Charles in Charge: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Charles in Charge Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Amityville
Jan 3, 1987 · 30 min
Charles returns from a two-week camping trip with his friend, Buddy, to discover a whole new household waiting for him.
The Naked Truth
Jan 10, 1987 · 30 min
Charles meets a new girl, Rebecca Stansbury on campus, who happens to be an art student.
Feud for Thought
Jan 17, 1987 · 30 min
Charles is a fireman putting out fires all over the Powell household.
The Egg and Us
Jan 24, 1987 · 30 min
Jamie and Sarah Powell have a school-project that involves raising eggs as children. Real eggs, not so real children.
The Loan Arranger
Jan 31, 1987 · 30 min
Boys who are studying important things for their future, often end up studying less important things for their future, namely girls!
American Teen
Feb 7, 1987 · 30 min
Charles is nervous about asking out a wonderful young lady named Louise.
Buddy Comes to Dinner
Feb 14, 1987 · 30 min
Buddy comes for dinner, wrenches his ankles, and has to stay in Charles' room for a few days.
A Fox in the Henhouse
Feb 21, 1987 · 30 min
Lieutenant Matty Whiteford comes to keep Ellen Powell and the kids company for a weekend.
Pizza Parlor Protest
Feb 28, 1987 · 30 min
Sid's Pizza Parlor, the place that provides Charles a home away from home, is under attack.
Trade Off
Mar 7, 1987 · 30 min
Everyone in the Powell family wants something they-don't have, but someone else does.
Dating
Mar 14, 1987 · 30 min
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
Mar 21, 1987 · 30 min
Charles is mad at Buddy because Buddy sold him a cassette player which doesn't work.
Buddy in Charge
Mar 28, 1987 · 30 min
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?
Apr 4, 1987 · 30 min
A famous young movie star, Darby Peterson, shows up on Charles' doorstep disguised as "Dorothy."
A Date From Heck
Apr 11, 1987 · 30 min
Charles dates a girl equipped with lovely eyes, a gorgeous body, and a set of huge parents, that accompany her on dates.
Mama Mia
Apr 18, 1987 · 30 min
Charles'mom, Lillian, comes to town for a brief - or maybe not so brief - visit.
Weekend Weary
Apr 25, 1987 · 30 min
Mrs. Powell decides Charles needs a weekend off, and she implements her decision with a firm edict.
U.F. Oh No
May 2, 1987 · 30 min
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
May 9, 1987 · 30 min
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 (2)
May 23, 1987 · 30 min
In the second of a two part series, Gwendolyn Pierce tells Charles she will consider his proposal.
A Job From Heck
May 30, 1987 · 30 min
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
Jun 6, 1987 · 30 min
Charles and Lillian are throwing a big opening night party to introduce the new chef of Sid's Pizza Parlor.
Lillian Putts a Round
Jun 13, 1987 · 30 min
Charles' widowed mother Lillian comes into town for a five-day visit, complete with motherly advice.
Her Brother's Keeper
Jun 20, 1987 · 30 min
There are two very lovely ladies Charles and Buddy would like to date if they can find the time.
The Undergraduate
Jun 27, 1987 · 30 min
Ellen's attractive, married cousin Joan Robinson comes to visit and puts the whammy on Charles.