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Two and a Half Men S4
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Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer star in the Emmy Award-nominated "Two and a Half Men," a comedy about men, women, sex, dating, divorce, mothers, single parenthood, sibling relations, surrogate families, money and, most importantly, love. More specifically, it's about the lives of two brothers, a son/nephew and the many women who surround them all. "Two and a Half Men" stars Sheen ("Spin City," "Platoon"), Cryer ("Hot Shots!," "The Famous Teddy Z," "The Pompatus of Love"), Angus T. Jones ("George of the Jungle 2," "Bringing Down the House"), Marin Hinkle ("I Am Sam," "Frequency"), Conchata Ferrell ("L.A. Law," "Hot L Baltimore," "Kabluey"), April Bowlby ("Shadows of Atticus") and Holland Taylor ("Legally Blonde," "The L Word," "The Practice"), along with recurring guest star Melanie Lynskey ("Flags of Our Fathers," "Shattered Glass," "Sweet Home Alabama," "Heavenly Creatures").
Charlie Harper (Sheen) is a well-to-do bachelor with a house at the beach, a Mercedes in the garage and an easy way with women. His casual Malibu lifestyle is interrupted when his tightly wound brother, Alan (Cryer), and Alan's son, Jake (Jones), come to stay with him. Complicating matters further are Charlie and Alan's narcissistic, emotionally toxic mother, Evelyn (Taylor); Alan's deeply neurotic ex-wife, Judith (Hinkle); Charlie's domineering, unapologetically blue-collar housekeeper, Berta (Ferrell); and Rose (Lynskey), a brilliantly manipulative and vaguely crazy neighbor who had a brief fling with Charlie, remains obsessed (more) TWO AND A HALF MEN IV Show Description - 2 with him and is determined to stay in his life by whatever means necessary. April Bowlby also stars as Alan's young new wife, Kandi.
Despite the complexities of their lives and their own strained relationship, Charlie and Alan have one thing in common: They both love Jake and want what's best for him. As a result, they manage to create a little family unit that promises to make each one of them a better man.
"Two and a Half Men" was created by Chuck Lorre ("Dharma & Greg," "Cybill," "Grace Under Fire") & Lee Aronsohn ("Cybill," "Grace Under Fire," "Murphy Brown") and is executive produced by Lorre, Aronsohn, Eric Tannenbaum ("Notes from the Underbelly," upcoming "Time Share," "Run of the House"), Kim Tannenbaum ("Notes from the Underbelly," "Run of the House"), Mark Burg ("Saw" movies, "John Q," "The Sandlot") and Oren Koules ("Saw" movies, "John Q," "Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd").
Meet the Characters
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Charlie Harper
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Alan Harper
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Jake Harper
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Judith Harper
Episodes
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Episode 1
Working for Caligula
Kandi dumps Alan, which forces him and Jake to move back in with Charlie, who was just getting used to getting his bachelor pad back.
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Episode 2
Who's Vod Kanockers
Charlie starts to lose control now that Mia's gone and Alan and Jake are back, and his frustration culminates in a violent confrontation with his new neighbor, Steven Tyler.
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Episode 3
The Sea Is a Harsh Mistress
In the middle of a near-death experience, Charlie thinks he hears his father's voice tell him to take care of his mother, who is just about to have a "minor procedure" performed on her.
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Episode 4
A Pot Smoking Monkey
Alan wants custody of the dog Chester he shared in his late marriage with Kandi. Meanwhile, Charlie helps Jake with his girlfriend.
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Episode 5
A Live Woman of Proven Fertility
When Judith announces she is going to remarry, Charlie and Alan must convince her fiancé to proceed with the nuptials after he displays signs of cold feet, so that Alan can discontinue alimony payments to Judith.
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Episode 6
Apologies for the Frivolity
Charlie is the last one to realize that he is dating a younger version of his mother.
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Episode 7
Repeated Blows to His Unformed Head
Charlie reluctantly agrees to help Berta as she confronts the man who impregnated her youngest daughter and Alan tells Charlie about a secret fetish.
