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Charles in Charge

Name: Charles in Charge
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1984-10-03
Cast: Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Nicole Eggert, Josie Davis, Alexander Polinsky

1984 | 5 seasons | 30 min | Comedy

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

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Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
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AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 163K people sought it out in the past year