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By Melissa Camacho
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Odd-couple restaurant comedy serves up risqué humor.
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2 Broke Girls
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Based on 34 kid reviews
Kids say this show is a hilarious sitcom that appeals to a variety of age groups, particularly teens and young adults, although it contains numerous adult themes and sexual references that may not be suitable for younger viewers. Many reviews highlight its humor and the strong characters, while noting that the content can be raunchy and might offend some audiences, yet it remains a favorite for its entertaining plot and relatable character dynamics.
- funny sitcom
- adult themes
- strong characters
- mixed audience reception
- raunchy humor
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What's the Story?
2 BROKE GIRLS is a comedy about two young women trying to earn a living while saving money for a cupcake shop. Kat Dennings stars as Max Black, a working-class waitress and nanny who suddenly finds herself working in a Brooklyn diner alongside Caroline Channing (Beth Behrs), the now penniless daughter of a former New York billionaire who was convicted of scamming Manhattan's upper crust in a Ponzi scheme. As they serve up platters to locals, the women must contend with the pathetic flirtations of Olaf the cook (Jonathon Kite) and boss Han "Bryce" Lee's (Matthew Moy) quirky management style. The restaurant's friendly cashier, Earl (Garrett Morris), keeps their spirits high. Adding to the fray is their quirky neighbor, Sophie Kachinsky (Jennifer Coolidge). The two soon become unlikely BFFs and discover that Max's baking talent and Caroline's elite business school education will make for a lucrative business relationship.
Is It Any Good?
This show's odd-couple concept isn't completely original, but it has enough modern-day twists to make it feel contemporary. More importantly, 2 Broke Girls delivers lots of laughs thanks to great comedic timing and the chemistry between lead actors Dennings and Behrs.
Their banter is sassy and fun, but the heavy sexual innuendo—and a few racist jokes that land with a thud—make this comedy better suited for older teens who can think critically about what they're watching. Still, many might enjoy the show's ultimately feel-good factor, as everyone gets along in the end, and friendship always prevails.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what makes a sitcom like 2 Broke Girls funny. Is it the writing? The acting? Why, or why not?
What do you think of the show's more risqué jokes? When do they go too far?
What do you think of Max and Caroline's friendship and business partnership? What have they done well professionally that you can learn from? Do they make any mistakes that you can also learn from?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 19, 2011
- Cast : Beth Behrs , Garrett Morris , Kat Dennings
- Network : CBS
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Awards : Emmy - Emmy Award Winner , Emmy - Emmy Award Nominee
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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