Ep 9. Charlie's Dad Visits

Charlie's Dad Visits is the ninth episode of the first season of Anger Management.

In this episode, Charlie Goodson (played by Charlie Sheen) gets a visit from his father, whom he hasn't seen in years. Martin Sheen guest stars as Charlie's dad, Martin Goodson.

The reunion is not without its complications. Martin is a charming but self-absorbed man who has always been absent from Charlie's life. Now that he's back, he wants to make up for lost time, but Charlie is skeptical of his father's motives.

As Charlie tries to connect with his dad, he also has to deal with his ex-wife, Jennifer (played by Shawnee Smith), and her new boyfriend, Sean (played by Brian Austin Green). Jennifer sees her ex-husband's dad as a bad influence on Charlie, and Sean is annoyed by Martin's constant chatter.

To make matters worse, Charlie is also dealing with a patient who refuses to admit he has anger issues. The patient, Ed (played by Barry Corbin), is a grizzled old man who thinks his anger is justified, and he doesn't want Charlie's help.

Throughout the episode, Charlie tries to balance his complicated relationships with his dad, his ex-wife, Sean, and Ed. He also has to confront some painful truths about his own past and his anger issues.

Despite the serious topics at hand, Charlie's Dad Visits also has plenty of humor. Martin Sheen's performance as Martin Goodson is pitch-perfect, and his banter with Charlie is hilarious. The scenes between Charlie and Ed are also comedic gold, with Corbin playing the grumpy old man to perfection.

Overall, Charlie's Dad Visits is a strong episode that showcases the show's blend of humor and heart. The themes of family, forgiveness, and self-reflection are explored with nuance and depth, making for an engaging and satisfying viewing experience.