Two and a Half Men: Season 1

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Generally favorable reviews based on 29 Critic Reviews

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Two And A Half Men

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CBS | Season Premiere Date: September 22, 2003

Starring: Blythe Danner, Conchata Ferrell, Charlie Sheen

Summary: Charlie is a wealthy bachelor with a house at the beach, a Jaguar in the front, and an easy way with women. His casual Malibu lifestyle is interrupted when his tightly wound brother Alan, who's facing a divorce, and his son Jake, come to live with him. Together, these two and a half men confront the challenges of growing up; finally.Charlie is a wealthy bachelor with a house at the beach, a Jaguar in the front, and an easy way with women. His casual Malibu lifestyle is interrupted when his tightly wound brother Alan, who's facing a divorce, and his son Jake, come to live with him. Together, these two and a half men confront the challenges of growing up; finally. Complicating matters are the brothers' self-obsessed, controlling mother, Evelyn, Alan's estranged wife, Judith and Charlie's crazy neighbor Rose, who wants to be a part of his life and is willing to do anything to be around.
Known in Germany as Mein cooler Onkel Charlie (My Cool Uncle Charlie).… Expand

Creator: Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E24. Can You Feel My Finger?
Air Date: May 24, 2004
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S1:E23. Just Like Buffalo
Air Date: May 17, 2004
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S1:E22. My Doctor has a Cow Puppet
Air Date: May 10, 2004

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Aaron Barnhart

Apr 2, 2013

This show has great casting, comedy that crackles and characters who show signs of actually possessing some depth to them. These are rare qualities for any TV show, which is why I ranked it my second-favorite new series of the fall. [22 Sept 2003, p.E8]

Rob Owen

Apr 2, 2013

The right sitcom at the right time. Well-cast, well written and actually funny (imagine that!), this one's a keeper. [22 Sept 2003, p.D-8]

San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times

Chuck Barney

Apr 2, 2013

The rather trite concept is freshened up by some colorful writing that actually happens to be funny, and by engaging "Odd Couple"-like performances from Sheen and Cryer, who play well off each other. The series is also a prime-time rarity - a sweet domestic comedy that isn't overly sappy. [22 Sept 2003, p.D01]

Staff [Not Credited]

Apr 2, 2013

A word about the supporting cast: excellent. Holland Taylor is an expert at playing strong-willed, domineering women and shines as Evelyn, Charlie and Alan's mother. There are similarly strong contributions from Hinkle as Judith and from Melanie Lynskey as Rose, a nonthreatening stalker with a fixation on Charlie. [22 Sept 2003]

Jun 28, 2013

If you prize originality, this new series will underwhelm you. ... What's surprising is the goodly number of laughs it does offer. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Apr 2, 2013

It's just a thoroughly conventional multi-camera sitcom rooted in familiar Felix-Oscar shtick and that tried-and-true comic standby, a cute kid. It's old school...And happy to be that way. [22 Sept 2003, p.B7]

Virginia Heffernan

Apr 2, 2013

If you're feeling charitable, too, you might wrench a laugh out of the final line of the pilot, one in which a woman in a grocery store mistakes Charlie and Alan for boyfriends. But it's testament to the show's thoroughgoing dreariness that an old gay-misunderstanding joke is the best line in it. Or maybe the moment is happy because the show's over. Read full review

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mickwa13

Sep 22, 2012

This show is great, with or without Charlie Sheen. I have watched the 9 seasons over and over i just love it ! The jokes are funny but sometimes a litlle vulgaire, its awesome.

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javis10

Dec 14, 2011

I must admit it: the serie is just plain nasty fun. There's no doubt of why is one of the most watched series in all the time. Just enterteining. I like more the season with Ashton Kutcher, I like it more than Charlie Sheen.

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

Cocotones

Nov 13, 2010

Without doubt, Two and a Half Men is the funniest show on television, with stunning performances from Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer. The show only gets better and better...

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Black_glasses

Jan 13, 2016

A funny show for definitely pendering to adults. All the Actos share a great chemistry and play teir roles to near perfection. Some of the jokes are a bit extreme but at least one laugh is garanteeed. But frankly speaking after Charlies drop out the whole mood of the series changed and someA funny show for definitely pendering to adults. All the Actos share a great chemistry and play teir roles to near perfection. Some of the jokes are a bit extreme but at least one laugh is garanteeed. But frankly speaking after Charlies drop out the whole mood of the series changed and some of the jokes were too forced.… Expand

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amheretojudge

Jan 16, 2018

i ain't cleaning that up..

