List of Charles in Charge episodes

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Charles in Charge is an American situation comedy television series created by Michael Jacobs and Barbara Weisberg. Charles in Charge follows Charles (Scott Baio), a college student working as a live-in babysitter. In the first season, Charles worked for the Pembroke family. In the second season, the Pembrokes sublet their house to the Powell family, for whom Charles then worked in the remaining seasons.

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It premiered on October 3, 1984 and ended on November 10, 1990, with a total of 126 episodes over the course of five seasons. The first season originally aired on CBS from 1984 to 1985 and the remaining seasons originally aired in syndication from 1987 to 1990. All five seasons are available on DVD.

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast airedNetwork
1 22October 3, 1984 (1984-10-03)April 3, 1985 (1985-04-03) CBS
2 26January 3, 1987 (1987-01-03)June 27, 1987 (1987-06-27) Syndication
3 26December 26, 1987 (1987-12-26)June 18, 1988 (1988-06-18)
4 26December 31, 1988 (1988-12-31)November 18, 1989 (1989-11-18)
5 26December 30, 1989 (1989-12-30)November 10, 1990 (1990-11-10)

Episodes

Season 1 (1984–85)

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11"Pilot" Alan Rafkin Michael Jacobs October 3, 1984 (1984-10-03)83510
Charles has a date with Gwendolyn Pierce on the same night he has to watch the Pembroke children.
22"Extracurricular Activity" Tony Singletary Michael JacobsOctober 10, 1984 (1984-10-10)59302
When Charles encourages the Pembroke siblings to find and join clubs at school, Lila establishes herself as a top candidate for the worst cheerleader in history.
33"Another Saturday Night"Tony SingletaryMichael JacobsOctober 17, 1984 (1984-10-17)59304
Buddy and Gwendolyn argue over Charles' Saturday night.
44"War"Lee LochheadJudy Pioli & Marc SotkinOctober 24, 1984 (1984-10-24)59311
Charles shows a young woman, Megan Harper, (Meg Ryan) what it is like to take care of children every day, and kisses her, as well. However, Douglas and Jason declaring war on each other makes thing complex.
55"Cousin Elliott"Alan Rafkin Mike Reiss & Al Jean November 7, 1984 (1984-11-07)59303
The Pembrokes' cousin Elliot (Jerry Levine) arrives, and Charles must keep them out of trouble.
66"Slumber Party"Alan Rafkin Pamela Pettler November 14, 1984 (1984-11-14)59301
Charles wants to escape from women for one night, but Lila has her friends over for a slumber party.
77"Discipline"Alan RafkinMichael JacobsNovember 21, 1984 (1984-11-21)59336
Charles has to go to the school and talk to Douglas' teacher about Douglas' failing grade.
88"Trick or Treat"Alan RafkinMichael JacobsNovember 28, 1984 (1984-11-28)59316
