Ep 7. Buddy Comes to Dinner

Charles in Charge season 2 episode 7 "Buddy Comes to Dinner" follows the Powell family as they prepare for a special guest to come over for dinner. The Powells are excited to have their close family friend Buddy over for dinner, but tensions arise when Charles is left to cook the meal and things start to go wrong in the kitchen.

As the family works to clean up the kitchen, Buddy arrives and surprise the Powells with his new girlfriend in tow. The Powells weren't expecting a plus one and struggle to make adjustments for the additional guest. Meanwhile, Charles attempts to continue cooking the dinner, but his lack of culinary skills become more and more evident as the evening wears on.

Throughout the episode, tensions continue to mount as the family interacts with Buddy's girlfriend. The Powells are unsure of her intentions and struggle to make small talk. Charles tries to diffuse the stress by making jokes, but it only seems to make things worse. In the end, the dinner turns out to be a disaster with burnt food, spilled drinks, and awkward conversation.

Despite the chaos of the dinner, the family and Buddy are able to come together and share heartwarming moments that strengthen their bond. Charles is able to showcase his talents beyond cooking and saves the day when Buddy's girlfriend has car troubles. The episode ultimately teaches important lessons about family, love, and the importance of being prepared for unexpected guests.