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Charles in Charge is an American sitcom series starring Scott Baio as Charles, a 19-year-old student at the fictional Copeland College in New Brunswick, New Jersey, who worked as a live-in babysitter in exchange for room and board. Baio directed many episodes of the show, and was credited with his full name, Scott Vincent Baio. It was first broadcast on CBS from October 3, 1984 to April 3, 1985, when it was cancelled due to a struggle in the Nielsen ratings. It then had a more successful first-run syndication run from January 3, 1987 to November 10, 1990, as 126 original episodes were aired in total. The show was produced by Al Burton Productions and Scholastic Productions in association with Universal Television, and distributed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution and New Line Cinema Corporation.
Episode 26 : The Undergraduate
June. 27,1987
Ellen's attractive, married cousin Joan Robinson comes to visit and puts the whammy on Charles.
Episode 25 : Her Brother's Keeper
June. 20,1987
There are two very lovely ladies Charles and Buddy would like to date if they can find the time.
Episode 24 : Lillian Putts a Round
June. 13,1987
Charles' widowed mother Lillian comes into town for a five-day visit, complete with motherly advice.
Episode 23 : Baby Doll
June. 06,1987
Charles and Lillian are throwing a big opening night party to introduce the new chef of Sid's Pizza Parlor.
Episode 22 : A Job From Heck
May. 30,1987
Ever have one of those days when you can't win for losing? Well, Charles is having one of those days, and it's turning into a week.
Episode 21 : Twice Upon A Time (2)
May. 23,1987
In the second of a two part series, Gwendolyn Pierce tells Charles she will consider his proposal.
Episode 20 : Twice Upon a Time (1)
May. 16,1987
Charles' first love returns
Episode 19 : The Case of the Mock-Turtle Mystery
May. 09,1987
Sarah is the proud parent of Ross, a pet turtle, who until recently, has lived in relative safety in the Powell backyard.
Episode 18 : U.F. Oh No
May. 02,1987
Adam thinks he's seen a UFO outside his window, and his sisters are convinced they've seen an alien in the kitchen.
Episode 17 : Weekend Weary
April. 25,1987
Mrs. Powell decides Charles needs a weekend off, and she implements her decision with a firm edict.
Episode 16 : Mama Mia
April. 18,1987
Charles'mom, Lillian, comes to town for a brief - or maybe not so brief - visit.
Episode 15 : A Date From Heck
April. 11,1987
Charles dates a girl equipped with lovely eyes, a gorgeous body, and a set of huge parents, that accompany her on dates.
Episode 14 : Isn't That What's Her Face?
April. 04,1987
A famous young movie star, Darby Peterson, shows up on Charles' doorstep disguised as "Dorothy."
Episode 13 : Buddy in Charge
March. 28,1987
Charles has to visit in town when his folks arrive for the weekend, so Buddy is placed in charge of the Powell kids.
Episode 12 : Music, Music, Mayhem
March. 21,1987
Charles is mad at Buddy because Buddy sold him a cassette player which doesn't work.
Episode 11 : Dating
March. 14,1987
What do you do when you want to go out, but you can't, because someone else is going out on a date that you aren't supposed to talk about.
Episode 10 : Trade Off
March. 07,1987
Everyone in the Powell family wants something they-don't have, but someone else does.
Episode 9 : Pizza Parlor Protest
February. 28,1987
Sid's Pizza Parlor, the place that provides Charles a home away from home, is under attack.
Episode 8 : A Fox in the Henhouse
February. 21,1987
Lieutenant Matty Whiteford comes to keep Ellen Powell and the kids company for a weekend.
Episode 7 : Buddy Comes to Dinner
February. 14,1987
Buddy comes for dinner, wrenches his ankles, and has to stay in Charles' room for a few days.
Episode 6 : American Teen
February. 07,1987
Charles is nervous about asking out a wonderful young lady named Louise.
Episode 5 : The Loan Arranger
January. 31,1987
Boys who are studying important things for their future, often end up studying less important things for their future, namely girls!
Episode 4 : The Egg and Us
January. 24,1987
Jamie and Sarah Powell have a school-project that involves raising eggs as children. Real eggs, not so real children.
Episode 3 : Feud for Thought
January. 17,1987
Charles is a fireman putting out fires all over the Powell household.
Episode 2 : The Naked Truth
January. 10,1987
Charles meets a new girl, Rebecca Stansbury on campus, who happens to be an art student.
Episode 1 : Amityville
January. 03,1987
Charles returns from a two-week camping trip with his friend, Buddy, to discover a whole new household waiting for him.
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