On Halloween, Charles helps Buddy prepare for a date by finding out what she likes.
99"A Date with Enid"Alan RafkinMichael Jacobs & Pamela PettlerDecember 5, 1984 (1984-12-05)59318
Douglas falls in love with Lila's friend, Enid (Mandy Ingber).
1010"Friends and Lovers"Alan RafkinJudy Pioli & Marc SotkinDecember 12, 1984 (1984-12-12)59308
Charles and Gwendolyn decide to see other people, but Charles gets jealous when Gwendolyn makes a date with another man.
1111"Home for the Holidays"Alan RafkinMichael JacobsDecember 19, 1984 (1984-12-19)59319
Mr. Pembroke's mother visits the family for Christmas (Rue McClanahan), but she does not like how the children like Charles.
1212"Accidental Puppy"Alan RafkinJudy Pioli & Marc SotkinDecember 26, 1984 (1984-12-26)59324
Charles wins two tickets to a Bruce Springsteen concert and must decide whether to take Buddy or Gwendolyn. Meanwhile, Jason and Douglas bring home a puppy that they want to keep.
1313"The Commotion"Alan Rafkin George Tibbles January 2, 1985 (1985-01-02)59325
Charles is unable to do his schoolwork because of distractions in the house.
1414"Mr. President"Alan RafkinLarry BalmagiaJanuary 16, 1985 (1985-01-16)59328
Cousin Eliot runs for class president, and Gwendolyn convinces Charles to run against him.
1515"Jill's Decision"Alan RafkinJudy Pioli & Marc SotkinJanuary 23, 1985 (1985-01-23)59329
Mrs. Pembroke gets a promotion that means longer hours at work for her and more responsibilities at home for Charles.
1616"Pressure from Grandma"Alan RafkinMarc SotkinJanuary 30, 1985 (1985-01-30)59327
Grandma Irene visits and offers Charles another job.
1717"Snowed In"Alan RafkinJeffrey Ferro & Fredric WeissFebruary 6, 1985 (1985-02-06)59330
A blizzard traps Charles in the house with the children and a group of Lila's friends. Christina Applegate plays one of Lila's friends.
1818"Charles 'R' Us"Alan RafkinMichael JacobsFebruary 13, 1985 (1985-02-13)59331
Charles and Buddy start a business to recruit household helpers. Megan Harper (Meg Ryan) reappears as a potential helper.
1919"Charles' Spring Break"Alan RafkinJudy Pioli & Marc SotkinFebruary 20, 1985 (1985-02-20)59332
Everything goes wrong for Charles, Buddy, and Gwendolyn on their trip to Florida for spring break.
2020"The Wrong Guy"Alan RafkinJeffrey Ferro & Fredric WeissFebruary 27, 1985 (1985-02-27)59333
Against her parents' orders, Lila goes out with a boy (Gary Riley) whom Jill and Stan detest...and who proves to be even worse than her dad and mom anticipate. Meanwhile, Douglas is kissed by a girl and wonders how to respond. Matthew Perry guest stars in this episode.
2121"Mr. Brilliant"Alan RafkinPamela PettlerMarch 13, 1985 (1985-03-13)59326
Charles invites Mrs. Pembroke's old friend over for dinner.
2222"Meet Grandpa"Alan RafkinJudy PioliApril 3, 1985 (1985-04-03)59334
Grandpa Harry (Dick O'Neill) visits the house unexpectedly.

