Two and a Half Men

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 22, 2003
Season #: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 29
  3. Negative: 5 out of 29
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Critic Reviews

  1. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Apr 2, 2013
    60
    The laughs - more like chuckles, actually - are predictable, but Jones is a cutie, and he and Sheen are charming together. [22 Sept 2003, p.E6]
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  2. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Apr 2, 2013
    60
    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]
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  3. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    Apr 2, 2013
    50
    Two and a Half Men manages to generate some smiles. Series creator Chuck Lorre ("Dharma & Greg") has scrounged up a few funny moments for the series premiere. But not enough of them. [22 Sept 2003, p.6E]
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  5. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Bianculli
    Apr 2, 2013
    50
    Sheen has no problem grounding the show, and encouraging viewers to laugh at his character. It's Cryer, though, who brings the more delightful offbeat energy to Two and a Half Men. When complaining about his wife's change of heart, he seems genuinely anxious and betrayed - but always manages to inject a flustered comic edge that makes the pain amusing, as well as real. [22 Sept 2003, p.77]
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  6. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Noel Holston
    Apr 2, 2013
    40
    It's also one of those shows composed of such familiar ingredients, it already feels like a rerun. [22 Sept 2003, p.B02]
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Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best TV Season of 2003
2
#2 Most Discussed TV Season of 2003
7
#7 Most Shared TV Season of 2003

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 336 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 271 out of 336
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 336
  3. Negative: 39 out of 336
  1. ahuikm
    May 21, 2013
    0
    THE MOST OVERRATED SHOW FOLLOWED BY THE SAME NETWORKS ANOTHER HIGHLY POPULAR SHOW HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER..... I FEEL LIKE KILLING MYSELF AFTERTHE MOST OVERRATED SHOW FOLLOWED BY THE SAME NETWORKS ANOTHER HIGHLY POPULAR SHOW HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER..... I FEEL LIKE KILLING MYSELF AFTER WATCHING THESE TWO SHOWS. THEY ARE HIGHLY ANNOYING & ABSOLUTELY BORING....… Full Review »
  2. mattlimes
    Jan 1, 2011
    0
    The worst show on TV. Really really really lame and moronic. Not funny in any way unless you are one of these people that laugh when they hearThe worst show on TV. Really really really lame and moronic. Not funny in any way unless you are one of these people that laugh when they hear a laugh track. In that case, watch on moron. Otherwise, avoid this show at all costs. I do find this show is a good indicator of peoples taste in TV, music, movies, and comedy. If they like this show you can be 100% confident that their opinion of entertainment in general is utterly worthless.… Full Review »
  3. MichaelD
    Feb 4, 2011
    7
    It's alright. Sometimes the story lacks BUT the humour is unbelievable which saves this comedy.
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