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.
The New Gidget (Season 1)
Wind Surfing Lesson (Episode 1)
Writer: George Zateslo
Air date: 1986-09-15
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Danni's wind surfing teacher develops a crush on Gidget, and she must find a way to set him straight without hurting his feelings
The Project (Episode 2)
Writer: Judd Laurance
Air date: 1986-09-22
Overview: Gidget tries to make a plain girl look beautiful for a school dance.
Crime and Punishment (Episode 3)
Writer: Joe Fisch
Air date: 1986-09-29
Overview: 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 (Episode 4)
Writer: Joel Tappis
Air date: 1986-10-06
Overview: Dani starts her own business in order to make enough money to buy an expensive stereo.
Fighting City Hall (Episode 5)
Writer: Trish Vrandenburg
Air date: 1986-10-13
Overview: Gidget starts a campaign to save a local park after it is ordered destroyed by the planning board, which Jeff is a part.
The List (Episode 6)
Writer: James Ritz
Air date: 1986-10-20
Overview: Danni attempt to finish a household chore list in order to go on vacation to Balboa.
Jeff's Anniversary (Episode 7)
Writer: George Zateslo
Air date: 1986-10-27
Overview: Jeff 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.
The Concert (Episode 8)
Writer: Robin Pennington
Air date: 1986-11-03
Overview: Gail'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.
The Baby (Episode 9)
Writer: Sheree Guitar
Air date: 1986-11-10
Super Gidget (Episode 10)
Writer: Ross Brown
Air date: 1986-11-17
Overview: Gidget and Jeff try to improve themselves.
65 Mustang (a.k.a) Jeff Wins A 65 Mustang (Episode 11)
Writer: George Zateslo
Air date: 1986-11-24
Overview: Jeff wins a '65 Mustang in a radio contest, but has it stolen just after getting the car.
Stand Up And Cheer (a.k.a) Danni Becomes A Ceerleader (Episode 12)
Air date: 1986-12-01
Kahunna For Sale (Episode 13)
Air date: 1986-12-08
Passion For Fashion (Episode 14)
Writer: Trish Vrandenburg
Air date: 1986-12-15
The Perfect Man (Episode 15)
Writer: Carole Coates
Air date: 1986-12-22
The Royal Bluff (Episode 16)
Air date: 1986-12-29
Citizen Moondoggy (Episode 17)
Air date: 1987-01-05
It's Only Rock ‘n' Roll (Episode 18)
Air date: 1987-01-12
Oddballs (Episode 19)
Air date: 1987-01-19
Jake's Skakes (Episode 20)
Writer: Joel Tappis
Air date: 1987-01-26
Does Paul Know? (Episode 21)
Air date: 1987-02-02
Dead Man's Curl (Episode 22)
Writer: Deanne Stillman
Air date: 1987-02-09
Seasons
Episodes 22
Episodes 22
Episodes 1