[s8e5] The Immortal Mr. Billy Joel -

With Charlie out of the house, Alan decides to take advantage of his brother’s lifestyle. He dresses in Charlie's clothes, takes Charlie's car, and heads to a bar where he pretends to be Charlie Harper to pick up women.

Alan meets a woman named Gretchen (played by Kimberly Williams-Paisley). To impress her, he not only claims to be Charlie but eventually weaves a lie about being the inspiration for various famous songs, leading to the "Billy Joel" reference in the title. Key Episode Details Information Season & Episode Season 8, Episode 5 Original Air Date October 18, 2010 Director James Widdoes Writer(s) Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Don Foster Guest Stars Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Gretchen Analysis & Themes [S8E5] The Immortal Mr. Billy Joel

"" is the fifth episode of the eighth season of the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men . Originally aired on October 18, 2010, the episode features a classic comedy of errors involving identity deception and vanity. Plot Summary The episode follows two parallel stories of deception: With Charlie out of the house, Alan decides