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Who could imagine "Two and a Half Men" without Jon Cryer's meek Alan Harper alongside Charlie Sheen's arrogant Charlie today? Looking back at the sitcom's 12-season run, it's evident that the show has become a tremendous success mainly because of the two actors' rambunctious chemistry on screen. The casting was pitch-perfect for these types of characters, and one of the series' creators, Chuck Lorre — aka the King of Sitcoms — had a pivotal role in getting Cryer for the part despite some pretty heavy pushback from CBS, where the show aired from 2003 to 2015.

During the casting process for "Two and a Half Men," the network made it clear from the get-go that they didn't want Jon Cryer. Not to audition, star, or have anything to do with the show whatsoever, if they could help it. Lorre has been open about this condition in several interviews since, and in one he gave for Wwny-TV,...

When Two and a Half Men came out, it didn’t take long to become a major favorite among fans for all its components that made it stand out from the rest. Curated by the mastermind Chuck Lorre, it had the most wonderful cast and turned out to be a sitcom loved and remembered by fans and viewers even years after concluding its run and getting off the air.

From the outstanding casting choices made by the people behind the lens to the unparalleled storylines devised, everything was pretty much perfect on that TV show. But, perhaps, the one thing that made the series stick out and left a lasting impact on fans was none other than the epic theme song, which was the result of a ‘boneheadedly simple’ decision from Lorre.

Chuck Lorre wanted a ‘boneheadedly simple’ theme song for Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men.

When CBS first ordered a "Matlock" reboot back in 2023, the decision may have been a head-scratcher to some. Even aside from the fact that most of the cast of the original "Matlock" have passed away and their fans were likely nearing 60 years of age at least, the television landscape is already so crowded with courtroom dramas that an addition of this kind could understandably feel unnecessary. Speaking for those of us who held that opinion back then, we're happy to have been proven wrong.

"Matlock" is an unexpectedly fresh TV show with a unique perspective on the legal procedural genre, buoyed by a cast that flaunts comedic and dramatic talent in equal measure. This doesn't come as too much of a surprise if you recognize them from previous films and television shows, which include some of the best comedies and dramas TV has ever seen. From "The Office" and "Pitch Perfect...

Back in 2020, many outlets, including /Film, reported that Rob McElhenney's crass sitcom "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" had, with its 15th season, officially surpassed "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" as the longest-running scripted live-action sitcom of all time. As of this writing, the series has completed its 16th season, and it has been renewed for at least two more, so it has beaten "Ozzie and Harriet" by a substantial margin in terms of longevity. Of course, given the way modern TV is shaped, seasons are a lot shorter than they used to be. "It's Always Sunny" seasons run anywhere from seven to 15 episodes, while "Ozzie's" seasons back in the 1950s and 1960s ran anywhere from 26 to 39 episodes. "It's Always Sunny" may have lasted longer, but "Ozzie and Harriet" has way more episodes at 435.

Still, 18 seasons of anything is impressive by any measure, and one can indeed commend "It's Always Sunny...

It’s truly a sad event for a fan when one of the most promising movies of the 80s never made it to the big screens, all because of a location request. That’s right, the same happened with Sgt. Rock. The movie has Arnold Schwarzenegger as the lead, and the creative powerhouse team behind Die Hard to back it up.

With such a dream lineup, it was already promising to be a massive hit, but behind the scenes, a surprising twist derailed it all, and it also had a unique Clint Eastwood connection.

How did Clint Eastwood accidentally derail an Arnold Schwarzenegger blockbuster?

All the way back in the 1980s, Hollywood was all set to make a big action-packed movie called Sgt. Rock based on the popular DC comics character. Everything seemed to be on the right track with Arnold Schwarzenegger, one of the biggest action stars of the time,...

It’s not uncommon for some of the most popular performances of an actor to overshadow their brief appearances in other hit shows. And something similar happened with the Two and a Half Men star, Jon Cryer, whose iconic roles in the CBS sitcom have somewhat buried his other performances, like his appearance in NCIS.

The long-running military police procedural series is still going strong even after 22 seasons and remains one of the most-watched shows on television. Surprisingly, Cryer joined the series not just for a cameo, but appeared in a total of three episodes.

Two and a Half Men star Jon Cryer once saved Gibbs on NCIS

Over its two-decade run, NCIS has featured numerous well-known guest stars, including Emmy-winning actor Jon Cryer, best known for his role as Alan Harper in Two and a Half Men.

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Making his first appearance in the Season 13 episode,...

Two And a Half Men is still a fan-favorite show after all these years!

The hit CBS sitcom starring Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones, Ashton Kutcher, Holland Taylor, Melanie Lynskey, Marin Hinkle, and Conchata Ferrell first premiered on September 22, 2003.

