company, she hires Addy as an assistant, but quickly realizes what a mistake that was.

Director: Rob Dames | Stars: Nell Carter, Telma Hopkins, Joey Lawrence, John Hoyt

Votes: 20

14. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Second Chance: Part 1 (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell agrees to sing for a band led by an ex-convict.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 12

15. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: I Love New York (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell starts to regret moving to New York. Even after Grandpa successfully sells the Kaniskys' house, she still feels homesick for Glenlawn.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Telma Hopkins, Joey Lawrence, John Hoyt

Votes: 19

16. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Sam Goes to College: Part 1 (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

Samantha is excited to start school in New Jersey, but she soon finds out that her scholarship has been canceled by the school.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 26

17. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: A Lesson for Nell (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell is up in arms when she finds out that Grandpa Kanisky is dating a woman who is the same age as her.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller, John Hoyt

Votes: 19

18. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Bienvenido, Jonathan (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

When Jonathan returns from his trip in Mexico, he is uncharacteristically moody and will not talk about it. Julie and Nell soon find out that he has lied about going to work and fear that ... See full summary »

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller, John Hoyt

Votes: 20

19. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Christmas in New York (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

Realizing that Marty may be alone on Christmas Eve, Nell reluctantly invites him over. However, her sympathy turns to rage when she finds out that he told Joey that Santa does not exist.

Director: Linda Day | Stars: Nell Carter, Telma Hopkins, Joey Lawrence, John Hoyt

Votes: 25

20. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Joey the Gambler (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

Joey is caught gambling in order to pay for a new skateboard. But when Nell finds out, she has to teach him a lesson to show Joey why it's wrong.

Director: Patrick Maloney | Stars: Nell Carter, Telma Hopkins, Joey Lawrence, John Hoyt

Votes: 20

21. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Katie's Korner (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell worries what Katie might do after a string of extremely bad luck.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 25

22. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Pride and Prejudice (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell goes to apply for a job. But the man she meets tells her that she's not what he's looking for. She assumes he's a bigot so she gets a lawyer who specializes in racial discrimination to... See full summary »

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 16

23. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: The Gun (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell is accidentally shot in the foot after she startles Joey who is playing with the Chief's old gun. Following the incident, Nell is puzzled when Joey seems to be avoiding her and the repercussions of his actions.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller, John Hoyt

Votes: 28

24. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: The Purse Snatcher (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell's purse is stolen at a Greek restaurant.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 23

25. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: The Scam (1986)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell and Mama Maybelle go to open a new checking account at the bank, but Nell quickly meets a con man out for her money.

Director: Jules Lichtman | Stars: Nell Carter, Telma Hopkins, Joey Lawrence, John Hoyt

Votes: 21

26. Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)

PG-13 | 104 min | Comedy, Drama

A bored New Jersey suburban housewife's fascination with a free-spirited woman she has read about in the personal columns leads to her being mistaken for the woman herself.

Director: Susan Seidelman | Stars: Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn, Mark Blum

Votes: 26,127 | Gross: $27.40M

27. The NBC All Star Hour (1985 TV Special)

60 min | Comedy, Music

Add a Plot

Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Bea Arthur, Mackenzie Astin, Robert Blake, Tempestt Bledsoe

Votes: 22

28. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Mama (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell's mother comes to Glenlawn to have eye surgery.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 20

29. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Nell's New Car (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell buys Addy's old car. When the car starts to break down, it comes between the two of them.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 22

30. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Police Mamas (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell and Addy take over when the entire Glenlawn police force suffers food poisoning.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Dolph Sweet, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler

Votes: 21

31. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Sam's Little Girl (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

Sam volunteers as a Big Sister to a mischievous little girl who is rude to Nell.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 23

32. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Ship of Fools: Part 1 (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

There's a major house payment that's due so everyone tries to pull all the cash they have. But it still comes up short. Later Nell's ex-husband, who says his band plays on cruise ships, ... See full summary »

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 23

33. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: The Answering Machine (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell is dating a lawyer. Grandpa doesn't trust him because he is a lawyer. When Nell goes to see him before he goes on a business trip and overhears a couple of messages left on his ... See full summary »

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Dolph Sweet, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler

Votes: 24

34. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: The Lookalike (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

Addy's women's group is having a benefit concert with Sammy Davis, Jr. as the emcee. When Sammy can't make it, Nell finds a man who looks like him and tries to get him to perform.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Dolph Sweet, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler

Votes: 26

35. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Friendship (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell is angry at Addy, so she decides to find a new best friend.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Dolph Sweet, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler

Votes: 24

36. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Joey's Train (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

It has been three months since Chief Kanisky died, when a present he bought for Joey's birthday turns up. Meanwhile, Julie and Jonathan want to move into his bedroom, but Nell objects to this.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 42

37. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Julie's Birthday (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

It's Julie's birthday, and she's depressed about breaking up with her boyfriend, Jonathan.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Dolph Sweet, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler

Votes: 36

38. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Cat Story (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

During a torrential rainstorm, Officer Simpson disappears while trying to save a cat and is presumed to have died.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Dolph Sweet, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler

Votes: 29

39. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Grandpa's Will (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

Grandpa is acting very cranky. He's complaining about having to share a room with Joey. He wants to move out but Carl reminds him he has no resources.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Dolph Sweet, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler

Votes: 22

40. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Monkey See, Monkey Do (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

Everyone gets mad at the Chief and starts to move out of the house one by one.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Dolph Sweet, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler

Votes: 24

41. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Nell's Gifted Child (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell pushes Joey to achieve his potential when she receives news from a school counselor that he is a gifted child. But Joey prefers being an average fourth grader and doesn't want to take a placement test for special classes.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 22

42. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Snippets (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell and the Kaniskys and their friends look back at the past during the Christmas season.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 18

43. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: The Elevator (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell and Addy find themselves stuck in separate, adjacent elevators in the same building.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 24

44. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Addy's Goodbye (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell gives Addy the silent treatment after she discovers that Addy had a party with her colleagues and did not invite her. Nell refuses to budge even after Addy announces that she is moving to NY to accept a new position.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 24

45. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: So Long, Jonathan (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy

Julie and Jonathan's marriage faces its first true test when Jonathan is chosen for an internship in Mexico and he is adamant about Julie not going with him.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler, Lara Jill Miller

Votes: 27

46. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Class of '84 (1984)

TV-PG | Comedy

The final tests stand in the way of Nell and Katie each receiving their high school diplomas.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Dolph Sweet, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler

Votes: 22

47. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Daddy's Little Girl (1984)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell thinks she has quite a find in a charming archaeologist, until she discovers he's Addy's daddy.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Dolph Sweet, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler

Votes: 17

48. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Grandpa's Secret Life (1984)

TV-PG | Comedy

A woman from Grandpa's past returns.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Dolph Sweet, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler

Votes: 22

49. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Julie's Lie (1984)

TV-PG | Comedy

Julie lies to Nell to be with her boyfriend Jonathan.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Dolph Sweet, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler

Votes: 21

50. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
Episode: Katie's College (1984)

TV-PG | Comedy

Nell is upset when she learns that Katie would rather open a business than go to college.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Nell Carter, Dolph Sweet, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler

Votes: 35