Most Controversial Two and a Half Men Moments They Want You to Forget

The long-running CBS sitcom ran its course for 12 seasons. Here are some of the most controversial moments that the show found itself in.

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Charlie Sheen sacked

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Angus T. Jones calls the show ‘filth’

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Gay marriage plot

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The PTC goes to battle

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