Ep 9. A Date with Enid

Charles in Charge season 1 episode 9, named "A Date with Enid," follows the titular character Charles as he tries to juggle multiple responsibilities while also dealing with a potentially disastrous situation with his girlfriend, Enid.

The episode opens with Charles excitedly preparing for a date with Enid, whom he has been seeing for a few weeks. However, his plans are quickly derailed when he remembers that he has promised to help his friend Buddy study for an important exam. Charles reluctantly agrees to postpone his date with Enid and heads over to Buddy's house to help him with his studying.

Meanwhile, Enid has been eagerly awaiting her date with Charles and is disappointed when he cancels. She ends up getting a call from her ex-boyfriend, who asks her out for the same evening. Although she had initially turned him down, Enid decides to go out with her ex as a way of getting back at Charles.

As the night progresses, things start to spiral out of control for Charles. Buddy becomes increasingly frustrated with his studying and starts to make mistakes. Charles tries to help him stay focused, but he is interrupted by a series of phone calls from Enid, who is trying to make him jealous by telling him about her exciting date with her ex. Charles becomes increasingly agitated as the night goes on, and he starts to worry that he has lost Enid for good.

The episode reaches a climax when Charles and Buddy discover that they have accidentally been studying the wrong material for the exam. Desperate to make up for lost time, they decide to pull an all-nighter to try and learn everything before the exam the next day. Meanwhile, Enid's date with her ex takes a turn for the worse when he reveals that he still has feelings for her and is hoping to rekindle their relationship.

In the end, all of the various plotlines converge as Charles, Buddy, and Enid all end up at a late-night diner. Charles is deliriously tired from his night of studying, while Enid is rethinking her decision to go out with her ex. Buddy is still feeling discouraged about the exam but is buoyed by Charles' encouragement. The episode ends with Charles and Enid reconciling and agreeing to go on another date, while Buddy feels hopeful about his own future.

Overall, "A Date with Enid" is a classic episode of Charles in Charge that showcases the show's trademark blend of comedy, heart, and relatable characters. Viewers will enjoy following Charles' adventures as he navigates the ups and downs of dating while also trying to be there for his friends and family.