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Babes

Babes

1990 - 1991

Pilot

13th September 1990
Episode 1
Charlene's night of romance is interrupted by her older sister Darlene, when she shows up after leaving her husband. Younger sister Marlene later drops by after losing her job as a toll-collector.

Bend Me, Shape Me

20th September 1990
Episode 2
Charlene convinces her sisters and her boyfriend to join a health club. After hearing two women make fun of their size, Charlene wants to quit but is too humiliated to tell Marlene, Darlene, and Ronnie why she doesn't want to go back.

Everything But Love

27th September 1990
Episode 3
Determined to cheer up Darlene, Charlene insists on taking her to the laundramat to find a suitable companion.

The One Where Charlene Meets Ronnie's Mother

11th October 1990
Episode 4
Charlene dreads meeting Ronnie's mom. After much convincing, Charlene goes to meet her at a restaurant and manages to insult her before they are even introduced. Determined to make things right, Charlene invites Ronnie's mother over for dinner, only to find that nothing will satisfy her.

Temper, Temper

18th October 1990
Episode 5
Darlene finds it difficult to control her anger when Wilbur demands spousal support.

No Regrets

25th October 1990
Episode 6
After almost getting crushed in an accident, the sisters do some soul searching.

Dream Vacation

1st November 1990
Episode 7
In this ""Fantasy Island"" spoof, the sisters visit Club Cabo. There they meet a tacky showman, a lecherous dwarf and perhaps, the men of their dreams.

Marlene's Problem

8th November 1990
Episode 8
When Charlene's interference gets Marlene fired as the Hefty Hose girl, she finds a job on a soap opera. Meanwhile, Darlene dog-sits a seemingly-sweet puppy who turns out to be more than she can handle.

The Thanksgiving Show

22nd November 1990
Episode 9
Faced with the dreaded ""eating season"", the sisters decide not to have a Thanksgiving dinnner. After meeting a homeless orphan, they plan a real Thanksgiving dinner for him.

Ribs

6th December 1990
Episode 10
While Ronnie is away, the sisters try to keep the restaurant filled with customers. When Ronnie returns, he has some unexpected news for Charlene.

Rent Strike

20th December 1990
Episode 11
When no one in their apartment building can get the slumlord to make needed repairs, the sisters convince the other tenants to go along with a rent strike. Later, they learn that the title to the building has been transferred to them...making them the slumlords.

Most Likely to Succeed

10th January 1991
Episode 12
With her high school reunion quickly approaching, Charlene sets out to accomplish everything possible to impress her old classmates.

All Bummed Out

24th January 1991
Episode 13
Charlene, Marlene and Darlene decide to make a difference in the life of a homeless man. After cleaning him up and working with him, he finds a job. The sisters begin to wonder if they have created a monster when he begins exploiting others.

Babes, Lies & Videotape

31st January 1991
Episode 14
Marlene finds a new job at a video dating service. The Gilbert sisters find themselves in competition for the affections of one of the customers, who wants to date all three.

Hello, Dolly

7th February 1991
Episode 15
Charlene gets a job with Dolly Parton as a makeup artist.

Babes in Boyland

14th February 1991
Episode 16
Charlene and Marlen head north to Alaska to find the men of their dreams. Meanwhile, Darlene has a little fling of her own at home.

Mom

21st February 1991
Episode 17
The Gilbert sister's mother comes for a visit.

The Last Temptation of Marlene

14th March 1991
Episode 18
When Marlene is ready to give up dating, she meets a tempting perfect partner in a punk record store.

The House of Gilbert

28th March 1991
Episode 19
When a buyer for a department store places an order for Charlene's unique designs, the sisters decide to become fashion designers. They soon realize that starting a business is not as easy as it seems.

Not Married with Children

25th April 1991
Episode 20
Darlene is required to perform community service at a child-care facility. Being a confirmed child-hater, she surprises everyone when she becomes so attached to the children, she considers having one of her own.

11 Angry Men and Charlene

2nd May 1991
Episode 21
Charlene decides jury duty isn't so bad when she meets a handsome, civic-minded fellow juror.

Three's a Crowd

9th May 1991
Episode 22
When the apartment is deemed overcrowded, Marlene and Darlene decide to move out and be on their own.
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Babes is an American situation comedy series that ran for one season on the Fox Television Network from September 13, 1990 to August 10, 1991. It was created by Gail Parent and executive produced by Dolly Parton and Sandy Gallin's Sandollar Productions for Twentieth Century Fox Television. Parton even guest starred as herself in episode 15, entitled "Hello, Dolly".

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