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The Best Episodes of Charles in Charge Season 1

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Charles, a 19-year-old student at the fictional Copeland College in New Brunswick, New Jersey, works as a live-in babysitter in exchange for room and board.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(129 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 19 - Charles' Spring Break (A.K.A.: The Last Resort)
    7.8/10(91 votes)

    S1:E19

    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.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Judy Pioli

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  3. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 20 - The Wrong Guy
    7.8/10(92 votes)

    S1:E20

    Charles and Buddy are excited about their very first bachelor party.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writers:Jeffrey Ferro, Frederic Weiss

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  4. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 6 - Slumber Party
    7.7/10(113 votes)

    S1:E6

    Charles and Gwendolyn had a fight over something rather trivial, and he feels he doesn't want to deal with the whole WOMEN issue.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 21 - Mr. Brilliant
    7.6/10(86 votes)

    S1:E21

    Jill gives Charles two tickets for a Knicks' game. Charles is so excited, he thinks of a way to do something special in return.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 2 - Extracurricular Activity
    7.5/10(111 votes)

    S1:E2

    Charles is put in the awkward position of helping and encouraging Lila, Jason and Douglas to seek out new and exciting extracurricular activities.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 4 - War
    7.5/10(109 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Lee Lochhead
    Writers:Judy Pioli, Marc Sotkin

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  8. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 5 - Cousin Elliott
    7.5/10(99 votes)

    S1:E5

    Cousin Elliot shows up at the Pembroke house. His ideas on how to deal with children do not coincide with Charles' opinions.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writers:Al Jean, Mike Reiss

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  9. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 7 - Discipline
    7.5/10(85 votes)

    S1:E7

    Stan comes home expecting Jill to be ready to go to the Vice President's reception, but home has turned into "Little Crisis Central".

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 12 - Accidental Puppy
    7.5/10(92 votes)

    S1:E12

    Jason and Douglas come in the back door carrying a dog, and they are blaming each other for 'killing' the animal.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Judy Pioli

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  11. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 18 - Charles 'R' Us
    7.5/10(98 votes)

    S1:E18

    No matter how hard Charles and Buddy try, between them, they do not have enough cash to even think about going out on dates.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 16 - Pressure from Grandma
    7.4/10(92 votes)

    S1:E16

    Charles is in charge of the Pembroke children when their parents are off on a week's vacation in Jamaica.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 9 - A Date with Enid
    7.3/10(91 votes)

    S1:E9

    Charles has his hands full. It is pouring rain outside and everyone in the Pembroke household is confined to the house.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 13 - The Commotion
    7.3/10(90 votes)

    S1:E13

    Charles is pushed for time, and he has to meet a deadline for his school paper. His scholarship depends on it.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:George Tibbles

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  15. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 15 - Jill's Decision
    7.3/10(87 votes)

    S1:E15

    Charles has a million things to do before he meets Michelle Harris for coffee at the Lamplight.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Judy Pioli

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  16. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 10 - Friends And Lovers
    7.2/10(90 votes)

    S1:E10

    Charles and Gwendolyn decide that college itself puts enough pressure on them, so they give themselves some space.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 17 - Snowed In
    7.2/10(96 votes)

    S1:E17

    Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke went to the movies, and an incredible blizzard hits the city, leaving them unable to return to their home.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 22 - Meet Grandpa
    7.2/10(92 votes)

    S1:E22

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

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Judy Pioli

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  19. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 3 - Another Saturday Night
    7.1/10(103 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 8 - Trick or Treat
    7.1/10(98 votes)

    S1:E8

    Diana Marks is a classy lady, and she has agreed to go on a Halloween date with Buddy.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 11 - Home for the Holidays
    7.1/10(105 votes)

    S1:E11

    It is Christmastime and Grandma Irene, Stan's mother, is expected for her yearly three-week-stay with her grandchildren.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Charles in Charge Season 1 Episode 14 - Mr. President
    7.1/10(91 votes)

    S1:E14

    Charles can't find anything wrong with having a little fun in college, but Gwendolyn has a different opinion.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Charles in Charge" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 129 votes. Directed by Alan Rafkin and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/3/1984. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Charles' Spring Break (A.K.A.: The Last Resort)".