Charles in Charge

Name: Charles in Charge
Genre: Comedy

1984·5 Seasons·126 Episodes·★ 6.1

Comedy

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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A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.

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Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.

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Long-form commitment · 5 seasons

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The series

Seasons

Season 1

22 episodes

1984

Season 2

26 episodes

1987

Season 3

26 episodes

1987

Season 4

26 episodes

1988

Season 5

26 episodes

1989

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