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Charles in Charge S3E19 — Berkling Up Is Hard to Do
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Charles in Charge•Season 3•Episode 19

Berkling Up Is Hard to Do

7.9/10 · 71 votesApr 30, 198830 min

Ranked #24 of 26 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byBonnie Franklin, Scott Baio
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

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Walter Powell

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Bonnie Franklin

Bonnie Franklin

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Lee Aronsohn

Lee Aronsohn

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Scott Baio

Scott Baio

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Episode Summary

"Berkling Up Is Hard to Do" is episode 19 of Charles in Charge season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 71 votes, ranking #24 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Bonnie Franklin, Scott Baio and written by Lee Aronsohn, it aired on April 30, 1988.

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