Two And A Half Men - Season 8 -

Season 8 of Two and a Half Men is perhaps the most infamous in the show's history, as it marks the final appearance of as Charlie Harper . Due to Sheen's highly publicized personal struggles and fallout with creator Chuck Lorre, the season was cut short, consisting of only 16 episodes. The Plot & Key Themes

Alan continues to mooch off Charlie while trying to maintain his failing chiropractic practice. He also gets involved in a Ponzi-style scheme to make quick cash, which predictably ends in disaster.

Alan convinces his family and friends to invest in a fake business, showcasing his desperate (and illegal) attempts to gain financial independence.

Jake is no longer the "half" man; he is a lazy, underachieving teenager more interested in food, video games, and girls than school, often acting as the comedic foil to his father’s neuroticism. The Abrupt Ending