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Half & Half

American sitcom

American sitcom

FieldValue
runtime21 minutes
genreSitcom
creatorJeffrey Klarik
starring
imageHalf & Half.png
executive_producer
countryUnited States
languageEnglish
company
networkUPN
first_aired
last_aired
num_seasons4
num_episodes91
theme_music_composer
composerKip Collins
open_theme"You and Me", performed by Melonie Daniels
relatedLiving Single

Half & Half is an American television sitcom created by Jeffrey Klarik and executive-produced by Yvette Lee Bowser through her Sister Lee Productions banner that aired on UPN from September 23, 2002, to May 15, 2006 (related to the comedy show, Living Single that aired out in 1993–1998). It was co-produced by CBS Studios under one of its former aliases, Eye Productions, Inc.

Set in San Francisco, California, the show focuses on the lives of two paternal half-sisters in their early adulthood who were estranged throughout their childhood, and are finally developing a close relationship. The show was the second-most-watched on UPN's Monday night line-up (next to Girlfriends) and fourth overall on the network. The series was almost renewed for a fifth season by UPN's successor network, The CW, but due to several circumstances — including the network's contractual obligation to pick up Reba, the last-minute renewal of All of Us, and the pick-up of the Girlfriends spin-off The Game — the series was left off the network's autumn/fall 2006 schedule and canceled. The series has aired in reruns on Global TV in Canada, Trouble in the United Kingdom and in local syndication channels in the United States, including Bounce TV, TV One, Cleo TV, BET Her and Dabl.

The series is available to stream on Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video.

Premise

The show's plot centers around the lives of half-sisters Mona and Dee Dee Thorne, who slowly become friends when they move into the same San Francisco apartment building. Mona is the daughter of Phyllis Thorne, Charles Thorne's first wife, and Dee Dee is Charles' daughter from his second marriage to Deirdre "Big Dee Dee" Thorne. Initially, Mona resents Dee Dee because Dee Dee grew up in a rich and privileged household, while Mona and her mother struggled financially. As adults, Mona is more street smart and cynical, but prone to impulsive decisions while Dee Dee is charming and optimistic, but naïve at times. Throughout the series, the sisters confront their past resentments and learn to lean on each other as they navigate their problems in work, love, and family.

Cast

Main

  • Rachel True as Mona Rose Thorne. The elder of the two sisters and daughter of Phyllis Thorne and Charles Thorne. Mona was primarily raised by Phyllis and grew up resenting Dee Dee for having their father's attention and growing up in a privileged household. As the series progresses, the two become closer and Mona enjoys her role as Dee Dee's big sister. She is cynical, insecure, and prone to impulsive decisions.
  • Essence Atkins as Deirdre Chantal "Dee Dee" Thorne, Esq. The younger of the two sisters and daughter of Big Dee Dee LaFontaine Thorne and Charles Thorne. She grew up to be a bossy, materialistic, fashion-savvy woman like her mother, but slowly matures to become a more well-rounded individual under Mona's influence. Throughout the series, she studies at law school and eventually becomes a sports agent.
  • Telma Hopkins as Phyllis Thorne. The mother of Mona Thorne and the ex-wife of Charles Thorne. She is loving but overbearing. Being a psychiatrist, she is prone to meddling in Mona's life and often gives advice to Mona and her friends. She has a contentious relationship with Big Dee Dee and initially thinks the worst of Dee Dee as well. As the series progresses, she serves as mother figure for Dee Dee and occasionally gets along with Big Dee Dee.
  • Valarie Pettiford as Deirdre "Big Dee Dee" LaFontaine Thorne. The mother of Dee Dee Thorne and Drew Christian Thorne and the current wife of Charles Thorne. She is a superficial fashionista, who can be controlling and prone to dramatics. However, she cares deeply about Dee Dee and eventually grows to care for Mona as well, often offering advice to the both of them. She has an on-going rivalry with Phyllis, although the two occasionally call a truce.
  • Chico Benymon as Andre "Spencer" Williams. Mona's best friend and co-worker, whom she's known since college. The two briefly date throughout the series, but remain on good terms.
  • Alec Mapa as Adam Benet. Mona's openly gay assistant who is very nosy and gossipy. He often hits on Spencer and insults Mona on her unfashionable appearance.

Recurring

  • MC Lyte as Kai Owens, Mona's boss
  • Obba Babatundé as Charles Thorne, Mona and Dee Dee's father; ex-husband of Phyllis and current husband of Big Dee Dee
  • Estelle Harris as Sophie, Mona's grandmother (and Phyllis' mother), who is white and Jewish
  • Corey Holcomb as Chauncey, Spencer's cousin
  • Joey Lawrence as Brett Mahoney
  • Coby Bell as Glen Stallworth
  • Keith Robinson as Neil Crawford
  • Michelle Williams as Naomi Dawson
  • Penny Bae Bridges as Young Mona
  • Gabby Soleil as Young Dee Dee
  • Yvette Nicole Brown as Ceci
  • Louis Gossett Jr. as Ray Willis, Spencer's father
  • Suzy Nakamura as Tina
  • Lamman Rucker as Chase
  • Charles Divins as Lorenzo
  • Rowena King as Camille

Episodes

Series overview

(in millions)

Season 1 (2002–03)

Special guest: DMX

Special guest: Nicole Scherzinger

Special guest: Diahann Carroll

Special guest: Tatyana Ali

Special guest: Loretta Devine

Special guests: Loretta Devine, Estelle Harris

Special guests: Tyrese Gibson, Luke James

Special guest: Sugar Ray Leonard

Season 2 (2003–04)

Guest star: Richard Lawson

Guest star: Kathy Griffin

Guest star: Shemar Moore

Guest star: Clifton Davis

Guest star: Giancarlo Esposito

Guest star: Niecy Nash

Guest stars: Billy Dee Williams, Musiq Soulchild

Season 3 (2004–05)

Guest star: Faith Evans

Guest star: Kel Mitchell

Guest star: Ginuwine

Guest star: Tyler Florence

Guest star: Quddus Erika Alexander and T.C. Carson reprise their roles as Maxine Shaw and Kyle Barker from the 1990s sitcom Living Single.

Guest stars: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

Guest stars: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

Guest star: Virginia Williams

Guest star: Eric Benét

Guest star: Alan Thicke

Guest star: Roxanne Beckford

Guest star: Blair Underwood

Season 4 (2005–06)

Guest star: Ace Young

Guest star: Jaleel White

Guest star: Taraji P. Henson

Guest star: Whitney Cummings

Special guest: Rodney Peete

Guest star: Michelle Williams

Guest star: Kimrie Lewis

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 38% of 8 critics' reviews are positive for the first season.

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)Result
200435th NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Comedy SeriesHalf & Halfrowspan=15
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesTelma Hopkins
Valarie Pettiford
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesChico Benymon
200536th NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Comedy SeriesHalf & Half
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesEssence Atkins
Telma Hopkins
Valarie Pettiford
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesChico Benymon
200637th NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Comedy SeriesHalf & Half
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy SeriesRachel True
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesTelma Hopkins
Valarie Pettiford
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesChico Benymon
200738th NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy SeriesTelma Hopkins

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