"Two and a Half Men" Is Still a Ratings Sensation

"Two and a Half Men" is still an American ratings sensation. Monday's episode drew 20.5 million viewers. That's down from the 28.7 million that watched the season premiere last week . . . but it's still an incredibly big audience.

For comparison, no episode of "Two and a Half Men" had more than 15.6 million viewers last season. Naturally, the ratings will probably sink more before they settle into a groove . . . but the producers must be pleased with its impressive start.

(--Meanwhile, CHARLIE SHEEN'S best friend CHUCK LORRE seemed to talk about the Charlie situation in the "vanity card" that aired after Monday's "Two and a Half Men". You can read it, here.)