Pilot

Name: Pilot
Genre: Comedy
Released: October 3, 1984
Cast: Scott Baio, James Widdoes, Julie Cobb, April Lerman, Michael Pearlman

Charles in Charge: Season 1: Episode 1

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Charles In Charge

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Syndicated | CBS | Other | Air Date: October 3, 1984

Starring: Scott Baio, James Widdoes, Julie Cobb, April Lerman, Michael Pearlman, Willie Aames, Jennifer Runyon, Jonathan Ward

Summary: Scott Baio stars as Charles, a nineteen-year-old college student and live-in family helper to three energetic children on the pilot episode of MCA TV International's "CHARLES IN CHARGE." The story was written by series producer Michael Jacobs and directed by Alan Rafkin.

Jill and Stan Pembroke are a working couple whose uncertainScott Baio stars as Charles, a nineteen-year-old college student and live-in family helper to three energetic children on the pilot episode of MCA TV International's "CHARLES IN CHARGE." The story was written by series producer Michael Jacobs and directed by Alan Rafkin.

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. It appears Charles has the perfect arrangement while he attends school and does some growing of his own with the helpful advice of his best friend, Buddy Lembeck. Charles becomes ecstatic when his dream girl, Gwendolyn Pierce, a campus beauty, accepts a date with him. However, Jill and Stan have to go out for the night, leaving Charles in charge. Buddy comes up with the perfect solution -- invite Gwendolyn to spend the evening at home with him and the children. She accepts and sends Charles into a state of nervous euphoria. Charles specifically has to keep an eye on Lila who is helping her school heartthrob, Alexander Morgan, with his homework. Charles plans a quiet evening to impress Gwendolyn while he desperately tries to keep his three charges in line. Both Charles and Lila's dates go awry when Gwendolyn and Alexander feel they are being treated like objects...reputations...rather than people. It is up to Charles to convince Gwendolyn that his intentions are sincere and trustworthy.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy

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Air Date: April 3, 1985

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Series Overview
Season 5

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  Air Date: December 25, 1989
Season 4

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  Air Date: February 9, 2012
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: November 28, 2011
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 3, 1987
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 3, 1984
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  S1:E22. Meet Grandpa
  Air Date: April 3, 1985
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  S1:E21. Mr. Brilliant
  Air Date: March 13, 1985
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  S1:E21. Meet Grampa
  Air Date: April 3, 1985
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  S1:E20. The Wrong Guy
  Air Date: February 27, 1985
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  S1:E19. Charles' Spring Break (A.K.A.: The Last Resort)
  Air Date: February 20, 1985
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  S1:E18. Charles 'R' Us
  Air Date: February 13, 1985
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  S1:E17. Snowed In
  Air Date: February 6, 1985
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  S1:E16. Pressure from Grandma
  Air Date: January 30, 1985
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  S1:E15. Jill's Decision
  Air Date: January 23, 1985
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  S1:E14. Mr. President
  Air Date: January 16, 1985
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  S1:E13. The Commotion
  Air Date: January 2, 1985
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  S1:E12. Accidental Puppy
  Air Date: December 26, 1984
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  S1:E11. Home for the Holidays
  Air Date: December 19, 1984
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  S1:E10. Friends And Lovers
  Air Date: December 12, 1984
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  S1:E9. A Date with Enid
  Air Date: December 5, 1984
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  S1:E8. Trick or Treat
  Air Date: November 28, 1984
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  S1:E7. Discipline
  Air Date: November 21, 1984
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  S1:E6. Slumber Party
  Air Date: November 14, 1984
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  S1:E5. Cousin Elliott
  Air Date: November 7, 1984
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  S1:E4. War
  Air Date: October 24, 1984
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  S1:E3. Another Saturday Night
  Air Date: October 17, 1984
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  S1:E2. Extracurricular Activity
  Air Date: October 10, 1984
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: October 3, 1984