TV series
Two adults. One kid. No grown-ups.
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
Carefree jingle writer Charlie Harper has his lifestyle altered when his uptight brother and his 10-year-old nephew move in with him.
Directed by James BurrowsWritten by Lee Aronsohn, Chuck LorreGuest stars Eugene Byrd, Thomas F. Wilson, Don Foster, Jennifer Bini Taylor, Kristin Bauer, Louisette Geiss, Eddie Gorodetsky, Frankie J. Allison
Episode 2
Despite 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.
Directed by Andy AckermanWritten by Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Jeff Abugov
Episode 3
Jake 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.
Directed by Andy Ackerman, Chuck LorreWritten by Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts, Lee Aronsohn, Don FosterGuest stars Darryl Sivad
Episode 4
Charlie 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.
Directed by Andy AckermanWritten by Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Susan Beavers, Don FosterGuest stars Conchata Ferrell, Steven Tyler
Episode 5
Alan and Charlie have encounters with some highly libidinous soccer moms, but with two very different outcomes.
Directed by Lee Aronsohn, Andy Ackerman, Chuck LorreWritten by Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Jeff AbugovGuest stars Christine Dunford, Eric Allan Kramer, Tricia O'Kelley, Liz Vassey, Zachary Polmanteer
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Lee Aronsohn, Andy Ackerman, Chuck LorreWritten by Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Susan Beavers, Don FosterGuest stars Krista Allen, Madison Mason
Episode 7
Judith 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.
Directed by Andy Ackerman, Chuck LorreWritten by Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts, Lee Aronsohn, Don FosterGuest stars Kristin Dattilo
Episode 8
Alan tricks Charlie into joining him and Judith in leading Jake and his classmates in the school's annual music show.
Directed by Lee Aronsohn, Chuck LorreWritten by Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Jeff AbugovGuest stars Abigail Mavity, Sam Lerner, Rhyon Nicole Brown, Katelin Petersen, Deena Dill, Jacob Urrutia
Episode 9
Charlie 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.
Directed by Andy AckermanWritten by Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Susan Beavers, Don FosterGuest stars Myndy Crist, Chris Jacobs
Episode 10
Realizing 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.
Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Lee Aronsohn, Chuck LorreGuest stars Conchata Ferrell, George Wyner, Cristine Rose, Denise Richards
Episode 11
When 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.
Directed by Robert Berlinger, Chuck LorreWritten by Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts, Lee Aronsohn, Don FosterGuest stars Lucky Vanous, John Valdetero, Daniel Escobar, Rebecca McFarland
Episode 12
Berta's granddaughter spends the day at Charlie's, which isn't a problem until he learns she's a beautiful, rebellious 16-year-old.
Directed by Robert Berlinger, Lee Aronsohn, Chuck LorreWritten by Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Mark Roberts, Susan BeaversGuest stars Conchata Ferrell, Noel Fisher, Megan Fox, Lisa Arning
Episode 13
Charlie 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.
Directed by Robert Berlinger, Chuck LorreWritten by Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Don FosterGuest stars Johanna Nicosia, Lori Lively
Episode 14
Charlie'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.
Directed by Lee Aronsohn, Chuck Lorre, Rob SchillerWritten by Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Jeff AbugovGuest stars Conchata Ferrell, Elena Lyons, Richard Lewis, J.D. Walsh, Nick Toth
Episode 15
Charlie invites a mysterious, slightly crazed woman to stay at the house until she can settle some family problems.
Directed by Andrew D. WeymanWritten by Lee Aronsohn, Chuck LorreGuest stars Jenna Elfman, Juliette Goglia
Episode 16
Charlie is perplexed when Frankie, the mysterious woman temporarily living in the Harper household, begins falling for Alan and not him.
Directed by Andrew D. WeymanWritten by Lee Aronsohn, Chuck LorreGuest stars Jenna Elfman, Juliette Goglia
Episode 17
Charlie'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.
Directed by Andrew D. WeymanWritten by Eddie Gorodetsky, Mark Roberts, Jeff Abugov, Eric LapidusGuest stars Vernee Watson, Ski Carr, Elise Robertson, Kris Iyer
Episode 18
Charlie is stunned to learn his ex-girlfriend is now a man.
Directed by Chuck Lorre, Andrew D. WeymanWritten by Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts, Lee Aronsohn, Don FosterGuest stars Conchata Ferrell, Chris O'Donnell, Rebecca McFarland
Episode 19
Judith'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.
Directed by Gail Mancuso, Lee Aronsohn, Chuck LorreWritten by Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Don FosterGuest stars Teri Hatcher
Episode 20
Jake's sullen mood baffles and bothers the family and prompts Alan and Judith to take him to a child psychologist.
Directed by Lee Aronsohn, Gary Halvorson, Chuck LorreWritten by Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Jeff Abugov, Mark RobertsGuest stars Conchata Ferrell, Amanda Tosch, Jane Lynch
Episode 21
Charlie 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.
Directed by Lee Aronsohn, Rob SchillerWritten by Lee Aronsohn, Don Foster, Chuck Lorre, Susan BeaversGuest stars Heather Locklear, Marc Grapey, Alana de la Garza
Episode 22
When 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.
Directed by Gail Mancuso, Lee AronsohnWritten by Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Don Foster, Chuck LorreGuest stars Amanda Swisten, Steffani Brass, Jamie Day, Jane Lynch
Episode 23
When 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.
Directed by Chuck Lorre, Rob SchillerWritten by Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Don Foster, Susan BeaversGuest stars Conchata Ferrell, Kristin Richardson, Stacey Travis, Yvette Nicole Brown, Amy Farrington, Cheryl White
Episode 24
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.
Directed by Chuck Lorre, Rob SchillerWritten by Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Chuck LorreGuest stars Conchata Ferrell, Jenna Gering, Byrne Offutt, Terry Rhoads
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Ashton KutcherWalden Schmidt
Charlie SheenCharlie Harper
Jon CryerAlan Harper
Angus T. JonesJake Harper
Amber TamblynJenny
Conchata FerrellBerta
Holland TaylorEvelyn Harper
Marin HinkleJudith Harper
CBSUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Chuck Lorre ProductionsUnited States
