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TWO AND A HALF MEN

CBS Tuesday, at 900 ET

 PTC Summary:

Production Companies: Chuck Lorre Productions, The Tannenbaum Company, and Warner Bros. Television
Producers: Lee Aronsohn, Mark Burg, Oren Koules, Chuck Lorre, Eric Tannenbaum, and Kim Tannenbaum
Creators: Lee Aronsohn and Chuck Lorre

Returning for its seventh season, Two and a Half Men is a sitcom about wealthy bachelor Charlie, who shares his beach house with his uptight younger brother Alan, and Alan’s teenage son Jake. Other characters include Alan and Charlie’s high-society mother; Charlie’s fiancée Chelsea; and Charlie’s sarcastic housekeeper, Berta, who frequently remarks on Charlie’s sexual exploits.

The content on Two and a Half Men is not appropriate for children of any age. Language used includes “hell,” “bastard,” “crap,” “ass,” and “bitch.” The show consists of a constant barrage of sexual scenes and jokes. Charlie is promiscuous and the show depicts his use of women for meaningless sex as a source of humor. Some outrageous scenes have included Charlie in bed with three women at once, constant references to Alan’s masturbatory habits, and references to Charlie’s use of pornography. Other sexual humor surrounds Jake’s entering puberty. Jake has a naïve view of sex and women, but he idolizes Charlie’s promiscuity and drinking and considers his own father a pathetic loser. There are countless jokes involving and references to genitals and sexual positions. Violence is not a problem for this show.

Two and a Half Men is not recommended for viewers under age 18.

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Ratings Legend

Show may include gratuitous sex, explicit dialogue, violent content, or obscene language, and is unsuitable for children.

The show contains adult-oriented themes and dialogue that may be inappropriate for youngsters.

Family-friendly show promoting responsible themes and traditional values.

Not yet rated by the PTC.


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