Episodes
1. Nice to Meet You, Walden Schmidt
4.5
September 19, 2011
21 min
Alan and Jake meet Walden Schmidt, a broken-hearted billionaire.
Guest Stars:
Jennifer Bini Taylor, Melanie Lynskey, Jenna Elfman, Jeri Ryan, Katherine LaNasa
2. People Who Love Peepholes
5.0
September 26, 2011
21 min
Walden deals with his ex-wife, Bridget.
Guest Stars:
Stephanie Jacobsen, Judy Greer
3. Big Girls Don't Throw Food
4.8
October 3, 2011
20 min
Alan prepares Walden for a date with Bridget, while Jake decides to emulate Walden and drop out of school.
Guest Stars:
Nicole J. Butler, Amira Elliby, Emile Ballard, Ryan Stiles, Judy Greer
4. Nine Magic Fingers
4.4
October 10, 2011
21 min
Walden goes looking for Mrs. Right while Alan has an opportunity to reconcile with Lyndsey.
Guest Stars:
Grady Lee Richmond, Jenny McCarthy, Judy Greer, Courtney Thorne-Smith
5. A Giant Cat Holding a Churro
5.1
October 17, 2011
20 min
Alan has trouble accepting Lyndsey's seedy movie past, and Walden tries to cheer him up by throwing a party.
Guest Stars:
Nikki Novak, Nicholas Gonzalez, Katie Stegeman, Courtney Thorne-Smith
6. The Squat and Hover
4.6
October 24, 2011
21 min
Walden receives divorce papers from Bridget, but forgets his depression when he meets a girl who looks eerily like her.
Guest Stars:
Joe Manganiello, Monika Smith, Shon Little, Jane Lynch, Judy Greer
7. Those Fancy Japanese Toilets
5.1
October 31, 2011
19 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Macey Cruthird
8. Thank You for the Intercourse
5.5
November 7, 2011
21 min
When Walden begins redecorating the beach house, Alan becomes overly emotional.
Guest Stars:
Taylor Cole, Amanda Schull, Zaid Farid, Michael Bailey Smith, Brian Keith Russell
9. Frodo's Headshots
5.6
November 14, 2011
21 min
Upon his release from the hospital, Alan is met with a slew of challenges that test his ability to cope.
Guest Stars:
Gary Busey, Vernee Watson, Nicole Steinwedell, Macey Cruthird, Ryan Stiles
10. A Fishbowl Full of Glass Eyes
5.1
November 21, 2011
21 min
Walden hits it off with a British babe, but neither of them is sure he's ready to re-enter the dating world.
Guest Stars:
Jonathan Banks, Sophie Winkleman
11. What a Lovely Landing Strip
5.2
December 5, 2011
20 min
Walden is trying his best to impress his new love interest when Bridget reappears in his life.
Guest Stars:
Melanie Lynskey, Jeff Staron, Karen Y. McClain, Robert Clotworthy, Sophie Winkleman
12. One False Move, Zimbabwe!
4.8
December 12, 2011
21 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Jane Carr, Jim Piddock, John Pirruccello, Mimi Rogers, Graham Patrick Martin
13. Slowly and in a Circular Fashion
4.9
January 2, 2012
20 min
Walden’s ex-wife and mother try to take control of his company, so he turns to Alan for help.
Guest Stars:
Chuck Lacey, Mimi Rogers, Michael Medico, Sophie Winkleman, Judy Greer
14. A Possum on Chemo
5.3
January 16, 2012
20 min
Zoey tries to convince Walden to cut his hair and shave; Alan and Lyndsey revive their relationship.
Guest Stars:
Travis Van Winkle, Graham Patrick Martin, Sophie Winkleman, Courtney Thorne-Smith
15. The Duchess of Dull-in-Sack
5.1
February 6, 2012
21 min
Walden tries to loosen Zooey up by sharing some of Berta's special brownies.
Guest Stars:
Matthew Marsden, Sonia Jackson, Hira Ambrosino, Graham Patrick Martin, Talyan Wright
16. Sips, Sonnets and Sodomy
5.4
February 13, 2012
20 min
Strained relationships and girl-fighting result when a huge storm traps Walden, Alan, Zoey and Lyndsey in the house on Valentine's Day.
Guest Stars:
Sophie Winkleman, Courtney Thorne-Smith
17. Not in My Mouth!
4.0
February 20, 2012
19 min
Walden and Zoey's relationship suffers after they share a near-death experience. Meanwhile, Alan wonders if Lyndsey has a drinking problem.
Guest Stars:
Matthew Marsden, Sara Erikson, Robert Clotworthy, Sophie Winkleman, Courtney Thorne-Smith
18. The War Against Gingivitis
4.7
February 27, 2012
21 min
Walden's ex-business partner shows up at the beach house looking to make peace.
Guest Stars:
Patton Oswalt, Rebecca McFarland, Judy Greer
19. Palmdale, Ech
4.6
March 19, 2012
21 min
Alan and Lyndsey introduce their mothers. Jake and Eldridge get a ride from Walden to a party.
Guest Stars:
Georgia Engel, Brian Stepanek, Caitlin Harris, Christina Scherer, Graham Patrick Martin
20. Grandma's Pie
4.3
April 9, 2012
21 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Georgia Engel, Graham Patrick Martin, Talyan Wright, Sophie Winkleman, Judy Greer
21. Mr. Hose Says "Yes"
5.5
April 16, 2012
21 min
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
Guest Stars:
Graham Patrick Martin, Talyan Wright, Sophie Winkleman, Courtney Thorne-Smith
22. Why We Gave Up Women
5.8
April 30, 2012
21 min
Charlie's ghost pays a visit to Alan after he suffers a minor heart attack.
Guest Stars:
Kathy Bates, Vernee Watson, Eddie Shin, Abbie Cobb, Abby Walker
23. The Straw in My Donut Hole
4.9
May 7, 2012
21 min
Alan is showered with love and affection upon returning from the hospital, but Zoey isn’t so sure it’s deserved.
Guest Stars:
Jason Alexander, Graham Patrick Martin, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Sophie Winkleman, Courtney Thorne-Smith
