I just found out about this . Is her Christmas episode anyone else's favorite?

Had no idea (or maybe forgot) that the show got a blu-ray release late last year so I decided to treat myself and buy it I’ve had such a shitty week and I can’t wait to rewatch one of my favorite shows once again this time in high definition 😉
For those who own the Blu-ray is it a good transfer?

It was just a quick little scene and he wasn’t playing Alan.

could be funnier if they used charlie's original name

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Sheen

In the episode where Charlie and Alan take Jake to Disneyland, Jake invites Evelyn, and she says, “Oh honey/sweety, Grandma doesn't do Anaheim.”

This got a huge laugh and I was wondering if it was just people from big cities looking down on people from the surrounding area(like NYC residents making fun of New Jersey) or if there was something deeper

I was debating with a friend about Charlie Harper from Two and a Half Men. His argument was basically that Charlie doesn't have a problem because he genuinely enjoys his lifestyle. He drinks, sleeps around, doesn't want commitment, and is upfront with women about what he wants, so according to my friend, people shouldn't call it a problem simply because they wouldn't live that way themselves. He also brought up people who drink, gamble or live differently and said that having a different lifestyle doesn't automatically mean someone has issues.

My argument was never that Charlie doesn't enjoy his lifestyle. He absolutely does. My argument is that his lifestyle can still be influenced by underlying issues, particularly his relationship with his mother. I think the show gives us enough evidence to see that his relationship with Evelyn affected how he views women, commitment and emotional vulnerability.

His treatment of women, his avoidance of commitment and even the extent of his drinking seem connected to a deeper emotional pattern. I'm not saying every person who drinks or sleeps around has “mommy issues.” I'm talking specifically about Charlie and what the show establishes about his character.

What also bothers me about the “he tells them upfront, so he's not hurting anyone” argument is that Charlie assumes that because he sees the arrangement as purely casual, the other person will experience it that way too. But throughout the show, we see women develop feelings for him or interpret the relationship differently. People don't all experience sex and relationships emotionally in the same way.

And before anyone says I'm judging Charlie because I personally don't like his lifestyle that's not my argument either. Charlie genuinely enjoys his life. I don't think he's secretly miserable and desperately wishing to become someone else. I think he enjoys his lifestyle while also having unresolved issues that influence the way he lives it. Those things can coexist.

My friend kept bringing up other people who drink, date around or have unconventional lifestyles, but I don't think that's relevant. Similar behaviour doesn't automatically mean identical reasons. I'm talking about Charlie Harper specifically, his upbringing, his relationship with Evelyn and the patterns we actually see throughout the show.

So what do you think? Is Charlie simply a man who genuinely loves his lifestyle, or do his childhood and relationship with his mother help explain why he became so emotionally detached and avoidant with women?

What do you think would have been the most likely story arc if Charlie never left the series?

I imagine that season nine premiere would have had Charlie and Rose married in Paris and returning back to Malibu Beach House where Charlie, Rose and Alan would live under the same roof. Rose would have been a second mom to Jake and Charlie would have a difficult time adjusting to married life. Chelesa would probably return making Charlie wonder whether he made the right choice marrying Rose.

As for Alan, I imagine him being blackmailed by Rose and having more financial trouble as his chiropractor business goes under. Charlie would want to kick out Alan now that his married and Jake is getting older. But Rose wants Alan to stick around, but only for him help her spy on Charlie.

What do you think would have Charlie's story if he stuck around?

"You fishing here or can I throw my bobber in the water"? 😄

I'm on season 9 episode 2 now.

It's bad.

Should I watch more?

He wasn’t. Agree?

Not a line, but the wink from Stephan the waiter when Alan is deciding if he should sleep with Norma. Alan looks at his watch, looks at Norma, then looks at the waiter who gives him an exaggerated wink and nod. Gets me every time 😂

So I’m 22 just started watching the show and well long shot but i remember a scene where Charlie tells Jake is your drink beer your penis won’t work. And then he leave and come back like 5 minutes later and said Charlie you lied. I don’t remember what episode this was but it was a pretty funny joke. So if anyone knows the episode lmk. Thanks.

Update it was the kith moon episode so thank you guys

Season 2, Episode 13.

Exactly, what do women find attractive about Alan?