The eleventh season of Two and a Half Men premiered on CBS Broadcasting Inc. (CBS) in September 26th, 2013 in the United States & Canada. Angus T. Jones as Jake Harper, who was a main character in the first ten seasons is currently attending college and is now downgraded to the recurring character status and will be replaced with Amber Tamblyn who will portray Charlie's long lost daughter, Jenny Harper and will move in the beach house with her uncle Alan and Walden. On July 10, 2013 it was confirmed that she will be homosexual. This is the third season without Charlie Sheen as Charlie Harper and with internet billionaire Ashton Kutcher as Walden Schmidt, who was introduced in Season 9. This season will be the first season with Jon Cryer as Alan Harper being the only original "man" on the show. Starting this season, the series now airs on Thursdays at 9:30 P.M.Holland Taylor as Evelyn Harper , who only made one appearance last season, will make more appearances this season.
Plot
Jake leaves the beach house he has lived in since 2003 to go to Japan after being stationed there for at least for a year. In his absence, a young woman named Jenny arrives at the beach house claiming to be Charlie Harper's long-lost teenage daughter, who went looking for her uncle and eventually moves in with Alan and Walden, taking Jake's old room. Eventually Jenny moves in with Evelyn and Marty Pepper. She moves back in with Alan and Walden.
Cast
Main
- Ashton Kutcher - Walden Schmidt (12/12)
- Jon Cryer - Alan Harper (12/12)
- Amber Tamblyn - Jenny Harper (11/12) (episodes 7 onwards)
- Conchata Ferrell - Berta (12/12)
- and Holland Taylor - Evelyn Harper (2/12)
Recurring
- Courtney Thorne-Smith - Lyndsey McElroy (6/12)
- D.B Sweeney - Larry (3/12)
- Paula Marshall - Paula (2/12)
- Aly Michalka - Brooke (2/12)
- Odette Annable - Nicole (2/12)
- Clark Duke - Barry (2/12)
- Jeff Probst - Himself (2/12)
- Carl Reiner - Marty Pepper (1/12)
- Mimi Rogers - Robin Schmidt (1/12)
- Melanie Lynskey - Rose (1/12)
Episodes
Image | Title | Airdate | # | Summary | Title quotation from |
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Nangnangnangnang | September 26, 2013 | 11.1 | When a mysterious woman arrives at Walden's beach house, she reveals to Alan that she is Charlie's daughter, Jenny, and that she's homosexual. Walden begins having feelings for her. | Evelyn & Walden | |
I Think I Banged Lucille Ball | October 3, 2013 | 11.2 | When Walden feels cramped in his own house, Jenny moves in with Evelyn and her boyfriend, Marty. Meanwhile, Alan becomes Lyndsey's "other man". | Marty | |
This Unblessed Biscuit | October 10, 2013 | 11.3 | Walden and Alan think it may be time for Berta to retire after she injures her back at work. | Alan | |
Clank, Clank, Drunken Skank | October 17, 2013 | 11.4 | Walden starts partying with Jenny and her hot friends. Meanwhile, Alan and Lyndsey’s illicit affair is jeopardized. | Stephanie | |
Alan Harper, Pleasing Women Since 2003 | October 24, 2013 | 11.5 | Alan befriends Lyndsey's boyfriend in an effort to find out what he has that Alan doesn't. Meanwhile, Walden helps Jenny be more proactive in pursuing her acting career. | Alan | |
Justice in Star-Spangled Hot Pants | November 7, 2013 | 11.6 | When Alan learns Walden knows Lynda Carter, he asks him to set him up on a date with her. Against his better judgment, Walden agrees to invite her to the house for dinner. | Alan | |
Some Kind of Lesbian Zombie | November 14, 2013 | 11.7 | Walden and Alan find themselves on dates with two ideal women until Lyndsey's jealousy throws a wrench in their evening. | Walden | |
Mr. Walden, He Die. I Clean Room. | November 21, 2013 | 11.8 | Walden is forced to accept Rose's help when the liaison between Alan and Lyndsey puts him in danger. | Walden | |
Numero Uno Accidente Lawyer | December 5, 2013 | 11.9 | Walden's date with an accident-prone model goes longer than expected. Meanwhile, Alan dates a woman who shares some surprising personal information with him. | Nadine | |
On Vodka, on Soda, on Blender, on Mixer! | December 12, 2013 | 11.10 | Jake sends Alan a Japanese delicacy; the house comes alive with questionable Christmas lyrics. | Jenny | |
Tazed In The Lady Nuts | January 2, 2014 | 11.11 | Walden joins his beautiful former employee on a brilliant new project. Meanwhile, Alan advises Jenny to open up to her girlfriend or risk losing her. | Nicole | |
Baseball. Boobs. Boobs. Baseball. | January 9, 2014 | 11.12 | Lyndsey's boyfriend sets Alan upon a date; Walden wants to help Nicole with her project so she will have time to date him. | Walden's computer | |
Unnamed Episode | January 30, 2014 | 11.13 | When Marty proposes to Evelyn, Walden and Alan must throw him a bachelor party. |
Production
On April 26, 2013, CBS renewed the series for an 11th season after closing one-year deals with Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer. Angus T. Jones, who is currently attending college, has been relegated to recurring status for Season 11. He will be replaced by Amber Tamblyn, who will portray Charlie's previous unknown teenage daughter.
Trivia
- This is the first season not to feature Angus T. Jones as a series regular.
- Holland Taylor, who only made one appearance in the last season, will make more appearances this season.
- This is the first season to feature Amber Tamblyn.
- Jon Cryer, Holland Taylor (and maybe eventually even Marin Hinkle) are the only original main cast members.
- This is the third season not to feature former star Charlie Sheen.
- Evelyn ties the knot for the sixth time. The first time with Walden.