[s1e16] That: Was Saliva, Alan

: Meanwhile, Joanie develops a major crush on Jake , following him around despite his complete lack of interest.

: In a surprising twist, Frankie finds herself attracted to Alan's caring nature rather than Charlie's usual bachelor charm. This leaves Charlie feeling like the "extra guy" and genuinely shocked that Alan "won" for once. [S1E16] That Was Saliva, Alan

Watch these clips to see the rare moment Alan actually beats Charlie to the girl: : Meanwhile, Joanie develops a major crush on

: Frankie finally reveals why she's on the run: she is fleeing her deceased husband's wealthy parents, who are trying to have her declared mentally incompetent to gain custody of her daughter, Joanie. Watch these clips to see the rare moment

: "Think of it as musical chairs. But when the music stops, the guys who have a clue are sittin' on a woman instead of a chair."

: "I don't know! It's been so long since anybody's touched me!"

In the Two and a Half Men episode "" (Season 1, Episode 16), the narrative picks up from the previous installment with the mysterious Frankie (Jenna Elfman) and her daughter staying at the Malibu beach house. This episode is a rare multi-part arc for the series, diving deeper into character dynamics and rare moments of brotherly rivalry. Episode Summary