While the house itself isn't genuine, and the sequences in the show were shot on a studio, the creators of Two and a Half Men paid close attention to every detail pertaining to Charlie's seaside home. The house is created in a Mediterranean style because it is located in sunny Malibu. The exterior features an assortment of palm trees and other vegetation while the interior consists mainly of white furniture with red accents. The house was first introduced in the episode "Charlie has a Heart Attack". This episode was also the first time that Jon Cryer had a role on the series. In this episode, it is revealed that Charlie is divorced and has two children. He also has a sister, whom he hasn't seen in many years, who lives in Florida. His former wife takes custody of the children after they divorce. In the second season finale "The Finale", it is revealed that Charlie is dead. After his death, Walden Schmidt buys the house for $400,000. This makes the house price worth over $1 million. Two and a Half Men received a rating of 9 out of 10 from TV Guide. The magazine praised the show for being "smart" and "edgy", noting that it is similar to another CBS sitcom, Friends.