Editing Charlie Harper (section)

=== "Death" ===
Charlie Harper is reported by Rose to have died in Paris after being struck by a train. In the Season 9 premiere, his funeral features one of his trademark bowling shirts and a pair of cargo shorts hanging by his closed casket. Rose explains that Charlie had proposed to her in Paris, and although they were happy for a few days, she found him in the shower with another woman when she returned from shopping. The next day, Charlie fell off a Paris Métro platform and was struck by a train, his body exploding "like a balloon full of meat." It is heavily implied that Rose was responsible for his death, as suggested by both her and Berta.

After Charlie's funeral, he is often mentioned by his remaining loved ones, typically in a disrespectful manner. New details and secrets about his life emerge. His ashes are delivered to Alan, who decides to spread them on the beach, but ends up spilling them after being startled by the sight of [[Walden Schmidt]], soaking wet, at the window.

In the episode "Those Fancy Japanese Toilets," it is revealed that Charlie kept a private journal in a safe deposit box, which the bank gave to his mother after his death. Alan becomes fascinated with the journal, as it shows a different side of Charlie. The entries reveal that Charlie speculated on various causes of his death, such as liver failure or being pushed in front of a bus, and reflected on his condescending behavior toward women. He also admitted that he once believed Jake had a bright future but secretly thought Jake might not be Alan's biological son. Despite his criticism and abuse, the journal hints that Charlie idolized his brother and missed him when he moved in with Lyndsey, though he was certain Alan would be back soon.

In "Thank You For The Intercourse," Walden redecorates the house and donates Charlie's piano to an orphanage. Alan, missing Charlie, suffers a mental breakdown and begins to imitate him, even successfully picking up women. Concerned, Jake and Walden bring Alan to a mental institution, tricking him into believing they were going on a trip to Las Vegas.

Charlie is reintroduced in the episode "Why We Gave Up Women," portrayed by Kathy Bates. While Alan is hospitalized for a mild heart attack, he encounters a woman dressed like Charlie, smoking a cigar, who claims to be Charlie himself. After correctly answering personal questions, Charlie reveals that he is in Hell and, as punishment, is living in the body of an older woman but still has a pair of testicles. Charlie advises Alan to turn his life around and become self-dependent. Alan attempts to follow this advice by moving into a low-grade apartment, but Charlie appears again and admits he didn't care if Alan changed—he just wanted him out of his house. Later, after Alan fakes a second heart attack, Charlie appears to Jake and tries to hint at his identity, but Jake fails to understand. Annoyed, Charlie returns to Hell, complaining about not having male genitals anymore.

In Season 10 of ''Two and a Half Men'', Charlie Harper is frequently mentioned, often in reference to his emotional breakdowns or relationships. In "A Big Bag of Dog," Berta notes that Charlie used to have emotional meltdowns in the master bedroom over breakups. In "That's Not What They Call It in Amsterdam," Rose's return prompts discussions about her previous stalking of Charlie and her concerns about dating Walden because he lives in Charlie's house. In "Something My Gynecologist Said," Walden makes a meta-reference to Charlie's death while talking about a fake book. Berta mentions Charlie in "I Scream When I Pee," noting she never thought she could work for anyone besides him, but praises Walden as her best boss. Alan briefly mentions him in "Advantage: Fat, Flying Baby," and in the finale, "Cows, Prepare to Be Tipped," Charlie is remembered when Alan and Jake smoke cigars that Charlie left for Jake's graduation. In "Big Episode. Someone Stole a Spoon," Walden jokes that their messy beach house looks like "Charlie Sheen's house."