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    TV Series

    Babes

    IMDb6.8/10
    1990 - 1991
    30m/ep
    Ended
    Seasons: 1
    Episodes: 22

    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".

    Created by: Gail Parent
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    Seasons & Episodes

    1. Pilot

    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.

    9/13/1990

    2. Bend Me, Shape Me

    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.

    9/20/1990

    3. Everything But Love

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

    9/27/1990

    4. The One Where Charlene Meets Ronnie's Mother

    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.

    10/11/1990

    5. Temper, Temper

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

    10/18/1990

    6. No Regrets

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

    10/25/1990

    7. Dream Vacation

    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.

    11/1/1990

    8. Marlene's Problem

    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.

    11/8/1990

    9. The Thanksgiving Show

    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.

    11/22/1990

    10. Ribs

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

    12/6/1990

    11. Rent Strike

    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.

    12/20/1990

    12. Most Likely to Succeed

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

    1/10/1991

    13. All Bummed Out

    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.

    1/24/1991

    14. Babes, Lies & Videotape

    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.

    1/31/1991

    15. Hello, Dolly

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

    2/7/1991

    16. Babes in Boyland

    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.

    2/14/1991

    17. Mom

    The Gilbert sister's mother comes for a visit.

    2/21/1991

    18. The Last Temptation of Marlene

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

    3/14/1991

    19. The House of Gilbert

    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.

    3/28/1991

    20. Not Married with Children

    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.

    4/25/1991

    21. 11 Angry Men and Charlene

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

    5/2/1991

    22. Three's a Crowd

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

    5/9/1991

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