The New Gidget

The New Gidget

1986 · Comedy · 2 Seasons · 44 Episodes · 6.3

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.

Episodes

Season 1 Season 2

E11. Wind Surfing Lesson25m · 1986-09-15Danni's wind surfing teacher develops a crush on Gidget, and she must find a way to set him straight without hurting his feelings E22. The Project1986-09-22Gidget tries to make a plain girl look beautiful for a school dance.E33. Crime and Punishment1986-09-29Gidget must punish Danni after she repeatedly doesn't obey, and lets a friend use Gidget's and Jeff's credit card.E44. On Account of Dani1986-10-06Dani starts her own business in order to make enough money to buy an expensive stereo.E55. Fighting City Hall1986-10-13Gidget starts a campaign to save a local park after it is ordered destroyed by the planning board, which Jeff is a part.E66. The List1986-10-20Danni attempt to finish a household chore list in order to go on vacation to Balboa.E77. Jeff's Anniversary1986-10-27Jeff 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.E88. The Concert1986-11-03Gail'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.E99. The Baby1986-11-10 E1010. Super Gidget1986-11-17Gidget and Jeff try to improve themselves.E1111. 65 Mustang (a.k.a) Jeff Wins A 65 Mustang1986-11-24Jeff wins a '65 Mustang in a radio contest, but has it stolen just after getting the car.E1212. Stand Up And Cheer (a.k.a) Danni Becomes A Ceerleader1986-12-01 E1313. Kahunna For Sale1986-12-08 E1414. Passion For Fashion1986-12-15 E1515. The Perfect Man1986-12-22 E1616. The Royal Bluff1986-12-29 E1717. Citizen Moondoggy1987-01-05 E1818. It's Only Rock â€˜n' Roll1987-01-12 E1919. Oddballs1987-01-19 E2020. Jake's Skakes1987-01-26 E2121. Does Paul Know?1987-02-02 E2222. Dead Man's Curl1987-02-09

Cast

Francine 'Gidget' Griffin

Danielle 'Dani' Collins-Griffin

Jeff 'Moondoggie' Griffin

William Schallert

William Schallert