Babes
The series follows a trio of plump siblings who had other things on their mind besides their weight: like work, relationships, popularity, and starting a family. The ladies also shared a small one-bedroom apartment in New York City, which added to the comic friction. The Gilbert sisters include Darlene (Susan Peretz), the eldest, who was a dog groomer and recently divorced (her husband had an affair with their weight loss counselor); Charlene (Wendie Jo Sperber), the middle sister, who was a make-up artist for a commercial photographer, and was the most active one out of the three; and Marlene (Lesley Boone), the youngest sister, a former toll collector (and later an actress in a pantyhose commercial and a soap opera), who was seen as a dreamer with a naive, yet trusting, personality. Also in the cast was Charlene's boyfriend, Ronnie Underwood (Rick Overton), a restaurant owner. He disappeared at mid season, as a result putting all three sisters on the dating market. At that time, the girls' landlady, Florence Newman (Nedra Volz), became a regular.
- 1990-1991
- 1 season
- Fox Network
- Comedy
The series follows a trio of plump siblings who had other things on their mind besides their weight: like work, relationships, popularity, and starting a family. The ladies also shared a small one-bedroom apartment in New York City, which added to the comic friction. The Gilbert sisters include Darlene (Susan Peretz), the eldest, who was a dog groomer and recently divorced (her husband had an affair with their weight loss counselor); Charlene (Wendie Jo Sperber), the middle sister, who was a make-up artist for a commercial photographer, and was the most active one out of the three; and Marlene (Lesley Boone), the youngest sister, a former toll collector (and later an actress in a pantyhose commercial and a soap opera), who was seen as a dreamer with a naive, yet trusting, personality. Also in the cast was Charlene's boyfriend, Ronnie Underwood (Rick Overton), a restaurant owner. He disappeared at mid season, as a result putting all three sisters on the dating market. At that time, the girls' landlady, Florence Newman (Nedra Volz), became a regular.
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1990 - 1991
Episode 1
Pilot
Thu, Sep 13, 1990
Darlene and Marlene interrupt Charlene's romantic evening.
Episode 2
Bend Me, Shape Me
Thu, Sep 20, 1990
Charlene persuades her sisters to join a health club whose members tease her for her size.
Episode 3
Everything But Love
Thu, Sep 27, 1990
Charlene doesn't approve of Darlene dating Wilbur, so she takes her to the corner laundry to find her a better mate.
Episode 4
The One Where Charlene Meets Ronnie's Mother
Thu, Oct 11, 1990
Charlene prepares to meet Ronnie's mom.
Episode 5
Temper, Temper
Thu, Oct 18, 1990
Episode 6
No Regrets
Thu, Oct 25, 1990
Episode 7
Dream Vacation
Thu, Nov 1, 1990
Episode 8
Marlene's Problem
Thu, Nov 8, 1990
Episode 9
The Thanksgiving Show
Thu, Nov 22, 1990
Episode 10
Ribs
Thu, Dec 6, 1990
Ronnie competes in the Great American Rib Off leaving the sisters to operate his rib joint.
Episode 11
Rent Strike
Thu, Dec 20, 1990
Episode 12
Most Likely to Succeed
Thu, Jan 10, 1991
Charlene sets out to wow her old classmates at her high school reunion.
Episode 13
All Bummed Out
Thu, Jan 24, 1991
Episode 14
Babes, Lies, & Videotape
Thu, Jan 31, 1991
Episode 15
Hello, Dolly
Thu, Feb 7, 1991
Episode 16
Babes in Boyland
Thu, Feb 14, 1991
The girls have fantasies about different time periods with different men.
Episode 17
Mom
Thu, Feb 21, 1991
The sisters' manipulative and recently widowed mother visits and they discover that she is dating.
Episode 18
The Last Temptation of Marlene
Thu, Mar 14, 1991
Episode 19
The House of Gilbert
Thu, Mar 28, 1991
Episode 20
Not Married with Children
Thu, Apr 25, 1991
Episode 21
11 Angry Men and Charlene
Thu, May 2, 1991
Episode 22
Three's a Crowd
Thu, May 9, 1991