Leonard and Sheldon are brilliant physicists, 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 CalTech scientists Wolowitz and Koothrappali. However, Leonard sees in Penny a whole new universe of possibilities... including love.
Latest Articles About The Big Bang Theory on CBS
CBS Has Top 10 Scripted Programs in Week of Series Milestones
by Caryn Robbins - January 08, 2013
CBS had the top 10 scripted programs in a week that saw several of its series hit ratings milestones, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Jan. 6, a holiday week that included original programming on only four nights (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)....
by Caryn Robbins - January 08, 2013
CBS had the top 10 scripted programs in a week that saw several of its series hit ratings milestones, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Jan. 6, a holiday week that included original programming on only four nights (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'The Bakersfield Expedition' on CBS's BIG BANG THEORY
by Caryn Robbins - January 08, 2013
On the next episode of the CBS comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY entitled 'The Bakersfield Expedition,' while the guys take a road trip to a comic book convention dressed as "Star Trek: The Next Generation" characters, the girls stay home and try to interpret a comic book. The episode airs Thursday, Jan. 1...
by Caryn Robbins - January 08, 2013
On the next episode of the CBS comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY entitled 'The Bakersfield Expedition,' while the guys take a road trip to a comic book convention dressed as "Star Trek: The Next Generation" characters, the girls stay home and try to interpret a comic book. The episode airs Thursday, Jan. 1...
THE BIG BANG THEORY Hits Series High with Last Night's All-New Episode
by Tyler Peterson - January 04, 2013
Last night's THE BIG BANG THEORY has been adjusted upward to a new all-time series high in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54....
by Tyler Peterson - January 04, 2013
Last night's THE BIG BANG THEORY has been adjusted upward to a new all-time series high in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54....
Anna Faris to Star in Chuck Lorre CBS Comedy Pilot MOM
by Caryn Robbins - January 04, 2013
TVLine reports that Anna Faris will star in an upcoming CBS comedy pilot from Chuck Lorre entitled MOM. In the multi-camera project, Faris will portray a 'newly sober single mom who tries to pull her life together in the Napa Valley.'...
by Caryn Robbins - January 04, 2013
TVLine reports that Anna Faris will star in an upcoming CBS comedy pilot from Chuck Lorre entitled MOM. In the multi-camera project, Faris will portray a 'newly sober single mom who tries to pull her life together in the Napa Valley.'...
CBS Starts New Year With BIGGEST BANG Ever!
by Caryn Robbins - January 04, 2013
THE BIG BANG THEORY delivered its largest audience ever and matched its series-high adults 18-49 rating and PERSON OF INTEREST surged to a series high in viewers while also matching its best ever adults 18-49 rating, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Jan. 3....
by Caryn Robbins - January 04, 2013
THE BIG BANG THEORY delivered its largest audience ever and matched its series-high adults 18-49 rating and PERSON OF INTEREST surged to a series high in viewers while also matching its best ever adults 18-49 rating, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Jan. 3....
Science Pays Tribute to BIG BANG THEORY's 'Sheldon Cooper' With Naming of New Bee Species
by TV News Desk - January 02, 2013
He has two Ph.D's and an IQ of 187, he plays 'Words with Friends' with Stephen Hawking, and he owns Leonard Nimoy's napkin. The global march to spread the genius of The Big Bang Theory's Dr. Sheldon Cooper just crossed scientific fields, from theoretical physics to evolutionary zoo biology, as a new...
by TV News Desk - January 02, 2013
He has two Ph.D's and an IQ of 187, he plays 'Words with Friends' with Stephen Hawking, and he owns Leonard Nimoy's napkin. The global march to spread the genius of The Big Bang Theory's Dr. Sheldon Cooper just crossed scientific fields, from theoretical physics to evolutionary zoo biology, as a new...
Adult Swim Takes Top Spot in Adults 18-24 on Cable, Week Ending 12/23
by Tyler Peterson - December 27, 2012
Adult Swim's Total Day performance last week ranked #1 among adults 18-24, 18-34 & 18-49, as well as men 18-24 & 18-34 on basic cable. Compared to the same week in 2011, average Total Day delivery grew across all key adults and men, ranging between 6% and 26%....
by Tyler Peterson - December 27, 2012
Adult Swim's Total Day performance last week ranked #1 among adults 18-24, 18-34 & 18-49, as well as men 18-24 & 18-34 on basic cable. Compared to the same week in 2011, average Total Day delivery grew across all key adults and men, ranging between 6% and 26%....
