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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 they know about life outside of the lab.

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Genre Sitcom
Created by Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady
Starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Sara Gilbert, Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch, Kevin Sussman, Laura Spencer
Country of origin United States
Original language English
No. of seasons 12
No. of episodes 279
Editor Peter Chakos
Running time 18-22 minutes
Production company Chuck Lorre Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Network CBS
Release September 24 2007 - May 16 2019

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Last Updated : 16 Feb 2025

The Big Bang Theory: A Cultural Phenomenon The Big Bang Theory, a CBS sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, enjoyed a remarkable 12-season run (2007-2019). Initially focusing on Leonard and Sheldon, two Caltech physicists sharing an apartment, and their neighbours Penny, Howard, and Raj, the...

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As per the legal notice, OTT platform Netflix has been asked to remove the first episode of season two where the character of Raj allegedly refers to Madhuri Dixit using a "derogatory term".

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Over its 12 season run, The Big Bang Theory won seven Emmy Awards and also a Golden Globe for Jim Parsons.

The Big Bang Theory: HBO Max acquires streaming rights in record deal

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On HBO Max, all episodes of The Big Bang Theory will be available from Spring 2020. A formal date has not been announced yet.

The Big Bang Theory exits TV airwaves with emotional episode

May 17, 2019 10:05 am

The Big Bang Theory leaves on a high as one of television's most popular shows. The finale was followed by a behind-the-scenes look at the show in Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell with Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco as hosts.

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The Big Bang Theory tops Game of Thrones in ratings race of departing shows

May 15, 2019 3:12 pm

CBS’ The Big Bang Theory drew 12.6 million live viewers last week, while HBO’s Game of Thrones had 12.5 million. The data was shared by the Nielsen company.

End of The Big Bang Theory stirs debate over future of TV comedies

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As, The Big Bang Theory, the enduringly popular series prepares to bow out Thursday with an hour-long finale, the question is raised anew: Will viewers, awash in such creatively bold and sophisticated players as Atlanta and Veep, accept another traditional sitcom?

Hugs, tears mark taping of final The Big Bang Theory episode

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The Big Bang Theory episode taped on Tuesday will air as the last half of a two-part finale on May 16. Also airing that night is Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell, with Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco hosting a behind-the-scenes look back at the show.

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