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PilotPilotOpen episodeJill and Stan Pembroke are a working couple whose uncertain schedules propel them into hiring a nineteen-year-old college student, Charles, to move in and help them with their three children: Lila 14; Douglas, 12; and Jason, 10.
Extracurricular ActivityExtracurricular ActivityOpen episodeCharles is put in the awkward position of helping and encouraging Lila, Jason and Douglas to seek out new and exciting extracurricular activities.
Another Saturday NightAnother Saturday NightOpen episodeMr. and Mrs. Pembroke are spending the evening out, and Charles is baby-sitting. He is busy preparing for Gwendolyn's visit, with whom he plans to study.
WarWarOpen episodeThe Wilson's would like to hire a young lady to take care of their children. Mrs. Pembroke suggests that she spend some time with Charles to see if she's up to it.
Cousin ElliottCousin ElliottOpen episodeCousin Elliot shows up at the Pembroke house. His ideas on how to deal with children do not coincide with Charles' opinions.
Slumber PartySlumber PartyOpen episodeCharles and Gwendolyn had a fight over something rather trivial, and he feels he doesn't want to deal with the whole WOMEN issue.
DisciplineDisciplineOpen episodeStan comes home expecting Jill to be ready to go to the Vice President's reception, but home has turned into "Little Crisis Central".
Trick or TreatTrick or TreatOpen episodeDiana Marks is a classy lady, and she has agreed to go on a Halloween date with Buddy.
A Date with EnidA Date with EnidOpen episodeCharles has his hands full. It is pouring rain outside and everyone in the Pembroke household is confined to the house.
Friends And LoversFriends And LoversOpen episodeCharles and Gwendolyn decide that college itself puts enough pressure on them, so they give themselves some space.
Home for the HolidaysHome for the HolidaysOpen episodeIt is Christmastime and Grandma Irene, Stan's mother, is expected for her yearly three-week-stay with her grandchildren.
Accidental PuppyAccidental PuppyOpen episodeJason and Douglas come in the back door carrying a dog, and they are blaming each other for 'killing' the animal.
The CommotionThe CommotionOpen episodeCharles is pushed for time, and he has to meet a deadline for his school paper. His scholarship depends on it.
Mr. PresidentMr. PresidentOpen episodeCharles can't find anything wrong with having a little fun in college, but Gwendolyn has a different opinion.
Jill's DecisionJill's DecisionOpen episodeCharles has a million things to do before he meets Michelle Harris for coffee at the Lamplight.
Pressure from GrandmaPressure from GrandmaOpen episodeCharles is in charge of the Pembroke children when their parents are off on a week's vacation in Jamaica.
Snowed InSnowed InOpen episodeMr. and Mrs. Pembroke went to the movies, and an incredible blizzard hits the city, leaving them unable to return to their home.
Charles 'R' UsCharles 'R' UsOpen episodeNo matter how hard Charles and Buddy try, between them, they do not have enough cash to even think about going out on dates.
Charles' Spring Break (A.K.A.: The Last Resort)Charles' Spring Break (A.K.A.: The Last Resort)Open episodeCharles, and his friends, save and scrape together as much money as they possibly can to spend a few days of rest in sunny Florida.
The Wrong GuyThe Wrong GuyOpen episodeCharles and Buddy are excited about their very first bachelor party.
Mr. BrilliantMr. BrilliantOpen episodeJill gives Charles two tickets for a Knicks' game. Charles is so excited, he thinks of a way to do something special in return.
Meet GrandpaMeet GrandpaOpen episodeCharles and Buddy are trying very hard to find themselves summer jobs and are ecstatic when their applications are accepted.