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Charles in Charge Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1988 - 1989
Episode 1
No Nukes Is Good Nukes
30 mins
Charles meets Cdr. Powell (James O'Sullivan), but the commander isn't impressed when Charles loses two of the children. Scott Baio. Sarah: Josie Davis. Adam: Alexander Polinsky. Jamie: Nicole Eggert.
Episode 2
Ninny and the Professor
Sat, Jan 7, 1989 30 mins
Charles jeopardizes his plans to become a teacher when he clashes with his supervisor (Raf Mauro) over a student's grade. Scott Baio. Muffy: Susan Jennifer Sullivan. Jamie: Nicole Eggert. Buddy: Willie Aames.
Episode 3
A Sting of Pearls
Sat, Jul 8, 1989 30 mins
A visit from the children's former babysitter (Liz Keifer) unnerves Charles (Scott Baio). Walter: James Callahan. Jamie: Nicole Eggert. Buddy: Willie Aames.
Episode 4
Room at the Bottom
Sat, Jul 1, 1989 30 mins
Walter's plan to remodel the basement causes an uproar in the Powell home. James Callahan. Anthony: Justin Whalin. Charles: Scott Baio. Jamie: Nicole Eggert. Jeff: Bryan Dattilo. Adam: Alexander Polinksy.
Episode 5
Yesterday Cafe
Sat, Jan 28, 1989 30 mins
Charles tutors two football players in history and finds that his mom's new '50s diner puts them in the mood to learn. Prof. Krick: Mark L. Taylor. Eugene: Peter Parros. Anthony: Justin Whalen. Charles: Scott Baio.
Episode 6
Dueling Presleys
30 mins
The Powell home becomes a "Heartbreak Hotel" when they house a lonesome Elvis impersonator (Peter Wilcox). Anthony Swenson: Justin Whalin. Stephanie: Erika Eleniak. Charles: Scott Baio.
Episode 7
Walter Gets a Dodo
Sat, Feb 11, 1989 30 mins
Obliged to honor a previous commitment, Charles asks Walter to entertain the absent Professor Bunt's sister Dodo (Marcia Wallace). Walter: James Callahan. Buddy: Willie Aames.
Episode 8
Adam See, Adam Do
Sat, Jan 21, 1989 30 mins
Adam (Alexander Polinsky) picks up dating tips by spying on Charles and Stephanie and then tries them out on Stephanie's sister (Kellie Martin). Mr. Curtis: Greg Mullavey. Stephanie: Erika Eleniak.
Episode 9
Ladies Night Out
30 mins
Charles and Buddy try to foil the girls' attempt to sneak out to an after-hours dance club. Nicole Eggert. Josie Davis. Adam: Alexander Polinsky. Charles: Scott Baio. Buddy: Willie Aames.
Episode 10
Fatal Obsession
Sat, Feb 4, 1989 30 mins
Charles recalls a movie he once saw when he's pursued by a pretty woman named Alex (Suzanne O'Donnell). Scott Baio. Stephanie: Erika Eleniak. Anthony: Justin Whalin. Buddy: Willie Aames.
Episode 11
Still at Large
Sat, Apr 29, 1989 30 mins
Charles and Buddy see a familiar face on a TV show about criminals on the run from the law. Sally Struthers. Linda Murphy: Tina Andrews. Jamie: Nicole Eggert. Buddy: Willie Aames. Charles: Scott Baio.
Episode 12
Chargin' Charles
Sat, Feb 25, 1989 30 mins
Charles tries to impress a wealthy coed with an expensive dinner, but when he can't pay the bill she loses interest. Charles: Scott Baio. Buddy: Willie Aames. Jamie Powell: Nicole Eggert.
Episode 13
A Fish Called Buddy
Sat, Mar 4, 1989 30 mins
Charles wants to end his friendship with Buddy (Willie Aames) until he learns that Buddy has been rushed to the hospital. Scott Baio. Adam: Alexander Polinsky. Lillian: Ellen Travolta. Sarah: Josie Davis.