After 12 seasons, Two And a Half Men came to an end on February 19, 2015.

The cast of the hit show has gone on to achieve incredible things in their own careers, and have amassed an impressive amount of money.

We’ve gathered all of the main cast members of Two And a Half Men, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

If you didn’t know, Two And a Half Men is available for streaming on Peacock!

Click through the slideshow to find out who the richest Two And a Half Men cast member is…...

Charlie Sheen’s infamous antics have had an undeniable impact on his career, and the consequences weren’t just limited to his run in showbiz. Sheen’s personal life has also found itself in the crosshairs of his antics, including his relationship with his daughters from Denise Richards.

Although the Two and a Half Men star has done well for himself by getting off the booze after disappointing Sami Sheen, his 21-year-old daughter, as of now, he is no longer on speaking terms with her.

Sami Sheen elaborates on cutting off Charlie Sheen from her life Charlie Sheen in Two and a Half Men | Credit: CBS

During an appearance on the Bravo reality show, Charlie Sheen‘s daughter, Sami Sheen, broke the lid about her estranged bond with the Two and a Half Men star. While she always had a complicated bond with Sheen, stemming from the latter’s substance...

Ashton Kutcher’s Chilling Story Of Escaping A Serial Killer (Photo Credit – Netflix)

Ashton Kutcher’s statement during the hearing of alleged repeat murderer Michael Gargiulo made headlines across Tinseltown in 2019. The performer, most recognized for his performances in That ’70s Show and Two and a Half Men, landed in the witness stand, recalling a haunting memory from 2001.

At that time, the U.S. entertainer had planned an outing with Ashley Ellerin, a 22-year-old style scholar. He showed up at her Hollywood bungalow to pick her up, but things quickly went sideways. According to Fox 11, he showed up tardy, roughly at 10:30 p.m., after attempting (and not succeeding) to contact Ellerin via telephone. The lamps were illuminated within her residence, yet nobody responded to the entrance.

He peeked through another window and saw what he “thought was a red wine spilled on the carpet”—an odd, but harmless sight.

Paramount has been sued by the cousin of a writer for Top Gun: Maverick, who alleges he co-wrote the screenplay.

In a lawsuit filed in New York federal court on Sunday, Shaun Gray says he penned key scenes for the film after screenwriter Eric Warren Singer and director Joseph Kosinski enlisted his help to craft the story behind the blockbuster sequel. He seeks a share of profits from the film as a cowriter or, alternatively, unspecified damages for copyright infringement.

The lawsuit marks the second legal battle over the rights to Top Gun: Maverick. In 2023, the heirs to the author of a 1983 magazine story that inspired the original film accused Paramount of forging ahead with the project without renegotiating a new license. The plaintiff in the since-dismissed case was represented by copyright termination heavyweight Marc Toberoff.

In a statement, Paramount Pictures said this lawsuit, “like the one previously brought by Mr.

Top most watched episodes from The Big Bang Theory(Photo Credit –Facebook)

From the moment Sheldon, Leonard, Penny, Raj, and Howard first stepped onto the screen, fans showed up and stayed for twelve unforgettable seasons. Looking back at each season’s most-watched episodes, it was clear what the audience craved the most: laughs, lovable weirdness, and a whole lot of heart.

Even though The Big Bang Theory came from sitcom king Chuck Lorre who had hits like Roseanne, Dharma and Greg, and Two and a Half Men under his belt, this one still managed to catch everyone off guard with how big it got. Especially when it hit season 3, and the show turned into a full-blown phenomenon.

In a TV world where multi-camera sitcoms with laugh tracks were starting to look “old school” (thanks to the rise of Malcolm in the Middle and Scrubs), The Big Bang Theory doubled down on tradition and won big.

Roseanne is certainly one of the most underrated series from Chuck Lorre’s vast career. Although he has been behind shows like The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, and Dharma & Greg, which have gone on to make great reputations for themselves, there are also lesser-known gems that many do not know about.

The series has an exceptional cast of familiar and unfamiliar actors, ranging from Johnny Galecki and Laurie Metcalf from Tbbt to Roseanne Barr and John Goodman. Although the series did not do as well as his other works, it seems to be a lot more personal to Lorre’s real life.

This is best seen in an interview that the producer gave, where he talked about an episode that was very personal to him.

Roseanne and family conflicts

The feelings of pride and financial struggle being tied together are very rarely explored in sitcoms.

Despite all his shortcomings as a protagonist, it’s safe to say Charlie’s wit and ability to deliver quick jabs remain unmatched. And while he can certainly come off as unlikeable, as many of his antics were borderline problematic, which hasn’t aged well with time, fans certainly enjoyed his disses, especially the ones geared toward Judith.