Live +3-Day Propels THE BIG BANG THEORY to Over 20 Million Viewers, 12/13
by Tyler Peterson - December 21, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY exceeded 20 million viewers for the fifth consecutive broadcast, according to Nielsen live plus three-day ratings for Thursday, Dec. 13....
by Tyler Peterson - December 21, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY exceeded 20 million viewers for the fifth consecutive broadcast, according to Nielsen live plus three-day ratings for Thursday, Dec. 13....
CBS Announces Midseason Viewership, Ratings Growth
by Tyler Peterson - December 19, 2012
At the mid-season mark, CBS is on its way to remaining America's most-watched network for the tenth time in 11 seasons, holding a commanding +3 million viewer lead over second-place NBC. The Network is also first in adults 25-54 and is now in its closest competitive position of the season in adults...
by Tyler Peterson - December 19, 2012
At the mid-season mark, CBS is on its way to remaining America's most-watched network for the tenth time in 11 seasons, holding a commanding +3 million viewer lead over second-place NBC. The Network is also first in adults 25-54 and is now in its closest competitive position of the season in adults...
CBS' THE BIG BANG THEORY Soars to Over 21 Million Viewers with Live+7 Results`
by Tyler Peterson - December 17, 2012
CBS moved from a first-place tie with NBC in adults 18-49 during Week 10 to an outright win, according to Nielsen live plus 7-day ratings for the week ending Dec. 2....
by Tyler Peterson - December 17, 2012
CBS moved from a first-place tie with NBC in adults 18-49 during Week 10 to an outright win, according to Nielsen live plus 7-day ratings for the week ending Dec. 2....
CBS Sweeps Thursday in Viewers, Adults 18-49 & 25-54
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2012
CBS swept Thursday in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 as all of the Network's series posted week-to-week growth in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Dec. 13....
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2012
CBS swept Thursday in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 as all of the Network's series posted week-to-week growth in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Dec. 13....
CBS Corporation Scores 14 Golden Globe Nominations
by Tyler Peterson - December 13, 2012
This morning CBS Corporation earned 14 Golden Globe Award nominations across three divisions - SHOWTIME, the CBS Television Network and CBS Films. ...
by Tyler Peterson - December 13, 2012
This morning CBS Corporation earned 14 Golden Globe Award nominations across three divisions - SHOWTIME, the CBS Television Network and CBS Films. ...
TBS is Basic Cable's #1 Network Among Adults 18-34 in Primetime for 2012
by Claire Hannum - December 12, 2012
TBS will finish 2012 as basic cable's #1 network in primetime delivery of adults 18-34, complete with exceptional year-over-year growth. TBS will also claim the year's #1 off-net series with THE BIG BANG THEORY, which provided a successful launch pad for such originals as MEN AT WORK and SULLIVAN & ...
by Claire Hannum - December 12, 2012
TBS will finish 2012 as basic cable's #1 network in primetime delivery of adults 18-34, complete with exceptional year-over-year growth. TBS will also claim the year's #1 off-net series with THE BIG BANG THEORY, which provided a successful launch pad for such originals as MEN AT WORK and SULLIVAN & ...
BIG BANG THEORY and TWO AND A HALF MEN Boost CBS In Thursday Night Ratings
by Tyler Peterson - December 07, 2012
Last night's broadcasts of THE BIG BANG THEORY, TWO AND A HALF MEN, PERSON OF INTEREST and ELEMENTARY lifted CBS to year-to-year Thursday growth in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Dec. 6. ...
by Tyler Peterson - December 07, 2012
Last night's broadcasts of THE BIG BANG THEORY, TWO AND A HALF MEN, PERSON OF INTEREST and ELEMENTARY lifted CBS to year-to-year Thursday growth in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Dec. 6. ...
CBS's ELEMENTARY Posts Week-to-Week Growth in Viewers & Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2012
TWO AND A HALF MEN, PERSON OF INTEREST and ELEMENTARY posted week-to-week growth in viewers and key demos, leading CBS to a Thursday ratings sweep, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Dec. 6....
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2012
TWO AND A HALF MEN, PERSON OF INTEREST and ELEMENTARY posted week-to-week growth in viewers and key demos, leading CBS to a Thursday ratings sweep, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Dec. 6....
ELEMENTARY Posts Thursday's Biggest Live +3 Bump in Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - December 05, 2012
CBS's ELEMENTARY posted the largest live plus three-day viewer lift on Thursday, the night with the most recorded and played-back primetime programs, according to Nielsen live plus three-day ratings for Nov. 29. ...
by Tyler Peterson - December 05, 2012
CBS's ELEMENTARY posted the largest live plus three-day viewer lift on Thursday, the night with the most recorded and played-back primetime programs, according to Nielsen live plus three-day ratings for Nov. 29. ...
