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's BIG BANG THEORY Beats AMERICAN IDOL in Ratings Race
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY beat Fox's 'American Idol' in the common half-hour by its largest margin ever in adults 25-54 (vs. 5.3/14, +1.3 rtg pts), adults 18-49 (vs. 4.0/12, +1.2 rtg pts), adults 18-34 (vs. 2.6/09, +1.3 rtg pts) and by +2.14m viewers (vs. 13.97m)....
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY beat Fox's 'American Idol' in the common half-hour by its largest margin ever in adults 25-54 (vs. 5.3/14, +1.3 rtg pts), adults 18-49 (vs. 4.0/12, +1.2 rtg pts), adults 18-34 (vs. 2.6/09, +1.3 rtg pts) and by +2.14m viewers (vs. 13.97m)....
CBS's BIG BANG THEORY Breaks Ratings Records Topping American Idol
by Caryn Robbins - February 03, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY delivered its largest audience ever, topping 'American Idol' in the common half-hour, and PERSON OF INTEREST also delivered series-high ratings in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Feb. 2....
by Caryn Robbins - February 03, 2012
THE BIG BANG THEORY delivered its largest audience ever, topping 'American Idol' in the common half-hour, and PERSON OF INTEREST also delivered series-high ratings in viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Feb. 2....
THE FINDER is Ratings Hit for Fox Network
by Caryn Robbins - January 27, 2012
THE FINDER, Fox network's freshman drama series continued to perform well in its third week on the air, jumping another 32 percent in its time slot and raking in a 2.9 ratings share for the Adult 18 - 49 demographic....
by Caryn Robbins - January 27, 2012
THE FINDER, Fox network's freshman drama series continued to perform well in its third week on the air, jumping another 32 percent in its time slot and raking in a 2.9 ratings share for the Adult 18 - 49 demographic....
CBS's BIG BANG THEORY Tops 'American Idol' in Key Demographics
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2012
A rebroadcast of NCIS delivered more than 13 million viewers, more than any scripted program on the competition, the 100th episode of THE BIG BANG THEORY topped 'American Idol' in adults 18-49 and ROB retained 85% of its premiere in viewers and adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day r...
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2012
A rebroadcast of NCIS delivered more than 13 million viewers, more than any scripted program on the competition, the 100th episode of THE BIG BANG THEORY topped 'American Idol' in adults 18-49 and ROB retained 85% of its premiere in viewers and adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day r...
CBS's THE BIG BANG THEORY Tops 'American Idol' in 18 - 49 Demo
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2012
The 100th episode of THE BIG BANG THEORY topped 'American Idol' in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 in the common half-hour, ROB continued strong in its second broadcast and PERSON OF INTEREST delivered a series-high in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thurs...
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2012
The 100th episode of THE BIG BANG THEORY topped 'American Idol' in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 in the common half-hour, ROB continued strong in its second broadcast and PERSON OF INTEREST delivered a series-high in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thurs...
New Comedy ROB Delivers Promising Ratings for CBS
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2012
The new comedy ROB, starring Rob Schneider as a lifelong bachelor who marries into a tight-knit Mexican family, premiered with the time period's best deliveries in viewers and key demographic since May 2010 while PERSON OF INTEREST posted series highs in viewers and demos, according to Nielsen preli...
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2012
The new comedy ROB, starring Rob Schneider as a lifelong bachelor who marries into a tight-knit Mexican family, premiered with the time period's best deliveries in viewers and key demographic since May 2010 while PERSON OF INTEREST posted series highs in viewers and demos, according to Nielsen preli...
Jim Parsons Among Upcoming Guests on CBS's THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON
by Caryn Robbins - December 29, 2011
CBS has announced its schedule of upcoming guests on THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON for the week of December 29th - January 10th. ...
by Caryn Robbins - December 29, 2011
CBS has announced its schedule of upcoming guests on THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON for the week of December 29th - January 10th. ...
