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Season 1 – Charles in Charge

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A male college student takes care of three children.

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Charles in Charge — Season 1

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Eric Mink St. Louis Post-Dispatch 10/11/2022
Ten years on Happy Days have polished Baio's mastery of the mechanics of TV comedy. He knows the moves, the timing, the gestures, the balance between exaggeration and understatement. If he gets consistently good scripts, this could be a diverting comedy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Barbara Weisberg

Creator

Michael Jacobs

Creator

Scott Baio

Charles

Julie Cobb

Jill Pembroke

Michael Pearlman

Jason Pembroke

Jonathan Ward

Douglas Pembroke

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 3, 1984 Pilot Charles invites Gwendolyn to the Pembrokes'. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 10, 1984 Extracurricular Activity Charles urges the children to try new hobbies. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 17, 1984 Another Saturday Night Charles gets caught in a feud between his girlfriend and Buddy. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 24, 1984 War Charles stays neutral as the children squabble. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 7, 1984 Cousin Elliott The children abandon Charles for a fun cousin. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 14, 1984 Slumber Party Charles must chaperon Lila's pajama party. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 21, 1984 Discipline Jill and Stan direct the children's school problems to Charles. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 28, 1984 Trick or Treat Charles checks out a dream date for unsure Buddy. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 5, 1984 A Date with Enid Douglas' first love undergoes a makeover. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 12, 1984 Friends and Lovers Charles seethes when Gwendolyn dates another. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 19, 1984 Home for the Holidays Mr. Pembroke's mother visits for Christmas. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 26, 1984 Accidental Puppy Charles and the gang care for a dog and it accidentally gets injured. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 2, 1985 The Commotion Charles gets distracted while working on an important school project. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 16, 1985 Mr. President Charles vies with Elliot for class president. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 23, 1985 Jill's Decision Jill is torn between her family and her job. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 30, 1985 Pressure From Grandma Grandma Irene makes Charles a business offer. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 6, 1985 Snowed In A snowstorm traps Charles with Lila's friends. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 13, 1985 Charles 'R' Us Charles and Buddy start an agency for live-in helpers. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 20, 1985 Charles' Spring Break Charles' Florida vacation is anything but relaxing. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 27, 1985 The Wrong Guy The Pembrokes disapprove of Lila's new love. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 13, 1985 Mr. Brilliant Charles invites an old chum of Jill's to dinner. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 3, 1985 Meet Grampa Jill's father arrives from Alaska only to be greeted by mass confusion. Details

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Season Info

Director
Alan Rafkin, Tony Singletary, Lee Lochhead
Creator
Barbara Weisberg, Michael Jacobs
Executive Producer
Al Burton, Jane Startz
Screenwriter
Michael Jacobs, Pamela Pettler, Judy Pioli, Fredric Weiss, Larry Balmagia, George Tibbles, David Steven Simon, Marc Sotkin, Jeffrey Ferro, Al Jean, Mike Reiss
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 3, 1984