The Big Bang Theory
2007 | 12 seasons | 22 min | Comedy
Why it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won 2 Emmys, it ran for 12 seasons, it earned strong reviews (81%) and audiences rate it highly (7.9/10). Make plans for this one.
Our take: One of the most-watched sitcoms of its era, built on nerd-culture jokes. Easy background viewing for many, grating for others.
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Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next door.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.9/10 from 13K viewers
- AwardsVery strong
10 wins, 11 other nominations — won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series; won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
12 seasons
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
Measured from current popularity
Where to watch in US
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Cast & crew
Created by Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady
- Johnny GaleckiLeonard Hofstadter
- Jim ParsonsSheldon Cooper
- Kaley CuocoPenny
- Simon HelbergHoward Wolowitz
- Kunal NayyarRajesh Koothrappali
- Melissa RauchBernadette Rostenkowski
- Mayim BialikAmy Farrah Fowler