The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory (2007-2019)

EndedScripted showComedy

The Big Bang Theory is a comedy about brilliant physicists, Leonard and Sheldon, who are the kind of "beautiful minds" that understand how the universe works. But none of that genius helps them interact with people, especially women. All this begins to change when a free-spirited beauty named Penny moves in next door. Sheldon, Leonard's roommate, is quite content spending his nights playing Klingon Boggle with their socially dysfunctional friends, fellow Cal Tech scientists Wolowitz and Koothrappali. However, Leonard sees in Penny a whole new universe of possibilities... including love.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 20:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S12E24The Stockholm SyndromeMay 16, 2019
S12E23The Change ConstantMay 16, 2019
S12E22The Maternal ConclusionMay 9, 2019
S12E21The Plagiarism SchismMay 2, 2019
S12E20The Decision ReverberationApr 25, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What year did 'The Big Bang Theory' premiere?

'The Big Bang Theory' premiered in 2007.

Who are the main characters in 'The Big Bang Theory'?

The main characters in 'The Big Bang Theory' are Leonard, Sheldon, Penny, Howard, Raj, and Bernadette.

What is the occupation of the character Sheldon Cooper?

Sheldon Cooper is a theoretical physicist.

What is the name of the university where the characters work and study?

The characters in 'The Big Bang Theory' work and study at Caltech (California Institute of Technology).

Who plays the character Penny in 'The Big Bang Theory'?

Kaley Cuoco plays the character Penny in 'The Big Bang Theory'.

Which character has a strong obsession with comic books and superheroes?

The character Sheldon has a strong obsession with comic books and superheroes.

What is the name of Leonard's roommate?

Sheldon is Leonard's roommate in 'The Big Bang Theory'.

What is the name of the comic book store that the characters frequently visit?

The characters often visit the comic book store called "Stuart's Comic Book Store".

What is the name of the scientist who lives across the hall from Leonard and Sheldon?

The scientist who lives across the hall from Leonard and Sheldon is Penny.

Which character is known for his iconic catchphrase "Bazinga!"?

Sheldon is known for his iconic catchphrase "Bazinga!" in 'The Big Bang Theory'.

Who is Howard's love interest and later wife in the show?

Howard's love interest and later wife in the show is Bernadette.

Which character is known for his selective mutism, making it difficult for him to speak to women?

The character Raj is known for his selective mutism, making it difficult for him to speak to women.

What is the name of the theme song for 'The Big Bang Theory'?

The theme song for 'The Big Bang Theory' is called "The History of Everything" by Barenaked Ladies.

Which character has a mother who is often heard but never seen?

Howard has a mother who is often heard but never seen in 'The Big Bang Theory'.

Which character is an engineer at Caltech and has a love for all things mechanical?

The character Howard is an engineer at Caltech and has a love for all things mechanical.

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Also known as

  • Big Bang: A Teoria (Brazil)
  • Теория за големия взрив (Bulgaria)
  • 生活大爆炸 (China)
  • Teorija velikog praska (Croatia)
  • Teorie velkého třesku (Czech Republic)
  • Suure paugu teooria (Estonia)
  • Rillit huurussa (Finland)
  • Agymenők (Hungary)
  • המפץ הגדול (Israel)
  • 빅뱅 이론 (Korea, Republic of)
  • Штребери (Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of)
  • Teoria wielkiego podrywu (Poland)
  • A Teoria do Big Bang (Portugal)
  • Teoria Big Bang (Romania)
  • Теория большого взрыва (Russian Federation)
  • Teória veľkého tresku (Slovakia)
  • 囧男大爆炸 (Taiwan, Province of China)
  • Büyük Patlama (Turkey)
  • Теорія великого вибуху (Ukraine)

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