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Two and a Half Men is an American sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 22, 2003. The series originally focused on the lives of bachelor Charlie Harper (Charlie Sheen), his divorced brother Alan (Jon Cryer), and Alan's son Jake (Angus T. Jones). Over 12 seasons and 262 episodes, the show became a ratings success until a highly publicized conflict between Sheen and producer Chuck Lorre led to Sheen's departure from the series. He was replaced by Ashton Kutcher (real-life husband of Mila Kunis) as Walden Schmidt, a billionaire who purchases Charlie's Malibu home after his character's death.

The Show's Evolution and Notable Storylines

The early seasons centered on Charlie's lavish bachelor lifestyle, featuring his frequent romantic encounters until his engagement to Chelsea (Jennifer Taylor). Alan, freshly divorced in season one, often attempted to emulate his brother's dating success, culminating in a brief marriage to Kandi (April Bowlby). Following Charlie's exit in season nine, the dynamic shifted with Walden's introduction. Unlike the hedonistic Charlie, Walden sought reconciliation with his ex-wife and displayed more conservative attitudes toward relationships.