Episodes
S9E1 • Nice to Meet You, Walden Schmidt
Alan and Jake meet Walden Schmidt, a broken-hearted billionaire.
First aired : September 19, 2011
S9E2 • People Who Love Peepholes
Walden deals with his ex-wife, Bridget.
First aired : September 26, 2011
S9E3 • Big Girls Don't Throw Food
Alan prepares Walden for a date with Bridget, while Jake decides to emulate Walden and drop out of school.
First aired : October 3, 2011
S9E4 • Nine Magic Fingers
Walden goes looking for Mrs. Right while Alan has an opportunity to reconcile with Lyndsey.
First aired : October 10, 2011
S9E5 • A Giant Cat Holding a Churro
Alan has trouble accepting Lyndsey's seedy movie past, and Walden tries to cheer him up by throwing a party.
First aired : October 17, 2011
S9E6 • The Squat and the Hover
Walden receives divorce papers from Bridget, but forgets his depression when he meets a girl who looks eerily like her.
First aired : October 24, 2011
S9E7 • Those Fancy Japanese Toilets
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.
First aired : October 31, 2011
S9E8 • Thank You for the Intercourse
When Walden begins redecorating the beach house, Alan becomes overly emotional.
First aired : November 7, 2011
S9E9 • Frodo's Headshots
Upon his release from the hospital, Alan is met with a slew of challenges that test his ability to cope.
First aired : November 14, 2011
S9E10 • A Fishbowl Full of Glass Eyes
Walden hits it off with a British babe, but neither of them is sure he's ready to re-enter the dating world.
First aired : November 21, 2011
S9E11 • What a Lovely Landing Strip
Walden is trying his best to impress his new love interest when Bridget reappears in his life.
First aired : December 5, 2011
S9E12 • One False Move, Zimbabwe!
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.
First aired : December 12, 2011
S9E13 • Slowly and in a Circular Fashion
Walden’s ex-wife and mother try to take control of his company, so he turns to Alan for help.
First aired : January 2, 2012
S9E14 • A Possum on Chemo
Zoey tries to convince Walden to cut his hair and shave; Alan and Lyndsey revive their relationship.
First aired : January 16, 2012
S9E15 • The Duchess of Dull-in-Sack
Walden tries to loosen Zooey up by sharing some of Berta's special brownies.
First aired : February 6, 2012
S9E16 • Sips, Sonnets and Sodomy
Strained relationships and girl-fighting result when a huge storm traps Walden, Alan, Zoey and Lyndsey in the house on Valentine's Day.
First aired : February 13, 2012
S9E17 • Not in My Mouth!
Walden and Zoey's relationship suffers after they share a near-death experience. Meanwhile, Alan wonders if Lyndsey has a drinking problem.
First aired : February 20, 2012
S9E18 • The War Against Gingivitis
Walden's ex-business partner shows up at the beach house looking to make peace.
First aired : February 27, 2012
S9E19 • Palmdale, Ech
Alan and Lyndsey introduce their mothers. Jake and Eldridge get a ride from Walden to a party.
First aired : March 19, 2012
S9E20 • Grandma's Pie
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.
First aired : April 9, 2012
S9E21 • Mr. Hose Says 'Yes'
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
First aired : April 16, 2012
S9E22 • Why We Gave Up Women
Charlie's ghost pays a visit to Alan after he suffers a minor heart attack.
First aired : April 30, 2012
S9E23 • The Straw in My Donut Hole
Alan is showered with love and affection upon returning from the hospital, but Zoey isn’t so sure it’s deserved.
First aired : May 7, 2012
S9E24 • Oh Look! Al-Qaeda!
Jake is pressured to make a decision about his future.