Two And A Half Men It starts off with some brilliant one liners but doesn't have much in the writing part besides that. The only thing that keeps you invested is the character Charlie Harper which eventually fades out. It could have been way better if noti ain't cleaning that up..

Two And A Half Men

It starts off with some brilliant one liners but doesn't have much in the writing part besides that. The only thing that keeps you invested is the character Charlie Harper which eventually fades out. It could have been way better if not stretched for 12 seasons as they didn't have enough meat in it. It's a one time watch for Chuck Lorre's unique characters.… Expand

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thinkbook

Apr 28, 2011

When watching this show I feel as if though the cynical aspect of society and modern debauchery is crawling up my nostrils with the express intent of suffocating my brain. "Men" the introduction score sings insinuating that the behavior of the characters herein reflect some part of the humanWhen watching this show I feel as if though the cynical aspect of society and modern debauchery is crawling up my nostrils with the express intent of suffocating my brain. "Men" the introduction score sings insinuating that the behavior of the characters herein reflect some part of the human condition, and the funny about that is entirely lost on me. Yes Alan is the loser and between him and Charlie with his dry wit and chauvinistic attitudes the banter sometimes sparks a laugh. But in essence this is a show entirely built around the idea that the exploration of character flaws make for perfect comedy, fortunately it doesn't work, at all.… Expand

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lukechristiansc

Mar 19, 2014

charlie sheen is overated and a maisogynous . i liked charlie in scary movie 3 . but this is stupid show i liked charlie in anger managment but one of the disapointing shows i seen .

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 12

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  Air Date: October 30, 2014
Season 11

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  Air Date: September 26, 2013
Season 10

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  Air Date: September 27, 2012
Season 9

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  Air Date: September 19, 2011
Season 8

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  Air Date: September 20, 2010
Season 7

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  Air Date: September 21, 2009
Season 6

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  Air Date: September 22, 2008
Season 5

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  Air Date: September 24, 2007
Season 4

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  Air Date: September 18, 2006
Season 3

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  Air Date: September 19, 2005
Season 2

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  Air Date: September 20, 2004
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 2003
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  S1:E24. Can You Feel My Finger?
  Air Date: May 24, 2004
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  S1:E23. Just Like Buffalo
  Air Date: May 17, 2004
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  S1:E22. My Doctor has a Cow Puppet
  Air Date: May 10, 2004
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  S1:E21. No Sniffing, No Wowing
  Air Date: May 3, 2004
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  S1:E20. Hey, I Can Pee Outside in the Dark
  Air Date: April 19, 2004
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  S1:E19. I Remember the Coatroom, I Just Don't Remember You
  Air Date: March 22, 2004
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  S1:E18. An Old Flame With a New Wick
  Air Date: March 1, 2004
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  S1:E17. Ate The Hamburgers, Wearing The Hats
  Air Date: February 23, 2004
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  S1:E16. That Was Saliva, Alan (2)
  Air Date: February 16, 2004
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  S1:E15. Round One to the Hot Crazy Chick
  Air Date: February 9, 2004
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  S1:E14. I Can't Afford Hyenas
  Air Date: February 2, 2004
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  S1:E13. Sara Like Puny Alan
  Air Date: January 12, 2004
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  S1:E12. Camel Filters + Pheromones
  Air Date: January 5, 2004
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  S1:E11. Alan Harper, Frontier Chiropractor
  Air Date: December 15, 2003
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  S1:E10. Merry Thanksgiving
  Air Date: November 24, 2003
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  S1:E9. Phase One, Complete
  Air Date: November 17, 2003
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  S1:E8. Twenty-Five Little Pre-pubers Without a Snoot-ful
  Air Date: November 10, 2003
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  S1:E7. If They Do Go Either Way, They're Usually Fake
  Air Date: November 3, 2003
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  S1:E6. Did You Check With the Captain of the Flying Monkeys?
  Air Date: October 27, 2003
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  S1:E5. The Last Thing You Want Is to Wind Up With a Hump
  Air Date: October 20, 2003
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  S1:E4. If I Can't Write My Chocolate Song I'm Going to Take a Nap
  Air Date: October 13, 2003
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  S1:E3. Go East on Sunset Until You Reach the Gates of Hell
  Air Date: October 6, 2003
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  S1:E2. Big Flappy Bastards
  Air Date: September 29, 2003
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: September 22, 2003