Gimme a Break! (1981)

Episode Overview

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.