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The Big Bang Theory

  • TV Series
  • 2007–2019
  • TV-PG
  • 22m
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Mayim Bialik, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Jim Parsons, Melissa Rauch, and Kunal Nayyar in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
Sheldon and Amy's honeymoon runs aground in New York, while Penny and Leonard discover they are uncomfortably similar to Amy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fowler (Teller and Kathy Bates). Koothrappali insults physicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and starts a Twitter war, on the 12th season premiere of The Big Bang Theory, Monday, Sept 24 at 8/7c. Only on CBS.
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Aspiring film actress Penny moves into a Pasadena apartment across the hall from brilliant, but socially awkward, physicists Sheldon Cooper and Leonard Hofstadter and shows them how little t... Read allAspiring film actress Penny moves into a Pasadena apartment across the hall from brilliant, but socially awkward, physicists Sheldon Cooper and Leonard Hofstadter and shows them how little they know about life outside of the lab.Aspiring film actress Penny moves into a Pasadena apartment across the hall from brilliant, but socially awkward, physicists Sheldon Cooper and Leonard Hofstadter and shows them how little they know about life outside of the lab.

  • Creators
    • Chuck Lorre
    • Bill Prady
  • Stars
    • Johnny Galecki
    • Jim Parsons
    • Kaley Cuoco
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    908K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    76
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    • Creators
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Bill Prady
    • Stars
      • Johnny Galecki
      • Jim Parsons
      • Kaley Cuoco
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 112Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 10 Primetime Emmys
      • 80 wins & 259 nominations total

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    Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki
    • Leonard Hofstadter
    • 2007–2019
    Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons
    • Sheldon Cooper
    • 2007–2019
    Kaley Cuoco
    Kaley Cuoco
    • Penny…
    • 2007–2019
    Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg
    • Howard Wolowitz
    • 2007–2019
    Kunal Nayyar
    Kunal Nayyar
    • Raj Koothrappali
    • 2007–2019
    Melissa Rauch
    Melissa Rauch
    • Bernadette Rostenkowski
    • 2009–2019
    Mayim Bialik
    Mayim Bialik
    • Amy Farrah Fowler
    • 2010–2019
    Kevin Sussman
    Kevin Sussman
    • Stuart Bloom
    • 2009–2019
    Carol Ann Susi
    Carol Ann Susi
    • Debbie Wolowitz
    • 2007–2017
    John Ross Bowie
    John Ross Bowie
    • Barry Kripke
    • 2009–2019
    Laura Spencer
    Laura Spencer
    • Emily Sweeney
    • 2014–2017
    Wil Wheaton
    Wil Wheaton
    • Wil Wheaton
    • 2009–2019
    Brian George
    Brian George
    • Dr. V.M. Koothrappali
    • 2007–2019
    Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski
    • Dr. Beverly Hofstadter
    • 2009–2019
    Brian Posehn
    Brian Posehn
    • Bert Kibbler
    • 2013–2019
    Laurie Metcalf
    Laurie Metcalf
    • Mary Cooper
    • 2007–2018
    Joshua Malina
    Joshua Malina
    • President Siebert
    • 2011–2019
    Ian Scott Rudolph
    Ian Scott Rudolph
    • Captain Sweatpants
    • 2009–2014
    • Creators
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Bill Prady
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    Reviewers say 'The Big Bang Theory' is acclaimed for its early seasons' clever humor, strong character development, and science-pop culture blend. The chemistry between Sheldon and Leonard, and the show's accessible science approach, are highlights. However, later seasons faced criticism for repetitive jokes, stale humor, and relationship-driven plots. The reliance on stereotypes and character evolution received mixed reactions. Despite these issues, many still find it comforting, particularly the earlier seasons.
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    9yodaoreo

    Can't Get Enough

    I didn't expect much from this show at the beginning of this season, but I have been pleasantly surprised. It has actually become my favorite show this year.

    Now, with only one new episode left this season I will miss it over the summer and hope to see it back next year (PLEASE CBS!!!).

    There are so many aspects of the show I like. First, I love how various aspects of the nerds relate to the folks I know (mostly in IT). Second, I love how the show flirts with the stereotypes, such as the dumb blond, but doesn't quite go there. Penny is not dumb, and Raj can be quite social if the circumstances are right. The blending of intellectual and ridiculous is also very well done, so that neither is overwhelming.

    Keep it up, and keep this on TV!
    8Rob1331

    Pretty Good Sitcom

    The Big Bang Theory is one of the more popular comedies of all-time! Every character on the show is almost as equally funny as the others, everyone has their favorites but all are funny. The show keeps it focus on the core four characters and their significant others. You really end up caring about what happens to these hilarious characters. Whether you like this show or not there's no denying that it's obviously one of the most popular sitcoms of all-time, all you have to do is look at the ratings, how much the cast was paid and considering it's on all the time. While I wouldn't exactly put it among my favorite comedies of all time, I would say that it still a pretty fun show. You know the show is popular that when it was ending it felt like it was an end to an era.
    8Supermanfan-13

    Pretty Funny

    While The Big Bang Theory is far from one my favorite comedies, it's still a pretty funny show that's worth watching. There's a reason it's on all the time and that's because people seem to love it. It's one of those shows where you can have it on in the background while you do other things around the house. The cast (Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch & Mayim Bialik) is what makes this show so funny, there's not a bad character on the entire show and all bring something to it. Even all the supporting characters will make you laugh. If you're the one person who hasn't seen this yet all you have to do is turn on your tv because it'll be on somewhere.
    9slr_imaging

    Guilty Pleasure

    This show is definitely one of my guilty pleasures! Tuesdays are spent anxiously awaiting its posting on iTunes so I can download it, as I live in Canada & don't have cable. TBBT is a trip down memory lane for me, as it IS my high school experience (20+ years ago, I was a smarter Penny). I love the characters, especially Leonard who is adorable, and the smarmy yet surprisingly charming Wolowitz. It has the feel of "Frasier Goes To College". I do agree though that they should lose the laugh track - annoying, but not enough to make me stop watching. BTW, very smart of CBS to originally have offered the pilot as a free download or I would never have given it a look. Now I'm an addict!
    8Adam-09265

    The first fiew seasons will always be the best

    I miss the show when it was about nerdy men nerding over science experiments and awkward women encounters. It then after about five seasons turned into a 'Please the Wife- Soap Opera'.

    I hate Bernadette's character and how much she belittles Howard like a strict mother, constantly telling him what to do and making him a puppet to fill her needs. Howard has always been a funny character but being in that relationship made his humour all caged.

    Sheldon reminded me of Spock, an awkward intellect who's spot-on logic and obsessive compulsive disorder made it an inspiration even at the weirdest of moments. Although throughout the series you notice Sheldon starts to slowly lose his Sheldon'ness and starts to become more human in a sense. Which made it slightly displeasing to what we loved Sheldon for in the first place.

    Penny being the stereotypical sex driven blonde was ok, her beauty made the boys more awkward like nerds would be. Sheldon's intelligence overpowering hers is what also made it funny for social awkardness, him constantly correcting her and her replying sarcasticly showed the difference between the two. Her and Leonard's relationship was not a problem, but when they all had relationships, it became an occurring thing to have at least one relationship problem in an episode and it made the viewing cringy.

    The show still has a decent episode everynow and then but it's not as funny as the first few seasons.

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    • Trivia
      Laurie Metcalf, who plays Sheldon's mother Mary Cooper, is the mother of Zoe Perry, who plays Sheldon's mother Mary Cooper on Young Sheldon (2017).
    • Goofs
      In one episode, Sheldon states that pets are banned under the roommate agreement, but in another he adopts 25 cats. But it's regularly shown that Sheldon uses the roommate agreement to his own advantage, sometimes unaware, but more often completely ignoring, how it affects Leonard.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line when someone accuses Sheldon of being crazy]

      Sheldon: I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested!

    • Connections
      Edited into etalk Presents: The Big Bang Theory (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      History of Everything (The Big Bang Theory Theme)
      Music & lyrics by Barenaked Ladies

      Performed by Barenaked Ladies

      Played during the opening titles

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
      • Italian
      • Russian
      • Mandarin
      • Klingon
    • Also known as
      • TBBT
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 25, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Chuck Lorre Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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