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The Best Episodes Written By Jim Patterson

Every TV Episode Written by Jim Patterson Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Take Me Away from Here
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Take Me Away from Here

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 23 - Anteaters. They're Just Crazy-Lookin'
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Anteaters. They're Just Crazy-Lookin'

    S4:E23

    Charlie is shocked when the handyman working on his house beats him out for Chloe's affections. Alan has no sympathy for Charlie’s distress.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - Meander to Your Dander
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Meander to Your Dander

    S5:E11

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - City of Great Racks
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #4 - City of Great Racks

    S5:E4

    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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    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 19 - The Two Finger Rule
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #5 - The Two Finger Rule

    S6:E19

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 12 - Thank God for Scoliosis
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Thank God for Scoliosis

    S6:E12

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Walnuts and Demerol
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Walnuts and Demerol

    S4:E11

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  8. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - I Think You Offended Don
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #8 - I Think You Offended Don

    S6:E13

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 17 - The 'Ocu' or the 'Pado'?
    7.4/10(11 votes)

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

    S6:E17

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

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    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 18 - My Son's Enormous Head
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #10 - My Son's Enormous Head

    S6:E18

    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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    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  11. undefined Season 8 Episode 15 - Three Hookers and a Philly Cheesesteak
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Three Hookers and a Philly Cheesesteak

    S8:E15

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  12. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Taterhead Is Our Love Child
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Taterhead Is Our Love Child

    S6:E1

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Kiss
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Kiss

    S1:E10

    Riley is torn between her past and her future.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - Pinocchio's Mouth
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Pinocchio's Mouth

    S6:E8

    Charlie's new girlfriend Chelsea asks him to spend the night at her place, which puts Charlie well outside of his comfort zone, while Alan tries to enforce a punishment on Jake initiated by Judith for mooning a group of girls.

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    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Help Daddy Find His Toenail
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Help Daddy Find His Toenail

    S5:E6

    Charlie's girlfriend is embrassed to go out in public with him. Meanwhile, Jake sneaks out to attend a concert.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - Winky-Dink Time
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Winky-Dink Time

    S5:E14

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

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    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - It's Always Nazi Week
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #17 - It's Always Nazi Week

    S6:E6

    When Judith kicks Herb to the curb, Alan comes knocking; Jake is sent to stay with a less-than-willing Charlie for three months during Judith's meltdown.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  18. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - Sir Lancelot's Litter Box
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Sir Lancelot's Litter Box

    S6:E22

    Charlie mourns the loss of his bachelor pad as he reluctantly allows Chelsea to move in. Meanwhile, Alan discovers there is no longer much space left in the house for him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  19. undefined Season 8 Episode 8 - Springtime on a Stick
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Springtime on a Stick

    S8:E8

    Charlie and Alan try to set up Evelyn with Russell the pharmacist.

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    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  20. undefined Season 6 Episode 14 - David Copperfield Slipped Me a Roofie
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #20 - David Copperfield Slipped Me a Roofie

    S6:E14

    Melissa doesn't think Alan's family appreciates him, so she asks him to move in with her and her mom.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Release the Dogs
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #21 - Release the Dogs

    S4:E8

    Alan suffers from insomnia. He visits his psychiatrist, who reveals that the cause of Alan's sleepless nights is his jealousy towards Charlie, and his inability to glide through life.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - If My Hole Could Talk
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #22 - If My Hole Could Talk

    S5:E18

    Charlie's attracted to an older self-help author. Alan and Jake clash over a project for school.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  23. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - The Flavin' and the Mavin'
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #23 - The Flavin' and the Mavin'

    S6:E4

    Alan is sure that things will turn bad when Charlie starts dating his receptionist.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  24. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - The Devil's Lube
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #24 - The Devil's Lube

    S6:E11

    Charlie finds himself re-examining his wild ways when an old friend dies and begins to feel that his time on Earth may be drawing to a close.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  25. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Repeated Blows to His Unformed Head
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Repeated Blows to His Unformed Head

    S4:E7

    Berta's daughter, Naomi is pregnant and Berta drags Charlie with her when she confronts the baby’s father. Alan reveals a secret fetish.

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    Writer:Jim Patterson

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Jim Patterson Ratings Summary

"Take Me Away from Here" is the best rated episode written by Jim Patterson. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 6/16/2017 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Anteaters. They're Just Crazy-Lookin'".