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Episode 8
Release the Dogs
After a bout with insomnia, Alan is escorted home from a midnight run on the beach by the local sheriff's department. Jake fights back when Charlie goes back on his word about not dating his friend's mother.
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Episode 9
Corey's Been Dead for an Hour
Charlie finally gets fed up with Alan always weaseling his way out of picking up a bill, and it only gets worse when he discovers Alan's secret stash of money.
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Episode 10
Kissing Abraham Lincoln
Charlie's new live-in girlfriend is skating on thin ice with Berta because she threatens Berta's "alpha dog" status, and Kandi lets Alan have sex with her again so that he won't sell the condo.
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Episode 11
Walnuts and Demerol
Charlie's quest to get laid on Christmas Eve threatens to fall apart when everybody shows up at his house and refuses to leave.
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Episode 12
Castrating Sheep in Montana
Alan is seeing Berta's daughter behind everyone's back. But when Berta finds out, Alan is shocked and a little disturbed by her positive response.
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Episode 13
Don't Worry, Speed Racer
Repressed memories come back to the surface for Charlie after Jake talks about hearing his mom having sex.
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Episode 14
That's Summer Sausage, Not Salami
Charlie tries to set up Alan with the sexy and rich new next-door neighbor who is looking to settle down. But when Charlie discovers her secret history as a drunken slut, he decides to go after her himself.
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Episode 15
My Damn Stalker
Alan takes a stab at online dating, and Rose tells Charlie that she's moving away.
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Episode 16
Young People Have Phlegm Too
Charlie tries to convince himself and Alan that he's not too old to be part of the wild, young party crowd.
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Episode 17
I Merely Slept with a Commie
After Charlie and Alan tell their mom that nobody loves her enough to attend her funeral, she replaces them with a new family, which makes both of them very jealous.
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Episode 18
It Never Rains in Hooterville
Alan feels the pangs of fatherhood disappearing as Jake grows, and contemplates his future with Kandi, who is contemplating on a new career move.
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Episode 19
Smooth as a Ken Doll
Alan thinks he's making his last alimony payment to Judith, but Judith's future sister-in-law could be putting the wedding in jeopardy. And things only get worse when she hooks up with Charlie.
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Episode 20
Aunt Myra Doesn't Pee a Lot
Alan sees nothing but troubles in his future as Charlie's relationship with Judith's future sister-in-law blossoms.
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Episode 21
Tucked, Taped and Gorgeous
Everyone suspects that Alan may be coming out of the closet when he becomes good friends with a gay man. But Charlie is actually the one who is suddenly feeling insecure about his sexuality.
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Episode 22
Mr. McGlue's Feedbag
When Alan has to go renew his driver's license, he convinces Charlie to help Jake with book report. But when Charlie takes Jake to the track, instead, Jake's horse comes in.
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Episode 23
Anteaters. They're Just Crazy-lookin
Charlie hires a handyman to fix his deck, then begins to feel threatened when all the women in his life flock to the new guy.
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Episode 24
Prostitutes and Gelato
In an effort to bond with Alan and Charlie, Evelyn's new boyfriend invites them on a trip to Vegas with all the frills.
Characters
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Charlie Harper
Although he has starred in over 40 feature films, Charlie Sheen, who plays Charlie on "Two and a Half Men," catapulted to fame in "Platoon" and "Wall Street." His feature film credits include "Red Dawn," "Lucas," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," "Eight Men Out," "Young Guns," "Major League," "Hot Shots!" "Hot Shots! Part Deux," "The Three Musketeers," "The Chase," "Money Talks," "Being John Malkovich," "Scary Movie 3" and "The Big Bounce," among others.
Sheen became known to television audiences for his Golden Globe Award-winning lead role in "Spin City." For his work on "Two and a Half Men," Sheen has been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series and an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. He also appeared in the television movies "Rated X" and "Good Advice."
Born in New York City, Sheen lives in Los Angeles. He is the father of three daughters: Cassandra, Sam and Lola. His birth date is September 3.
