Joey decides to go on a hunger strike, refusing to go to an orphanage. In an attempt to change his mind, Nell fabricates a story about a man whose window she broke when she was a child, claiming they became friends. Joey, trusting Nell because he believes she’s honest unlike many adults, is convinced. Nell then confronts the Chief, insisting he owes her and that she deserves to foster Joey. Although the Chief initially disagrees, Joey supports Nell’s argument, acknowledging that he wouldn’t want himself as a foster child either. This shifts the Chief’s perspective, and Joey is welcomed into the family as their foster child.
Show
Gimme a Break!
Episode
S03E05
Air Date
Nov 03, 1983
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