Ep 4. Thirty-Eight, Sixty-Two, Thirty-Eight

Two and a Half Men season 12 episode 4, titled "Thirty-Eight, Sixty-Two, Thirty-Eight", follows Walden and Alan as they celebrate the anniversary of their friendship. The episode begins with Walden and Alan reminiscing about their past together, including how they first met and the many hijinks they've gotten into over the years.

As they reflect on their friendship, Walden realizes that he's turning 38 years old and begins to question his life choices. This leads to him feeling depressed and questioning where his life is headed. Alan tries to comfort him by reminding him of all the great things he's accomplished in his life, such as founding a successful tech company.

Meanwhile, Jenny, Walden's daughter, decides to throw her father a surprise birthday party. She enlists the help of Berta, who agrees to bake a birthday cake for Walden. However, things start to go wrong when Berta accidentally burns the cake and has to come up with a new plan for the party.

To make matters worse, Alan's girlfriend, Gretchen, shows up unexpectedly and crashes the birthday party. This leads to a tense confrontation between Gretchen and Jenny, who don't get along. Alan tries to create a peaceful atmosphere by playing mediator, but his efforts are in vain as the tension between the two women continues to escalate.

As the party winds down, Walden begins to feel like his life is at a crossroads. He's accomplished so much in his life but wonders if there's more out there for him. Alan tries to reassure him that there's always more to life, but Walden remains unsure.

The episode ends with Walden making a big decision about his future. He decides to take a year off from work and travel the world to try and find meaning in his life. Alan is both happy for his friend and sad to see him leave, but ultimately supports his decision.

Overall, "Thirty-Eight, Sixty-Two, Thirty-Eight" is a heartfelt and emotional episode that explores the meaning of friendship and the journey of self-discovery. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is engaging and entertaining. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing Walden and Alan's friendship tested and strengthened throughout the episode.