Marin Hinkle’s Judith remains arguably one of the least likeable characters from the show, which is saying something, and Charlie Harper’s banter with the character was always a treat to watch, especially in the early seasons.

Charlie wasted no time with his jabs toward Judith Two and a Half Men | Credit: CBS

Given their lack of mutual respect, Charlie and Judith rarely chimed well together, and their clashes, for the most part, made for some entertaining TV, especially in the early seasons. One such moment that stands out arrived in...

Charlie Sheen is known for his off-screen controversies, but don’t let that distract you from the fact that the man has an unmistakable screen presence and a brash charm that’s hard to come by. He has long been a magnetic figure in Hollywood, with his roles in classic comedies and hard-hitting dramas.

We all know that at one point he was the highest-paid actor on television, but just a few years before that, you’ll find a very different picture. One of his movies was a box office misfire with a questionable script, so let’s dig into this oddball project, followed by his massive success with Two and a Half Men.

The Arrival: Charlie Sheen’s flop attempt Charlie Sheen in The Arrival | Live Entertainment

The Arrival was perhaps an experimental project for Charlie Sheen where he tried to go beyond his comedy and action roots to...

Prior to finding his footing in The Big Bang Theory, Jim Parsons’ onscreen presence was limited to commercials and smaller gigs in other TV shows and movies. Not only did Chuck Lorre’s Tbbt propel him to stardom, in addition to mainstream success, the actor also secured four Emmy wins and a Golden Globe accolade for his portrayal of Sheldon Cooper.

But before he considered the project, the actor confused Lorre with another notable TV personality and was largely under the impression that it was a game show.

Jim Parsons mistook Chuck Lorre for game show host Chuck Woolery The Big Bang Theory | Credit: CBS

While Chuck Lorre was already thriving in the sitcom space, thanks to Two and a Half Men, Jim Parsons was largely unaware of Lorre’s status in showbiz at the time. As a result, when his agent brought up the offer of headlining Lorre’s new pilot,...

The Roseanne-verse finally comes to an end this week with the series finale of The Conners. While we don’t know exactly what will happen, it will no doubt focus on the titular family’s wrongful death lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company responsible for making the opioids that Roseanne Conner overdosed on.

It’s kind of funny that the show has been able to wring so much drama out of a plot point that was only introduced because Roseanne Barr was fired from Roseanne. That’s like if Two and a Half Men ended with a dramatic court case involving the manufacturers of the piano that fell on Charlie Sheen.

What should we expect from the finale of The Conners? According to executive producer Bruce Helford, we should expect the unexpected. “There’s something that happens in the final episode that I don’t think has ever happened on broadcast television,...

Melanie Lynskey was a fan favorite on the hit TV sitcom Two and a Half Men. In the show's first season, she was introduced as Rose, a neighbor with an unhealthy obsession with Charlie Harper (Charlie Sheen). After initially serving as a series regular, Lynskey had her role pared down to recurring after two seasons before eventually getting reduced to guest appearances.

Per Variety, Lynskey recently reflected on her role in Two and a Half Men. She remembered how the original idea for Rose was for the character to appear more "threatening," and that the plan was for it to be a guest star role. Lynskey suggested that she could play the character in a different way, and the positive response resulted in Rose becoming a series regular.

“I went and did something kind of strange in the audition, and they were super into it,” Lynskey said. “She was written...

Amidst awaiting the official heads-up from Max, fans are already enticed by the return of certain fan-favorites from The Big Bang Theory in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. Although the IP has already welcomed two spin-offs, which proved to be major hits for the network, the Stuart spin-off is in line to become the first spin-off that isn’t a prequel.

As for its cast, for now, three returning Tbbt stars have been confirmed in addition to Kevin Sussman, who will mark his return in the titular role of Stuart. But it’s another comic relief from the parent show that has the potential to become the Mvp of this spin-off.

The most underrated The Big Bang Theory character has been added to the Stuart spin-off

While The Big Bang Theory proved to be a lot more family and advertiser-friendly in contrast to Chuck Lorre‘s work on the other CBS hit,...

Some celebrities can just have it all. The world of Tinseltown is the ultimate dream factory, but for some stars, the big screen was just the beginning. While many celebrities stick to presenting their acting chops on screen, others have leveraged their fame and popularity to build empires that stretch far beyond the corridors of Hollywood and the entertainment industry.

From tech investments and billion-dollar beauty brands to holding key political offices, these stars have perfectly proved why success isn’t just confined to movie sets or concert stages. Some have turned their early investments into groundbreaking companies, while others have built brands from scratch that have taken the world by storm. There’s definitely something that all of us can learn from here.

