TRYING TO DISTRACT ALAN FROM HIS ANXIETY OVER A MEDICAL PROCEDURE, CHARLIE ATTEMPTS TO TAKE HIM AND JAKE TO LAS VEGAS, ON A REBROADCAST OF "TWO AND A HALF MEN," MONDAY, AUG. 29

"Smell The Umbrella Stand" -- Charlie tries to take Alan and Jake to Las Vegas in order to distract Alan from an impending medical procedure, on a rebroadcast of TWO AND A HALF MEN, Monday, Aug. 29 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pamela Fryman directed the episode from a story by Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn, two of the series' executive producers, and a teleplay by Don Foster and Susan Beavers. (Originally broadcast 2/7/05)

When Alan begins to panic about an upcoming colonoscopy, Charlie suggests a trip to Las Vegas to get his mind off of it. While Alan obsesses over packing, Charlie teaches Jake the art of blackjack. Finally, just as they're about to leave, a mishap with Jake puts their men's weekend on hold.

Charlie Harper: Charlie Sheen
Alan Harper: Jon Cryer
Jake Harper: Angus T. Jones
Judith: Marin Hinkle
Berta: Conchata Ferrell
Anesthesiologist: Suzanne Whang
Doctor: Mark Chaet

RATING: TVPG-DL