The Best Episodes Written By Jim Patterson

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(4 votes)

   #1 - Uncle Sam

   S2:E121/28/2026

   Matt is thrilled to show off his military-hero son Sam, but a shift in Sam's career could finally give Riley a chance to be the golden child; Andy's singing hits all the wrong notes for Riley.

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   8.3/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Friend

   S2:E101/14/2026

   Matt’s reunion with a high school friend stirs up more than nostalgia when he meets their equally opinionated spouse. Meanwhile, Riley spirals when Klatch gets a negative Yelp review.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #3 - Take Me Away from Here

   S2:E36/16/2017

   After a heart-to-heart with Maggie, Colt steps up and supports Heather. Meanwhile, the tension between Rooster and Beau takes a toll on Maggie.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #4 - Can't Be Really Gone

   S2:E106/16/2017

   Colt's new responsibilities keep him away from Abby. After a memorable night, Maggie ponders what she wants for her future.

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   7.9/10(14 votes)

   #5 - Is There a Mrs. Waffles?

   S5:E811/12/2007

   Charlie writes a children's song and finds success as Charlie Waffles. The children love him and the mothers seem to as well. Charlie's new found fame irritates Alan.

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   7.8/10(12 votes)

   #6 - Meander to Your Dander

   S5:E113/17/2008

   When Alan finds himself wanting to break up with a woman, Charlie offers his expertise.

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   7.7/10(14 votes)

   #7 - Three Girls and a Guy Named Bud

   S8:E19/20/2010

   When Jake finds out that Alan has been dating Eldridge's mom, he packs up and heads to Judith and Herb's. Meanwhile, Charlie decides it's time to cut back on boozing.

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   7.7/10(13 votes)

   #8 - The Two Finger Rule

   S6:E193/30/2009

   After Chelsea discovers a nude picture of another woman on Charlie's cell phone, he blows off steam by going out for a night of drinking with Alan, Herb and his neighbor.

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   7.7/10(14 votes)

   #9 - Thank God for Scoliosis

   S6:E121/12/2009

   Charlie and Jake fight for the affections of a waitress, while Alan fights sexual tension with his receptionist.

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    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #10 - City of Great Racks

    S5:E410/15/2007

    Charlie and Linda get closer to consummating their relationship, but Charlie has trouble focusing when he begins to see Rose's face everywhere he turns.

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    7.6/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Kinda Like Necrophilia

    S5:E1011/26/2007

    Alan finds out that Charlie stole his girlfriend and works on a plan to get back at Charlie, even though this happened when they were in high school.

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    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #12 - I Think You Offended Don

    S6:E131/19/2009

    Judith is pregnant with a baby girl and Alan is convinced he is the father.

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13. 

    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Gumby with a Pokey

    S7:E215/17/2010

    Charlie is visited by the ghosts of his ex-girlfriends while Alan and Jake are on a road trip.

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    7.5/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Walnuts and Demerol

    S4:E1112/11/2006

    Charlie's friends and family put a crimp in his plan for a romantic Christmas Eve date. When Evelyn sees who the date is, she goes to great lengths to force a wedge between them.

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    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Three Hookers and a Philly Cheesesteak

    S8:E152/7/2011

    While Charlie and Rose carry on their "affair," Alan's chiropractic business turns into a Ponzi scheme.

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    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #16 - A Little Clammy and None Too Fresh

    S5:E123/24/2008

    Rose returns from England, and plays nurse rather oddly for an ill Charlie.

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    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #17 - A Good Time in Central Africa

    S8:E911/15/2010

    When Berta takes a couple of days off, Charlie falls for her replacement. Meanwhile, Alan believes he's being stalked by Lyndsey's ex-husband.

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18. 

    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #18 - The Crazy Bitch Gazette

    S8:E711/1/2010

    Charlie's girlfriend gets fed up with his stalker, Rose.

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    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #19 - My Son's Enormous Head

    S6:E183/16/2009

    Chelsea's illness gives Charlie a chance to prove he can take care of her, but also yearning to run away from the situation.

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    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Captain Terry's Spray-On Hair

    S7:E911/23/2009

    While Alan struggles to cure his baldness, Charlie deals with the problem that he can't satisfy Chelsea.

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    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Taterhead Is Our Love Child

    S6:E19/22/2008

    In the 6th season opener, Charlie runs into an ex-girlfriend and a child who bears a striking resemblance to Charlie.

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    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #22 - The 'Ocu' or the 'Pado'?

    S6:E173/9/2009

    Charlie's admission that he's in love with Chelsea gets a surprising reaction from her

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    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #23 - Untainted by Filth

    S7:E711/9/2009

    Alan and Charlie are shocked when they wake up next to a strange woman, and try to find out what happened.

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    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Winky-Dink Time

    S5:E144/14/2008

    Charlie double-dates with Jake and fixes Alan up with a hooker.

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    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #25 - A Bottle of Wine and a Jackhammer

    S8:E29/27/2010

    Charlie is willing to do anything for Alan to accept Lyndsey's offer to move in with her.

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