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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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13th September 1990 - 9th May 1991
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Lesley BooneWendie Jo SperberRick Overton
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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.

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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 Still
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.

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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.

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Temper, Temper
18th October 1990

Episode 5

Darlene finds it difficult to control her anger when Wilbur demands spousal support.

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No Regrets
25th October 1990

Episode 6

After almost getting crushed in an accident, the sisters do some soul searching.

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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 Still
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hello, Dolly
7th February 1991

Episode 15

Charlene gets a job with Dolly Parton as a makeup artist.

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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 Still
Mom
21st February 1991

Episode 17

The Gilbert sister's mother comes for a visit.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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