The New Gidget

The New Gidget

6.3(3)|1986-09-15|2 seasons, 44 episodes

Comedy

Overview

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(22)Season 2(22)

Wind Surfing Lesson

S1E1 · 1986-09-15 · 25m

Wind Surfing Lesson

Danni's wind surfing teacher develops a crush on Gidget, and she must find a way to set him straight without hurting his feelings

S1E2 · 1986-09-22

The Project

Gidget tries to make a plain girl look beautiful for a school dance.

Crime and Punishment

S1E3 · 1986-09-29

Crime and Punishment

Gidget must punish Danni after she repeatedly doesn't obey, and lets a friend use Gidget's and Jeff's credit card.

On Account of Dani

S1E4 · 1986-10-06

On Account of Dani

Dani starts her own business in order to make enough money to buy an expensive stereo.

Fighting City Hall

S1E5 · 1986-10-13

Fighting City Hall

Gidget starts a campaign to save a local park after it is ordered destroyed by the planning board, which Jeff is a part.

S1E6 · 1986-10-20

The List

Danni attempt to finish a household chore list in order to go on vacation to Balboa.

1 / 4

Top Cast

Caryn Richman

Caryn Richman

Francine 'Gidget' Griffin

Sydney Penny

Danielle 'Dani' Collins-Griffin

Dean Butler

Dean Butler

Jeff 'Moondoggie' Griffin

William Schallert

William Schallert

Russ Lawrence

Lili Haydn

Gail Mitchell