Charles, a college student, is a live-in housekeeper in the Powell household. Charles, along with his friend Buddy, attempts to juggle his studies, friendships, and duties to the family.
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Series Cast Summary
| Scott Baio | ... |
Charles
(126 episodes, 1984-1990)
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| Willie Aames | ... |
Buddy Lembeck
(126 episodes, 1984-1990)
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| Nicole Eggert | ... |
Jamie Powell
(104 episodes, 1987-1990)
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| Josie Davis | ... |
Sarah Powell
(104 episodes, 1987-1990)
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| Alexander Polinsky | ... |
Adam Powell
(104 episodes, 1987-1990)
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| James T. Callahan | ... |
Walter Powell
(104 episodes, 1987-1990)
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| Ellen Travolta | ... |
Lillian
(70 episodes, 1987-1990)
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| Sandra Kerns | ... |
Ellen Powell
(38 episodes, 1987-1990)
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| Michael Pearlman | ... |
Jason Pembroke
(23 episodes, 1984-1987)
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| Julie Cobb | ... |
Jill Pembroke
(22 episodes, 1984-1985)
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| James Widdoes | ... |
Stan Pembroke
(22 episodes, 1984-1985)
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| April Lerman | ... |
Lila Pembroke
(22 episodes, 1984-1985)
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| Jonathan Ward | ... |
Douglas Pembroke
(22 episodes, 1984-1985)
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| Jennifer Runyon | ... |
Gwendolyn Pierce
(18 episodes, 1984-1987)
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| Justin Whalin | ... |
Anthony
(6 episodes, 1989)
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Julianne McNamara | ... |
Paula Thackery
(5 episodes, 1984-1987)
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| Ben Stein | ... |
Stanley Willard
(4 episodes, 1987-1990)
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| Jeff Williams | ... |
Sid
(3 episodes, 1987)
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| James Karen | ... |
Austin Miller
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(3 episodes, 1987-1990)
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Pam Potillo | ... |
Lisa Taylor
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(3 episodes, 1987-1988)
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| Erika Eleniak | ... |
Stephanie Curtis
(3 episodes, 1989)
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| Denise Miller | ... |
Tiffany Kovac
(3 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Kelly Ann Conn | ... |
Nurse Bennett
(3 episodes, 1989-1990)
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| Meg Ryan | ... |
Meagan Parker
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(2 episodes, 1984-1985)
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| Rue McClanahan | ... |
Irene Pembroke
(2 episodes, 1984-1985)
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| Jerry Levine | ... |
Cousin Elliot
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(2 episodes, 1984-1985)
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| Christina Applegate | ... |
Stacy
(2 episodes, 1984-1985)
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| Mandy Ingber | ... |
Enid
(2 episodes, 1984)
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Diana Barton | ... |
Jacqueline Bloom
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(2 episodes, 1984-1985)
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Betsy Chasse | ... |
Tracy
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(2 episodes, 1984-1985)
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Allisun Sturges | ... |
Heather
(2 episodes, 1984-1985)
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| Peter Parros | ... |
Eddie Dootabuta
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(2 episodes, 1985-1989)
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| Raf Mauro | ... |
Claude Craven
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(2 episodes, 1987-1989)
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| Mark Venturini | ... |
Herman Holloway
(2 episodes, 1987-1988)
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| Dick Gautier | ... |
Harry Hileman
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(2 episodes, 1988-1990)
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Bobby Jacoby | ... |
Peter Curtis
(2 episodes, 1988-1989)
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| Marcia Wallace | ... |
Dodo
(2 episodes, 1989-1990)
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| Rodney Eastman | ... |
Bobby Nijinsji
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(2 episodes, 1989-1990)
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| Marlyn Mason | ... |
Julia Meyers
(2 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Susan Jennifer Sullivan | ... |
Muffy
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(2 episodes, 1989-1990)
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| Shannon Beaty | ... |
Kim
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(2 episodes, 1989)
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Pete Willcox | ... |
Elvis
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(2 episodes, 1989)
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| Jack Bannon | ... |
Arthur Stingley
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(2 episodes, 1990)
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| Molly Orr | ... |
Emily Perdue
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(2 episodes, 1990)
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| Amanda Horan Kennedy | ... |
Ms McCoy
(1 episode, 1984)
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| Matthew Perry | ... |
Ed
(1 episode, 1985)
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| Michelle Nicastro | ... |
Michelle
(1 episode, 1985)
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| Renny Temple | ... |
Max Ziegler
(1 episode, 1985)
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| Romy Walthall | ... |
Lisette
(1 episode, 1984)
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| Michael Sharrett | ... |
Alexander Morgan
(1 episode, 1984)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- BBC One (1985) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- CBS (1985)
- DiziMax (2007) (Turkey) (tv) (Mymax)
- Hart Sharp Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD) (as Arts Alliance America) (complete third season)
- Hart Sharp Video (2007) (United States) (DVD) (complete second season)
- MCA/Universal Television
- Studios USA Television
- The Program Exchange [us]
- Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) (1998) (United States) (tv)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2006) (United States) (DVD) (complete first season)
- Universal Television (United States) (tv)
- Virgil Films & Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD) (complete fourth & fifth seasons)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Charles, a college student, moves in with the Powell family as the housekeeper, baby-sitter, and friend to the children. Along with his best friend, Buddy, Charles attempts to manage his life, especially college and girls, as well as tend to the family. Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The role of Charles was written for Michael J. Fox, who declined. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002). See more » |
| Quotes |
Adam Powell:
Who would put wax on beans? Charles: So they slide down your throat without skid marks. See more » |