TV series
The New Gidget
1986–1988, English, on Syndication. Created by Larry Mollin.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 44
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
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Latest episode
S2 E22: Make Waves, Not War
Aired 12 May 1988
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Larry MollinCreator
- Caryn RichmanFrancine 'Gidget' Griffin · 44 ep
- Sydney PennyDanielle 'Dani' Collins-Griffin · 44 ep
- Dean ButlerJeff 'Moondoggie' Griffin · 44 ep
- William SchallertRuss Lawrence · 44 ep
- Lili HaydnGail Mitchell · 22 ep
- David PrestonMurph the Surf · 2 ep
- Clyde KusatsuCast · 1 ep
- Robert Alan BeuthCouncilman · 1 ep
- Scott FultsFast Eddie · 1 ep
- Judy KainCouncilwoman · 1 ep
- Robert SchuchBouncer · 1 ep
- Jim FullerThe Surfaris · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 15 September 1986
- Last aired
- 12 May 1988
- Network
- Syndication
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of The New Gidget are there?
The New Gidget has 2 seasons and 44 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is The New Gidget finished?
Yes. The New Gidget ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
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Who created The New Gidget?
The New Gidget was created by Larry Mollin and stars Caryn Richman, Sydney Penny, Dean Butler.