Grabbing an opportunity and turning it into a reality, these 24 stars have proved that in order to make it big outside of Hollywood, you need a plan,...

Kathy Bates is winning cases on screen, and might win over Emmy voters next.

Bates, a titan of stage and screen, is poised to make Emmy history this year. If she receives a nomination for her magnetic performance in CBS’s “Matlock” reboot, she will become the oldest nominee ever in the lead drama actress category — at the age of 77.

Bates, born June 28, 1948, would be just two weeks past her birthday when the 2025 Emmy nominations are announced on July 17. Should her name be called — as many believe she’s the current frontrunner in the category — she would surpass the record held by Angela Lansbury, who was 70 when she received her final nomination in 1996 for “Murder, She Wrote.”

In “Matlock,” Bates plays Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a woman who reenters the legal world decades after retiring under seemingly tragic circumstances. The public version of her story is that she was widowed and...

Why Was Melanie Lynskey’s Role Reduced In Two & A Half Men? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Melanie Lynskey’s portrayal of Rose in Two and a Half Men was unforgettable. As Charlie Harper’s eccentric and sometimes dangerous neighbor, she created unforgettable moments with her bizarre obsession and quirky personality. After two seasons as a series regular, though, Rose’s screen time was drastically reduced. The decision to demote her wasn’t because of a lack of popularity; fans loved her chaotic energy.

Instead, it came down to a shift in the show’s direction. The creators decided to scale back on Rose’s presence, likely because her increasingly erratic behavior began to overshadow the main storyline. The change led to a more sporadic role for Rose, but she still popped in occasionally, delivering the same amount of unpredictability. Fans were left to wonder what could have been if Rose...

Television writer and producer Chuck Lorre has helped create quite a few successful sitcoms, with "The Big Bang Theory" and "Two and a Half Men" (both of which aired on the CBS network) arguably being his most popular ones. But as often as "The Big Bang Theory" crossed over with its prequel show, "Young Sheldon," actors from the former didn't pop up as much on "Two and a Half Men" (and vice versa), perhaps in large part due to the series' somewhat different tones. Be that as it may, there was one "Two and a Half Men" veteran who made an appearance on "Young Sheldon," and she was a perfect fit for the bittersweet coming-of-age family comedy.

That would be a reference to Melanie Lynskey, who absolutely f****** rules. The "Yellowjackets" and "The Last of Us" veteran starred on "Two and a Half Men" as Rose, a terrifying and manipulative...

Melanie Lynskey, known for her compelling performances in both indie films and major TV series, recently opened up about her unique and somewhat strange audition for the long-running sitcom Two and a Half Men. Her role as Rose, the sweet-yet-stalkerish neighbor with a deep obsession for Charlie Harper (played by Charlie Sheen), became one of the most iconic and quirky characters on the show. But what many didn’t know was how she landed the role in the first place — by taking a bold and offbeat approach to the audition room.

In a recent conversation, Lynskey shared that during the casting process, she made a deliberate choice to fully embrace the oddball nature of Rose. She admitted, “I went and did something kind of strange,” reflecting on her audition. Instead of playing it safe or polished, she tapped into the eccentric energy of Rose and leaned into her quirks — a...

“You can’t always get what you want…” — The Rolling Stones weren’t kidding. You know, love can be like that favorite vinyl record we scratched a little too hard — still playable, still beautiful, but never quite the same again. Some tracks, though, are worth replaying. And it seems Charlie Sheen is reaching for the needle one more time.

Lately, we’ve been watching this unlikely mellowing of Sheen and his ex-wife, Denise Richards. Insiders whisper that his feelings for Richards are back — strong as ever. But love isn’t a boomerang. Sometimes it doesn’t swing back — no matter how earnestly you throw it. And Richards? She’s still married to Aaron Phypers. So as much as Sheen’s heart might be knocking on her door, life may have changed the locks.

Charlie Sheen is still smitten: Will his heart get a reboot or just buffer forever? Charlie Sheen...

Melanie Lynskey learned a thing or two from her best friend, Natasha Lyonne — and used it to get one of her most memorable roles.

The “Yellowjackets” actor was honored with the Precious Gem Award at the 42nd annual Miami Film Festival on Saturday. During a career retrospective after accepting the award, she opened up about her many memorable roles, including that of Gloria in “Coyote Ugly.”

“Everybody wanted to be in that movie. It was the hot script of the moment, and I remember reading it. There were so many different drafts of it. And the draft that I got, I think was a pass that was done by Kevin Smith. It was quite dark,” she said during the Q&a. “And I was like, ‘Oh, this is fun.’ I basically went into the audition room and did kind of an impression of Natasha Lyonne.”

At the time, Lynskey told...