Season 2 (1987)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
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231"Amityville" Phil Ramuno Michael Jacobs January 3, 1987 (1987-01-03)78009
After returning from a trip, Charles finds that the Pembrokes are moving and a new family, the Powells, are living there. Guest stars include Karen Mistal as Heidi, Michael Pearlman as Jason Pembroke, Lisa Donovan as Jill Pembroke, Tammi Caudell as Patti, and Jeff Robie as Sid.
242"The Naked Truth" Bob Claver Seth WeisbondJanuary 10, 1987 (1987-01-10)78001
Charles and Buddy take Adam to their art class, where Professor Wycliffe (Jack Fletcher) mistakes Adam for a young art prodigy; Buddy ends up meeting a girl named Rebecca Stansbury (Signy Coleman) who poses nude for art class.
253"Feud for Thought"Phil RamunoKathy Greer & Bill GreerJanuary 17, 1987 (1987-01-17)78026
Adam becomes the target of a bully, and Charles tries to help. Guest stars are Lisa Aliff as Gina, Robert Costanzo as Hank Holloway, and Mark Venturini as Herman Holloway.
264"The Egg and Us"Bob Claver Mitzi McCall-Brill & Adrienne ArmstrongJanuary 24, 1987 (1987-01-24)78017
Jamie and Sarah take care of eggs for their school project; Walter's old friend Gloria (Betsy Palmer) comes to visit him and Walter finds out she is Buddy's grandmother.
275"The Loan Arranger"Bob Claver Chuck Lorre January 31, 1987 (1987-01-31)78024
Charles must talk to a loan officer named Stanley Willard (Ben Stein) when he loses his student loan because of bad grades.
286"American Teen"Phil RamunoDavid WechterFebruary 7, 1987 (1987-02-07)78019
Charles tries to convince Sarah to submit an essay she wrote to American Teen magazine; Adam gets the family involved in a jigsaw puzzle. Guest stars are Nikolette Scorsese as Louise, Julianne McNamara as Paula Thackery, and Jeff Robie as Sid.
297"Buddy Comes to Dinner"John RobinsStory by: Mitchell Bank
Teleplay by: Marcy Vosburgh & Sandy Sprung
February 14, 1987 (1987-02-14)78025
Buddy gets injured at dinner, and Charles must take care of him; Jamie tries to teach Sarah the rules of dating, but instead gets taught a lesson. Guest star is Maylo McCaslin as Lauren Andrews.
308"A Fox in the Henhouse" Zane Buzby Chuck LorreFebruary 21, 1987 (1987-02-21)78012
Lt. Matty Whitford (Stephen Parr), a shipmate of deployed Commander Powell's, visits Mrs. Powell, but he wants more than her company; Charles and Walter try to combine their food recipes and end up getting sick from them.
319"Pizza Parlor Protest"Lee MillerStory by: Pamela Eells & Maxine Lapiduss
Teleplay by: Sally Lapiduss & Maxine Lapiduss
February 28, 1987 (1987-02-28)78018
Charles' college plans to turn Sid's Pizza Parlor into a parking lot. Guest stars are James Karen as Harrison Bartlett/Hamburger Harry and Jeff Robie as Sid.
3210"Trade Off"Phil RamunoJim Fisher & Jim StaahlMarch 7, 1987 (1987-03-07)78021
