Sam steps into the role of a big sister to Pam, a girl from a single-parent family. However, when the new neighbor Chip arrives asking for help with his stove pilot light, Sam's focus shifts. This leaves Nell in charge of Pam, who proves to be quite a handful. As Nell navigates this unexpected challenge, she learns from Sam that Pam’s mother left her dad for a computer repairman. Determined to bond with Pam, Nell finds clever ways to connect with her, ultimately winning her over by the episode's conclusion.
Show
Gimme a Break!
Episode
S05E08
Air Date
Nov 09, 1985
Season 5 Episodes
S05E01
Joey's Train
S05E02
Ship of Fools (1)
S05E03
Ship of Fools (2)
S05E04
The Man From Zoron
S05E05
Addy's Goodbye
S05E06
So Long, Jonathan
S05E07
Mama
S05E08
Sam's Little Girl
S05E09
The Elevator
S05E10
Nell's New Car
S05E11
Nell's Gifted Child
S05E12
Katie's Apartment
S05E13
Snippets
S05E14
Second Chance (1)
S05E15
Second Chance (2)
S05E16
Bienvenido, Jonathan
S05E17
The Gun
S05E18
A Lesson for Nell
S05E19
Pride and Prejudice
S05E20
Family Reunion
S05E21
Getting to Know You
S05E22
Katie's Korner
S05E23
Found Money
S05E24
The Purse Snatcher