A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.
The best episode of "Two and a Half Men" season 9 is "Nice to Meet You, Walden Schmidt", rated 5.5/10 from 3678 user votes. It was directed by James Widdoes and written by Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson. "Nice to Meet You, Walden Schmidt" aired on 9/19/2011 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "People Who Love Peepholes".
Alan and Jake meet Walden Schmidt, a broken-hearted billionaire.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson
Walden deals with his ex-wife, Bridget.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson
Alan prepares Walden for a date with Bridget, while Jake decides to emulate Walden and drop out of school.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Chuck Lorre
Walden goes looking for Mrs. Right while Alan has an opportunity to reconcile with Lyndsey.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson
Alan has trouble accepting Lyndsey's seedy movie past, and Walden tries to cheer him up by throwing a party.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Dave Richardson, Susan Beavers, Jim Patterson
Walden receives divorce papers from Bridget, but forgets his depression when he meets a girl who looks eerily like her.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Dave Richardson, Susan Beavers, Jim Patterson
Jake has a crush on his chemistry tutor, who has a crush on Walden. Meanwhile, Alan obsesses over the journal his brother left him in his will.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson
When Walden begins redecorating the beach house, Alan becomes overly emotional.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Susan McMartin, Jim Patterson
Upon his release from the hospital, Alan is met with a slew of challenges that test his ability to cope.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Chuck Lorre, Dave Richardson, Susan Beavers
Walden hits it off with a British babe, but neither of them is sure he's ready to re-enter the dating world.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson
Walden is trying his best to impress his new love interest when Bridget reappears in his life.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson
Walden's mother arrives and Alan is smitten with her, even as she reveals a secret about Walden's past that sends him into a downward spiral.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson
Walden’s ex-wife and mother try to take control of his company, so he turns to Alan for help.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson
Zoey tries to convince Walden to cut his hair and shave; Alan and Lyndsey revive their relationship.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Susan Beavers, Susan McMartin, Jim Patterson
Walden tries to loosen Zooey up by sharing some of Berta's special brownies.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson
Strained relationships and girl-fighting result when a huge storm traps Walden, Alan, Zoey and Lyndsey in the house on Valentine's Day.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson
Walden and Zoey's relationship suffers after they share a near-death experience. Meanwhile, Alan wonders if Lyndsey has a drinking problem.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson
Walden's ex-business partner shows up at the beach house looking to make peace.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson
Alan and Lyndsey introduce their mothers. Jake and Eldridge get a ride from Walden to a party.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson
Walden breaks the news to Zoey that he is going into business with his ex-wife. Alan and Lyndsey try to cope with their mom's relationship.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson
Walden's commitment is tested when Zoey and her daughter come to live with him. Meanwhile, Alan gets more than he bargained for when he moves in with Lyndsey
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Susan Beavers, Jim Patterson
Charlie's ghost pays a visit to Alan after he suffers a minor heart attack.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson
Alan is showered with love and affection upon returning from the hospital, but Zoey isn’t so sure it’s deserved.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Susan Beavers, Jim Patterson
Jake is pressured to make a decision about his future.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Lee Aronsohn, Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson