Two and a Half Men facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Two and a Half Men |
|
|---|---|
Two and a Half Men title card
|
|
| Created by | Chuck Lorre Lee Aronsohn |
| Developed by | Warner Brothers Television |
| Starring | Charlie Sheen Jon Cryer Angus T. Jones Ashton Kutcher Marin Hinkle Holland Taylor Melanie Lynskey Ryan Stiles Conchata Ferrell April Bowlby Martin Mull |
| Theme music composer | Chuck Lorre |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| No. of seasons | 12 |
| No. of episodes | 262 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) | Burbank, California, USA |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22 minutes approx. |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Picture format | 480i (Standard-definition television), 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | September 22, 2003 – February 19, 2015 |
Two and a Half Men is a funny TV show from America. It's a sitcom, which means it's a comedy series with a regular group of characters in everyday situations. The show was on CBS for twelve seasons, from September 22, 2003, to February 19, 2015.
The story is about a man named Charlie. His easygoing life changes when his brother Alan, who just got divorced, moves into his house in Malibu, California. Alan brings his son, Jake, with him. This creates lots of funny situations as they all try to live together.
During the show's run, the actor playing Charlie, Charlie Sheen, left the series. Later, Ashton Kutcher joined the cast as a new main character named Walden Schmidt. In April 2013, CBS decided to make an eleventh season after Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer (who plays Alan) agreed to continue for another year.
Main Characters
Here are the main characters you'll meet in Two and a Half Men:
- Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper (seasons 1–8): He's Alan's older brother and Jake's uncle. Charlie writes songs for commercials and children's shows.
- Jon Cryer as Alan Harper: Charlie's younger brother. He's a chiropractor who sometimes struggles with money. He's Jake's dad and Walden's good friend.
- Angus T. Jones as Jake Harper (seasons 1–10; guest, season 12): He's Alan and Judith's son. Jake is often seen as a relaxed and easygoing kid.
- Ashton Kutcher as Walden Schmidt (seasons 9–12): He becomes Alan's best friend and roommate. Walden is a very successful internet billionaire.
- Holland Taylor as Evelyn Harper (seasons 1–9; recurring, seasons 10–12): She is Charlie and Alan's mother and Jake and Jenny's grandmother.
- Marin Hinkle as Judith Harper-Melnick (seasons 1–9; recurring, seasons 10–12): She is Alan's ex-wife and Jake's mother.
- Conchata Ferrell as Berta (seasons 2–12; recurring, season 1): She is the family's housekeeper. Berta is known for her honest and direct comments.
- Melanie Lynskey as Rose (seasons 1–2; recurring, seasons 3–12): She is the Harpers' neighbor and becomes a friend to Charlie.
- April Bowlby as Kandi (season 4; recurring, season 3; guest, seasons 10 and 12): She is Charlie's girlfriend for a while, and later Alan's second wife.
- Jennifer Taylor as Chelsea (season 7; recurring, season 6; guest, seasons 9 and 12): She is Charlie's girlfriend for a big part of season six.
- Amber Tamblyn as Jenny (season 11; recurring, season 12): She is Charlie's daughter who comes to live with the family. She has many traits similar to her father.
- Edan Alexander as Louis (season 12): A young boy whom Walden adopts.
Episodes and Seasons
The show ran for 12 seasons and had a total of 262 episodes! Each season had many episodes, and the show was very popular.
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | Rank | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||||
| 1 | 24 | September 22, 2003 | May 24, 2004 | 14 | 9.9 | |
| 2 | 24 | September 20, 2004 | May 23, 2005 | 11 | 10.6 | |
| 3 | 24 | September 19, 2005 | May 22, 2006 | 13 | 9.7 | |
| 4 | 24 | September 18, 2006 | May 14, 2007 | 14 | 9.1 | |
| 5 | 19 | September 24, 2007 | May 19, 2008 | 15 | 8.5 | |
| 6 | 24 | September 22, 2008 | May 18, 2009 | 12 | 9.1 | |
| 7 | 22 | September 21, 2009 | May 24, 2010 | 12 | 8.9 | |
| 8 | 16 | September 20, 2010 | February 14, 2011 | 16 | 7.7 | |
| 9 | 24 | September 19, 2011 | May 14, 2012 | 11 | 9.1 | |
| 10 | 23 | September 27, 2012 | May 9, 2013 | 10 | 8.7 | |
| 11 | 22 | September 26, 2013 | May 8, 2014 | 27 | 6.8 | |
| 12 | 16 | October 30, 2014 | February 19, 2015 | 23 | 7.5 | |
Awards and Recognition
Two and a Half Men was a very successful show and received many awards and nominations. It was nominated for 23 Primetime Emmy Awards and 2 Golden Globe nominations.
- Conchata Ferrell and Holland Taylor were both nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
- Jon Cryer was nominated three times for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
- Charlie Sheen was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and also for two Golden Globe awards.
- Joe Bella, who was a Picture Editor for the show, won two Emmys for his work on the episodes "That Special Tug" and "Release the Dogs."
- Martin Sheen, who appeared as a guest actor, was also nominated for an Emmy.
Images for kids
-
Ashton Kutcher (left) on Two and a Half Men
See also
In Spanish: Dos hombres y medio para niños