Chuck Lorre has created some of the best known comedies around! There's so many familiar titles when you look at his list of work, and it's very impressive to see. One of the biggest ones of course is The Big Bang Theory (Tbbt), which has become a full-fledged franchise now with the original series, prequel shows Young Sheldon and Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage, and now even a spin-off that could get the green light at Max called Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

Though Lorre is known for other shows as well. Some are a hit, and some are a miss for various reasons. So if you're a fan of the creator and want to know which ones are worth your time and which ones aren't, you've come to the right place. Here's 3 Chuck Lorre shows to watch and 3 to skip.

Chuck Lorre shows to watchThe Big Bang Theory...

Needless to say, a great TV show isn’t made just by its lead—it’s the supporting characters, those unsung heroes, who often steal the spotlight. Two and a Half Men is a perfect case in point. Sure, Charlie Sheen’s Charlie Harper was the quintessential party animal, indulging in every vice under the sun, but what truly brought the show its heart was Jon Cryer’s portrayal of Alan Harper.

Charlie’s wild escapades wouldn’t have been half as entertaining without Alan’s bumbling, awkward, yet surprisingly heartfelt personality as the anchor that kept it all from falling apart.

A still from Two and a Half Men | Credit: CBS

That being said, Two and a Half Men would’ve been about as interesting as a potato without Alan’s neuroticism, his failures, and his relentless pursuit of trying to make life work. And even though his character...

When Two and a Half Men hit the CBS network in 2003, it quickly became one of the most talked-about shows on television. The main credit for this goes to the risqué and bold humor of the show and, of course, actor Charlie Sheen. He played the womanizer jingle writer Charlie Harper that the fans came to love a lot.

Now, fast forward two decades, while the rest of the cast has aged significantly, Sheen looks almost exactly the same.

Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer in a still from Two and a Half Men | Credits: CBS

This is shocking given the fact that the actor has had a very highly publicized history with substance abuse. But recent comparisons on Reddit detail that his appearance is just how he looked twenty years ago.

Charlie Sheen still looks as young as he did two decades ago

Because of his acting chops, Charlie Sheen...

No parent can stand even the Thought of something happening to their child, let alone go through the trauma of it. It is a fear that lingers in the back of their minds, a nightmare they pray never becomes a reality. However, for Two and a Half Men actress, Jenny McCarthy, the horror almost made it out of her worst dreams. When her son, Evan, was only 2.5 years old, he found himself between life and death. Luckily, thanks to the paramedics, Evan was saved. That day, they saved not only his life but also Jenny McCarthy’s.

Unfortunately, that wasn’t the end of the problems Evan would have to face. Soon after, he was diagnosed with autism, leaving his mother shocked and blindsided. Since then, Jenny McCarthy has been vocal about her son’s autism journey.

Jenny McCarthy on Two and a Half Men | Credits: CBS Jenny McCarthy’s...

After the events that transpired at the end of Dark Winds Season 2, things have seriously changed for Zahn McClarnon's Joe Leaphorn, a lieutenant and veteran of the tribal police. Leaphorn turned executioner with regard to B.J. Vines (John Diehl) during the sophomore season, and since the show's return for its third season, the officer has been battling with his demons regarding breaking the law. Sneakily sent in to decipher what caused Vines' demise is Special Agent Sylvia Washington (Jenna Elman), who has since begun to close in on the truth regarding the death. So what makes the federal agent such a potent and dangerous adversary?

"When the writers and I were conceiving the character, I wasn't picturing Jenna Elfman," showrunner John Wirth explained to Screen Rant in an interview regarding the character. "Sometimes I do picture an actor, and I think, 'Yeah, this is like that person or that actor in that movie.

By the turn of the new century, sitcoms were gradually losing steam when it came to being the dominating force on the small screen due to the rise of prestige shows, starting with HBO’s The Sopranos. Although there have been exceptions, for the most part, sitcoms from the 2000s don’t hold a candle to the ones from the ’90s, except Chuck Lorre’s The Big Bang Theory.

The Big Bang Theory | Credit: CBS

While it has been almost six years since the main show concluded, the IP is still going strong with its hit spin-offs, and according to new reports, the parent show is still dominating the charts.

The Big Bang Theory continues to dominate the charts

Even though the consensus of sitcoms being a thing of the past is not uncommon, especially after studios started leaning toward more cinematic storytelling in TV, on the flip side, Tbbt...

Let’s just call it what it is: Charlie Sheen has never been one to hold back. And on that fateful day in 2017, he took his unfiltered nature to new heights when he casually trashed his former co-star Jennifer Grey in front of a live audience. We mean, here’s a guy who thinks no filter is the best filter, and frankly, it often lands him in hot water.

