Charles in Charge
Overview
Nineteen-year-old Charles, a student at Copeland College in New Brunswick, New Jersey, juggles academics and life as a live-in babysitter. In return for his room and board, he navigates the ups and downs of caring for the three children of the Pembroke family. Balancing youthful adventures with the responsibilities of childcare, Charles finds himself in amusing and sometimes challenging situations, all while trying to figure out his own path in life.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Jill and Stan Pembroke, a busy couple juggling their careers, decide to hire a nineteen-year-old college student named Charles to live with them. With...
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Extracurricular Activity
Charles finds himself in an uncomfortable situation as he supports and motivates Lila, Jason, and Douglas to explore new and thrilling extracurricular...
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3
Another Saturday Night
Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke are enjoying a night out, leaving Charles in charge of the house. He is focused on getting ready for Gwendolyn's arrival, as the...
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4
War
The Wilsons are looking to hire a young woman to help care for their kids. Mrs. Pembroke recommends that she first spend some time with Charles to ass...
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5
Cousin Elliott
Cousin Elliot arrives at the Pembroke residence, bringing his own unconventional views on parenting. However, his approach clashes sharply with Charle...
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6
Slumber Party
Charles and Gwendolyn got into an argument about something quite minor, leaving him feeling overwhelmed and reluctant to tackle any issues related to ...
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7
Discipline
Stan arrives home hoping to find Jill prepared for the Vice President's reception, only to discover that their house has become a hub of chaos and com...
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8
Trick or Treat
Diana Marks, a sophisticated woman, has decided to accept Buddy's invitation for a Halloween date.
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9
A Date with Enid
Charles is overwhelmed as heavy rain batters the outside world, leaving everyone in the Pembroke home stuck indoors.
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10
Friends And Lovers
Charles and Gwendolyn realize that the demands of college are overwhelming, prompting them to take a step back and create some distance between each o...
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11
Home for the Holidays
As Christmas approaches, Stan's mother, Grandma Irene, is set to arrive for her annual three-week visit with her grandchildren.
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12
Accidental Puppy
Jason and Douglas enter through the back door, struggling to carry a dog between them, both pointing fingers at one another for allegedly 'killing' th...
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13
The Commotion
Charles is racing against the clock, needing to finish his school paper to meet a crucial deadline. His scholarship hangs in the balance, adding to th...
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14
Mr. President
Charles sees no issue with enjoying himself during his college years, but Gwendolyn holds a contrasting viewpoint.
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15
Jill's Decision
Charles is overwhelmed with tasks to complete before his coffee date with Michelle Harris at the Lamplight.
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16
Pressure from Grandma
While their parents enjoy a week-long vacation in Jamaica, Charles takes on the responsibility of looking after the Pembroke children.
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17
Snowed In
Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke decided to catch a film, but as they enjoyed the show, a fierce blizzard swept through the city, trapping them outside and preve...
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18
Charles 'R' Us
Despite their best efforts, Charles and Buddy find themselves short on cash, leaving them unable to even consider going out on dates.
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19
Charles' Spring Break (A.K.A.: The Last Resort)
Charles and his friends gather every penny they can find to enjoy a few days of relaxation in the sunny warmth of Florida.
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20
The Wrong Guy
Charles and Buddy are thrilled as they prepare for their inaugural bachelor party.
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21
Mr. Brilliant
Jill surprises Charles with two tickets to a Knicks' game, and he is overjoyed. Eager to express his gratitude, he starts brainstorming ideas to show ...
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22
Meet Grandpa
Charles and Buddy are putting in a lot of effort to secure summer jobs, so they're thrilled when they finally receive acceptance letters for their app...
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Amityville
After spending two weeks camping with his buddy, Charles returns home to find his household has undergone a surprising transformation.
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2
The Naked Truth
Charles encounters a new student named Rebecca Stansbury on campus, who is studying art.
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3
Feud for Thought
Charles, the fireman, is busy extinguishing flames throughout the Powell home.
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4
The Egg and Us
Jamie and Sarah Powell have a school assignment that requires them to care for eggs as if they were their own kids. These are actual eggs, not imagina...
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5
The Loan Arranger
Boys focused on their future often find themselves distracted by less significant matters, particularly their interest in girls!
