5 shows to watch if you liked Two and a Half Men

It has been more than 9 years since the finale of the show Two and a Half Men (TAHM) aired on TV screens. However, the sitcom continues to be in the memory of audiences across the world who have fond memories of watching Charlie, Alan, and Jake living their lives at the beach house.

However, after dropping the proverbial curtain, and with no news of a sequel or a spinoff in sight, fans must look ahead.

Fortunately, there are a few popular and critically appreciated sitcoms that are similar in spirit to TAHM and can make audiences laugh just the same.

Here are five shows that fans of TAHM should catch up on.

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Friends, How I Met Your Mother, and more - 5 shows to watch if you like Two and a Half Men

1) Friends

The star cast of Friends (Image via Warner Bros.)

A show that needs no introduction, Friends is considered a massive cultural phenomenon by many. With its series finale rated as the fifth-highest of all time in terms of viewership, per Mental Floss, the show has certainly made a huge impact.

Based in New York, the show revolves around a group of six friends who together navigate careers, relationships, love and friendship.

Chandler's sarcastic wit, Joey and Phoebe's antics, Monica's love for cleanliness, and Ross and Rachel's unstable romance; all of them continue to enthrall the audience to this day. Fans may appreciate the situational humor in the show that Two and a Half Men had also been famous for.

Friends is currently streaming on Netflix.

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2) Californication

A series that is famous for its sharp wit and raw humor, Californication is a great choice for TAHM fans. The show focuses on the life of Hank Moody (David Duchovny), a novelist plagued by chronic alcoholism and the dreaded writer's block.

The show has a gripping narrative as it follows Hank's journey as he struggles with his demons and tries to be more responsible for his daughter and family.

Californication is available to stream on Hulu.

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3) Mom

The star cast of Mom, Anna Faris and Allison Janney (Image via CBS)

A Chuck Lorre production (who produced Two and a Half Men as well), Mom is a heartwarming sitcom that ran from 2013 to 2021. The show follows the life of Christy Plunkett (Anna Farris), a single mother, who decides to have a fresh start after battling alcoholism.

Christy's struggles with parenthood are aided by her mother, Bonnie (Allison Janney), who is also an addict, on the path to recovery. Through the course of the series, Christy and Bonnie learn to rely on one another as they face life's many challenges head-on.

The series, available to stream on Hulu, will resonate with those who appreciated the familial bond in TAHM.

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4) 2 Broke Girls

Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs in 2 Broke Girls (Image via CBS)

2 Broke Girls follows the hilarious misadventures of Max Black (Kat Dennings) and Caroline Channing (Beth Behrs), who are trying to make ends meet by working as waitresses at a New York diner.

Their unlikely friendship fuels their dream of opening a cupcake business, as they navigate the challenges of life with wit, sarcasm, and strength of friendship.

Being filmed in front of a live audience, the show has laugh tracks, which is similar to Two and a Half Men.

The show is currently streaming on Prime Video.

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5) How I Met Your Mother

The cast of How I Met Your Mother (Image via CBS)

Another iconic series from the 2000s, How I Met Your Mother takes the viewers on a journey of fun and laughter, as it follows the lives of Ted Mosby and his four friends.

Ted chronicles his past life in New York to his kids in order to tell them the story of how he met their mother. The show, that ran for nine seasons, introduced concepts like the 'Bro Code' and 'Slap Bets' that continue to be popular today.

The series involved a host of interesting and relatable characters like the feisty Canadian TV reporter Robin Scherbatsky and the fan-favorite couple, Marshall and Lilly. Admirers of Charlie Harper from the peak seasons of Two and a Half Men will also admire Barney Stinson's charismatic, and womanizer personality.

Currently, How I Met Your Mother is streaming on Hulu.

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Two and a Half Men's success, impact, and most importantly, the emotions of its most ardent followers, make the show a memorable one. However, for fans of comedy, the shows listed above, are sure to make the list of all-time favorites.