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Babes

6.0 / 10
1990
1 season
22 episodes

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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  • Ep 1

    1.Pilot

    13-09-1990

    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...

  • Ep 2

    2.Bend Me, Shape Me

    20-09-1990

    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 Marlen...

  • Ep 3

    3.Everything But Love

    27-09-1990

    Determined to cheer up Darlene, Charlene insists on taking her to the laundramat to find a suitable companion.

  • Ep 4

    4.The One Where Charlene Meets Ronnie's Mother

    11-10-1990

    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 ma...

  • Ep 5

    5.Temper, Temper

    18-10-1990

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

  • Ep 6

    6.No Regrets

    25-10-1990

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

  • Ep 7

    7.Dream Vacation

    01-11-1990

    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.

  • Ep 8

    8.Marlene's Problem

    08-11-1990

    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 mo...

  • Ep 9

    9.The Thanksgiving Show

    22-11-1990

    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.

  • Ep 10

    10.Ribs

    06-12-1990

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

  • Ep 11

    11.Rent Strike

    20-12-1990

    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...

  • Ep 12

    12.Most Likely to Succeed

    10-01-1991

    With her high school reunion quickly approaching, Charlene sets out to accomplish everything possible to impress her old classmates.

  • Ep 13

    13.All Bummed Out

    24-01-1991

    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 i...

  • Ep 14

    14.Babes, Lies & Videotape

    31-01-1991

    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.

  • Ep 15

    15.Hello, Dolly

    07-02-1991

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

  • Ep 16

    16.Babes in Boyland

    14-02-1991

    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.

  • Ep 17

    17.Mom

    21-02-1991

    The Gilbert sister's mother comes for a visit.

  • Ep 18

    18.The Last Temptation of Marlene

    14-03-1991

    When Marlene is ready to give up dating, she meets a tempting perfect partner in a punk record store.

  • Ep 19

    19.The House of Gilbert

    28-03-1991

    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 no...

  • Ep 20

    20.Not Married with Children

    25-04-1991

    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...

  • Ep 21

    21.11 Angry Men and Charlene

    02-05-1991

    Charlene decides jury duty isn't so bad when she meets a handsome, civic-minded fellow juror.

  • Ep 22

    22.Three's a Crowd

    09-05-1991

    When the apartment is deemed overcrowded, Marlene and Darlene decide to move out and be on their own.

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