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Two and a Half Men
S1.E7
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If They Do Go Either Way, They're Usually Fake

  • Episode aired Nov 3, 2003
  • TV-14
  • 22m
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8.3/10
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Charlie Sheen and Marin Hinkle in Two and a Half Men (2003)
Two And A Half Men: If They Do Go Either Way, They're Usually Fake
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Jake sees a butterfly tattoo on the firm bottom of a surfer-chick friend of Charlie's and draws a picture of it for school. Of course, this enrages Judith until she becomes very good friends... Read allJake sees a butterfly tattoo on the firm bottom of a surfer-chick friend of Charlie's and draws a picture of it for school. Of course, this enrages Judith until she becomes very good friends with the woman herself.Jake sees a butterfly tattoo on the firm bottom of a surfer-chick friend of Charlie's and draws a picture of it for school. Of course, this enrages Judith until she becomes very good friends with the woman herself.

  • Director
    • Andy Ackerman
  • Writers
    • Chuck Lorre
    • Lee Aronsohn
    • Mark Roberts
  • Stars
    • Charlie Sheen
    • Jon Cryer
    • Angus T. Jones
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
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    • Director
      • Andy Ackerman
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Lee Aronsohn
      • Mark Roberts
    • Stars
      • Charlie Sheen
      • Jon Cryer
      • Angus T. Jones
    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Charlie Sheen
    Charlie Sheen
    • Charlie Harper
    Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer
    • Alan Harper
    Angus T. Jones
    Angus T. Jones
    • Jake Harper
    Marin Hinkle
    Marin Hinkle
    • Judith Harper
    Melanie Lynskey
    Melanie Lynskey
    • Rose
    Kristin Dattilo
    Kristin Dattilo
    • Cindy
    • Director
      • Andy Ackerman
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Lee Aronsohn
      • Mark Roberts
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    3studioAT

    A decent yet unspectacular episode

    First seasons of shows are all about discovery, what works and what doesn't. I don't think this episode totally works.

    For one thing it seems a bit thin on plot and jokes. Yes, there are moments, but its an episode that never seems to get going. I never found the Judith character to be that funny either, so an episode that dedicates a lot more time to her was never going to really appeal.

    I think the writers quite naturally at this point were still working out what worked in the show, and would come to realise that the real strength of it lie in the dynamic between the three male leads, and not the ex wife character.

    A decent but unspectacular episode.
    8vitoscotti

    Everything works well.

    The episode clicked well with very good humor. The comical awkwardness of the three main characters living together is really gaining steam. The "I undertand" remark and breast implant humor though repeated multiple times got funnier each time. The series was fortunate to be on before political correctness took hold able to be comically disrespectful and irreverent without restraints

    Terrific casting of pretty Kristin Dattilo as Cindy who brought not just her beauty but was a nice comedic addition. The writers as early in all series' seem to be experimenting to find what's the funniest and how to get the best out of the three main stars.

    I thought Angus T. Jones as Jake wss at his funniest so far ealy on in the series. Delivering some funny remarks topping off uncomfortable situations.

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    • Trivia
      Episode title spoken by Charlie, to Jake.
    • Goofs
      When Alan and Charlie leave the kitchen and walk across the floor in the living room, the thumping and creaking of the cheap plywood floor of the stage can be heard loud and clear.
    • Quotes

      Alan: Charlie, when I moved in here, I said that it was vital that we create a wholesome atmosphere for Jake, and you said, "I understand".

      Charlie: Alan, there's something you should know about me. When I say "I understand", it doesn't mean I agree. It doesn't mean I understand. It doesn't even mean I'm listening to you!

    • Soundtracks
      Manly Men
      (Theme Song)

      Composed by Grant Geissman, Lee Aronsohn and Chuck Lorre

      Performed by Dominik Hauser (upright bass), Elizabeth Daily and studio musicians (vocals)

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 26, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Chuck Lorre Productions
      • The Tannenbaum Company
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      • 22m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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