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Two and a Half Men
S9.E22
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Why We Gave Up Women

  • Episode aired Apr 30, 2012
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
908
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Kathy Bates in Two and a Half Men (2003)
  • Comedy
  • Romance
Charlie's spirit returns from Hell in the form of a middle aged woman to tell Alan to make some changes to his life after his heart attack.Charlie's spirit returns from Hell in the form of a middle aged woman to tell Alan to make some changes to his life after his heart attack.Charlie's spirit returns from Hell in the form of a middle aged woman to tell Alan to make some changes to his life after his heart attack.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
908
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • James Widdoes
  • Writers
    • Chuck Lorre(story by)
    • Lee Aronsohn(story by)
    • Eddie Gorodetsky(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Ashton Kutcher
    • Jon Cryer
    • Angus T. Jones
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Widdoes
  • Writers
    • Chuck Lorre(story by)
    • Lee Aronsohn(story by)
    • Eddie Gorodetsky(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Ashton Kutcher
    • Jon Cryer
    • Angus T. Jones
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    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Ashton Kutcher
    Ashton Kutcher
    • Walden Schmidtas Walden Schmidt
    Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer
    • Alan Harperas Alan Harper
    Angus T. Jones
    Angus T. Jones
    • Jake Harperas Jake Harper
    Marin Hinkle
    Marin Hinkle
    • Judith Melnickas Judith Melnick
    Holland Taylor
    Holland Taylor
    • Evelyn Harperas Evelyn Harper
    Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell
    • Bertaas Berta
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Charlie Harperas Charlie Harper
    Courtney Thorne-Smith
    Courtney Thorne-Smith
    • Lyndsey Mackelroyas Lyndsey Mackelroy
    Sophie Winkleman
    Sophie Winkleman
    • Zoeyas Zoey
    Talyan Wright
    Talyan Wright
    • Avaas Ava
    Vernee Watson
    Vernee Watson
    • Nurse Lornaas Nurse Lorna
    Eddie Shin
    Eddie Shin
    • Dr. Kimas Dr. Kim
    Abbie Cobb
    Abbie Cobb
    • Gabbyas Gabby
    Jacqueline Lord
    Jacqueline Lord
    • Tiffanyas Tiffany
    Abby Walker
    Abby Walker
    • Lady #2as Lady #2
    • (as Abby Pivaronas)
    • Director
      • James Widdoes
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre(story by)
      • Lee Aronsohn(story by)
      • Eddie Gorodetsky(teleplay by)
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    • Trivia
      The episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series - Kathy Bates.
    • Goofs
      When Alan is rehearsing his "Call 911" act at the front door, he falls against the window and the set wobbles.
    • Quotes

      Walden Schmidt: [filling out forms when Alan has to go to the Emergency Room] I want him to have the best possible care, so whatever it takes, I'll pay for it.

      Nurse Lorna: You're gonna have to. The man's got the worst insurance policy I've ever seen... He's got a $500,000 deductible... Even at our prices, he ain't gonna hit that with one heart attack.

      Walden Schmidt: All right, well, I'll just... I'll take care of it.

      Nurse Lorna: Just check the box 'Domestic Partner'.

      Walden Schmidt: Oh, no, we're just buddies.

      Nurse Lorna: We got no 'Buddy' forms.

      Walden Schmidt: Yeh, but...

      Nurse Lorna: Just check the damn box.

      [he checks the damn box, and walks away]

      Nurse Lorna: [under her breath] Come out, come out, wherever you are.

      Dr. Kim: [later, the Doctor arrives with news] OK, well, your boyfriend's gonna be fine.

      Walden Schmidt: Oh, that's great. He's not my... If th... It's great...

      Zoey: [she thinks Alan might have been faking] Did he actually have a heart attack?

      Dr. Kim: It was a mild one, but yes.

      Walden Schmidt: Told you!

      Dr. Kim: He should be fine. He's just gonna need rest, and as little stress as possible.

      Zoey: For how long?

      Dr. Kim: I don't know, at least a month or two.

      Zoey: [disgusted] Great!

      Dr. Kim: [confidentially to Walden] That's why we gave up women, am I right?

      Walden Schmidt: [to himself] It's a compelling argument.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Manly Men
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      Composed by Grant Geissman, Lee Aronsohn and Chuck Lorre

    User reviews5

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    3/10
    It's Charlie?
    The novelty of Kathy Bates playing a ghost/reincarnation of Charlie Sheen's character was what drew me back to this show (against better judgement).

    And to be fair, there's some good comedy mileage that is drawn from the premise, it's just a shame that the show's obsession with sex comes with it.

    Again Jon Cryer is the best thing in this episode, though Kathy Bates gives a good performance. I also like the scenes featuring Jake a lot more of late too.

    The show is struggling, but it still has it's moments.
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    • Release date
      • April 30, 2012 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 25, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Chuck Lorre Productions
      • The Tannenbaum Company
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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