Good Luck Charlie
Series, 2010, The shows, Set in Denver
Good Luck Charlie is #23 of 23 in release order and #23 of 23 in chronological order in the Disney Channel Classics.
The story
The Duncans a European-American family in Colorado is adjusting to the surprise birth of their fourth child, Charlie. When parents Amy and Bob return to work they put their latest addition in the care of her three older siblings, PJ, Teddy, and Gabe. Teens PJ and Teddy and tween brother Gabe are typical kids -- that is, until their mother has another baby. The arrival of their new sister completely upends the entire household. When their mother heads back to work after Charlie's birth, it's up to the kids and their dad to keep the home fires burning -- and to keep Charlie out of trouble as she learns to sit up, crawl, walk and run. Teddy, as the older sister, makes a personalized video diary for Charlie, in each episode adding a nugget of wisdom for her baby sibling.
Good Luck Charlie recap
The Duncans of Denver have a new baby, Charlie, and with both parents back at work, Amy as a nurse and Bob as an exterminator, the older kids have to help raise her. Teddy, the responsible teenager, records video diaries for Charlie full of advice for when she is older, each ending with "Good luck, Charlie." PJ is the dim but sweet older brother who plays in a band with his friend Emmett, and Gabe is the troublemaking middle child at war with the cranky neighbour Mrs. Dabney. Teddy dates Spencer on and off. The TV film Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! (2011) reveals Amy is pregnant again, and baby Toby arrives in the third season, when PJ also moves into an apartment with Emmett. The fourth season prepares Teddy to leave home for college.
Good Luck Charlie ending explained
In the finale, "Good Bye Charlie" (2014), Teddy is about to leave for Yale and struggles to record her last video diary. Her family throws her a going-away party, Spencer makes a surprise appearance, Amy goes after a co-hosting job on local TV, and Bob and PJ start a food truck business together. The series ends with Teddy recording that final video for Charlie with the whole family.
Where to watch Good Luck Charlie
Good Luck Charlie is streaming on Disney+ in the US. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 7.1/10
Where it fits
- Release order: after Sonny with a Chance, the latest.
- Chronological order: after Sonny with a Chance, the last.
Cast
- Bridgit Mendler as Teddy Duncan
- Leigh-Allyn Baker as Amy Duncan
- Bradley Steven Perry as Gabe Duncan
- Mia Talerico as Charlie Duncan
- Eric Allan Kramer as Bob Duncan
- Jason Dolley as PJ Duncan
- Raven Goodwin as Ivy Wentz
- Shane Harper as Spencer Walsh
- Micah Williams as Emmett Heglin
- Patricia Belcher as Estelle Dabney / Virginia
- Logan Moreau as Toby Duncan
- Luke Baird as Toby Duncan
Created by Drew Vaupen, Phil Baker.