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6
American Teen
Charles feels anxious about approaching a lovely girl named Louise to ask her out.
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7
Buddy Comes to Dinner
Buddy arrives for dinner but ends up injuring his ankles, forcing him to stay in Charles' room for several days.
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8
A Fox in the Henhouse
Lieutenant Matty Whiteford arrives to spend the weekend with Ellen Powell and her children, offering them some much-needed companionship.
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9
Pizza Parlor Protest
Sid's Pizza Parlor, Charles's beloved second home, finds itself in peril.
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10
Trade Off
Each member of the Powell family yearns for something that is just out of reach, yet it happens to be in someone else's possession.
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11
Dating
What happens when you're itching to go out, but can't, because someone else is off on a date that you're not allowed to mention?
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12
Music, Music, Mayhem
Charles is furious with Buddy for selling him a malfunctioning cassette player.
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13
Buddy in Charge
Charles needs to head into town when his parents come for the weekend, leaving Buddy responsible for looking after the Powell children.
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14
Isn't That What's Her Face?
A well-known young actress, Darby Peterson, arrives at Charles' door, presenting herself under the alias "Dorothy."
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15
A Date From Heck
Charles begins dating a girl who has beautiful eyes, an attractive figure, and an overprotective set of parents who tag along on their outings.
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16
Mama Mia
Charles' mother, Lillian, arrives in town for what is intended to be a short visit, although it may end up lasting longer than expected.
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17
Weekend Weary
Mrs. Powell determines that Charles deserves a break for the weekend, and she makes her decision clear with a decisive command.
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18
U.F. Oh No
Adam believes he spotted a UFO from his window, while his sisters are adamant they've encountered an alien in the kitchen.
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19
The Case of the Mock-Turtle Mystery
Sarah takes great pride in her pet turtle, Ross, who has enjoyed a peaceful life in the Powell backyard until now.
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20
Twice Upon a Time (1)
Charles' first love returns
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21
Twice Upon A Time (2)
In the continuation of this two-part series, Gwendolyn Pierce informs Charles that she is open to thinking about his proposal.
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22
A Job From Heck
You know those days when nothing seems to go right? That’s exactly what Charles is experiencing, and unfortunately, it’s dragging on into a whole ...
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23
Baby Doll
Charles and Lillian are hosting an exciting launch party to unveil the new chef at Sid's Pizza Parlor.
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24
Lillian Putts a Round
Charles' mother, Lillian, who is widowed, arrives in town for a five-day stay, bringing with her a wealth of motherly wisdom and guidance.
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25
Her Brother's Keeper
Charles and Buddy are both interested in dating two charming women, but they’re struggling to carve out the time to make it happen.
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26
The Undergraduate
Ellen's stunning, married cousin Joan Robinson arrives for a visit and quickly catches Charles' attention, leaving him completely smitten.
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Yule Laff
Charles proposes that the family celebrate Christmas in the mountains, but a sudden storm traps everyone in a cabin except for Walter.
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Piece of Cake
The unexpected visit from Commander Powell sends the household into a frenzy.
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3
Dorm Warnings
After Charles is honored as Student of the Year, a reporter from the local newspaper, Pat Walker (Barbara Rhoades), shows up at their home to conduct ...
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4
Speechless
When the history teacher informs Charles and Buddy that their team project will now be an oral presentation instead of a written report, Charles firml...
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5
Infatuation
Charles finds himself captivated by Trish (Susannah Woodside), a stunning fashion model who happens to be the daughter of one of Walter's friends.
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Role Model
After Jamie signs up for a modeling school, Charles grows wary and decides to dig deeper into the situation. To uncover the truth, he and Buddy enroll...
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The Extremely Odd Couple
Charles attempts to resolve the ongoing conflict between Walter and Lillian by gifting them tickets to a swing music concert.
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8
Poppa, the Sailor Man
When Walter experiences the loss of a dear friend, he begins to confront his own mortality through unsettling visions. In an effort to reassure Walter...
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9
Bottle Baby
Buddy gets the news that his introverted sister Bunny (Mindy Cohn) is coming to visit, and he urgently asks Charles for assistance in keeping her ente...
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10
Dear Charles
Charles approaches editor Gayle Landis, hoping to secure a position at her newspaper. However, he quickly realizes that filling in for the "Dear Amy" ...