The Powell family tries bartering for the things they want.
3311"Dating"Phil RamunoDavid Rimmer & Ellen SandhausMarch 14, 1987 (1987-03-14)78005
Dating causes problems for Charles and the family.
3412"Music, Music, Mayhem"Phil RamunoJoan Brooker & Nancy EddoMarch 21, 1987 (1987-03-21)78029
Charles buys Buddy's old cassette player, which ends up destroying Walter's tape and causes problems between Buddy and Charles. Guest star is Julianne McNamara as Paula Thackery.
3513"Buddy in Charge" Scott Baio & Madeline Rae CripeStory by: Bob Underwood
Teleplay by: Kathy Greer & Bill Greer
March 28, 1987 (1987-03-28)78033
Buddy takes care of the children. Te guest star is Susan Ursitti as Debbie.
3614"Isn't That What's Her Face?"Zane BuzbyMitzi McCall-Brill & Adrienne ArmstrongApril 4, 1987 (1987-04-04)78032
A famous movie star asks Charles to keep her secret that she is going to Copeland College.
3715"A Date from Heck"Phil RamunoAlan MoskowitzApril 11, 1987 (1987-04-11)78023
Charles has a date with a woman (Diane Franklin)... and her family.
3816"Mama Mia"Jules LichtmanBill Greer & Kathy GreerApril 18, 1987 (1987-04-18)78036
Lillian (Ellen Travolta), Charles' mother, visits and takes care of the children.
3917"Weekend Weary"Judi EltermanJim ParkerApril 25, 1987 (1987-04-25)78031
Mrs. Powell makes Charles take a weekend off.
4018"U.F. Oh No!"Phil Ramuno Lee Aronsohn & Marc ShefflerMay 2, 1987 (1987-05-02)78001
Charles and the family have a UFO sighting.
4119"The Case of the Mock-Turtle Mystery"Jules LichtmanLeslie FullerMay 9, 1987 (1987-05-09)78020
Charles defends Adam, who is accused killing Sarah's turtle.
4220"Twice Upon a Time: Part 1"Scott BaioStory by: Mitchell Bank
Teleplay by: Kathy Greer & Bill Greer
May 16, 1987 (1987-05-16)78041
Gwendolyn Pierce, Charles' first love, returns.
4321"Twice Upon a Time: Part 2"Madeline Rae CripeStory by: Mitchell Bank
Teleplay by: Kathy Greer & Bill Greer
May 23, 1987 (1987-05-23)78042
Charles and Gwendolyn get engaged.
4422"A Job from Heck"Jules LichtmanAlan MoskowitzMay 30, 1987 (1987-05-30)78027
Jamie gets a job as a waitress at Sid's Pizza Parlor.
4523"Baby Doll"Zane BuzbyKathy Greer & Bill GreerJune 6, 1987 (1987-06-06)78039
Sid's Pizza Parlor is getting a new chef, and Charles needs help promoting the introduction party.
4624"Lillian Putts a Round"Phil RamunoMitzi McCall-Brill & Adrienne ArmstrongJune 13, 1987 (1987-06-13)78004
Charles' widowed mother meets a man (Hank Brandt) at a golf club.
4725"Her Brother's Keeper"Thomas KleinStory by: Seth Weisbord
Teleplay by: Kathy Greer & Bill Greer
June 20, 1987 (1987-06-20)78003
Charles and Buddy help the shy brother of a woman Charles likes.
4826"The Undergraduate"Phil RamunoLee Aronsohn & Marc ShefflerJune 27, 1987 (1987-06-27)78034
Mrs. Powell's married cousin (Kay Lenz) wants Charles.