Episode 14
Curing the Common Cult
Sat, May 27, 1989 30 mins
When Jamie takes to the teachings of Abba-Kahn (Charles Nelson Reilly), Charles warns that her teacher's out to fleece her. Jamie: Nicole Eggert. Kimberly Ross: Shannon Lee Beaty. Charles: Scott Baio.
Episode 15
Walter's War
Sat, Sep 9, 1989 30 mins
Walter's battle plan for winning the heart of a WWII buff (Marlyn Mason) hinges on his war memorabilia. Walter: James Callahan. Charles: Scott Baio. Buddy: Willie Aames. Lillian: Ellen Travolta.
Episode 16
Second Banana
Sat, Apr 22, 1989 30 mins
Sibling rivalry simmers between Jamie and Sarah on the set of a TV commercial being shot at Lillian's diner. Todd: Paul Provenza. Lillian: Ellen Travolta. Charles: Scott Baio. Buddy: Willie Aames.
Episode 17
Poetic License
Sat, May 6, 1989 30 mins
Charles passes off one of Sarah's poems as his own to impress the editor of the college poetry magazine, prompting Sarah's teacher (Graham Jarvis) to accuse her of plagiarism. Sarah: Josie Davis.
Episode 18
Charles Splits
30 mins
Charles adopts a more mellow attitude and takes to calling himself "Chaz." Part 1 of two. Tiffany: Denise Miller. Jocelyn: Hope Marie Carlton. Buddy: Willie Aames. Charles: Scott Baio. Adam: Alexander Polinksy.
Episode 19
Charles Splits
30 mins
Conclusion. Buddy and the Powells are determined to restore Charles to his old self. Denise Miller. Buddy: Willie Aames. Lillian: Ellen Travolta. Walter: James Callahan. Charles: Scott Baio.
Episode 20
Organization Man
Sat, Sep 16, 1989 30 mins
A busy Charles tries to get organized with the help of an electronic gizmo. David: Jerry O'Connell. Mike: Marcy Kaplan. Lillian: Ellen Travolta. Sarah: Josie Davis. Jamie: Nicole Eggert. Buddy: Willie Aames.
Episode 21
Aunt Vanessa
Sat, Oct 28, 1989 30 mins
Jamie wants to return to New York City with Charles' visiting Aunt Vanessa and attend a school for the performing arts. Jamie: Nicole Eggert. Charles: Scott Baio. Leslie: Jill Novick. Walter: James Callahan.
Episode 22
It's A Blunderful Life
30 mins
Charles dreams about what life would be like for the Powells without him after advising Walter to set a better example. Jake: Donald Most. Charles: Scott Baio. Walter: James Callahan. Bernie: Stanley Brock.
Episode 23
Bad Boy
Sat, Nov 11, 1989 30 mins
Charles tutors a juvenile delinquent who's more interested in Jamie than his studies. Danny: Rodney Eastman. Jamie: Nicole Eggert. Charles: Scott Baio. Walter: James Callahan. Buddy: Willie Aames.
Episode 24
Big Bang
Sat, Oct 14, 1989 30 mins
Charles has trouble writing an essay about growing up until he's inspired by the the Powell children. Adam: Alexander Polinsky. Sarah: Josie Davis. Jamie: Nicole Eggert. Lillian: Ellen Travolta.
Episode 25
Triple Threat
Sat, Oct 21, 1989 30 mins
Jamie and Sarah think that Charles and Buddy are dating the same girl and try to keep the guys from finding out. Nicole Eggert. Sarah: Josie Davis. Charles: Scott Baio. Buddy: Willie Aames. Adam: Alexander Polinksy.
Episode 26
Buddy's Daddy
Sat, Nov 18, 1989 30 mins
Buddy's father (Lewis Arquette) arrives at his son's dorm room with a suitcase and the news that he's quit his job. Willie Aames. Charles: Scott Baio. Lillian: Ellen Travolta. Walter: James Callahan.
