good back-story, and good acting

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

The first must-see film of the year.

This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

Yes, I am probably in the minority, but I did enjoy the first family a lot more than the second family in this show. Other than that it was a rather mediocre show that had its moments, but was really nothing special especially since the first family to me seemed more real, while the second seemed to be a little to much like the perfect sitcom family type. It also seemed strange that the second family would even want Charles in their home seeing as how they never met him in the first place. Still, the show had a few laughs with the second family and was not all bad. The two principle characters from the first season returned as Scott Baio and Willie Ames from the rather funny film "Zapped" are buddies going to school and Charles kind of watches after the kids while having a place to stay. So it is kind of like "The Nanny" or a "Mr. Belvedere" only in this one it is less of a professional and more of just a guy going to college. Of course there are wacky things going on as one would expect from a sitcom of this era as there are problems with the kids and problems with school and that sort of thing. So basically a sitcom that started strong, but with the change of families became more bland.

I am a child of the 80s and I grew up watching Charles in Charge. I never really liked it then but for some reason I watched it. I guess I watched it to drool over Jami Powell. So right now it's 4:30 am and I am watching it on Nick @ Nite. Thank god it's only on at 4:30.Charles in Charge is soooooo moronic, predictable, and stupid. I think the script was written by 5th grade special ed students. And Buddy Lembeck has to be one of the most irritating characters to ever be on television. If you can't sleep just turn on Nick @ Nite watch Charles in Charge. It will bore you to death.

what a great show, scott baio at his finest. Willie Aames one true role, when it came to the families, i think that the powells had more to offer, but the original cast was really funny. When it comes to themes i think that the original pembrokes theme was a whole lot better. all in all 10 out of 10 stars.

This show insults the sensibilities of a moderately intelligent four year old. Scott Baio may not be a very good actor, but in this show, Willie Ames makes him look like Olivier. In all honesty, "Charles In Charge" is down right embarrassing. The scripts have a level of sophistication that may be beneath an elementary school play.