When the Chief forbids Samantha from going out with a boy, Nell takes the opportunity to share her story of how she came to be a second mother to the girls. Back in 1974, Nell is performing in California when Margaret, who remembers her from a previous show, catches her act. After a strange encounter with her boss, Nell leaves her job, and Margaret invites her to stay at home. Once there, Nell ends up sleeping in Carl's room, shocking him when he finds her in his bed. As Carl grows frustrated with Nell's lack of a job, an opportunity in Bakersfield arises. However, when Margaret reveals she is dying and wants Nell to care for the girls, Nell chooses to stay and support them instead of pursuing her career.
Show
Gimme a Break!
Episode
S03E14
Air Date
Jan 26, 1984
Season 3 Episodes
S03E01
The Groupie
S03E02
The Way to a Man's Heart
S03E03
Katie's Commitment
S03E04
Joey (1)
S03E05
Joey (2)
S03E06
The Mayor
S03E07
Melissa
S03E08
Nell's Friend
S03E09
Grandpa's Rebellion
S03E10
A Kanisky Christmas
S03E11
Herbie
S03E12
James Returns
S03E13
Samantha's Protest
S03E14
Flashback
S03E15
Knock Three Times
S03E16
Valentine
S03E17
The Big Apple (1)
S03E18
The Big Apple (2)
S03E19
Rodeo
S03E20
Katie's College
S03E21
The Center
S03E22
Class of '84