Charles in Charge
Charles, a 19-year-old student at the fictional Copeland College in New Brunswick, New Jersey, works as a live-in babysitter in exchange for room and board.
Cast: Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Nicole Eggert
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22 episodes
1. PilotJill and Stan Pembroke are a working couple whose uncertain schedules propel them into hiring a nineteen-year-old college student, Charles, to move in and help them with their three children: Lila 14; Douglas, 12; and Jason, 10.CC30minOct 3, 1984
2. Extracurricular ActivityCharles is put in the awkward position of helping and encouraging Lila, Jason and Douglas to seek out new and exciting extracurricular activities.CC30minOct 10, 1984
3. Another Saturday NightMr. and Mrs. Pembroke are spending the evening out, and Charles is baby-sitting. He is busy preparing for Gwendolyn's visit, with whom he plans to study.CC30minOct 17, 1984
4. WarThe Wilson's would like to hire a young lady to take care of their children. Mrs. Pembroke suggests that she spend some time with Charles to see if she's up to it.CC30minOct 24, 1984
5. Cousin ElliottCousin Elliot shows up at the Pembroke house. His ideas on how to deal with children do not coincide with Charles' opinions.CC30minNov 7, 1984
6. Slumber PartyCharles and Gwendolyn had a fight over something rather trivial, and he feels he doesn't want to deal with the whole WOMEN issue.CC30minNov 14, 1984
7. DisciplineStan comes home expecting Jill to be ready to go to the Vice President's reception, but home has turned into "Little Crisis Central".CC30minNov 21, 1984
8. Trick or TreatDiana Marks is a classy lady, and she has agreed to go on a Halloween date with Buddy.CC30minNov 28, 1984
9. A Date with EnidCharles has his hands full. It is pouring rain outside and everyone in the Pembroke household is confined to the house.CC30minDec 5, 1984
10. Friends And LoversCharles and Gwendolyn decide that college itself puts enough pressure on them, so they give themselves some space.CC30minDec 12, 1984
11. Home for the HolidaysIt is Christmastime and Grandma Irene, Stan's mother, is expected for her yearly three-week-stay with her grandchildren.CC30minDec 19, 1984
12. Accidental PuppyJason and Douglas come in the back door carrying a dog, and they are blaming each other for 'killing' the animal.CC30minDec 26, 1984
13. The CommotionCharles is pushed for time, and he has to meet a deadline for his school paper. His scholarship depends on it.CC30minJan 2, 1985
14. Mr. PresidentCharles can't find anything wrong with having a little fun in college, but Gwendolyn has a different opinion.CC30minJan 16, 1985
15. Jill's DecisionCharles has a million things to do before he meets Michelle Harris for coffee at the Lamplight.CC30minJan 23, 1985
16. Pressure from GrandmaCharles is in charge of the Pembroke children when their parents are off on a week's vacation in Jamaica.CC30minJan 30, 1985
17. Snowed InMr. and Mrs. Pembroke went to the movies, and an incredible blizzard hits the city, leaving them unable to return to their home.CC30minFeb 6, 1985
18. Charles 'R' UsNo matter how hard Charles and Buddy try, between them, they do not have enough cash to even think about going out on dates.CC30minFeb 13, 1985
19. Charles' Spring Break (A.K.A.: The Last Resort)Charles, and his friends, save and scrape together as much money as they possibly can to spend a few days of rest in sunny Florida.CC30minFeb 20, 1985
20. The Wrong GuyCharles and Buddy are excited about their very first bachelor party.CC30minFeb 27, 1985
21. Mr. BrilliantJill gives Charles two tickets for a Knicks' game. Charles is so excited, he thinks of a way to do something special in return.CC30minMar 13, 1985
22. Meet GrandpaCharles and Buddy are trying very hard to find themselves summer jobs and are ecstatic when their applications are accepted.CC30minApr 3, 1985
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Charles, a 19-year-old student at the fictional Copeland College in New Brunswick, New Jersey, works as a live-in babysitter in exchange for room and board.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Michael Jacobs
- Studio
- Universal Television, Al Burton Productions, Scholastic Productions