When asked about his past leading ladies, Sheen didn’t just rank them; he essentially bulldozed their reputations. His harsh words for Jennifer Grey, famously known for her role in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, were nothing short of vile.

When Charlie Sheen’s brutal honesty crosses the line into insensitivity Jennifer Grey in Wish You Were Here | Credit: Lionsgate

We can’t even begin to fathom the audacity it takes to publicly mock someone’s appearance. This wasn’t a...

Charlie Sheen led the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men for nearly a decade before his exit from the series. However, despite the controversies, his character, Charlie Sheen, remains iconic, though many criticize him for being an irresponsible, selfish, alcoholic womanizer with no sense of responsibility toward others.

However, Charlie Harper might not be the worst character in the series, as it is widely believed that Alan Harper, played by Jon Cryer, is the one who deserves the title for being a freeloading parasite who only got worse with time.

Jon Cryer and Charlie Sheen in Two and a Half Men | Credit: CBS Why is Jon Cryer’s Alan Harper the worst character in Two and a Half Men?

The Two and a Half Men fandom has long been divided on who was the catalyst for the show’s success, which has since become one of the most popular sitcoms.

Two and a Half Men was a rating success for most of its run. That was until Charlie Sheen was fired from the show. Even the usually charming Ashton Kutcher couldn’t save the show when his Walden Schmidt replaced Sheen’s Charlie Harper as the central protagonist. Sheen’s character was killed off in the show.

However, it wasn’t just Charlie Harper who faced the worst fate in the series. The show also did another character dirty during its run. Missi Pyle played the role of Jake’s teacher, Dolores Pasternak, in her first appearance. She gets entangled with Charlie and gets dumped, as usual.

Missi Pyle as Miss Pasternak and Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper in Two and a Half Men | Credits: CBS

When we see her again a few seasons later, it wasn’t just the actress who played Pasternak who was changed. Portrayed by Alicia Witt,...

Famous for its risqué humor, Two and a Half Men immediately caught everyone’s attention when it premiered in 2003. With Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer leading the way as the Harper brothers, the show was destined to be a hit. Sheen played the womanizer Charlie Harper and had a string of romantic relationships to his name.

But while some made sense, others were just downright absurd. Perfectly fitting the latter was Courtney (his stepsister), played by actress Jenny McCarthy. Unlike others, she was a part of several episodes.

enny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Charlie Sheen in Two and a Half Men | Credits: CBS

While she quickly became a fan favorite, in a recent interview the actress detailed a major health scare that could have been fatal.

Actress Jenny McCarthy opened up about her major health scare

Jenny McCarthy has played a number of roles in her career, but fans most fondly remember...

Just like any other major show out there, even Two and a Half Men featured a string of famous celebrities making a special appearance. While fans loved Miley Cyrus and Allison Janney, actress Lucy Lawless also made an appearance on the sitcom.

Famous for her role on Xena: Warrior Princess, the actress actually played the ex-wife of a gay executive. While their marriage on the show didn’t last long, her brief appearance did add an interesting twist to the story.

Lucy Lawless and Charlie Sheen in Two and a Half Men | Credits: CBS Broadcasting

And just like any other episode, Charlie Harper didn’t leave a chance to hit on her. Let’s dive deeper to know more about her role and the premise of the episode.

Lucy Lawless and her forgotten role in Two and a Half Men

Over the course of several years, Two and a Half Men...

The Big Bang Theory became an absolute fan favorite when it hit the CBS screens in 2007. It brought forth the genius of Chuck Lorre as well as the stunning ensemble that hooked fans to the edge of their seats. But out of the lot, the most famous of the group would definitely be actor Jim Parsons, whose take on Sheldon Cooper instantly became a major hit.

Playing the smartest person in the room wasn’t easy, but given his acting chops, Parsons managed to play the role to perfection for 12 long seasons.

Melissa Rauch and Simon Helberg in The Big Bang Theory | Credits: CBS Broadcasting

While every fan has their favorite moments and episodes from the show, for me, The Adhesive Duck Deficiency in Season 3 proved that Parsons was not just an actor—he was a legend.

The Adhesive Duck Deficiency proved why Jim Parsons was a comedy genius

It...

Most people with a cursory knowledge of television history know that the expression “jump the shark” was born the moment Happy Days’ Fonzie literally jumped over a shark while on water skis. What many don’t know, however, is that even amongst Happy Days fans, there’s no consensus as to when the show figuratively (not literally) jumped the shark.

Back in the early days of the internet, jumptheshark.com allowed fans to vote on the exact moment they thought a show overstayed its welcome. In terms of Happy Days, many viewers blamed the show’s format switch in Season Three, when it went from a single-camera show to one with a live studio audience, while others blamed so-called sitcom curse Ted McGinley’s addition to the cast in Season Eight. I, however, subscribe to the idea that it tanked at the end of Season Seven, when its star, Ron Howard,...

