Gimme a Break! (1981)

Episode Overview

Nell is feeling down about turning 33, and Addy can't resist teasing her as they prepare to go on a cruise for singles aged 18 to 32, where Nell plans to fib about her age. After a dinner out, the family surprises Nell with a cake, revealing that her birth certificate indicates she’s actually a year younger than she thought. Thrilled, Nell celebrates, while Addy fumes, realizing Nell is now teasing her about age just as she once did. Ultimately, the kids confess that they made up the story to cheer Nell up, and though she’s grateful, Nell still wishes she were younger.