CBS Sweeps All Key Ratings Catergories for Second Time in Three Weeks
by Caryn Robbins - December 04, 2012
CBS swept all key ratings categories for the second time in three weeks, with season highs for 2 BROKE GIRLS, MIKE & MOLLY, HAWAII FIVE-0, CRIMINAL MINDS, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION and THE AMAZING RACE, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Dec. 2....
by Caryn Robbins - December 04, 2012
CBS swept all key ratings categories for the second time in three weeks, with season highs for 2 BROKE GIRLS, MIKE & MOLLY, HAWAII FIVE-0, CRIMINAL MINDS, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION and THE AMAZING RACE, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Dec. 2....
BIG BANG Leads CBS to Big Thursday Night Win
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2012
Led by THE BIG BANG THEORY, TWO AND A HALF MEN, PERSON OF INTEREST and ELEMENTARY, CBS handily won Thursday night in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Nov. 29....
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2012
Led by THE BIG BANG THEORY, TWO AND A HALF MEN, PERSON OF INTEREST and ELEMENTARY, CBS handily won Thursday night in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Nov. 29....
CBS's BIG BANG THEORY Soars to its Largest Audience Ever
by Caryn Robbins - November 20, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY delivered its largest audience ever with 17.63 million viewers and highest adult 25-54 rating (7.4/12). It also delivered the season's highest rated scripted broadcast in adults 18-49 (5.7/17). PERSON OF INTEREST and TWO AND A HALF MEN also notched season high adult 18-49 ratin...
by Caryn Robbins - November 20, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY delivered its largest audience ever with 17.63 million viewers and highest adult 25-54 rating (7.4/12). It also delivered the season's highest rated scripted broadcast in adults 18-49 (5.7/17). PERSON OF INTEREST and TWO AND A HALF MEN also notched season high adult 18-49 ratin...
CBS's 'BIG BANG' Delivers Largest Audience Ever for Second Week
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2012
CBS's Thursday lineup continues to grow with all four of its programs up week-to-week in key demos, including THE BIG BANG THEORY delivering its largest audience ever and season highs in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Nov. 15....
by Caryn Robbins - November 16, 2012
CBS's Thursday lineup continues to grow with all four of its programs up week-to-week in key demos, including THE BIG BANG THEORY delivering its largest audience ever and season highs in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Nov. 15....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's Episode of CBS's THE BIG BANG THEORY
by - November 15, 2012
On tonight's episode of the CBS comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY titled 'The 43 Peculiarity,' Howard and Raj try to get to the bottom of why Sheldon disappears every afternoon at 2:45. Meanwhile, Leonard and Penny deal with jealousy in their relationship. Get a sneak peek below!...
by - November 15, 2012
On tonight's episode of the CBS comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY titled 'The 43 Peculiarity,' Howard and Raj try to get to the bottom of why Sheldon disappears every afternoon at 2:45. Meanwhile, Leonard and Penny deal with jealousy in their relationship. Get a sneak peek below!...
CBS's BIG BANG THEORY is Season's Most-Watched Comedy
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY, the season's most-watched comedy, is up +13% in viewers (18.99m from 16.86m), +8% in adults 18-49 (6.5 from 6.0) and +9% in adults 25-54 (8.2 from 7.5). TWO AND A HALF MEN has improved the year-ago time period...
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY, the season's most-watched comedy, is up +13% in viewers (18.99m from 16.86m), +8% in adults 18-49 (6.5 from 6.0) and +9% in adults 25-54 (8.2 from 7.5). TWO AND A HALF MEN has improved the year-ago time period...
CBS Wins in Viewers With TV's Top Two Dramas
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2012
CBS won in viewers for the sixth time in seven weeks even with television's top two dramas (NCIS, NCIS: LOS ANGELES) and top new drama (VEGAS) preempted for election coverage, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Nov. 11, Week Seven of the 2012-2013 season....
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2012
CBS won in viewers for the sixth time in seven weeks even with television's top two dramas (NCIS, NCIS: LOS ANGELES) and top new drama (VEGAS) preempted for election coverage, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Nov. 11, Week Seven of the 2012-2013 season....
Sally Field Chats LINCOLN on 'CBS This Morning' Today, 11/11
by TV News Desk - November 11, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY is Thursday's #1 Show in viewers and adults 18-49....
by TV News Desk - November 11, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY is Thursday's #1 Show in viewers and adults 18-49....
Sally Field to Chat LINCOLN on 'CBS This Morning', 11/11
by Claire Hannum - November 09, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY is Thursday's #1 Show in viewers and adults 18-49....
by Claire Hannum - November 09, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY is Thursday's #1 Show in viewers and adults 18-49....
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