Good Luck Charlie

“Good Luck Charlie” is an American sitcom that debuted on Disney Channel on April 4, 2010. Created by Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen, the show was designed to be enjoyable for the whole family, not just children. The storyline revolves around the Duncan family from Denver as they navigate life with the arrival of their fourth and fifth children, Charlotte “Charlie” Duncan and Toby Duncan. Each episode features Teddy Duncan making a video diary filled with advice for Charlie about family life and teenage experiences, intended to guide her in the future. Teddy concludes each diary entry with the signature phrase, “Good luck, Charlie.”

To ensure the show appealed to all family members, executives included scenes aimed at adults and changed the series title from “Oops” to “Love, Teddy,” and finally to “Good Luck Charlie.” The show premiered on Disney Channel in the U.S. on April 4, 2010, followed by releases in Canada on April 5, 2010, the U.K. and Ireland on May 14, 2010, and Australia and New Zealand on July 23, 2010. The series was renewed for a second season, which began production in August 2010 and premiered on February 20, 2011. Additionally, a feature-length Christmas movie titled “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” started production in March 2011 and premiered in December 2011.