Two and a Half Men

Two and a Half Men is an American television sitcom, created by Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn, that aired for 12 seasons on CBS from September 22, 2003, to February 19, 2015. The series originally starred Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper, a hedonistic jingle writer, alongside Jon Cryer as his uptight brother Alan, and Angus T. Jones as Alan's son Jake. Supporting roles were played by Holland Taylor, Marin Hinkle, Conchata Ferrell, and Melanie Lynskey.

In February 2011, CBS halted production for the rest of the eighth season after Sheen entered drug rehabilitation and made disparaging comments about Lorre. Sheen's contract was terminated the following month. Ashton Kutcher was then hired for the ninth season onward to star as Walden Schmidt, a billionaire who buys Charlie's house after Charlie's death.

Angus T. Jones reduced his role starting in the 10th season, citing a religious awakening and dissatisfaction with the show's content. He later left the show, appearing only briefly in the series finale. During the later seasons, the cast expanded to include Amber Tamblyn as Jenny, Charlie's long-lost daughter, in the 11th season; Jennifer Taylor as Chelsea, Charlie’s longtime girlfriend, in the sixth and seventh seasons; and April Bowlby as Kandi, Alan’s second wife, in the third season, with recurring appearances in later seasons. Edan Alexander joined the cast as Louis, a foster child, introduced in the 12th and final season.

In 2012, the show became the third-highest revenue-generating program, earning $3.24 million per episode. Ratings peaked during Sheen's tenure, saw a boost during Kutcher's first season, but gradually declined afterward, leading to the series' cancellation after the 12th season.