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The Best Episodes of Charles in Charge Season 3

Every episode of Charles in Charge Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Charles in Charge Season 3!

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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 3 Episode 26 - May the Best Man Lose
    8.6/10(71 votes)

    S3:E26

    The kids each must find a gladiator to represent their class in the school's stunt-filled quiz contest complete with pies in the face and a dunk tank.

    Director:Scott Baio
    Writer:Lee Aronsohn

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  2. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 5 - Infatuation
    8.5/10(75 votes)

    S3:E5

    Charles becomes infatuated with Trish (Susannah Woodside), a beautiful fashion model and the daughter of Walter's friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 6 - Role Model
    8.5/10(73 votes)

    S3:E6

    When Jamie enrolls in a modeling school, a suspicious Charles decides to investigate. He and Buddy enroll in order to expose the school as a fraud.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 23 - Barbelles
    8.5/10(72 votes)

    S3:E23

    After Charles is devastated at being dumped by his girlfriend, Buddy fixes him up with Beth (Brenda Swanson), a female bodybuilder at his health club.

    Director:Scott Baio
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 25 - The Heart Burgler
    8.4/10(69 votes)

    S3:E25

    When Sarah tries to get closer to a boy that she likes by inviting him over to study, she is upset when he pays more attention to Charles than her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 3 - Dorm Warnings
    8.3/10(72 votes)

    S3:E3

    When Charles is named Student of the Year, local newspaper reporter Pat Walker (Barbara Rhoades) arrives at the house to interview him.

    Director:Scott Baio
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 7 - The Extremely Odd Couple
    8.3/10(72 votes)

    S3:E7

    Charles tries to end a feud between Walter and Lillian by giving them each a ticket to a swing music concert.

    Director:Scott Baio
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 14 - Trading Papers
    8.3/10(69 votes)

    S3:E14

    Charles is ecstatic when he scores an A on his English assignment, until he turns past the cover page and discovers Sarah's poem there by mistake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Donald Ross

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  9. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 10 - Dear Charles
    8.2/10(74 votes)

    S3:E10

    Charles asks editor Gayle Landis for a job on her newspaper, but acting as a fill—in for "‘Dear Amy" is not what he had in mind.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 12 - The Buddy System
    8.2/10(72 votes)

    S3:E12

    When Buddy's new girlfriend unceremoniously dumps him, he sinks into a bout of depression. Under the circumstances, Charles requests that everyone be especially nice to Buddy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 16 - Getting In
    8.2/10(72 votes)

    S3:E16

    Charles and Buddy decide to pledge a fraternity, and must put up with a series of humiliating tests and activities during "Hell Week."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Aronsohn

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  12. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 20 - Runaround Charles
    8.2/10(72 votes)

    S3:E20

    Charles becomes frantic when he makes too many commitments for one evening.

    Director:Mary Lou Belli
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 1 - Yule Laff
    8.1/10(71 votes)

    S3:E1

    Charles suggests the family spend the Christmas holidays in the mountains, but a storm leaves everyone but Walter stranded in a cabin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 11 - The Pickle Plot
    8.1/10(70 votes)

    S3:E11

    Unable to decide on a college major and faced with a tuition increase, is determined to convince his Uncle Joe (John Astin) that he should be made the heir to his business.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 13 - Sarah Steps Out
    8.1/10(72 votes)

    S3:E13

    Charles convinces Ellen to allow Adam to stay up and watch television all night, let Jamie streak her hair, and allow Sarah to go on her first unchaperoned date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 21 - Where the Auction Is
    8.1/10(70 votes)

    S3:E21

    Charles is outraged when he learns his mother is hosting a sorority slave auction. Outraged, that is, until he finds out that attractive new transfer student Jeanie intends to bid for him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 4 - Speechless
    8.0/10(72 votes)

    S3:E4

    When Charles' and Buddy's history teacher changes their team assignment from a written to an oral report, Charles insists that Buddy deliver the speech.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 22 - The Boy Who Loved Women
    8.0/10(73 votes)

    S3:E22

    Confused by the instructions that came with a new stereo component rack, Charles is frustrated trying to assemble the unit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Aronsohn

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  19. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 2 - Piece of Cake
    7.9/10(73 votes)

    S3:E2

    News of the sudden arrival of Commander Powell throws the household into chaos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Aronsohn

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  20. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 8 - Poppa, the Sailor Man
    7.9/10(69 votes)

    S3:E8

    The death of a lifelong friend causes Walter to have visions of mortality, so Charles summons Walter's father, Buzz (Dabbs Greer), for a visit in order to show him his son has many years left.

    Director:Brian Levant
    Writer:Lee Aronsohn

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  21. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 9 - Bottle Baby
    7.9/10(74 votes)

    S3:E9

    When Buddy receives word that his shy sister Bunny (Mindy Cohn) is arriving for a visit, he pleads with Charles to help entertain her.

    Director:Scott Baio
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 17 - Hero Today, Gone Tomorrow
    7.9/10(68 votes)

    S3:E17

    When Charles and Buddy foil an attempted holdup at the pizza parlor, their names appear in the local newspaper. They can't resist capitalizing on their new-found popularity with the girls at the sorority house.

    Director:Bonnie Franklin
    Writer:Lee Aronsohn

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  23. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 18 - Dutiful Dreamer
    7.9/10(71 votes)

    S3:E18

    When the Powells learn their house is to be sold and Ellen loses her job, Charles takes to bed with a sneezing fit and falls asleep.

    Director:Mary Lou Belli
    Writer:Lee Aronsohn

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  24. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 19 - Berkling Up Is Hard to Do
    7.9/10(71 votes)

    S3:E19

    This is just not Charles' day. He's trying to prepare for the new school year, but Buddy needs his help in planning their end of summer party.

    Directors:Bonnie Franklin, Scott Baio
    Writer:Lee Aronsohn

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  25. Charles in Charge Season 3 Episode 24 - The Blackboard Bungle
    7.9/10(71 votes)

    S3:E24

    Charles seems to be the only one excited about his new post as teacher's aide. Jamie resents his sitting in on her class, and the teacher can't understand why anyone would want to teach.

    Director:Scott Baio
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"May the Best Man Lose" is the best rated episode of "Charles in Charge" season 3. It scored 8.6/10 based on 71 votes. Directed by Scott Baio and written by Lee Aronsohn, it aired on 6/18/1988. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Infatuation".