

1981–1987 · NBC · Ended
Nellie Ruth "Nell" Harper agrees to be a housekeeper for the Kanisky household as a favor to her late friend, Margaret Huffman Kanisky, who was the wife of police chief Carl Kanisky. Nell also serves as a parent to the Chief's three daughters, Katie, Julie, and Samantha.
This series has ended.
Last aired
S06E25 · Mama's Date
1987-05-12
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1986-09-24 · 30 min
Sam Goes to College (2)
1986-09-24 · 30 min
Below Sea Level
1986-10-01 · 30 min
Joey Meets Matthew
1986-10-08 · 30 min
Nell Goes Back to New York
1986-10-15 · 30 min
The Apartment
1986-10-29 · 30 min
I Love New York
1986-11-05 · 30 min
Nell the Boss
1986-11-12 · 30 min
Harry the Hamster
1986-11-19 · 30 min
Joey the Gambler
1986-11-26 · 30 min
The Scam
1986-12-03 · 30 min
Christmas in New York
1986-12-10 · 30 min
Nell's Secret Admirer
1987-01-07 · 30 min
The Loan
1987-01-14 · 30 min
The Window (1)
1987-01-21 · 30 min
The Window (2)
1987-01-21 · 30 min
Joey's First Crush
1987-01-28 · 30 min
Joey's Teacher
1987-02-04 · 30 min
Joey's Hero
1987-02-11 · 30 min
Joey the Gigolo
1987-02-25 · 30 min
Parents' Week (1)
1987-02-25 · 30 min
Parents' Week (2)
1987-03-04 · 30 min
Save the Church
1987-04-28 · 30 min
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1987-05-05 · 30 min
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1987-05-12 · 30 min

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