#10: Herb Melnick Acting Like a Coward

After making Alan's life miserable, Judith marries pediatrician Herb Melnick, a man who remains constantly under her thumb. Stuck in an unhappy marriage, Herb tries to live vicariously through Alan and Charlie, but has to skirt around Judith to do so. Having bonded with Alan over their mutual disdain with how Judith treats them, Herb is shown preferring Alan's company to his own wife's.

Unfortunately, years of being a pushover takes its toll and Herb becomes a lonely man who pines for a happier life but is too afraid to make it happen. He even goes so far as to try to bribe Alan with some potential luxurious amenities to keep him around. Sad though they might be, Herb's efforts to escape Judith are undeniably good for a laugh.

#9: Charlie Harper's Hatred for His Mother

Blaming her for all his issues, Charlie clearly takes pleasure in seeing his mother suffer—within reason.

For her part, Evelyn's refusal to be motherly towards Charlie only makes matters worse. The only occasions Charlie enjoys his mother's company is when he sees a chance to antagonize her, or when her malicious nature works to his advantage. His mother issues are a source of comedy even when she's not around, as Charlie's therapy sessions usually result in uncomfortable breakthroughs. To be fair, Alan also has moments where Evelyn isn't his favorite person in the world—not that she really cares.

#8: Fart Jokes

The one thing that every character on this show seemingly has in common is their tendency to make their flatulence known. This brand of potty humor might be considered cheap laughs, but they're generally well timed enough to be amusing. It also highlights the characters' inherently unclassy nature. And this isn't limited to the core cast—just about every recurring character has their moment to let one rip over the course of the series.

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