A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.
Cast: Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer, Conchata Ferrell
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24 episodes
1. PilotCarefree jingle writer Charlie Harper has his lifestyle altered when his uptight brother and his 10-year-old nephew move in with him.TV-14CC23minSep 22, 2003
2. Big Flappy BastardsDespite warnings from Charlie, Jake continues to feed seagulls on the deck and the birds invade the house. Meanwhile, Charlie thinks Judith is taking advantage of Alan, who keeps going to her house to fix things.TV-14CC21minSep 29, 2003
3. Go East on Sunset Until You Reach the Gates of HellJake wants to go home to his mom after he gets sick, prompting Alan to think he's a failure as a husband and now as a father.TV-14CC21minOct 6, 2003
4. If I Can't Write My Chocolate Song, I'm Going to Take a NapCharlie can't function when his housekeeper storms off because of Alan's constant complaints, so Alan tries desperately to woo her back. Meanwhile, Rose comes to Charlie for dating advice.TV-14CC21minOct 13, 2003
5. The Last Thing You Want Is to Wind Up with a HumpAlan and Charlie have encounters with some highly libidinous soccer moms, but with two very different outcomes.TV-14CC19minOct 20, 2003
6. Did You Check with the Captain of the Flying Monkeys?The guys go to Evelyn's house to meet the new man she's dating, and Charlie realizes the man's daughter is a woman he's trying to avoid.TV-14CC21minOct 27, 2003
7. If They Do Go Either Way, They're Usually FakeJudith is upset with Alan and Charlie when she learns that a surfer who uses Charlie's shower walks around half naked in front of Jake . Then Alan's worried when Judith and the surfer become friends.TV-14CC21minNov 3, 2003
8. Twenty-Five Little Pre-Pubers Without a Snoot-FulAlan tricks Charlie into joining him and Judith in leading Jake and his classmates in the school's annual music show.TV-14CC19minNov 10, 2003
9. Phase One, CompleteCharlie is convinced that a woman who spent the night with him wants to turn their relationship into something serious after she befriends Jake and Evelyn.TV-14CC21minNov 17, 2003
10. Merry ThanksgivingRealizing he's losing someone special, Charlie plans a Thanksgiving dinner to convince her he's a family guy and that she should be with him.TV-14CC21minNov 24, 2003
11. Alan Harper, Frontier ChiropractorWhen Alan is surprised to see that Judith has had a makeover and is dating a man, he decides to have Charlie help him transform his image.TV-14CC20minDec 15, 2003
12. Camel Filters and PheromonesBerta's granddaughter spends the day at Charlie's, which isn't a problem until he learns she's a beautiful, rebellious 16-year-old.TV-14CC21minJan 5, 2004
13. Sarah Like Puny AlanCharlie nurses an ailing Alan back to health so they can go on a double date with two sisters, one of whom Charlie's been wanting to date for a long time.TV-14CC20minJan 12, 2004
14. I Can't Afford HyenasCharlie's financial manager informs the carefree jingle writer that he spends money faster than his royalty checks come in, and now he must go on a budget.TV-14CC21minFeb 2, 2004
15. Round One to the Hot Crazy ChickCharlie invites a mysterious, slightly crazed woman to stay at the house until she can settle some family problems.TV-14CC21minFeb 9, 2004
16. That Was Saliva, AlanCharlie is perplexed when Frankie, the mysterious woman temporarily living in the Harper household, begins falling for Alan and not him.TV-14CC21minFeb 16, 2004
17. Ate the Hamburgers, Wearing the HatsCharlie's still brooding over Alan's choice of their cousin as Jake's guardian if both parents die when the boy has an accident while in his care and has to be rushed to the hospital.TV-14CC20minFeb 23, 2004
18. An Old Flame with a New WickCharlie is stunned to learn his ex-girlfriend is now a man.TV-14CC21minMar 1, 2004
19. I Remember the Coatroom, I Just Don't Remember YouJudith's devious siren sister stirs things up at Jake's 11th birthday party when she hits on Alan. Meanwhile, Evelyn brings alcohol and has a party of her own.TV-14CC19minMar 22, 2004
20. Hey, I Can Pee Outside in the DarkJake's sullen mood baffles and bothers the family and prompts Alan and Judith to take him to a child psychologist.TV-14CC21minApr 19, 2004
21. No Sniffing, No WowingCharlie plays a tricky game when he gets involved with Alan's divorce lawyer, who could make things difficult for Alan if she were, say, dumped by a self-centered lothario.TV-14CC21minMay 3, 2004
22. My Doctor Has a Cow PuppetWhen Charlie discovers that Alan is sleepwalking, he believes it's related to his brother's lack of sex following his divorce, and comes up with a cure.TV-14CC21minMay 10, 2004
23. Just Like BuffaloWhen Jake repeats one of Charlie's sexist remarks in front of Judith's support group, the women convince Judith to stop Jake's visits with his dad and Charlie.TV-14CC21minMay 17, 2004
24. Can You Feel My Finger?Charlie has a pregnancy scare involving one of his one-night stands and decides to go for the big "V," and we're not talking Vegas.TV-14CC21minMay 24, 2004
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A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Lee Aronsohn, Chuck Lorre
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Television, Chuck Lorre Productions, The Tannenbaum Company
