Sam's Imaginary Friend

Name: Sam's Imaginary Friend
Genre: Comedy
Released: October 16, 1982
Cast: Nell Carter, John Hoyt, Lara Jill Miller, Lauri Hendler, Howard Morton

Gimme a Break!: Season 2: Episode 3

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NBC | Air Date: October 16, 1982

Starring: Nell Carter, John Hoyt, Lara Jill Miller, Lauri Hendler, Howard Morton, Kari Michaelson, Dolph Sweet

Summary: Katie and Julie go out on a double date as Samantha tells everyone to make room for Debbie Jo, an imaginary friend of hers. The Chief thinks she is crazy and talks to Nell about sending her to a shrink. When the thought of Debbie Jo gets too far, the Chief grounds Samantha and goes up to her room and pretends to beat Debbie Jo up and tellKatie and Julie go out on a double date as Samantha tells everyone to make room for Debbie Jo, an imaginary friend of hers. The Chief thinks she is crazy and talks to Nell about sending her to a shrink. When the thought of Debbie Jo gets too far, the Chief grounds Samantha and goes up to her room and pretends to beat Debbie Jo up and tell Samantha that he doesn't want to send her to a shrink. Samantha runs to Nell and says she hates her father and then tells Nell that Debbie Jo is her only true friend and that no one plays with her anymore since Julie is now dating and has no time for her anymore. Nell tells Samantha to tell Debbie Jo she has to leave and she agrees. She puts her inside of her Jewelery box as she says a tearful goodbye to her and tells her that her mom's picture will watch over her that she keeps inside of it. Nell comforts Samantha who is finally over Debbie Jo.… Expand

Creator: Sy Rosen and Mort Lachman

Genre(s): Comedy

Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E22. Nell Gets Sick
Air Date: May 5, 1983
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S2:E21. Nell and the Kid
Air Date: April 28, 1983
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S2:E20. Glenlawn Street Blues
Air Date: March 10, 1983

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MyronEagon

Sep 19, 2020

Were if not for the Chief's hilarious beatdown of Debbie Jo, I would have given this a 0. Isn't Sam way too old for an imaginary friend? Most storylines for her in the 1st two years apply more to a 5 year old.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 1986
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 14, 1985
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 1984
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 1983
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 2, 1982
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  S2:E22. Nell Gets Sick
  Air Date: May 5, 1983
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  S2:E21. Nell and the Kid
  Air Date: April 28, 1983
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  S2:E20. Glenlawn Street Blues
  Air Date: March 10, 1983
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  S2:E19. Grandpa Robs a Bank
  Air Date: March 3, 1983
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  S2:E18. Eddie Gets Married
  Air Date: February 24, 1983
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  S2:E17. The Return of the Doo-Wop Girls
  Air Date: February 17, 1983
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  S2:E16. The Custody Suit
  Air Date: February 10, 1983
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  S2:E15. The Centerfold (2)
  Air Date: January 27, 1983
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  S2:E14. The Centerfold (1)
  Air Date: January 20, 1983
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  S2:E13. Julie Smokes
  Air Date: January 13, 1983
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  S2:E12. Love, Kidney
  Air Date: January 6, 1983
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  S2:E11. Love Thy Neighbor
  Air Date: December 18, 1982
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  S2:E10. Nell Goes Door to Door
  Air Date: December 11, 1982
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  S2:E9. Sam Faces Death
  Air Date: December 4, 1982
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  S2:E8. Katie Steals Julie's Jock
  Air Date: November 27, 1982
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  S2:E7. The Chief's Gay Evening
  Air Date: November 13, 1982
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  S2:E6. Porko's II
  Air Date: November 6, 1982
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  S2:E5. Take My Baby, Please
  Air Date: October 30, 1982
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  S2:E4. Grandpa's Visit
  Air Date: October 23, 1982
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  S2:E3. Sam's Imaginary Friend
  Air Date: October 16, 1982
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  S2:E2. Brother Ed and the Hooker
  Air Date: October 9, 1982
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  S2:E1. Nell Goes to Jail
  Air Date: October 2, 1982
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 29, 1981