Regarded as one of the most admired couples in the industry, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are an example of the idea that if it’s meant to be yours, it’ll come back to you. The couple met on the sets of That ‘70s Show and very quickly became a fan-favorite pair on-screen as Jackie Burkhart and Michael Kelso. They reunited in 2012 at the Golden Globe Awards, and in 2015, they tied the knot in a private ceremony.

Kutcher and Kunis are reportedly very private people, but on several occasions, they have stepped out in front of the camera and let the world know that the spark is still there. The two were recently spotted in Rome with their kids, but their Roman holiday reignited the rumors of them wanting to relocate and raise kids in a more normal setting rather than in the middle of glitz and glam.

Ashton...

After spending 14 seasons as Grisha “G” Callen on CBS’ “NCIS: Los Angeles,” actor Chris O’Donnell is returning to television to lead the cast of ABC’s “9-1-1: Nashville,” the second spinoff series from the network’s flagship drama “9-1-1.”

The new iteration received a straight to series order and will help fill the void left by the cancellation of “9-1-1: Lone Star,” which ended its five season run last month on Fox.

According to Deadline, O’Donnell will play Captain Don Sharpe, described as a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville’s busiest firehouse with his beloved son. Although a devoted husband and family man, Don has secrets he’d like to remain that way.

Written and executive produced by the franchise’s co-creators Ryan Murphy and Tim Minear and “9-1-1: Lone Star” showrunner Rashad Raisani, the show is set to premiere sometime during the 2025-2026 television season,...

Have you ever seen a sitcom unravel like an onion—layer by colorful layer—until it brings tears to your eyes? Charlie Sheen’s 2012 revelation is like dropping a pebble into a pond, causing ripples that touch everyone in its reach.

So, what’s brewing in the world of comedy television that’s got tongues wagging? Following Angus T. Jones’ scathing categorization of Two and a Half Men as “filth”, it took Sheen no time to chime in with his own spicy commentary, suggesting that the show might be cursed.

Two and a Half Men. | Credits: CBS.

And let’s not beat around the bush: Sheen, famous for his own turbulent departure from the series, may have a point.

Two and a Half Men star’s meltdown: Angus T. Jones’ heartfelt plea

In a 2012 YouTube video, Angus T. Jones opened up about his Christian faith, calling Two and a Half Men...

When you think of Two and a Half Men, a few things immediately come to mind, crude humor, womanizing, and a complete disregard for anything resembling moral decency. This is a show where the characters are either morally ambiguous or outright terrible people, and that’s exactly why fans loved it.

In 2012, Miley Cyrus made a guest appearance as Missi, a fast-talking, overly enthusiastic young woman who brought an energy level that was practically illegal for this show. Some fans thought she was hilarious, a breath of fresh air in a sea of morally corrupt characters. Others? Well, let’s just say they were ready to change the channel faster than Charlie Harper could down a bottle of whiskey.

Angus T. Jones as Jake and Miley Cyrus as Missi in Two and a Half Men | Credits: CBS Television Network

Missi was unlike any other character that had stepped into the dysfunctional Malibu beach house.

Angus T. Jones, best known for his role as Jake Harper on Two and a Half Men, appeared to be a rising TV star amid the success of the sitcom. Starring alongside Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer, he became one of television’s most recognizable child stars.

However, the same show that catapulted him to fame also marked the end of his acting career. Jones left the hit CBS sitcom following Sheen’s controversial exit and has since stepped away from the industry.

Angus T. Jones and Ashton Kutcher in Two and a Half Men | Credit: CBS

Years later, the actor reflected on his exit, comparing his experience in Hollywood to navigating a minefield, suggesting that every step felt uncertain and fraught with risk.

Angus T. Jones on his decision to quit acting following Two and a Half Men exit

Angus T. Jones, who started his acting career as a child star,...

Annie Potts is a household name for many, thanks to her iconic portrayal of Meemaw on Young Sheldon. Her role as Sheldon Cooper’s tough yet loving grandmother has earned her a place in the hearts of fans across the globe. But what if we tell you that Potts also made a memorable appearance on another beloved sitcom, Two and a Half Men?

Yes, she once guest-starred in Two and a Half Men almost 8 years before Young Sheldon‘s premiere. While she may be best known for her heartwarming turn on Young Sheldon, Potts once slipped into a wild and hilarious role on another Chuck Lorre sitcom, one that many fans have likely forgotten.

Annie Potts in Young Sheldon | Credit: CBS Young Sheldon star Annie Potts once guest-starred in Two and a Half Men

In Two and a Half Men season 7, episode 3, titled Mmm, Fish. Yum. Annie Potts plays Lenore,...

