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Charles in Charge S3E17 — Hero Today, Gone Tomorrow
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Charles in Charge•Season 3•Episode 17

Hero Today, Gone Tomorrow

7.9/10 · 68 votesApr 16, 198830 min

Ranked #22 of 26 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byBonnie Franklin
Written byLee Aronsohn
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Scott Baio

Scott Baio

Charles

Willie Aames

Willie Aames

Buddy Lembeck

Nicole Eggert

Nicole Eggert

Jamie Powell

Josie Davis

Josie Davis

Sarah Powell

Alexander Polinsky

Alexander Polinsky

Adam Powell

James T. Callahan

James T. Callahan

Walter Powell

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Bonnie Franklin

Bonnie Franklin

Director

Lee Aronsohn

Lee Aronsohn

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Hero Today, Gone Tomorrow" is episode 17 of Charles in Charge season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 68 votes, ranking #22 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Bonnie Franklin and written by Lee Aronsohn, it aired on April 16, 1988.

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