Television series

Good Luck Charlie

Name: Good Luck Charlie
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 2010
Cast: Bridgit Mendler, Mia Talerico, Bradley Steven Perry, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Eric Allan Kramer

Comedy
Light-hearted

Good Luck Charlie is a Disney Channel sitcom about three older siblings thrust into unexpected babysitting duties when their baby sister arrives. It's warm, genuinely funny, and treats teenage life with real affection—the family feels like an actual family, not a joke machine. Perfect for anyone who loves ensemble comedy where the heart is never in question.

TVMaze rating

3.9

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