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"Charles in Charge" (1984): Season 1: Episode 22 -- Jill's father arrives from Alaska only to be greeted by mass confusion.
"Charles in Charge" (1984): Season 1: Episode 21 -- Charles invites Jill's old high-school friend for dinner.
"Charles in Charge" (1984): Season 1: Episode 20 -- Lila wants to date a boy her parents dislike.
"Charles in Charge" (1984): Season 1: Episode 19 -- Charles' Florida vacation is anything but relaxing.
"Charles in Charge" (1984): Season 1: Episode 18 -- Buddy and Charles train potential household helpers.

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Release Date:
3 October 1984 (USA) more
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Charles, a college student, moves in with the Powell family as the housekeeper, baby-sitter, and friend to the children... more
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2 wins & 13 nominations more
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One of the best sitcoms of the 80s! more (26 total)

Cast

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Scott Baio ... Charles (126 episodes, 1984-1990)
Willie Aames ... Buddy Lembeck (126 episodes, 1984-1990)

Nicole Eggert ... Jamie Powell (104 episodes, 1987-1990)

Josie Davis ... Sarah Powell (104 episodes, 1987-1990)

Alexander Polinsky ... Adam Powell (104 episodes, 1987-1990)
James T. Callahan ... Walter Powell (104 episodes, 1987-1990)
Ellen Travolta ... Lillian (70 episodes, 1987-1990)
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30 min (126 episodes)
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The role of Charles was written for Michael J. Fox, who declined. more
Quotes:
Stan Pembroke: [to Lila... who, against his orders, went out on a date with a boy he detested] ... You're grounded for three months. No TV, no stereo, no allowance, no phone. Your life is school, homework, eating, sleeping, and chores ? *lots* of chores. And if you have any free time, I suggest you spend it dwelling on why you were grounded.
[to Jill]
Stan Pembroke: ... And *don't* bake her any cookies!
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Was Charles just a continuation of the 'Chachi' character on "Happy Day"?
How many years did it take Charles to graduate college?
Did Charles' dad ever appear on the show?
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6 out of 9 people found the following comment useful.
One of the best sitcoms of the 80s!, 23 October 2002
Author: Indyfan82 from Somewhere over the Rainbow

This was one of my favorite shows growing up! It's still one of my favorites now! I watch it all the time on Nick at Nite. I have seen some of the episodes from the 1st. season, but I have to admit that I watched the show in syndication, so I grew up seeing the Powell family. However, the Pembrokes were great too. I'm especially thankful for the "Amityville" episode which explained why Charles was set up with a new family and kept continuity intact. Charles is cool, but Buddy is the best! Anyway, the show rules! (no matter what season)

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