Dinosaurs

Scent of a Reptile

Season 4, Episode 8

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Charlene finds she's becoming a woman as she's developed her female scent from a bump on her neck. She hears that Earl married Fran because her scent was that of a new car. Charlene lucks out on finding any boy wanting to be with her because her scent is so vile, every boy avoids her, except the school janitor, who wishes to marry her. Charlene is anxious to change her scent by any means neccesary to get out of marrying, for which she gets help from Ethyl.moreless

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Sally Struthers

Charlene Sinclair
Florence Stanley

Grandma Ethel
Stuart Pankin

Earl Sinclair

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Trivia
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- In this episode, Charlene gets her scent gland bump on the back of her neck. However in the following episodes, her bump is never seen again. Edit
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- This episode first aired in syndication, after the series had concluded its run on ABC. Edit
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- Robbie: So, you're making a new scent. Charlene: I got to. My real scent attracted a janitor. Robbie: At least you'd have someone to clean up your room. Edit
- Charlene: Look, my life is flashing before me. And it's your life, Mom. Do something! Edit
- Fran: Remember, Earl, when I got my scent? Earl: Oh, you bet. You smelled exactly like a new car. Charlene: You were attracted to Mom 'cause she smells like a car? Earl: A new car. Edit
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