Two and a Half Men is an interesting phenomenon - it's the number one comedy on TV, but most journalists and viewers who like to call themselves "hip" would never admit to watching it. As the ratings prove, somebody out there has to be watching Two and a Half Men (or we have a serious scam going on at the Nielsen company). Two and a Half Men has become a popular guilty pleasure. The writing's not nearly as clever as shows like Entourage or 30 Rock, but it's an old-fashioned sitcom that relies on the classic rule of TV comedy - casting is everything. Featuring great performances from Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones, and Holland Taylor, Two and a Half Men isn't going to change the face of TV, but not everything has to do that every week. It's comfort TV and, right now, we could all use some comfort.

The show itself. Fans of Two and a Half Men aren't turning to DVD looking for commentary tracks or detailed behind-the-scenes featurettes. All they want is 501 minutes of comedy and that's what they'll get in typical-for-WB excellent widescreen color and perfect sound. The first season includes 24 episodes from 2003-2004. Doesn't it feel like Two and a Half Men has been on longer than that?

"Backstage Tour with Angus T. Jones." We happen to think that the "half-man" is the best part of the show (his comic timing is perfect), but we don't need a guided tour by him. Just stay funny, kid. Leave the touring to the adults.

Watching the first season of Two and a Half Men, one thing becomes clear - the show had reached its creative peak from the very beginning and we don't mean that as an insult. Two and Half Men doesn't change much from week to week or from season to season, but it's quality comfort food on a Monday night or, with the DVD of season one, on any night you want.