There are sitcom scenes… and then there are scenes. And this one? Alan Harper, in full plaid pajamas, lounging like a man who’s either hit rock bottom or just discovered peace in chaos — is pure comedy royalty.
With a half-full glass of brandy and a look of “I’ve seen too much,” Alan sits slouched in a leather armchair like he owns the place — which he absolutely doesn’t. The robe, the slippers, the existential stare — it’s giving “divorced and unbothered,” and fans are loving it.
This scene perfectly captures Alan’s evolution (or unraveling?) through the show. He’s not trying to impress anyone anymore. He’s survived Judith, Charlie, Jake, and about three thousand humiliations. So now? He drinks his brandy, throws shade, and leans back like a sitcom war veteran.
It’s painfully relatable for anyone who’s ever felt defeated but still showed up in their fluffiest PJs with a drink in hand. Alan Harper: the unintentional icon.