List of Babes episodes

This is a complete episode list for the American sitcom Babes, which ran on Fox Broadcasting Company in the United States from September 13, 1990, to August 20, 1991.

Episodes

№ Title Directed by: Written by: Air date Code
1"Pilot"Michael LessacTracey Jackson,
Gail Parent		September 13, 19907E79
Charlene's romantic night with Ronnie — and her life of living by herself — is ruined when Darlene moves in after her husband Wilbur has an affair and Marlene loses her job as a New Jersey Turnpike toll collector.
Note: This episode had a different opening; it was replaced after it was re-aired.
2"Bend Me, Shape Me"Michael LessacRick Copp,
David A. Goodman		September 20, 19907E01
Charlene tries to get Darlene and Marlene to become weight conscious after she shows a workout video, but the two don't want to weigh in on the reaction when they are enticed by Charlene to join a health club, which comes true for Charlene after she receives the prejudicial taunting after they join. Erica Yohn guest-stars.
Note: beginning with this episode, a new opening is used, replacing the one used in the pilot.
3"Everything But Love"Michael Lessac*September 27, 19907E02
In an effort to clean up Darlene's love life and to get her mind off Wilbur (Brandon Maggart), Charlene takes her to an unlikely place to meet guys—the neighborhood laundromat. The experience also gives Darlene a chance to wash herself clean from her 14 years of marriage after she realizes that Wilbur doesn't really know anything about Darlene.
4"The One Where Charlene Meets Ronnie's Mother"Michael Lessac*October 11, 19907E04
Things do not go as planned when Charlene meets Ronnie's mother (Dena Dietrich).
5"Temper, Temper"Michael Lessac*October 18, 19907E03
Darlene's temper becomes an issue after Wilbur (Brandon Maggart) demands spousal support.
6"No Regrets"Michael Lessac*October 25, 19907E05
The sisters have a life-changing experience after surviving a near-fatal accident that almost crushed them to death. Jeff Corey and Gretchen Wyler guest-star.
7"Dream Vacation"Michael Lessac*November 1, 19907E07
Actually, the girls are in for a nightmare when they visit "Club Cabo" in this Fantasy Island-inspired episode. Cesar Romero guest stars as the "Mr. Roarke"-like resort owner.
8"Marlene's Problem"Michael Lessac*November 8, 19907E06
After Charlene's interference that results in losing her job as the "Hefty Hose Girl", Marlene lands a job on a TV soap opera. Meanwhile, Darlene babysits a puppy that really dogs her out. Matt McCoy guest-stars.
9"The Thanksgiving Show"Michael Lessac*November 22, 19907E08
After vowing they would not eat anything on Thanksgiving Day, the Gilberts meets a homeless man (played by Baby D) and promises him that they would serve him a Thanksgiving dinner.
10"Ribs"Don CorvanJeff SteinDecember 6, 19907E09
The girls help Ronnie watch over his restaurant while he is away on vacation. It is what happens afterwards when he returns that will change Charlene's life forever.
Note: This will be Rick Overton's last appearance in the series as a regular.
11"Rent Strike"Howard Murray*December 20, 19907E10
The girls organize a rent strike to get the landlord (Tracey Walter) to fix the repairs in the building—only to learn that he transferred the ownership of the building to the tenants, including the Gilberts.
Note: This will be Nerda Volz's first appearance in the series as a regular.
12"Most Likely to Succeed"Don CorvanCindy Begel,
Lesa Kite		January 10, 19917E12
In an effort to prove that she has accomplished everything she said she would after graduating high school, Charlene does just that in time for her high school reunion.
13"All Bummed Out"Howard Murray*January 24, 19917E14
The girls' offer of being a good Samaritan to a homeless guy (William Windom) is not returned in good faith when the guy turns his back on them after he is cleaned up and lands a job.
14"Babes, Lies & Videotape"Howard MurrayDavid SavelJanuary 31, 19917E11
Things are really cooking for the Gilberts when Marlene, Darlene and Charlene tries to serve up a chance to romance a chef that Marlene was doing a dating videotape for. Wolfgang Puck guest stars.
15"Hello, Dolly"Howard MurrayRick Copp,
David A. Goodman		February 7, 19917E13
Charlene lands a job as Dolly Parton's makeup artist, which comes at the same time as a series of rumors about the singer hits the tabloids. Lucy Lee Flippin guest stars.
16"Babes in Boyland"Howard Murray*February 14, 19917E15
It's off to Alaska as Charlene and Darlene mine the last frontier for single guys. Meanwhile, back in NYC, Marlene finds the perfect fling.
17"Mom"Howard Murray*February 21, 19917E16
The Gilbert's mother (Barbara Barrie) visits, and it's not all family-friendly when she starts coddling them and blaming Charlene for turning her away.
18"The Last Temptation of Marlene"Art DielhennRick Copp,
David A. Goodman		March 14, 19917E17
Just as Marlene starts to make a vow to give up dating, she meets an unlikely guy (Steve Witting) at a punk music record store.
19"The House of Gilbert"Art Dielhenn*March 28, 19917E18
A House of Style-inspired episode which finds the Gilberts becoming fashion designers after a department store notices Charlene's unique designs. But they're about to find out soon enough that their new venture is not as fashionable as they envisioned. Leslie Jordan and Susan Kellerman guest-star.
20"Not Married with Children"Rob Schiller*April 25, 19917E19
After being placed on probation for causing an incident at a New York Rangers game, child-hater Darlene takes her community-service job of being a teacher to a group of children so seriously that she now wants to have children.
21"11 Angry Men and Charlene"Howard Murray*May 2, 19917E20
Charlene falls for a fellow juror (Christopher Rich) while she is on jury duty. Sal Viscuso guest-stars.
22"Three's a Crowd"Howard MurrayRick Copp,
David A. Goodman		May 9, 19917E21
Fed up with living in a one-bedroom apartment, the sisters search for bigger space. But tensions may force the trio to space out on their own.

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