Season 3 (1987–88)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
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491"Yule Laff" Bob Claver Kathy Greer & Bill GreerDecember 26, 1987 (1987-12-26)78057
A snowstorm traps Charles and the Powell family in a cabin on Christmas.
502"Piece of Cake"Bob Claver Lee Aronsohn & Marc ShefflerJanuary 2, 1988 (1988-01-02)78040
Charles prepares for an upcoming visit from Commander Powell.
513"Dorm Warnings" Scott Baio John VorhausJanuary 9, 1988 (1988-01-09)78045
The Powell family thinks Charles wants to move out of the house.
524"Speechless" Phil Ramuno Harvey SilbermanJanuary 16, 1988 (1988-01-16)78022
Buddy loses his voice, and Charles must overcome his fear to give a speech.
535"Infatuation"Bob ClaverAnita DoohanJanuary 23, 1988 (1988-01-23)78037
Charles has a crush on a model.
546"Role Model"Bob ClaverKathy Greer & Bill Greer & Mitzi McCall-Brill & Adrienne ArmstrongJanuary 30, 1988 (1988-01-30)78043
Jamie enrolls at a modeling school.
557"The Extremely Odd Couple" Zane Buzby Lee Aronsohn & Marc ShefflerFebruary 6, 1988 (1988-02-06)78038
Walter and Lillian argue, and Charles is caught in the middle.
568"Poppa, the Sailor Man"Gary BrownKathy Greer & Bill GreerFebruary 13, 1988 (1988-02-13)78054
Walter's estranged father (Dabbs Greer) visits.
579"Bottle Baby"Scott BaioMitchell BankFebruary 20, 1988 (1988-02-20)78053
Buddy's sister, Bunny (Mindy Cohn), visits, but he discovers that she is an alcoholic.
5810"Dear Charles" Steve Robman Kathy Greer & Bill Greer & Robert SchechterFebruary 27, 1988 (1988-02-27)78035
Charles becomes a newspaper advice columnist.
5911"The Pickle Plot"Zane BuzbyMitzi McCall-Brill & Adrienne ArmstrongMarch 5, 1988 (1988-03-05)78047
Charles' uncle (John Astin) tries to convince him to drop out of school and work for him.
6012"The Buddy System"Madeline Rae CripeMitzi McCall-Brill & Adrienne ArmstrongMarch 12, 1988 (1988-03-12)78050
After a self-help class, Buddy turns into a different person.
6113"Sarah, Steps Out" Brian Levant Lee Aronsohn & Marc ShefflerMarch 19, 1988 (1988-03-19)78046
Charles and Buddy spy on Sarah's date (Scott Grimes).
6214"Trading Papers"Zane Buzby Adam I. Lapidus March 26, 1988 (1988-03-26)78044
Charles and Sarah accidentally hand in each other's school assignments.
6315"Five Easy Pizzas"Madeline Rae CripeManny BasaneseApril 2, 1988 (1988-04-02)78051
A food critic (Vito Scotti) visits the pizza parlor while Charles is managing the restaurant.
6416"Getting In"Scott Baio & Madeline Rae CripeKevin Parent & Myles BerkowitzApril 9, 1988 (1988-04-09)78013
Charles and Buddy pledge a fraternity.
6517"Hero Today, Gone Tomorrow"Gary BrownDonald RossApril 16, 1988 (1988-04-16)78048
Charles and Buddy foil a robber at the pizza parlor.
6618"Dutiful Dreamer"Scott BaioKathy Greer & Bill GreerApril 23, 1988 (1988-04-23)78061
Charles has a dream about the family's problems.
6719"Berkling Up Is Hard To Do" Bonnie Franklin Lee Aronsohn & Marc ShefflerApril 30, 1988 (1988-04-30)78049
Some well-intentioned advice causes misunderstandings.
6820"Runaround Charles" Mary Lou Belli Lee Aronsohn & Marc ShefflerMay 7, 1988 (1988-05-07)78058
Charles makes too many commitments for the same night.
6921"Where the Auction Is"Scott BaioLee Aronsohn & Marc ShefflerMay 14, 1988 (1988-05-14)78059
The children buy Charles at a charity slave auction.
7022"The Boy Who Loved Women"Bob ClaverLee Aronsohn & Marc ShefflerMay 21, 1988 (1988-05-21)78056
Jamie and Sarah go out with the same boy.
7123"Barbelles"Scott BaioKathy Greer & Bill GreerMay 28, 1988 (1988-05-28)78060
Charles is threatened by his date's ex-boyfriend.
7224"The Blackboard Bungle"Scott BaioLee Aronsohn & Marc ShefflerJune 4, 1988 (1988-06-04)78052
Charles becomes a teacher's aide in Jamie's class.
7325"The Heart Burglar"Madeline CripeJohn B. Collins & Bill Greer & Kathy GreerJune 11, 1988 (1988-06-11)78030
Buddy's girlfriend has feeling for Charles, which they hid from Buddy.
7426"May the Best Man Lose"Pat Fischer-DoakJohn VorhausJune 18, 1988 (1988-06-18)78055
Charles, Buddy, and the Powell children compete against each other in a school contest.

