CBS RENEWS "TWO AND A HALF MEN" FOR THE 2013-2014 BROADCAST SEASON

Hit Series Ranks #2 Among All Primetime Comedies

CBS announced today that TWO AND A HALF MEN has been renewed for the 2013-2014 broadcast season.

The renewal comes after new agreements were reached for next season with series producer Warner Bros. Television as well as cast members Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer. Producers are in discussions with Angus T. Jones about a recurring role next season while he is attending college.

Currently in its 10th season, TWO AND A HALF MEN has improved its new Thursday (8:30-9:00 PM) time period by +30% in viewers (13.79m), by +21% in adults 18-49 (4.1/12) and by +22% in adults 25-54 (5.5/14).

Among all primetime comedies, TWO AND A HALF MEN ranks second in viewers and third among adults 18-49 and adults 25-54.

TWO AND A HALF MEN is CBS's fifth comedy and 19th series to be renewed for next season, joining previously announced comedies HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, 2 BROKE GIRLS, MIKE & MOLLY and THE BIG BANG THEORY.

TWO AND A HALF MEN is produced by Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc., and The Tannenbaum Company in association with Warner Bros. Television. Chuck Lorre, Jim Patterson, Don Reo and Eddie Gorodetsky are executive producers.