Charles, a college student, moves in with the Powell family as the housekeeper, baby-sitter, and friend to the children. Along with his best friend, Buddy, Charles attempts to manage his life, especially college and girls, as well as tend to the family.
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- Season 5 (1989-1990)
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- Season 3 (1987-1988)
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- Season 1 (1984-1985)
Previous Episodes
- 04x23 Bad Boy (Aug. 21, 1989)
- 04x09 Ladies' Nig… (Jan. 23, 1989)
- 03x21 Berkling Up… (Mar. 28, 1988)
- 03x16 The Blackbo… (Feb. 29, 1988)
- 03x06 Piece of Cake (Dec. 28, 1987)
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Directors
- Scott Baio (36 episodes)
- Alan Rafkin (19 episodes)
- Zane Buzby (13 episodes)
Writers
- Michael Jacobs (135 episodes)
- Bill Greer (36 episodes)
- Kathy Greer (36 episodes)
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- Originally broadcast for a year on CBS (October 1984-July 1985), then went to first-run syndication starting in January 1987.
- Charles's last name is never mentioned. In fact, at times the writers had to go out of their way to avoid mentioning his, or his mother's surname. This lead people to think that Scott Baio…
[show]Charles's last name is never mentioned. In fact, at times the writers had to go out of their way to avoid mentioning his, or his mother's surname. This lead people to think that Scott Baio was once again playing the role of Charles Arcola aka "Chachi" from Happy Days and Joanie Loves Chachi. Ellen Travolta, played Scott Baio's mother on all three series. On Charles in Charge her name was Lillian and on the previous two series she was Louisa Arcola-Delvecchio.
[hide] - Buddy's full name is Buddins Lembeck, and he has a sister named Bunny Lembeck.