Season 4 (1988–89)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
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751"No Nukes Is Good Nukes" Scott Baio Lee Aronsohn December 31, 1988 (1988-12-31)78408
While Commander Powell is home, Sarah is arrested for protesting the nuclear weapons on her father's ship.
762"Ninny and the Professor"Doug RogersLee AronsohnJanuary 7, 1989 (1989-01-07)78403
Charles' professor (Raf Mauro) disagrees with the grade he gives a student.
773"Dueling Presleys"Scott BaioDavid Ankrum & Jack LukesJanuary 14, 1989 (1989-01-14)78410
Lillian hires an Elvis impersonator for the diner.
784"Adam See, Adam Do" Norman Abbott Lee AronsohnJanuary 21, 1989 (1989-01-21)78416
Adam studies Charles' girlfriend (Erika Eleniak) and dating techniques.
795"Yesterday Cafe" Phil Ramuno Kathy Greer & Bill GreerJanuary 28, 1989 (1989-01-28)78407
Lillian starts a 1950s-style restaurant called the "Yesterday Cafe". Meanwhile, Charles tutors a couple of football players for an upcoming test.
806"Fatal Obsession"Scott BaioSteven FeldFebruary 4, 1989 (1989-02-04)78414
A woman at camp pursues Charles despite his having a girlfriend (Erika Eleniak). The Happy Days catch phrase "wa wa wa" makes a cameo appearance. A reference to the character Chachi is also made as a joke about Scott Baio.
817"Walter Gets a Dodo" Zane Buzby Adrienne ArmstrongFebruary 11, 1989 (1989-02-11)78411
Charles has to entertain his professor's sister (Marcia Wallace), and he sets her up with Walter.
828"Ladies' Night Out"Zane BuzbyScott McGibbonFebruary 18, 1989 (1989-02-18)78412
Jamie and Sarah try to sneak out to go to a nightclub.
839"Chargin' Charles"Scott BaioJeff Strauss & Jeff Greenstein February 25, 1989 (1989-02-25)78418
Charles cannot use his credit card because of the Powell children.
8410"A Fish Called Buddy"Zane BuzbySteven BaioMarch 4, 1989 (1989-03-04)78413
Buddy goes to the hospital right after an argument with Charles.
8511"Second Banana" Bob Claver Bud WiserApril 22, 1989 (1989-04-22)78424
Jamie thinks she will be in a commercial, but Sarah gets the part.
8612"Still at Large" Dwayne Hickman Efrem SeegerApril 29, 1989 (1989-04-29)78417
Charles and Buddy find out Jamie's teacher (Sally Struthers) is wanted by the FBI.
8713"Poetic License"Scott BaioBruce Teicher & Janice PieroniMay 6, 1989 (1989-05-06)78415
Charles uses one of Sarah's poems to impress a woman, who publishes it in a magazine under Charles' name.
8814"Charles Splits: Part 1"Scott Baio Jim Vallely & Ron ZimmermanMay 13, 1989 (1989-05-13)78427
When Charles bumps his head, he begins acting strangely and calls himself Chaz.
8915"Charles Splits: Part 2"Christine BallardJim Vallely & Ron ZimmermanMay 20, 1989 (1989-05-20)78428
Chaz gets married.
9016"Curing the Common Cult"Scott BaioAl Burton & Mitchell BankMay 27, 1989 (1989-05-27)78423
Jamie joins a cult, and Charles must prove that the leader (Charles Nelson Reilly) is a fake.
9117"Room at the Bottom"Phil RamunoKathy Greer & Bill GreerJuly 1, 1989 (1989-07-01)78406
Walter remodels the basement; Jamie wants her own room.
9218"A Sting of Pearls" Mary Lou Belli Adrienne ArmstrongJuly 8, 1989 (1989-07-08)78402
The Powells' old babysitter (Liz Keifer) comes back and tries to get Charles in trouble.
9319"Walter's War"Bob ClaverScott McGibbonSeptember 9, 1989 (1989-09-09)78425
Walter tries to impress a woman with war souvenirs.
9420"The Organization Man"Zane BuzbyBud WiserSeptember 16, 1989 (1989-09-16)78432
Charles uses a digital organizer to plan his schedule.
9521"Big Bang"Scott BaioKen Peragine & Howard FriedlanderSeptember 23, 1989 (1989-09-23)78434
Charles writes an essay about childhood; Buddy does an experiment.
9622"Triple Threat"Scott BaioAl Burton & Mitchell BankSeptember 30, 1989 (1989-09-30)78429
Charles and Buddy go out with identical twins, but they think they are dating the same girl.
9723"Aunt Vanessa"Christine BallardKathy Greer & Bill GreerOctober 28, 1989 (1989-10-28)78426
Jamie wants to move to New York and live with Charles' aunt.
9824"It's a Blunderfull Life"Scott BaioMichael Manos & Jim KellyNovember 4, 1989 (1989-11-04)78409
Charles has a dream about life without him. Donny Most makes an appearance as a lottery winner, and makes a reference to Happy Days as a joke.
9925"Bad Boy" Brian Levant Bud WiserNovember 11, 1989 (1989-11-11)78430
Charles tutors a 16-year-old ex-con (Rodney Eastman), who has feelings for Jamie.
10026"Buddy's Daddy"Scott Baio Willie Aames November 18, 1989 (1989-11-18)78431
Buddy's father (Lewis Arquette) visits and reveals he is getting a divorce.

