Ep 1. Episode 1

Turn Up Charlie Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1 - "Phat Man Scoop"

Charlie is a struggling DJ and former child star who's been hired by his best friend to be the nanny for her daughter. He's broke, alone, and constantly behind on his rent. Charlie had always believed that he would make it big in the music industry someday, but that day hasn't come.

At the start of the episode, Charlie is shown playing music at a birthday party for a little girl. He tries to steal some of the spotlight, but ultimately fails. After the party, Charlie goes to see his agent, who tells him that he's not making any progress in his career and should consider finding another job. Charlie scoffs at the idea, saying that he's a musician, not a nanny.

However, the next day Charlie finds himself helping his friend Sara out by watching her daughter while she's at work. He quickly realizes that it's not as easy as it looks. Sara's daughter Gabby is a precocious, energetic little girl who can be difficult to handle at times. But Charlie is determined to make it work, knowing that this might be his last chance to make something of himself.

As the episode progresses, we see Charlie trying to balance his music career with his new job as a nanny. He feels frustrated and constrained by the kids' music he is forced to play throughout the day, especially since his true love is house music. This leads to a confrontation with Sara, who tells him that being a nanny is a real job, and that he needs to start taking it seriously. Charlie realizes that he needs to step up his game if he wants to get anywhere in life.

To add to his stress, Charlie runs into an old flame, Astrid, who invites him to a star-studded celebrity party. While at the party, Charlie is given the opportunity to meet a wealthy businessman named David, who has connections in the music industry. He jumps at the chance to impress the man with his DJ skills, but ends up making a fool of himself.

Although his day starts on a hopeful note, things take a turn for the worse as Charlie realizes that he's not going to be able to balance his music career with being a nanny. After a disastrous set at a club, Charlie comes home to find Gabby alone and crying. She tells him that she's scared because she doesn't want him to leave her like her dad did. This makes Charlie realize that he needs to be there for her, and that he can't continue to put his own dreams above other people.

Overall, Turn Up Charlie Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1: "Phat Man Scoop" is a fun, engaging pilot episode that sets up the premise for the series. It's a great introduction to the character of Charlie, who is flawed but ultimately likable. The episode does a good job of balancing the comedy and the drama, and introduces us to the important relationships in Charlie's life. While it's not the most original premise, Turn Up Charlie has enough charm and heart to make it a worthwhile watch.