Charles in Charge

Top Cast

Scott Baio as Charles
Willie Aames as Buddy Lembeck
Nicole Eggert as Jamie Powell
Josie Davis as Sarah Powell
Alexander Polinsky as Adam Powell
James T. Callahan as Walter Powell
Ellen Travolta as Lillian
Sandra Kerns as Ellen Powell
Jennifer Runyon as Gwendolyn Pierce
Michael Pearlman as Jason Pembroke

Seasons

Season 1 (1984) - (22 Episodes)

Season 2 (1987) - (26 Episodes)

Season 3 (1987) - (26 Episodes)

Season 4 (1988) - (26 Episodes)

Season 5 (1989) - (26 Episodes)

Season 1 (1984)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Pilot (1984-10-03)

Jill 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.
Ep. 2: Extracurricular Activity (1984-10-10)

Charles is put in the awkward position of helping and encouraging Lila, Jason and Douglas to seek out new and exciting extracurricular activities.
Ep. 3: Another Saturday Night (1984-10-17)

Mr. 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.
Ep. 4: War (1984-10-24)

The 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.
Ep. 5: Cousin Elliott (1984-11-07)

Cousin Elliot shows up at the Pembroke house. His ideas on how to deal with children do not coincide with Charles' opinions.
Ep. 6: Slumber Party (1984-11-14)

Charles and Gwendolyn had a fight over something rather trivial, and he feels he doesn't want to deal with the whole WOMEN issue.
Ep. 7: Discipline (1984-11-21)

Stan comes home expecting Jill to be ready to go to the Vice President's reception, but home has turned into "Little Crisis Central".
Ep. 8: Trick or Treat (1984-11-28)

Diana Marks is a classy lady, and she has agreed to go on a Halloween date with Buddy.
Ep. 9: A Date with Enid (1984-12-05)

Charles has his hands full. It is pouring rain outside and everyone in the Pembroke household is confined to the house.
Ep. 10: Friends And Lovers (1984-12-12)

Charles and Gwendolyn decide that college itself puts enough pressure on them, so they give themselves some space.
Ep. 11: Home for the Holidays (1984-12-19)

It is Christmastime and Grandma Irene, Stan's mother, is expected for her yearly three-week-stay with her grandchildren.
Ep. 12: Accidental Puppy (1984-12-26)

Jason and Douglas come in the back door carrying a dog, and they are blaming each other for 'killing' the animal.
Ep. 13: The Commotion (1985-01-02)

Charles is pushed for time, and he has to meet a deadline for his school paper. His scholarship depends on it.
Ep. 14: Mr. President (1985-01-16)

Charles can't find anything wrong with having a little fun in college, but Gwendolyn has a different opinion.
Ep. 15: Jill's Decision (1985-01-23)

Charles has a million things to do before he meets Michelle Harris for coffee at the Lamplight.
Ep. 16: Pressure from Grandma (1985-01-30)

Charles is in charge of the Pembroke children when their parents are off on a week's vacation in Jamaica.
Ep. 17: Snowed In (1985-02-06)

Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke went to the movies, and an incredible blizzard hits the city, leaving them unable to return to their home.
Ep. 18: Charles 'R' Us (1985-02-13)

No matter how hard Charles and Buddy try, between them, they do not have enough cash to even think about going out on dates.
Ep. 19: Charles' Spring Break (A.K.A.: The Last Resort) (1985-02-20)

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.
Ep. 20: The Wrong Guy (1985-02-27)

Charles and Buddy are excited about their very first bachelor party.
Ep. 21: Mr. Brilliant (1985-03-13)

Jill gives Charles two tickets for a Knicks' game. Charles is so excited, he thinks of a way to do something special in return.
Ep. 22: Meet Grandpa (1985-04-03)

Charles and Buddy are trying very hard to find themselves summer jobs and are ecstatic when their applications are accepted.