The essential episodes of Two and a Half Men
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Two and a Half Men — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Carefree jingle writer Charlie Harper has his lifestyle altered when his uptight brother and his 10-year-old nephew move in with him.
- 02
Berta's granddaughter spends the day at Charlie's, which isn't a problem until he learns she's a beautiful, rebellious 16-year-old.
- 03
One of Charlie's ex-girlfriends is now a man. It gets better: He starts dating Evelyn, who's clueless about his past history with her son.
- 04
Frankenstein and the Horny Villagers
Alan meets a woman at the supermarket who introduces him to the kind of fantastic sex life Charlie is accustomed to.
- 05
Charlie cons Jake into taking ballet lessons in order to get close to the teacher.
- 06
Love Isn't Blind, It's Retarded
Charlie plans the ultimate romantic evening with Mia, and Alan dates a much younger woman.
- 07
As Judith's and Herb's wedding nears, Charlie gets close to Herb's witty sister.
- 08
Charlie finds success as a children's singing star, which makes Alan miserable.
- 09
Jake disappears with the daughter of Charlie's neighbor, a former NFL player, and Charlie is left to cover his back. Meanwhile, Alan scores a hot date with the help of Charlie's Mercedes.
- 10
Charlie must decide between his fiancée, Chelsea, and his old flame, Mia.
- 11
When Berta takes a couple of days off, Charlie falls for her replacement. Meanwhile, Alan believes he's being stalked by Lyndsey's ex-husband.
- 12
Walden hits it off with a British babe, but neither of them is sure he's ready to re-enter the dating world.
- 13
Walden juggles having two identities - rich man and poor man - and Alan finds himself alone at Christmas.
- 14
Justice in Star-Spangled Hot Pants
When Alan learns Walden knows Lynda Carter, he asks him to set him up on a date with her. Against his better judgment, Walden agrees to invite her to the house for dinner.
- 15
Of Course He's Dead - Part Two
The series finale recalls the life—and presumed death—of Charlie Harper.
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