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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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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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Episode 1
Jill and Stan Pembroke are a working couple whose uncertain schedules propel them into hiring a nineteen-year-old college student, Charles, to move in and help them with their three children: Lila 14; Douglas, 12; and Jason, 10.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Michael Sharrett, James Saito
Episode 2
Charles is put in the awkward position of helping and encouraging Lila, Jason and Douglas to seek out new and exciting extracurricular activities.
Guest stars Julianne McNamara
Episode 3
Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke are spending the evening out, and Charles is baby-sitting. He is busy preparing for Gwendolyn's visit, with whom he plans to study.
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Episode 4
The Wilson's would like to hire a young lady to take care of their children. Mrs. Pembroke suggests that she spend some time with Charles to see if she's up to it.
Directed by Lee LochheadWritten by Judy Pioli, Marc SotkinGuest stars Meg Ryan
Episode 5
Cousin Elliot shows up at the Pembroke house. His ideas on how to deal with children do not coincide with Charles' opinions.
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Al Jean, Mike ReissGuest stars Jerry Levine, Mario Baio
Episode 6
Charles and Gwendolyn had a fight over something rather trivial, and he feels he doesn't want to deal with the whole WOMEN issue.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Christina Applegate, Samantha Reed Smith, Allisun Sturges, Julianne McNamara, Betsy Chasse, Jade Chan, Amanda Ingber
Episode 7
Stan comes home expecting Jill to be ready to go to the Vice President's reception, but home has turned into "Little Crisis Central".
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Amanda Horan Kennedy
Episode 8
Diana Marks is a classy lady, and she has agreed to go on a Halloween date with Buddy.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Kimberly Ross, Nicole Rosselle
Episode 9
Charles has his hands full. It is pouring rain outside and everyone in the Pembroke household is confined to the house.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Amanda Ingber
Episode 10
Charles and Gwendolyn decide that college itself puts enough pressure on them, so they give themselves some space.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Parker Jacobs, Diana Barton, Calon Blackledge, Romy Walthall
Episode 11
It is Christmastime and Grandma Irene, Stan's mother, is expected for her yearly three-week-stay with her grandchildren.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Rue McClanahan
Episode 12
Jason and Douglas come in the back door carrying a dog, and they are blaming each other for 'killing' the animal.
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Judy Pioli
Episode 13
Charles is pushed for time, and he has to meet a deadline for his school paper. His scholarship depends on it.
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by George Tibbles
Episode 14
Charles can't find anything wrong with having a little fun in college, but Gwendolyn has a different opinion.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Jerry Levine, Brian Robbins, Warren Berlinger, Vincent Barbour, Diana Barton, Stewart Wilson-Turner
Episode 15
Charles has a million things to do before he meets Michelle Harris for coffee at the Lamplight.
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Judy PioliGuest stars Michelle Nicastro, Mary Ellen Dunbar, Michael Harrington
Episode 16
Charles is in charge of the Pembroke children when their parents are off on a week's vacation in Jamaica.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Rue McClanahan, Raymond Singer
Episode 17
Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke went to the movies, and an incredible blizzard hits the city, leaving them unable to return to their home.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Kathy Ireland, Christina Applegate, Kit McDonough, Allisun Sturges, Betsy Chasse, Fran Robinson
Episode 18
No matter how hard Charles and Buddy try, between them, they do not have enough cash to even think about going out on dates.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Meg Ryan, Peter Parros, Loren Lester, Nick Segal, Kenny Tessel
Episode 19
Charles, and his friends, save and scrape together as much money as they possibly can to spend a few days of rest in sunny Florida.
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Judy PioliGuest stars Holly Gagnier, Rodney Kageyama, Kristi Somers, Hannah Cutrona
Episode 20
Charles and Buddy are excited about their very first bachelor party.
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Jeffrey Ferro, Frederic WeissGuest stars Gary Riley, Matthew Perry
Episode 21
Jill gives Charles two tickets for a Knicks' game. Charles is so excited, he thinks of a way to do something special in return.
Directed by Alan RafkinGuest stars Renny Temple
Episode 22
Charles and Buddy are trying very hard to find themselves summer jobs and are ecstatic when their applications are accepted.
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Judy PioliGuest stars Dick O'Neill
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Scott BaioCharles
Willie AamesBuddy Lembeck
Sandra KernsEllen Powell
Julie CobbJill Pembroke
Nicole EggertJamie Powell
James WiddoesStan Pembroke
Josie DavisSarah Powell
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