The New Gidget
The New Gidget is an American sitcom aired in syndication from 1986 to 1988. The series was launched after the 1985 television film Gidget's Summer Reunion, starring Caryn Richman, who would go on to reprise the role of Gidget in the series. Once free spirited, Gidget is in her late twenties and now married to her idol Jeff 'Moondoggie' Griffin. Living in Santa Monica, Gidget co-runs a talent agency with her best friend Larue, and cares for her young niece Dani, who reminds her of younger self in many ways.
Cast: Caryn Richman, Sydney Penny, Dean Butler
22 episodes
- 1. Wind Surfing LessonDanni's wind surfing teacher develops a crush on Gidget, and she must find a way to set him straight without hurting his feelingsCC25minSep 15, 1986
- 2. The ProjectGidget tries to make a plain girl look beautiful for a school dance.CCSep 22, 1986
- 3. Crime and PunishmentGidget must punish Danni after she repeatedly doesn't obey, and lets a friend use Gidget's and Jeff's credit card.CCSep 29, 1986
- 4. On Account of DaniDani starts her own business in order to make enough money to buy an expensive stereo.CCOct 6, 1986
- 5. Fighting City HallGidget starts a campaign to save a local park after it is ordered destroyed by the planning board, which Jeff is a part.CCOct 13, 1986
- 6. The ListDanni attempt to finish a household chore list in order to go on vacation to Balboa.CCOct 20, 1986
- 7. Jeff's AnniversaryJeff perseveres with his monotonous workout in the ball cage with the ""old standard pitching machine"" but wishes he had a real human being to challenge him. Being that it's Jeff & Gidget's 8th wedding anniversary, Gidget exhaustingly tries to get the most amazing gift of obtaining professional baseball pitcher Jerry McGibbon (Jeff Yagher) to pitch to Jeff.CCOct 27, 1986
- 8. The ConcertGail's band delights a children's birthday party as their first 'gig'. During the party, Danny joins the band bringing vocals and sparks an interested talent-scout from a TV show (Rock Hunt), which progresses the band to audition. A musical metamorphosis starts to take place in the band so that it leads ""some"" of the band members down a selfish, uncompromising path that excludes the only band member who really has the composing talent, Gail.CCNov 3, 1986
- 9. The BabyNo synopsis available yet.CCNov 10, 1986
- 10. Super GidgetGidget and Jeff try to improve themselves.CCNov 17, 1986
- 11. 65 Mustang (a.k.a) Jeff Wins A 65 MustangJeff wins a '65 Mustang in a radio contest, but has it stolen just after getting the car.CCNov 24, 1986
- 12. Stand Up And Cheer (a.k.a) Danni Becomes A CeerleaderNo synopsis available yet.CCDec 1, 1986
- 13. Kahunna For SaleNo synopsis available yet.CCDec 8, 1986
- 14. Passion For FashionNo synopsis available yet.CCDec 15, 1986
- 15. The Perfect ManNo synopsis available yet.CCDec 22, 1986
- 16. The Royal BluffNo synopsis available yet.CCDec 29, 1986
- 17. Citizen MoondoggyNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 5, 1987
- 18. It's Only Rock ‘n' RollNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 12, 1987
- 19. OddballsNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 19, 1987
- 20. Jake's SkakesNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 26, 1987
- 21. Does Paul Know?No synopsis available yet.CCFeb 2, 1987
- 22. Dead Man's CurlNo synopsis available yet.CCFeb 9, 1987
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The New Gidget
The New Gidget is an American sitcom aired in syndication from 1986 to 1988. The series was launched after the 1985 television film Gidget's Summer Reunion, starring Caryn Richman, who would go on to reprise the role of Gidget in the series. Once free spirited, Gidget is in her late twenties and now married to her idol Jeff 'Moondoggie' Griffin. Living in Santa Monica, Gidget co-runs a talent agency with her best friend Larue, and cares for her young niece Dani, who reminds her of younger self in many ways.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Larry Mollin
- Studio
- Endless Summer Productions, Columbia Pictures Television, Columbia TriStar Television
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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