8.0/101 votes#1 - Take Me Away from Here
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/16/2017
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.
Director: David Trainer
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.8/108 votes#2 - Anteaters. They're Just Crazy-Lookin'
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 5/7/2007
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: Lee Aronsohn
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.7/1012 votes#3 - Walnuts and Demerol
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2006
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.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.5/1010 votes#4 - City of Great Racks
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2007
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.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.4/109 votes#5 - Release the Dogs
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2006
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: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.4/108 votes#6 - Meander to Your Dander
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 3/17/2008
When Alan finds himself wanting to break up with a woman, Charlie offers his expertise.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.4/109 votes#7 - The Two Finger Rule
Season 6 Episode 19 - Aired 3/30/2009
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.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.2/109 votes#8 - Repeated Blows to His Unformed Head
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2006
Berta's daughter, Naomi is pregnant and Berta drags Charlie with her when she confronts the baby’s father. Alan reveals a secret fetish.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.2/109 votes#9 - Mr. McGlue's Feedbag
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 4/30/2007
Jake gets lucky after Charlie takes him to the racetrack. Meanwhile, Alan has a difficult time at the DMV.
Director: Jon Cryer
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.2/108 votes#10 - I Think You Offended Don
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 1/19/2009
Judith is pregnant with a baby girl and Alan is convinced he is the father.
Director: Jeff Melman
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.2/109 votes#11 - The 'Ocu' or the 'Pado'?
Season 6 Episode 17 - Aired 3/9/2009
Charlie's admission that he's in love with Chelsea gets a surprising reaction from her
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.2/109 votes#12 - Three Hookers and a Philly Cheesesteak
Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 2/7/2011
While Charlie and Rose carry on their "affair," Alan's chiropractic business turns into a Ponzi scheme.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.1/109 votes#13 - Aunt Myra Doesn't Pee a Lot
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 4/16/2007
Alan looks forward to Judith's wedding, while Charlie and Myra continue their romance.
Director: Jerry Zaks
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.1/108 votes#14 - Thank God for Scoliosis
Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 1/12/2009
Charlie and Jake fight for the affections of a waitress, while Alan fights sexual tension with his receptionist.
Director: Jeff Melman
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.1/108 votes#15 - My Son's Enormous Head
Season 6 Episode 18 - Aired 3/16/2009
Chelsea's illness gives Charlie a chance to prove he can take care of her, but also yearning to run away from the situation.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.0/109 votes#16 - That's Summer Sausage, Not Salami
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 2/5/2007
Charlie sets Alan up with their new neighbour. But he gets jealous when the two form a bond.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.0/1010 votes#17 - Taterhead Is Our Love Child
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2008
In the 6th season opener, Charlie runs into an ex-girlfriend and a child who bears a striking resemblance to Charlie.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.0/1010 votes#18 - Springtime on a Stick
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2010
Charlie and Alan try to set up Evelyn with Russell the pharmacist.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Jim Patterson
7.0/101 votes#19 - Can't Be Really Gone
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2017
Colt's new responsibilities keep him away from Abby. After a memorable night, Maggie ponders what she wants for her future.
Director: David Trainer
Writer: Jim Patterson
6.9/1012 votes#20 - Help Daddy Find His Toenail
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/2007
Charlie's girlfriend is embrassed to go out in public with him. Meanwhile, Jake sneaks out to attend a concert.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Jim Patterson
6.9/107 votes#21 - Winky-Dink Time
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 4/14/2008
Charlie double-dates with Jake and fixes Alan up with a hooker.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Jim Patterson
6.9/109 votes#22 - The Flavin' and the Mavin'
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2008
Alan is sure that things will turn bad when Charlie starts dating his receptionist.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Jim Patterson
6.9/109 votes#23 - It's Always Nazi Week
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2008
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: James Widdoes
Writer: Jim Patterson
6.9/109 votes#24 - Pinocchio's Mouth
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2008
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.
Director: Jeff Melman
Writer: Jim Patterson
6.9/108 votes#25 - The Devil's Lube
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 12/15/2008
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: Chuck Lorre
Writer: Jim Patterson
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"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 David Trainer. It aired on 6/16/2017 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Anteaters. They're Just Crazy-Lookin'".