TV series
Two adults. One kid. No grown-ups.
A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Two and a Half Men is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Peacock, Peacock Premium, Philo, and YouTube TV in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.
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Episode 1
After a health scare on Halloween, Walden decides he needs to change his life.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Warren Belle, Chuck Lorre, Lee Aronsohn, Jim Patterson, Don Reo, Steve Tompkins, Warren BellGuest stars Aisha Tyler, Angela Lin, Malea Rose, Rachele Brooke Smith, Max Mittelman, Kris Iyer
Episode 2
Alan has second thoughts about getting married after he's asked to sign a pre-nup.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Jim Patterson, Lee Aronsohn, Don Reo, Jim Vallely, Tim Kelleher, Saladin K. PattersonGuest stars Tom Virtue, Mimi Rogers, Michael Bolton
Episode 3
Alan and Walden have a meeting with an adoption social worker that hinges on them being convincing as a loving couple. Lyndsey returns after 60 days in rehab.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Saladin K. Patterson, Max Searle, Matt Ross, Jim Patterson, Don Reo, Jim VallelyGuest stars Maggie Lawson, Courtney Thorne-Smith
Episode 4
A birth mother considers having Walden and Alan adopt her baby.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Steve Tompkins, Jim Patterson, Don Reo, Matt Ross, Max Searle, Warren BellGuest stars Alessandra Torresani, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Clark Duke, D. B. Sweeney, Ryan Stiles, Maggie Lawson
Episode 5
Walden becomes a foster parent to a 6-year-old boy, but worries about himself when they don't hit it off like he hoped.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Steve Tompkins, Jim Patterson, Don Reo, Tim Kelleher, Saladin K. Patterson, Warren BellGuest stars Maggie Lawson
Episode 6
Alan breaks Walden's rules when he realizes that Louis thinks he's cool, and he wants it to stay that way.
Directed by Jon CryerWritten by Nathan Chetty, Jim Patterson, Maria Espada, Don Reo, Steve Tompkins, Warren BellGuest stars Jessica Lu, Gwendoline Yeo, Maggie Lawson
Episode 7
Alan and Walden befriend three moms at a kids’ gym, but things get complicated when Walden becomes attracted to one of them. Alan goes out for a girls’ night with a group of moms.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Jim Vallely, Tim Kelleher, Jim Patterson, Don Reo, Matt Ross, Max SearleGuest stars Laura Stone, Brenda Koo, Drew Cheetwood, Lily Bigham, Tristan Byon, Deanna Russo, Rose Matheu
Episode 8
Alan and Walden attempt to convince Louis that Santa Claus is real.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Jim Vallely, Saladin K. Patterson, Jim Patterson, Don Reo, Steve Tompkins, Warren BellGuest stars Melanie Lynskey, Ciera Foster, Richard Riehle, Kari Klinkenborg, Alex Rose Wiesel, Daniel Steven Gonzalez, Gracie Zane, Ciera Foster
Episode 9
Walden discovers how challenging it is to be intimate with women when his foster son, Louis, is in the house. Also, Herb asks Alan if he can go on a date with Lyndsey.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Saladin K. Patterson, Tim Kelleher, Jim Patterson, Don Reo, Matt Ross, Max SearleGuest stars Ryan Stiles, Katie Cleary, Deanna Russo, Rose Matheu, Courtney Thorne-Smith
Episode 10
Alan takes it upon himself to help Walden keep Louis after the social worker discovers he and Walden are not really a gay couple.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson, Don Reo, Matt Ross, Max Searle, Tim KelleherGuest stars Deanna Russo, Maggie Lawson
Episode 11
Walden joins a group for adoptive fathers, and finds it to be a nice escape from Alan.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Jim Vallely, Saladin K. Patterson, Jim Patterson, Don Reo, Steve Tompkins, Warren BellGuest stars David Denman, Bill Smitrovich, Gary Anthony Williams, Nikki Leigh, Jason Mesches, Maggie Lawson
Episode 12
When Alan breaks up with their social worker to get back together with Lyndsey, Walden worries it will affect Louis’ adoption.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Jeff Lowell, Jim Patterson, Don Reo, Matt Ross, Max Searle, Nathan ChettyGuest stars Ed Forsyth, Maggie Lawson, Courtney Thorne-Smith
Episode 13
Walden fears if he breaks up with Ms. McMartin, it will jeopardize his adoption of Louis. Also, Alan hesitates when Lyndsey asks him to move in with her.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Steve Tompkins, Jeff Lowell, Jim Patterson, Don Reo, Warren Bell, Nathan ChettyGuest stars Vernee Watson, Michael Bolton, Michael Patrick McGill, Maggie Lawson, Courtney Thorne-Smith
Episode 14
After they sign their divorce papers, Walden offers Alan the gift of his choice, but when Alan chooses something selfish and impractical, it puts his relationship with Lyndsey on the line.
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Tim Kelleher, Jim Patterson, Don Reo, Matt Ross, Max Searle, Jim VallelyGuest stars Michael Bolton, Sarayu Blue, Matthew Jordan, Maggie Lawson, Courtney Thorne-Smith
Episode 15
Charlie Harper is alive. Or is he?
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Jim Patterson, Lee Aronsohn, Chuck Lorre, Don ReoGuest stars Jennifer Bini Taylor, Melanie Lynskey, Christian Slater, Maggie Lawson, Chris Coppola, Caitlin O'Connor, Ludi Delfino, Emmanuelle Vaugier
Episode 16
Charlie Harper is alive. Or is he?
Directed by James WiddoesWritten by Jim Patterson, Lee Aronsohn, Chuck Lorre, Don ReoGuest stars Angus T. Jones, Melanie Lynskey, April Bowlby, Christian Slater, Arnold Schwarzenegger, John Stamos, Sophie Winkleman, Judy Greer
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
Ashton KutcherWalden Schmidt
Charlie SheenCharlie Harper
Jon CryerAlan Harper
Angus T. JonesJake Harper
Amber TamblynJenny
Conchata FerrellBerta
Holland TaylorEvelyn Harper
Marin HinkleJudith Harper
CBSUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Chuck Lorre ProductionsUnited States
