Reviews for the premiere were mixed. Some viewers found it a "fabulous and solid start" to the season. However, others criticized the episode as "disturbing" due to the fraudulent extortion plot or felt the acting was forced compared to previous seasons. Watch a review and highlights from this season premiere:
: Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper, Jon Cryer as Alan Harper, and Angus T. Jones as Jake Harper. Watch Two And a Half Men S06E01
: After Charlie leaves, it is revealed that Chrissy successfully defrauded him; "Chuck" is actually a boy named Jeremy whom she was babysitting and used to extort money. Cast and Guest Stars Reviews for the premiere were mixed