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
: Disturbed by the possibility of being a father, Charlie consults his pharmacist, Russell, and learns that condoms are not 100% effective. After a nightmare about having multiple children, he decides to take responsibility by giving Chrissy a large sum of money and promising monthly support checks. Reviews for the premiere were mixed