When Chuck Lorre initially ventured into his quest to find a replacement for Charlie Sheen, who was practically the face of Two and a Half Men, he had no intentions of casting an actor who was in their 30s. However, things changed after he met Ashton Kutcher, whose fearless approach and comedic instincts had Lorre convinced that Kutcher was the man for the job.

Two and a Half Men | Credit: CBS

As for the reception to this decision, it was pretty mixed, as not many were thrilled to welcome the new dynamic between Walden and Alan. But this issue could’ve been avoided entirely if they had just promoted another fan-favorite member of the sitcom to the lead.

Ryan Stiles’ Herb could’ve been the better fit to fill Charlie Sheen’s shoes Two and a Half Men | Credit: CBS

Although Kutcher’s Walden was a pretty decent alternative to...

It wouldn’t be referred to as the Free World without democracy and dissent co-existing among the people. However, the US takes the thought a step further by having movie stars and business moguls battle it out in the public sphere. In the latest round of bouts, George Clooney and Donald Trump are battling it out in a clash of back-and-forth insults.

George Clooney in Good Night and Good Luck (2005) [Credit Metropolitan Filmexport, Warner Independent Pictures]

Being one of the best actors of this generation, George Clooney’s voice reaches the masses and has the power to influence them along the way. As such, when movie stars and celebrities like Clooney and Robert De Niro use every public platform at their disposal on every possible opportunity to call out the country’s leader, it is a dangerous but powerful statement.

George Clooney and Donald Trump enter the ring Donald Trump [Photo by nm5640306 autoGage...

Twenty years ago, NBC premiered a new sitcom based on a hit U.K. series. The Office debuted on March 24, 2005, and was not an immediate hit in its initial six-episode run. The show struggled to find its footing out of the block, with several episodes virtually xeroxed from the storylines of its British predecessor created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and transplanted, often clunkily, to Scranton, Pa. But soon enough showrunner Greg Daniels found his groove and leaned into the strengths of his formidable ensemble, led by Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, and Rainn Wilson.

The Office would go on to become a must-see TV staple, running nine seasons and earning five Emmys in 42 nominations — and then becoming a hit all over again as a new generation rediscovered and binged The Office when it hit streaming. Until 2023, The Office held the record as most-streamed series, with more than 57 billion minutes watched.

Throughout its 12 seasons, The Big Bang Theory often highlighted the issues between Kaley Cuoco’s Penny and Johnny Galecki’s Leonard, as both dealt with insecurities during their initial time together. Moreover, from the latter’s borderline creepiness toward the former in the earlier seasons to Penny’s uncertainty regarding her feelings toward Leonard, the couple’s compatibility was often called into question among fans.

The Big Bang Theory | Credit: CBS

But despite their less-than-thrilling moments, which contributed to the growing skepticism regarding the show’s leading love story, certain moments in the show do explain why they were indeed perfect together.

Penny and Leonard made each other whole

One of the episodes that gave fans major ick regarding Leonard was The Boyfriend Complexity, as his creepiness was heightened up to eleven during their fake act of being together. But like most of the cast, he does evolve as a person as the show continues,...

The gender pay disparity has long been an issue in Hollywood, and Melanie Lynskey experienced it first-hand during her tenure in Chuck Lorre’s Two and a Half Men. Notable for leaning towards artistic and creatively fulfilling gigs, Lynskey rose to prominence in the early 2000s following her tenure in the Charlie Sheen-led show.

Melanie Lynskey | Credit: Two and a Half Men/CBS

Despite serving as a regular in the initial seasons of the show, who was then relegated to guest appearances in the latter seasons, the actress revealed that she was apparently making the bare minimum from the job.

Melanie Lynskey Was Apparently Being Paid the Minimum Wage in Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men | Credit: CBS

Although the paycheck from Two and a Half Men ensured financial security for her, compared to her costars, including Charlie Sheen, who was racking in millions for the job,...

Chuck Lorre and Charlie Sheen hugged it out more than a decade after their public fallout, leading up to the latter’s firing from the sitcom, Two and a Half Men. Both the showrunner and the star of Two and a Half Men found themselves embroiled in a bitter feud after Sheen made some controversial claims about Lorre and continued his antics even after his exit from the series.

Two and a Half Men | Credit: Warner Bros.

However, they have since buried the hatchet as they reunited and collaborated on Lorre’s comedy show, Bookie, something which Lorre explained reminded him of the good times and how they were very good friends once.

Chuck Lorre and Charlie Sheen reunited and hugged it out after years of feuding

Charlie Sheen’s exit from Two and a Half Men has been surrounded by controversy, fueled by his comments about showrunner Chuck Lorre and his former castmates.