Ep 4. Nine Magic Fingers

Charlie Sheen's departure from the show left a major void in the cast of Two and a Half Men, but the show went on after he left and continued to make audiences laugh. Season 9, episode 4, titled "Nine Magic Fingers," is a hilarious episode that features the three main characters, Alan, Walden, and Jake, in a series of outrageous situations.

The episode begins with Alan (played by Jon Cryer) at a hotel bar trying to pick up women. However, his attempts are unsuccessful until he meets a woman named Lyndsey (Courtney Thorne-Smith) who takes a liking to him. Alan is excited to finally have some luck with the ladies, but the excitement doesn't last long as Lyndsey tells him that she is just looking for someone to help her "scratch an itch." Confused but intrigued, Alan agrees to go to her hotel room, but when he gets there, he realizes that Lyndsey's itch is actually a back problem. The solution? Nine magic fingers.

Meanwhile, at Walden's house, Walden (Ashton Kutcher) is trying to have a relaxing day at home, but his plans are interrupted by his ex-wife, Bridget (Judy Greer), who has come to visit. Bridget tells Walden that she wants to get back together with him, but he's not interested. She proceeds to seduce him by cooking him a meal and giving him a foot massage, but it backfires when Walden accidentally blurts out that he's in love with Zoey (Sophie Winkleman) - the woman he's been dating.

Back at Lyndsey's hotel room, Alan is still trying to help her with her back problem by using "nine magic fingers." However, Alan quickly realizes that he's over his head and can't keep up with Lyndsey's demands. He decides to call for backup and brings in Walden, who is more than happy to help. The pair work together to give Lyndsey the best back rub of her life, but things quickly spiral out of control when Lyndsey starts to make advances towards them both.

The episode ends with a hilarious scene where Walden and Alan are hiding in a closet trying to avoid Lyndsey's advances. They decide to make a run for it, but in their haste, they leave their clothes and phones behind. They sneak out of the hotel and try to find their way back home while wearing nothing but hotel robes.

Overall, "Nine Magic Fingers" is a classic Two and a Half Men episode that's full of laughs. The episode showcases each character's unique personality and sense of humor while also touching on themes of love and relationships. Fans of the show will love this episode for its outrageous scenarios and comedic timing, and newcomers will enjoy it for its witty writing and great performances.