Dr. Charles "Charlie" Phillips is a cardiologist and a loving father and husband. When it comes to his kids, he's a strong believer in rules and structure, which doesn't always mesh with Stephanie's style. But because he loves her, he's willing try things her way…for now.
One of Gabby's popular catchphrases is, "Dad, why are you so annoying?" Often the kids are irritated by how he agrees with Steph constantly, however they don't know the arguments which are had... Well, they may do as they're usually pressing their ears against the door!
Well known for being a bit goofy and hilarious, Charlie is a popular character.
He is portrayed by Michael Boatman
Trivia
- When Stephanie tries to make the kids do something, she taunts him with sex and gets turned on easily by her antics.
- He is divorced by Kimberly and his ex-wife move to Africa for her job. His kids live with him full time.
- Mostly he is very strict to his kids, just like Stephanie. They usually punish them a lot. Especially Gabby, she is a handful.
- He is a successful doctor.
- Charlie and Stephanie hate Gabby's boyfriend Noah.
Appearances
Season One
- Pilot
- The Lying Game
- Harp & Soul
- Forty-Two Inches of Pure Evil
- Not a Date
- Rock Mom
- Dances with She-Wolves
- In Blog We Trust
- The Gift of the Maggies
- Staycation
- Babysit This
- Dine Hard
- True Romance
- A Kids' Choice
- Chore Money, Chore Problems
- Requiem for Mr. Floppity
- Buy Any Jeans Necessary
- Distant Mom
- Camp Fear
- Not Your Mother's Day
- The Last Auction Hero
- 48 Hours
- Should Old Acquaintance Be for Hire
Season Two
- Sanders Again
- An Egg by Any Other Name
- Gabby's Game Boy
- Children of the Candy Corn
- Teacher's Pest
- James Goes Pro
- Drill Team
- Popular Mechanics
- Not Full House
- How You Bike Me Now
- My Stupid Sweet Sixteen
- Yelly Monster
- Ain't Misbehavin' or Else
- Instant Prom
- Don't Worry, Be Maggie
- Ghost Busted
Season Three
- Fear Factor
- Mysteries of Maggie
- Ship of Fool
- No Retreat, No Surrender
- Bawamo Shazam
- Driving Ms. Crazy
- Basket Case
- Turning a Blind Eye
- Thumper for President
- Bag Lady
- Off the Hook
- Jamal in the Family
- Friendly Fire
- Two Guys and a Gabby
- Crimes of Fashion
- Smarty Bowl
- S-A-Tease
- International Incident
- Yoot There It Is
- Walk Like a Boy
- Dollar Sign
- Bug Out
- Playa Hata
- Hourly Rage
- Gone Batty
- Ain't Over Till It's Over
Appearances: 65/65