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11
The Pickle Plot
Struggling to choose a college major and confronted with rising tuition costs, he is resolute in persuading his Uncle Joe (John Astin) to name him the...
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12
The Buddy System
After Buddy's girlfriend abruptly breaks up with him, he spirals into a deep sadness. In light of this situation, Charles urges everyone to show extra...
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13
Sarah Steps Out
Charles persuades Ellen to let Adam stay up late to watch TV, permits Jamie to streak her hair, and agrees to let Sarah go on her first date without a...
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14
Trading Papers
Charles is overjoyed to receive an A on his English assignment. However, his excitement quickly fades when he flips past the cover page and finds Sara...
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15
Five Easy Pizzas
Charles reassures Lillian about her worries regarding their upcoming trip, insisting that he can handle the pizza parlor all on his own. This comes ev...
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16
Getting In
Charles and Buddy choose to join a fraternity, but they quickly find themselves enduring a grueling week of embarrassing challenges and tasks known as...
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Hero Today, Gone Tomorrow
After Charles and Buddy thwart an attempted robbery at the pizza place, their heroic actions land them in the local newspaper. Unable to resist the al...
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18
Dutiful Dreamer
After discovering that their home is being put on the market and Ellen faces job loss, Charles is overwhelmed and retreats to bed, succumbing to a sne...
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19
Berkling Up Is Hard to Do
Charles is having a rough day. While he's focused on getting ready for the upcoming school year, Buddy turns to him for assistance in organizing their...
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20
Runaround Charles
Charles starts to panic as he realizes he has overextended himself with too many plans for a single night.
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21
Where the Auction Is
Charles is furious to discover that his mother is organizing a sorority slave auction. His anger, however, begins to fade when he learns that the stun...
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22
The Boy Who Loved Women
Charles finds himself puzzled by the complicated instructions for his new stereo component rack, leaving him feeling exasperated as he struggles to pu...
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23
Barbelles
Charles is heartbroken after his girlfriend breaks up with him. In an effort to lift his spirits, Buddy sets him up on a date with Beth (Brenda Swanso...
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24
The Blackboard Bungle
Charles is the only one thrilled about his new role as a teacher's aide. Jamie feels annoyed by his presence in her classroom, while the teacher strug...
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25
The Heart Burgler
Sarah hopes to connect with a boy she has a crush on by inviting him to study at her place. However, she feels disheartened when she notices he’s mo...
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26
May the Best Man Lose
Each student is tasked with selecting a gladiator to stand for their class in an action-packed quiz competition at school, featuring messy pies to the...
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No Nukes, Is Good Nukes
While Commander Powell is at home, Sarah finds herself in trouble after being arrested for protesting against the nuclear weapons on her father's ship...
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Ninny and the Professor
Charles finds himself in a disagreement with his professor over the grade awarded to a student. The professor believes the assessment does not accurat...
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Duelling Presleys
Lillian hires an Elvis impersonator for the diner.
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Adam See, Adam Do
Adam studies Charles' dating techniques.
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5
Yesterday Cafe
Lillian opens a retro diner named the "Yesterday Cafe," inspired by the charm and nostalgia of the 1950s.
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Fatal Obsession
A woman at camp pursues Charles.
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Walter Gets a Dodo
Charles finds himself tasked with keeping his professor's sister entertained, so he decides to introduce her to Walter.
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Ladies' Night Out
Jamie and Sarah want to go to a nightclub
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Chargin' Charles
Charles finds himself unable to use his credit card due to the antics of the Powell kids.
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10
A Fish Called Buddy
After a heated dispute with Charles, Buddy finds himself heading straight to the hospital.
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11
Second Banana
Jamie is convinced that she landed a role in a commercial, but the truth is, it’s Sarah who has been selected for the part.
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12
Still at Large
Charles and Buddy stumble upon the shocking news that Jamie's teacher is on the FBI's wanted list.
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13
Poetic License
Charles decides to impress a woman by showcasing one of Sarah's poems, passing it off as his own. To his surprise, the poem gets published in a magazi...
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14
Charles Splits (1)
After Charles hits his head, he starts behaving unusually and adopts the name Chaz.
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15
Charles Splits (2)
Chaz gets married.
