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Season 1 – Two and a Half Men

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Chiropractor and single father Alan Harper lives in a beachfront house with divorced Internet billionaire Walden Schmidt, who bought the house following the untimely death of Alan's brother, Charlie. As they acclimate to their living arrangement, the tightly wound Alan finds himself taking on a mentor role with Walden, whose lifelong dependence on being taken care of has left him a bit naive. Despite his unsuccessful romantic history, Alan also tries to help Walden overcome his limited experiences with dating. Berta, a sharp-tongued, unapologetic housekeeper, is also featured in the series.
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Two and a Half Men's inaugural season rises above its sitcom formula with a rapid-fire clip of bawdy quips as well as the sparky chemistry between stars Jon Cryer and Charlie Sheen.

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Tom Shales Washington Post 09/11/2018
So sweet and light that it seems to have been applied to the TV screen via aerosol container, like jet-propelled whipped cream. Go to Full Review Robin Oliver Sydney Morning Herald 02/27/2018
I'm cheerfully offering Thumbs Up, because I can't wipe this silly smile off my face. Go to Full Review Dennis Cass Slate 09/18/2013
It's professional and competent, but not inspired. Call it Good Enough TV. Go to Full Review Cary O'Dell PopMatters 09/17/2013
Two and a Half Men could sure use one or two fresh ideas. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09/17/2013
Well-cast, well written and actually funny (imagine that!), this one's a keeper. Go to Full Review Kari Croop Common Sense Media 09/16/2013
2/5
With Mel Brooks' pen it might work, but instead, Two and a Half Men falls into the dreaded sitcom trap of predictable story lines about boys chasing girls, and lame jokes about hookers and phone sex. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tiago D @RT59041212 Sep 28 Uma das melhores series que já fizeram See more Jill P @RT46414142 Aug 16 Watching this show lowers my IQ to the level of someone who would date Charlie Sheen for his ability to carry on a coherent conversation. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 30 24 funny Columbia Broadcasting System episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The woman behind playing the character Bertha will be missed dearly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Wally T @RT47580736 01/02/2025 I thought this was the best sitcom ever made! It even surpasses Friends! You could tell from the pilots first show that it was going to work. Several of the first shows did not have the maid Berta or Rose but once they were introduced it really came together. Also unlike other sitcoms they didn't use the same angle on the jokes over and over as it stayed fresh and possibly even got better peaking during season 5. It only fell apart during the Ashton Kutcher's shows that just didn't work. See more Kim T @Kimchi871 09/23/2023 Personally I think the show was cast very well and had plenty of laughs but should have stopped after Charlie left. See more Conta N @RT28527904 08/09/2023 Uma das melhores séries de comédia de todos os tempos. See more Read all reviews
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Charlie Sheen

