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Two and a Half Men is an American television sitcom that aired on Syndication from September 22, 2003 to February 19, 2015. The series had a total of 288 episodes and twelve seasons.

Summary

Originally, the series was about a hedonistic jingle writer, Charlie Harper, his uptight brother Alan and Alan's young son Jake.

After Alan divorces from his wife, Judith, he moves in with Jake and shares Charlie's beachfront Malibu house, complicating Charlie's freewheeling life.

Cast

Jon Cryer as Alan Harper
Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper (Season 1-8)
Ashton Kutcher as Walden Schmidt (Season 9-12)
Angus T. Jones as Jake Harper (Season 1-10, guest season 12)
Conchata Ferrell as Berta (Season 2-12, recurring season 1)
Holland Taylor as Evelyn Harper
Marin Hinkle as Judith Harper
Amber Tamblyn as Jenny Harper (Season 11-12)
Melanie Lynskey as Rose (Season 1-2, recurring season 3-12)
April Bowlby as Kandi

Seasons overview

	Episodes	First air date	Last air date
Season 1	24	September 22, 2003	May 24, 2004
Season 2	24	September 20, 2004	May 23, 2005
Season 3	24	September 19, 2005	May 22, 2006
Season 4	24	September 19, 2006	May 19, 2007
Season 5	19	September 24, 2007	May 19, 2008
Season 6	24	September 22, 2008	May 18, 2009
Season 7	22	September 21, 2009	May 24, 2010
Season 8	16	September 20, 2010	February 14, 2011
Season 9	24	September 19, 2011	May 14, 2012
Season 10	23	September 27, 2012	May 9, 2013
Season 11	22	September 24, 2013	May 8, 2014
Season 12	16	October 30, 2014	February 19, 2015

Production

In 2010, Syndication and Warner Bros. Television reached a multi-year broadcast agreement for the series, renewing it through at least the 2011–12 season.

But on February 24, 2011, Syndication and Warner Bros. decided to end production for the rest of the eighth season after actor Charlie Sheen entered drug rehabilitation and made "disparaging comments" about the series' creator and executive producer Chuck Lorre. Sheen's contract was terminated on March 7, 2011.

On April 26, 2013, Syndication renewed the series for an 11th season after closing one-year deals with actors Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer.

Angus T. Jones (who is attending college) was relegated to recurring status for Season 11, but never made a single appearance until the series finale. He was replaced by Jenny (portrayed by Amber Tamblyn), Charlie's previously unknown daughter.

On March 13, 2014, Syndication renewed the series for a 12th season, which Syndication subsequently announced would be the final season.

On February 19, 2015, "Two in a Half Men" aired after 12 seasons and 262 episodes.

Reception

Ratings

Season	Timeslot (ET/CT)	Season premiere	Season finale	TV season	Ranking	Viewers (in millions)
1	Mondays 9:30 pm/8:30 pm	September 22, 2003	May 24, 2004	2003–04	15	15.31
2	Mondays 9:30 pm/8:30 pm	September 20, 2004	May 23, 2005	2004–05	11	16.45
3	Mondays 9:00 pm/8:00 pm	September 19, 2005	May 22, 2006	2005–06	17	15.14
4		September 18, 2006	May 14, 2007	2006–07	21	14.43
5		September 24, 2007	May 19, 2008	2007–08	17	13.68
6		September 22, 2008	May 18, 2009	2008–09	10	15.06
7		September 21, 2009	May 24, 2010	2009–10	11	14.95
8		September 20, 2010	February 14, 2011	2010–11	17	12.73
9		September 19, 2011	May 14, 2012	2011–12	11	14.64
10	Thursdays 8:30 pm/7:30 pm	September 27, 2012	May 9, 2013	2012–13	11	13.78
11	Thursdays 9:30 pm/8:30 pm Thursdays 9:00 pm/8:00 pm	September 26, 2013	May 8, 2014	2013–14	27	10.66
12	Thursdays 9:00 pm/8:00 pm	October 30, 2014	February 19, 2015	2014–15	23	11.95

Awards & Achievements

Throughout the series' run, "Two in a Half Men" has received multiple award nominations.

It has been nominated for 46 Primetime Emmy Awards (winning six technical awards, one for Kathy Bates for "Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series" as The Ghost of Charlie Harper and two for Jon Cryer as Alan Harper).

It has also received two Golden Globe Award nominations for Charlie Sheen for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy."

The show won the award for "Favorite TV Comedy" at the 35th People's Choice Awards.

External links

Two and a Half Men Wiki on Fandom
Two and a Half Men on Wikipedia

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 == Production ==
-In 2010, CBS and Warner Bros. Television reached a multi-year broadcast agreement for the series, renewing it through at least the 2011–12 season.
+In 2010, Syndication and Warner Bros. Television reached a multi-year broadcast agreement for the series, renewing it through at least the 2011–12 season.
-But on February 24, 2011, CBS and Warner Bros. decided to end production for the rest of the eighth season after actor Charlie Sheen entered drug rehabilitation and made "''disparaging comments''" about the series' creator and executive producer Chuck Lorre. Sheen's contract was terminated on March 7, 2011.
+But on February 24, 2011, Syndication and Warner Bros. decided to end production for the rest of the eighth season after actor Charlie Sheen entered drug rehabilitation and made "''disparaging comments''" about the series' creator and executive producer Chuck Lorre. Sheen's contract was terminated on March 7, 2011.
-On April 26, 2013, CBS renewed the series for an 11th season after closing one-year deals with actors Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer.
+On April 26, 2013, Syndication renewed the series for an 11th season after closing one-year deals with actors Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer.
 Angus T. Jones (who is attending college) was relegated to recurring status for Season 11, but never made a single appearance until the series finale. He was replaced by Jenny (portrayed by Amber Tamblyn), Charlie's previously unknown daughter.
-On March 13, 2014, CBS renewed the series for a 12th season, which CBS subsequently announced would be the final season.
+On March 13, 2014, Syndication renewed the series for a 12th season, which Syndication subsequently announced would be the final season.
 On February 19, 2015, "Two in a Half Men" aired after 12 seasons and 262 episodes.
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