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16
Curing the Common Cult
Jamie becomes involved with a cult, prompting Charles to embark on a mission to expose the leader as a fraud.
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17
Room at the Bottom
Walter remodels the basement.
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18
A Sting of Pearls
The Powell family's former babysitter returns and sets her sights on causing trouble for Charles. She devises a plan to make him look bad, putting him...
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19
Walter's War
Walter attempts to win over a woman by showcasing his collection of war memorabilia.
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20
The Organization Man
Charles relies on a digital planner to map out his agenda.
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Big Bang
Charles writes an essay about childhood.
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22
Triple Threat
Charles and Buddy head out on a date with identical twins, both under the impression that they are seeing the same girl.
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23
Aunt Vanessa
Jamie has plans to relocate to New York and stay with Charles' aunt.
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24
It's a Blunderfull Life
Charles has a dream about life without him.
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25
Bad Boy
Charles tutors an ex-con.
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Buddy's Daddy
Buddy's dad comes for a visit and drops the bombshell that he is going through a divorce.
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Summer Together, Fall Apart
Following the family's grievances, Charles announces to the kids that the household rules have been abolished.
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2
Get Thee to a Nuttery
After a close brush with death, Buddy makes the life-changing decision to pursue the priesthood.
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3
Three Dates & a Walnut
Walter juggles arrangements with three different women for the same evening.
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Out with the in Crowd
Jamie tries to join an exclusive group of girls.
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5
There's a Girl in My Ficus
Charles' girlfriend, Jennifer, fabricates a story about Buddy to push him out of the picture.
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6
Judge Not Lest Ye Beheaded
Charles finds himself presiding over a beauty pageant featuring contestants Jamie, Sarah, and both of his girlfriends. As the judge, he must navigate ...
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Baby Bummer
Buddy volunteers to assist Adam with babysitting, but he accidentally leaves the young girl behind at the diner.
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Paper Covers Rock
A tabloid publishes photos of Charles alongside rock star Samantha Fox, sparking rumors that the two are romantically involved.
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Child Hoods
Charles' old friends come to visit.
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Advice and Contempt
Jamie becomes frustrated when she suspects that Charles is attempting to interfere with her relationship by convincing her boyfriend to distance himse...
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Daffy Doc
Buddy checks into a mental hospital for research purposes, but things take an unexpected turn when he is mistakenly admitted as a patient.
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12
Buddy Flips a Disc
Buddy scores a chance to be a disc jockey for a day at the diner after winning a contest. Excited about his new role, he takes over the music and find...
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13
Brain Man
Buddy undergoes an ESP evaluation and discovers he has the ability to foresee future events.
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14
Don't Rock the Vote
Jamie and Sarah are in a heated competition for the position of class president. Meanwhile, Buddy and Charles find themselves clashing once more, esca...
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15
Let's Quake a Deal
Charles creates an innovative gadget designed to assist individuals in getting ready for earthquakes.
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Up Your IQ
After a boy labels Jamie as superficial, she seeks insight from Charles' smart girlfriend, hoping to gain a new perspective.
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All That Chaz
A sudden knock on the head transforms Charles back into Chaz once more.
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Frankie and Mommy
Lillian sees an old boyfriend.
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Lost Resort
Charles is employed at a hotel in Hawaii alongside Buddy's cousin. This setup serves as a potential premise for a spin-off that ultimately did not com...
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Dead Puck Society
Charles steps in as the substitute teacher for Sarah's class, where Sarah finds herself doing all the heavy lifting on an assignment, while her partne...
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21
La Cage Aux Fools
Charles and Buddy take a stand against animal testing at their university, rallying fellow students to join their cause. They organize a series of dem...
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22
Teacher's Pest
Walter takes a history class that Charles teaches.
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Almost Family
Charles drops by to see his Aunt Sally at her car wash, where the day takes unexpected turns. This visit serves as a glimpse into their relationship a...
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Seeing Is Believing
Charles finds himself stuck in an elevator alongside a blind woman. As they navigate the tense situation, they begin to share their experiences and th...
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Fair Exchange
Sarah travels to Albuquerque to spend time with her family and meets a foreign exchange student who is staying with them. This serves as a potential i...
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Charles Be DeMille
Sarah organizes a fundraising performance, with Charles taking on the role of director while simultaneously getting ready for his Princeton interview.
