Charles in Charge (Season 2)

Amityville (Episode 1)

Air date: 1987-01-03

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Charles returns from a two-week camping trip with his friend, Buddy, to discover a whole new household waiting for him.

The Naked Truth (Episode 2)

Air date: 1987-01-10

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Charles meets a new girl, Rebecca Stansbury on campus, who happens to be an art student.

Feud for Thought (Episode 3)

Air date: 1987-01-17

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Charles is a fireman putting out fires all over the Powell household.

The Egg and Us (Episode 4)

Air date: 1987-01-24

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Jamie and Sarah Powell have a school-project that involves raising eggs as children. Real eggs, not so real children.

The Loan Arranger (Episode 5)

Writer: Chuck Lorre

Air date: 1987-01-31

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Boys who are studying important things for their future, often end up studying less important things for their future, namely girls!

American Teen (Episode 6)

Air date: 1987-02-07

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Charles is nervous about asking out a wonderful young lady named Louise.

Buddy Comes to Dinner (Episode 7)

Air date: 1987-02-14

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Buddy comes for dinner, wrenches his ankles, and has to stay in Charles' room for a few days.

A Fox in the Henhouse (Episode 8)

Writer: Chuck Lorre

Air date: 1987-02-21

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Lieutenant Matty Whiteford comes to keep Ellen Powell and the kids company for a weekend.

Pizza Parlor Protest (Episode 9)

Writer: Maxine Lapiduss

Air date: 1987-02-28

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Sid's Pizza Parlor, the place that provides Charles a home away from home, is under attack.

Trade Off (Episode 10)

Air date: 1987-03-07

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Everyone in the Powell family wants something they-don't have, but someone else does.

Dating (Episode 11)

Air date: 1987-03-14

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: What do you do when you want to go out, but you can't, because someone else is going out on a date that you aren't supposed to talk about.

Music, Music, Mayhem (Episode 12)

Air date: 1987-03-21

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Charles is mad at Buddy because Buddy sold him a cassette player which doesn't work.

Buddy in Charge (Episode 13)

Air date: 1987-03-28

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Charles has to visit in town when his folks arrive for the weekend, so Buddy is placed in charge of the Powell kids.

Isn't That What's Her Face? (Episode 14)

Air date: 1987-04-04

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: A famous young movie star, Darby Peterson, shows up on Charles' doorstep disguised as "Dorothy."

A Date From Heck (Episode 15)

Air date: 1987-04-11

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Charles dates a girl equipped with lovely eyes, a gorgeous body, and a set of huge parents, that accompany her on dates.

Mama Mia (Episode 16)

Air date: 1987-04-18

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Charles'mom, Lillian, comes to town for a brief - or maybe not so brief - visit.

Weekend Weary (Episode 17)

Air date: 1987-04-25

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Mrs. Powell decides Charles needs a weekend off, and she implements her decision with a firm edict.

U.F. Oh No (Episode 18)

Writer: Lee Aronsohn

Air date: 1987-05-02

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Adam thinks he's seen a UFO outside his window, and his sisters are convinced they've seen an alien in the kitchen.

The Case of the Mock-Turtle Mystery (Episode 19)

Air date: 1987-05-09

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Sarah is the proud parent of Ross, a pet turtle, who until recently, has lived in relative safety in the Powell backyard.

Twice Upon a Time (1) (Episode 20)

Air date: 1987-05-16

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Charles' first love returns

Twice Upon A Time (2) (Episode 21)

Air date: 1987-05-23

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: In the second of a two part series, Gwendolyn Pierce tells Charles she will consider his proposal.

A Job From Heck (Episode 22)

Air date: 1987-05-30

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Ever have one of those days when you can't win for losing? Well, Charles is having one of those days, and it's turning into a week.

Baby Doll (Episode 23)

Air date: 1987-06-06

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Charles and Lillian are throwing a big opening night party to introduce the new chef of Sid's Pizza Parlor.

Lillian Putts a Round (Episode 24)

Air date: 1987-06-13

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Charles' widowed mother Lillian comes into town for a five-day visit, complete with motherly advice.

Her Brother's Keeper (Episode 25)

Air date: 1987-06-20

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: There are two very lovely ladies Charles and Buddy would like to date if they can find the time.

The Undergraduate (Episode 26)

Air date: 1987-06-27

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: Ellen's attractive, married cousin Joan Robinson comes to visit and puts the whammy on Charles.