Charlie Harper

Jon Cryer

Alan Harper

Holland Taylor

Evelyn Harper

Angus T. Jones

Jake Harper

Marin Hinkle

Judith

Melanie Lynskey

Rose

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 2003 Pilot Charlie's life turns upside down when his brother and nephew move in; at the supermarket, Charlie discovers he can use 10-year-old Jake to attract women. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 29, 2003 Big Flappy Bastards Charlie doesn't know how to discipline Jake for luring a flock of seagulls into his room; Judith surprises Alan when he goes home to fix her sprinklers. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 6, 2003 Go East on Sunset Until You Reach the Gates of Hell One drink too many emboldens the brothers to stand up to their controlling mother. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 13, 2003 If I Can't Write My Chocolate Song, I'm Going to Take a Nap Alan offers to help get Charlie's cleaning lady back if Charlie can get Jake ready to go out to dinner with his mother. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 20, 2003 The Last Thing You Want Is to Wind Up With a Hump Charlie and Alan meet several women while attending one of Jake's soccer games. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 27, 2003 Did You Check With the Captain of the Flying Monkeys? After Evelyn's new beau dumps her, Charlie and Alan enlist Jake to cheer her up; Charlie teaches Jake a lesson about screening telephone calls from women. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 3, 2003 If They Do Go Either Way, They're Usually Fake For a school assignment, Jake draws the tattooed buttocks of Charlie's female friend. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 10, 2003 Twenty-Five Little Pre-Pubers Without a Snoot-Ful Charlie realizes Jake's classmates know the words to all of his jingles, and he is inspired to craft the fourth-grade musical with unusual results. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 17, 2003 Phase One, Complete Jake and Evelyn befriend one of Charlie's one-night stands, causing her to stay longer than expected. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 24, 2003 Merry Thanksgiving In an attempt to prove that he is a family man, Charlie invites Lisa (Denise Richards) over for Thanksgiving dinner. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 15, 2003 Alan Harper, Frontier Chiropractor Alan reluctantly agrees to a makeover after running into his ex-wife and her new beau; when the brothers go shopping, they clash over what to buy. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 5, 2004 Camel Filters and Pheremones The housekeeper's beautiful granddaughter comes to work with her and attracts the attention of the men; Alan tries to convince Judith that Charlie's house is good for Jake. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 12, 2004 Sarah Like Puny Alan Charlie sets his ailing brother up on a date, then drags him to a steam room to help him get rid of his flu symptoms. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 2, 2004 I Can't Afford Hyenas Charlie realizes he's broke when his credit card is declined at the grocery store. Richard Lewis guest stars. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 9, 2004 Round One to the Hot Crazy Chick Against Alan's judgment, Charlie falls for a seemingly crazy woman named Frankie. Guest star: Jenna Elfman. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 16, 2004 That Was Saliva, Alan Frankie tells Charlie and Alan why she and her daughter are on the run; Frankie's daughter has a crush on Jake. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 23, 2004 Ate the Hamburgers, Wearing the Hats Alan offends Charlie by choosing harebrained cousins as Jake's guardians in the event of his death. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 1, 2004 An Old Flame With a New Wick Charlie is stunned to learn his ex-girlfriend is now a man (Chris O'Donnell). Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 22, 2004 I Remember the Coatroom, I Just Don't Remember You Judith's sister, Liz (guest star Teri Hatcher), hits on Alan at Jake's birthday party; Evelyn prefers alcohol to cake. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 19, 2004 Hey, I Can Pee Outside in the Dark After trying a father/son talk, Alan and Judith decide to take a moody Jake to a therapist (Jane Lynch). Details Episode 21 Aired May 3, 2004 No Sniffing, No Wowing Alan takes Charlie to meet with his sexy and determined divorce attorney, Laura, after Judith expresses concern that Charlie is a bad influence on Jake; Charlie and Laura begin a sexual relationship; Laura doesn't care that he dates other women, but she does have one request, Charlie must be available for her whenever she wants him; Charlie loves the idea, until Laura takes advantage of the situation; when Charlie tries to get out of the arrangement, Alan suffers. Details Episode 22 Aired May 10, 2004 My Doctor Has a Cow Puppet Charlie attempts to cure Alan of his recent bout of sleepwalking; Jake sees a therapist (Jane Lynch). Details Episode 23 Aired May 17, 2004 Just Like Buffalo Charlie tries to sweet talk Judith's divorcee support-group into letting Jake continue to spend weekends at his place. Details Episode 24 Aired May 24, 2004 Can You Feel My Finger? A pregnancy scare has Charlie heading to the doctor for a vasectomy. Details

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Two and a Half Men — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Andrew Weyman, Rob Schiller, Robert Berlinger, Gail Mancuso, James Burrows, Chuck Lorre, Andy Ackerman
Executive Producer
Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Eric Tannenbaum, Kim Tannenbaum, Mark Burg, Oren Koules
Screenwriter
Eddie Gorodetsky, Chuck Lorre, Mark Roberts, Jeff Abugov, Susan Beavers, Lee Aronsohn, Don Foster
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 2003