Friday, September 17, 2010

Two and a Half Men -- Season 8 Preview

Two and a Half Men; CBS Mondays, 9 pm

Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones, Jennifer Taylor, Holland Taylor

Season Premiere: September 20



WHERE WE LEFT OFF: Charlie's hope of reconciling with Chelsea crashes and burns when he's arrested for DUI. He's sentenced to community service picking up trash. Meanwhile, Alan entered a relationship with a frazzled single mom Lyndsey (Courtney Thorne-Smith), whose son happens to be a schoolmate of Jake's.

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It's hard to believe, but "Two and a Half Men" is entering its eighth season. Despite Charlie Sheen's real-life legal woes--and threats to quit during hiatus-- it's the returning sitcom we're most looking forward to.

Credit the shows' writers for keeping TAAHM fresh and funny, even after 7 years and 161 episodes. Cleverly referencing Charlie Sheen's legal woes in last season's finale was a stroke of genius.

One major storyline thread that needs to be addressed: do Charlie and Chelsea get back together ? We're guessing 'no'. At least in the short term.

Is Alan the father of Judith's baby ? We're guessing 'yes'. [He seems to think so.]

The only thing we know for sure is that producers are looking to focus more storylines on Jake and that everyone's favorite stalker, Rose, will make some return visits.

That "Two and a Half Men" hasn't shown its age --let alone jumped the shark-- after all this time is a major accomplishment. We're hoping that the show doesn't become a victim of its own success, to wit: over-exposure. The show was recently picked up in syndication by FX, and has already been in reruns in most major markets for years. It seems to be always on.

Another possible concern is that Executive Producers Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn are busy working on the new "Mike and Molly" and might be spreading themselves to thin. Hey, we wish them all the success with the new show, but guys, don't neglect your main franchise.

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