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Alan Harper
Jon Cryer, who plays Alan on "Two and a Half Men," has appeared in numerous feature films, including "No Small Affair," "Pretty in Pink" and "Hot Shots!," among others. He co-wrote, produced and starred in the well-received independent films "The Pompatus of Love" and "Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five." Cryer was nominated for a 2006 Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on "Two and a Half Men."
Cryer starred in the series "The Trouble with Normal," "Getting Personal," "Partners" and "The Famous Teddy Z." He has guest starred on such series as "The Practice," "Andy Richter Controls the Universe" and "Mr. Show," among others.
Cryer's theatre credits include the Broadway productions of "Brighton Beach Memoirs," "Torch Song Trilogy," "Boys Life" and "900 Oneonta."
A New York native and the son of actor David Cryer and writer/actress Gretchen Cryer, Jon Cryer did his first commercial at the age of 4, alongside his mother. He studied acting at Stagedoor Manor, a summer acting camp, before his acceptance at London's prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He lives in Los Angeles, and his birth date is April 16.
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Jake Harper
Angus T. Jones, 13, who plays Jake on "Two and a Half Men," began his career at age 4 doing television commercials. He landed his first lead role at age 6 in the feature film "See Spot Run." His other film credits include "Bringing Down the House" and "The Rookie," and he stars in the video release "George of the Jungle II."
Jones' television credits include appearances in the series "ER" and the telefilms "Audrey's Rain" and "Dinner with Friends."
Born in Austin, Texas, Jones lives in Los Angeles with his parents, baby brother, dog, cat and bird. His birth date is October 8.
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Judith Harper
Marin Hinkle, who plays Judith on "Two and a Half Men," is best known to television audiences for her role as Judy in "Once and Again." Her additional television credits include the series "Without a Trace," "House, "ER" and "Law & Order" and the telefilm "Fielder's Choice."
Her feature film credits include "I Am Sam," "Frequency," "Dark Blue," "I'm Not Rappaport," "Friends with Money" and "Fast Track."
Her theatre credits include "Electra," "A Thousand Clowns" and "The Tempest" on Broadway, and "Miss Julie," "Romeo and Juliet," "Blue Window" and "The Dybbuk" off Broadway.
Born in Tanzania, Hinkle grew up in Boston. She received her bachelor's degree from Brown University and a master's degree from New York University. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband and their son. Hinkle's birth date is March 23.
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Berta
In addition to playing Berta on "Two and Half Men," Conchata Ferrell's television series credits include "Push, Nevada," "Teen Angel," "Townies," "Hearts Afire," "L.A. Law"--for which she was nominated for an Emmy Award--"A Peaceable, Kingdom," "Anything But Love" and "E/R," among others. Her guest-starring appearances include "Judging Amy," "Becker," "JAG," "Walker, Texas Ranger," "Cagney & Lacey," "Touched by an Angel," "Knots Landing" and "Murder, She Wrote," as well as "ER," "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch," "Popular," "Friends," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Who's the Boss?," "St. Elsewhere," "The Love Boat," "Good Times," "The Rockford Files" and "Maude."
Ferrell's numerous telefilm credits include "Amy & Isabelle," "Stranger Inside," "Sweet Dreams," "Backfield in Motion," "Chains of Gold," "Opposites Attract," "Your Mother Wears Combat Boots," "Goodbye, Miss 4th of July," "Portrait of a White Marriage," "Runaway Ralph," "Eye on the Sparrow," "Picnic," "Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story," "North Beach and Rawhide," "The Three Wishes of Billy Grier," "Nadia," "Emergency Room," "Miss Lonelyhearts," "Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice," "The Great Gilly Hopkins," "Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case," "Reunion," "The Seduction of Miss Leona," "Before and After," "Who'll Save Our Children?" "The Girl Called Hatter Fox" and "Mixed Nuts."
