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Anger Management 2012

★ 6.3/10 · 282 votes TV-14 Comedy 2 seasons · 100 eps Ended
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What is Anger Management?

Anger Management is an American multi-camera sitcom created by Bruce Helford that premiered on FX on June 28, 2012. The series is loosely based on the 2003 film of the same title and stars Charlie Sheen.

Type
TV series
Year
2012
Status
Ended
Episodes
100
Runtime
22 minutes
First aired
Jun 28, 2012
Last aired
Dec 22, 2014
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
FX
Genres
Comedy
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Anger Management is an American multi-camera sitcom created by Bruce Helford that premiered on FX on June 28, 2012. The series is loosely based on the 2003 film of the same title and stars Charlie Sheen. The protagonist, Charlie, is a non-traditional therapist specializing in anger management. His professional life includes a successful private practice and pro bono counseling for an inmate group at a state prison. Before becoming a therapist, Charlie was a major league baseball player. His athletic career ended permanently due to his own struggles with anger issues. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Charlie manages his personal life, which includes an ex-wife, an OCD teen daughter, and a therapist who is also his sex buddy. The program features a cast including Shawnee Smith, Noureen DeWulf, and Michael Arden. The series ran from 2012 until 2014. It explores the life of a man who transitioned from a professional sports career to helping others manage the intense emotional state of anger.

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“A former professional baseball player transitions into a career as a non-traditional anger management therapist.”

Reasons to watch
  • explores unique therapeutic methods
  • features a protagonist with a complex past
Keep in mind
  • focuses on intense emotional themes

Watch it if you are interested in the intersection of personal growth and professional counseling.

The series deals with themes of intense emotion and psychological management.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the protagonist's background?

He was previously a major league baseball player.

Why did he leave baseball?

His career ended due to his own struggles with anger issues.

What kind of therapy does he practice?

He is a non-traditional therapist.

Does he work with specific groups?

He maintains a private practice and provides pro bono counseling for inmates at a state prison.

What is the core theme of the show?

The series focuses on the management of anger and the professional life of a therapist.