Season 5 (1989–90)

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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
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1011"Summer Together, Fall Apart" Zane Buzby Kathy Greer & Bill GreerDecember 30, 1989 (1989-12-30)78504
After complaints from the family, Charles tells the children the house has no more rules.
1022"Get Thee to a Nuttery" Scott Baio David DiGregorio & Arnie WessJanuary 6, 1990 (1990-01-06)78505
Buddy decides to become a priest after a near-death experience.
1033"Three Dates and a Walnut"Scott BaioAdrienne ArmstrongJanuary 13, 1990 (1990-01-13)78506
Walter makes plans with three women on the same night.
1044"Out with the In Crowd"Christine BallardAdrienne ArmstrongJanuary 20, 1990 (1990-01-20)78509
Jamie tries to join an exclusive group of girls.
1055"There's a Girl in My Ficus"Scott BaioDavid DiGregorio & Arnie WessJanuary 27, 1990 (1990-01-27)78508
Charles' girlfriend Jennifer (Tiffani-Amber Thiessen) tells a lie about Buddy to get rid of him.
1066"Judge Not Lest Ye Beheaded"Scott BaioDavid DiGregorio & Arnie WessFebruary 3, 1990 (1990-02-03)78510
Charles is the judge of a beauty pageant where Jamie, Sarah, and both of Charles' girlfriends are contestants.
1077"Baby Bummer"Scott BaioAdrienne ArmstrongFebruary 10, 1990 (1990-02-10)78503
Buddy offers to help out Adam with babysitting, but he ends up forgetting the little girl at the diner.
1088"Paper Covers Rock"Scott BaioJim Pond & Bill FullerFebruary 17, 1990 (1990-02-17)78502
A tabloid shows pictures of Charles with a rock star (Samantha Fox), and everyone thinks they are in a relationship.
1099"Child Hoods"Christine BallardDavid DiGregorio & Arnie WessFebruary 24, 1990 (1990-02-24)78507
Charles' old friends come to visit.
11010"Advice and Contempt"Scott BaioDavid DiGregorio & Arnie WessMarch 3, 1990 (1990-03-03)78514
Jamie gets upset when she thinks Charles is trying to make her boyfriend (Byrne Offutt) stop seeing her.
11111"Daffy Doc" Bob Claver R.W. Self & Willie Aames April 28, 1990 (1990-04-28)78513
Buddy enters a mental hospital to do research, but they make him a patient.
11212"Buddy Flips a Disc"Scott Baio J. David Shapiro May 5, 1990 (1990-05-05)78501
Buddy wins a contest to be a disc jockey for a day at the diner.
11313"Brain Man"Scott BaioAdrienne ArmstrongMay 12, 1990 (1990-05-12)78517
Buddy gets tested for extrasensory perception and starts to predict the future.
11414"Don't Rock the Vote!"Christine BallardDavid DiGregorio & Arnie WessMay 19, 1990 (1990-05-19)78516
Jamie and Sarah run for class president against each other. Buddy and Charles start fighting again, which leads to a food fight erupting in the diner.
11515"Let's Quake a Deal"Scott BaioH.B. Atwater, Jr.May 26, 1990 (1990-05-26)78518
Charles invents a device that will help people prepare for earthquakes.
11616"Up Your I.Q."Christine BallardAdrienne ArmstrongJune 2, 1990 (1990-06-02)78519
When a boy thinks Jamie is shallow, she talks to Charles' intelligent girlfriend.
11717"All That Chaz"Scott BaioKathy Greer & Bill GreerJune 9, 1990 (1990-06-09)78521
An accidental bump on the head turns Charles into Chaz again.
11818"Frankie and Mommy"Scott BaioAdrienne ArmstrongAugust 25, 1990 (1990-08-25)78512
Lillian sees an old boyfriend (Robert Ridgely).
11919"Lost Resort"Scott BaioKathy Greer & Bill GreerSeptember 1, 1990 (1990-09-01)78522
Charles works at a hotel in Hawaii with Buddy's cousin. (This was a pilot for a possible spin-off, which never materialized.)
12020"Dead Puck Society" Zane Buzby Kit Wilkinson & Dennis CappsSeptember 8, 1990 (1990-09-08)78511
As a substitute teacher for Sarah's class, Charles partners her with cute-but-manipulative Russell Davis (Paul Walker), who cons Sarah into doing all the work on their "joint" assignments. Yet, Russell is not lazy at all; he is illiterate.
12121"La Cage Aux Fools"Scott BaioAdrienne ArmstrongSeptember 15, 1990 (1990-09-15)78515
Charles and Buddy protest animal testing at their college.
12222"Teacher's Pest"Kit WilkinsonMartie CookSeptember 22, 1990 (1990-09-22)78525
Walter takes a history class that Charles teaches.
12323"Almost Family"Scott BaioMario Baio & Scott BaioOctober 20, 1990 (1990-10-20)78526
Charles visits his aunt Sally at her car wash. (This was another pilot to a possible spin-off, which never materialized.)
12424"Seeing Is Believing"Christine BallardMitchell BankOctober 27, 1990 (1990-10-27)78524
Charles gets trapped in an elevator with a blind woman.
12525"Fair Exchange"Scott BaioKathy Greer & Bill GreerNovember 3, 1990 (1990-11-03)78523
Sarah visits her relatives in Albuquerque, and a foreign exchange student who is living with them. (Another pilot to a possible spin-off, which never materialized)
12626"Charles Be DeMille"Scott BaioJennifer Burton & David LangNovember 10, 1990 (1990-11-10)78520
Sarah puts on a show to raise money, and Charles directs while preparing for an interview to get into Princeton.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mario Puzo</span> American author, screenwriter, and journalist

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pembroke Pines, Florida</span> City in Broward County, Florida, United States

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pembroke Dock</span> Human settlement in Wales

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke</span> English courtier, 1584–1650

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pembroke Dockyard</span> Former Royal Navy Dockyard in Pembrokeshire, Wales

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">A477 road</span> Road in the United Kingdom

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