2011 • 24 Episodes
September 19, 2011
Alan and Jake meet Walden Schmidt, a broken-hearted billionaire.
September 26, 2011
Walden deals with his ex-wife, Bridget.
October 3, 2011
Alan prepares Walden for a date with Bridget, while Jake decides to emulate Walden and drop out of school.
October 10, 2011
Walden goes looking for Mrs. Right while Alan has an opportunity to reconcile with Lyndsey.
October 17, 2011
Alan has trouble accepting Lyndsey's seedy movie past, and Walden tries to cheer him up by throwing a party.
October 24, 2011
Walden receives divorce papers from Bridget, but forgets his depression when he meets a girl who looks eerily like her.
October 31, 2011
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.
November 7, 2011
When Walden begins redecorating the beach house, Alan becomes overly emotional.
November 14, 2011
Upon his release from the hospital, Alan is met with a slew of challenges that test his ability to cope.
November 21, 2011
Walden hits it off with a British babe, but neither of them is sure he's ready to re-enter the dating world.
December 5, 2011
Walden is trying his best to impress his new love interest when Bridget reappears in his life.
December 12, 2011
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.
January 2, 2012
Walden’s ex-wife and mother try to take control of his company, so he turns to Alan for help.
January 16, 2012
Zoey tries to convince Walden to cut his hair and shave; Alan and Lyndsey revive their relationship.
February 6, 2012
Walden tries to loosen Zooey up by sharing some of Berta's special brownies.
February 13, 2012
Strained relationships and girl-fighting result when a huge storm traps Walden, Alan, Zoey and Lyndsey in the house on Valentine's Day.
February 20, 2012
Walden and Zoey's relationship suffers after they share a near-death experience. Meanwhile, Alan wonders if Lyndsey has a drinking problem.
February 27, 2012
Walden's ex-business partner shows up at the beach house looking to make peace.
March 19, 2012
Alan and Lyndsey introduce their mothers. Jake and Eldridge get a ride from Walden to a party.
April 9, 2012
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.
April 16, 2012
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
April 30, 2012
Charlie's ghost pays a visit to Alan after he suffers a minor heart attack.
May 7, 2012
Alan is showered with love and affection upon returning from the hospital, but Zoey isn’t so sure it’s deserved.
May 14, 2012
Jake is pressured to make a decision about his future.