Among Ferrell's feature film credits are "Mr. Deeds," "K-PAX," "Erin Brockovich," "Freeway," "Family Prayers," "My Fellow Americans," "True Romance," "Heaven & Earth," "Edward Scissorhands," "Mystic Pizza," "Where the River Runs Black," "Chains of Gold," "Heartland," "For Keeps," "Network" and "Surviving Eden." Her theatre credits include "Picnic," "The Sea Horse," "The Hot L Baltimore," "Battle of Angels," "Getting Out," "Night of the Iguana" and "Cabrona." She can also be seen in "Kabluey," with Lisa Kudrow and Teri Garr.
Ferrell was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for "Two and a Half Men," and she has received Obie, Drama Desk and Theater World Awards for her work on the stage.
She attended West Virginia University, where she studied political science, and completed college at Marshall University, where she studied social studies in education. She was trained in acting at The Circle Rep Theatre Company in New York. A self-proclaimed "old hippie, political liberal and feminist," she enjoys writing children's poetry, reading history, playing role-playing games, gardening, seeing films and shopping.
Born and raised in West Virginia, Ferrell resides in Hollywood with her husband, Arnold Anderson, with whom she has a grown daughter, Samantha. Ferrell's birth date is March 28.
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Kandi
April Bowlby, who plays Kandi on "Two and a Half Men," was born in Vellejo, California, and grew up in Manteca, California, home of the world-famous Manteca waterslides. Unsure of what she wanted to do with her life, she briefly attended Moorpark College, where she studied marine biology, French and ballet.
Bowlby decided to become an actress after a friend suggested it, and she began studying acting with Ivanna Chubbuck. A few months later, Bowlby auditioned for a couple of lines in "Two and a Half Men" and secured the role of Kandi.
Bowlby lives in Los Angeles. Her birth date is July 30.
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Evelyn Harper
Emmy Award winner Holland Taylor, who plays Evelyn in "Two and a Half Men," is a veteran of film, television and theatre. Her feature film credits include "Next Stop Wonderland," "Happy Accidents," "The Wedding Date," "D.E.B.S.," "Legally Blonde," "Keeping the Faith," "Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams," "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over," "The Truman Show," "George of the Jungle," "One Fine Day," "To Die For," "Steal Big, Steal Little," "How to Make an American Quilt," "Alice," "She's Having a Baby," "Jewel of the Nile" and "Romancing the Stone."
Taylor was nominated for a 2005 Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on "Two and a Half Men." Taylor's additional television credits include "The Practice"--for which she won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress--"The Naked Truth," Norman Lear's "The Powers That Be" and her television debut in "Bosom Buddies." She also appears in the telefilms "A Walton Wedding," "The Counterfeit Contessa," "Bitter Blood," "Concealed Enemies" and "People Like Us." Taylor has also guest starred on "Ally McBeal," "ER" and "Veronica's Closet."
Taylor's Broadway credits include "The Devils," "Butley," "Breakfast with Les and Bess," "Moose Murders," "Murder Among Friends," "Something Old, Something New" and "We Interrupt This Program." She also performed in the world premieres of "Cocktail Hour," "Drinks Before Dinner," "Children," "Fashion," "Colette," "Love Letters" and "The Vagina Monologues."
Taylor was born in Philadelphia and lives in Los Angeles. Her birth date is January 14.
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Rose
Melanie Lynskey, who plays Rose on "Two and a Half Men," first garnered attention for her role in the feature film "Heavenly Creatures," for which she received the New Zealand Film and TV Award for Best Actress. Since then, she has amassed a number of film credits, including "Ever After," "Coyote Ugly," "Sweet Home Alabama," "But I'm a Cheerleader," "Shattered Glass," "The Cherry Orchard" and "Snakeskin," which garnered Lynskey a New Zealand Film and TV Award nomination for Best Actress. She stars in the film "Flags of Our Fathers."
Lynskey's other television credits include the Stephen King miniseries "Rose Red" and a guest-starring appearance on "The Shield." She was also seen in the miniseries "Comanche Moon" and the pilot "Drive."
Lynskey was born in New Zealand and lives in Los Angeles. Her birth date is May 16.
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