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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
Charles returns from a two-week camping trip with his friend, Buddy, to discover a whole new household waiting for him.
Guest stars Michael Pearlman, Jeff Williams, Karen M. Waldron, Lisa Donovan, Tammi Caudell
Episode 2
Charles meets a new girl, Rebecca Stansbury on campus, who happens to be an art student.
Guest stars Signy Coleman, Jack Fletcher
Episode 3
Charles is a fireman putting out fires all over the Powell household.
Guest stars Mark Venturini, Robert Costanzo, Lisa Aliff
Episode 4
Jamie and Sarah Powell have a school-project that involves raising eggs as children. Real eggs, not so real children.
Guest stars Betsy Palmer, Erin Lyerla
Episode 5
Boys who are studying important things for their future, often end up studying less important things for their future, namely girls!
Written by Chuck LorreGuest stars Ben Stein
Episode 6
Charles is nervous about asking out a wonderful young lady named Louise.
Guest stars Julianne McNamara, Jeff Williams, Nicolette Scorsese
Episode 7
Buddy comes for dinner, wrenches his ankles, and has to stay in Charles' room for a few days.
Directed by John RobinsGuest stars Maylo McCaslin
Episode 8
Lieutenant Matty Whiteford comes to keep Ellen Powell and the kids company for a weekend.
Written by Chuck LorreGuest stars Stephen Parr
Episode 9
Sid's Pizza Parlor, the place that provides Charles a home away from home, is under attack.
Written by Maxine LapidussGuest stars Jeff Williams, James Karen
Episode 10
Everyone in the Powell family wants something they-don't have, but someone else does.
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Episode 11
What do you do when you want to go out, but you can't, because someone else is going out on a date that you aren't supposed to talk about.
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Episode 12
Charles is mad at Buddy because Buddy sold him a cassette player which doesn't work.
Guest stars Julianne McNamara
Episode 13
Charles has to visit in town when his folks arrive for the weekend, so Buddy is placed in charge of the Powell kids.
Directed by Scott BaioGuest stars Susan Ursitti
Episode 14
A famous young movie star, Darby Peterson, shows up on Charles' doorstep disguised as "Dorothy."
Guest stars Dawn Merrick
Episode 15
Charles dates a girl equipped with lovely eyes, a gorgeous body, and a set of huge parents, that accompany her on dates.
Guest stars Kenneth Mars, Diane Franklin, Jacque Lynn Colton
Episode 16
Charles'mom, Lillian, comes to town for a brief - or maybe not so brief - visit.
Guest stars Ellen Travolta
Episode 17
Mrs. Powell decides Charles needs a weekend off, and she implements her decision with a firm edict.
Guest stars Raf Mauro
Episode 18
Adam thinks he's seen a UFO outside his window, and his sisters are convinced they've seen an alien in the kitchen.
Written by Lee AronsohnGuest stars Iona Morris
Episode 19
Sarah is the proud parent of Ross, a pet turtle, who until recently, has lived in relative safety in the Powell backyard.
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Episode 20
Charles' first love returns
Guest stars Ellen Travolta, Jennifer Runyon
Episode 21
In the second of a two part series, Gwendolyn Pierce tells Charles she will consider his proposal.
Guest stars Ellen Travolta, Jennifer Runyon
Episode 22
Ever have one of those days when you can't win for losing? Well, Charles is having one of those days, and it's turning into a week.
Guest stars Ellen Travolta, Dorothy Parke, John Zarchen
Episode 23
Charles and Lillian are throwing a big opening night party to introduce the new chef of Sid's Pizza Parlor.
Directed by Scott BaioGuest stars Ellen Travolta, Tammy Townsend, Jemmabel Bosch, Pam Potillo
Episode 24
Charles' widowed mother Lillian comes into town for a five-day visit, complete with motherly advice.
Guest stars Ellen Travolta, Hank Brandt
Episode 25
There are two very lovely ladies Charles and Buddy would like to date if they can find the time.
Guest stars Michelle Johnson, Cheryl Arutt, David Knell
Episode 26
Ellen's attractive, married cousin Joan Robinson comes to visit and puts the whammy on Charles.
Guest stars Kay Lenz, Julianne McNamara
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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