Charles in Charge

Charles in Charge

Charles in Charge

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Charles in Charge

1984- 1990

5 Seasons

126 Episodes

6.1(68 votes)

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Comedy

Overview

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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Universal Television

Scholastic Productions

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Scott Baio

Charles

Scott Baio

Acting

Willie Aames

Buddy Lembeck

Willie Aames

Acting

Nicole Eggert

Jamie Powell

Nicole Eggert

Acting

Josie Davis

Sarah Powell

Josie Davis

Acting

Alexander Polinsky

Adam Powell

Alexander Polinsky

Acting

Ellen Travolta

Lillian

Ellen Travolta

Acting

James T. Callahan

Walter Powell

James T. Callahan

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