CBS's PERSON OF INTEREST Delivers Largest Audience Since Series Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - December 16, 2011
CBS's PERSON OF INTEREST delivered its largest audience since its series premiere and a rebroadcast of THE BIG BANG THEORY out-rated 'The X-Factor' at 8:00 PM, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Dec. 15....
by Caryn Robbins - December 16, 2011
CBS's PERSON OF INTEREST delivered its largest audience since its series premiere and a rebroadcast of THE BIG BANG THEORY out-rated 'The X-Factor' at 8:00 PM, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Dec. 15....
CBS Dramas Surge in Thursday's Broadcast Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2011
CBS dramas surged in victory in last night's broadcast ratings. Here are the highlights of the 16 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night:...
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2011
CBS dramas surged in victory in last night's broadcast ratings. Here are the highlights of the 16 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night:...
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - A High School Bully Returns on Tonight's THE BIG BANG THEORY on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2011
On tonight's episode of CBS's THE BIG BAND THEORY entitled 'The Speckerman Recurrence', an old high school bully shows up to apologize and Leonard is not sure how to handle it!...
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2011
On tonight's episode of CBS's THE BIG BAND THEORY entitled 'The Speckerman Recurrence', an old high school bully shows up to apologize and Leonard is not sure how to handle it!...
CBS is First for the Week in Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - November 15, 2011
CBS comedies were the week's top five scripted programs in adults 18-49 and NCIS became the season's first drama to top the 20 million viewer mark as the Network placed first in viewers and adults 25-54 (tie), according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Nov. 13....
by Caryn Robbins - November 15, 2011
CBS comedies were the week's top five scripted programs in adults 18-49 and NCIS became the season's first drama to top the 20 million viewer mark as the Network placed first in viewers and adults 25-54 (tie), according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Nov. 13....
CBS's BIG BANG THEORY is Thursday's #1 Program in Key Demographics
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2011
THE BIG BANG THEORY IS THURSDAY'S #1 PROGRAM IN VIEWERS, ADULTS 18-49 AND ADULTS 25-54...
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2011
THE BIG BANG THEORY IS THURSDAY'S #1 PROGRAM IN VIEWERS, ADULTS 18-49 AND ADULTS 25-54...
Thursday's THE X FACTOR Wins Tight Demo Race for FOX
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2011
FOX (9.51 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.0, #1) edged out the competition on Thursday thanks to new episodes of 'The X Factor' (10.20 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 3.3, #4) and 'Bones' (8.83 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 2.7, #7)....
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2011
FOX (9.51 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.0, #1) edged out the competition on Thursday thanks to new episodes of 'The X Factor' (10.20 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 3.3, #4) and 'Bones' (8.83 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 2.7, #7)....
CBS is First in Ratings by Largest Margin of the Season
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2011
CBS has won week seven by nearly 5 million viewers, making it the largest margin of victory this season. ...
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2011
CBS has won week seven by nearly 5 million viewers, making it the largest margin of victory this season. ...
Thursday's BONES Brings in Strong Ratings for FOX
by Caryn Robbins - November 04, 2011
Here are the highlights of the 16 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night....
by Caryn Robbins - November 04, 2011
Here are the highlights of the 16 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night....
CBS' THE MENTALIST Has Largest Audience Since Season Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - November 04, 2011
THE MENTALIST sees its best Adult 18-49 Rating since April and largest audience since its Season Premiere....
by Caryn Robbins - November 04, 2011
THE MENTALIST sees its best Adult 18-49 Rating since April and largest audience since its Season Premiere....
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Amy Sings the Blues on Tonight's THE BIG BANG THEORY
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2011
On tonight's episode of CBS' THE BIG BANG THEORY, titled The Isolation Permutation, Amy is crushed when Bernadette and Penny go shopping for wedding dresses without her....
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2011
On tonight's episode of CBS' THE BIG BANG THEORY, titled The Isolation Permutation, Amy is crushed when Bernadette and Penny go shopping for wedding dresses without her....
Cartoon Network Scores High October Ratings Among Boys
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2011
Across October 2011, Cartoon Network's Monday and Tuesday nights (7-9 p.m.) ranked #1 on all television among boys 6-11 and 9-14. ...
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2011
Across October 2011, Cartoon Network's Monday and Tuesday nights (7-9 p.m.) ranked #1 on all television among boys 6-11 and 9-14. ...
THE BIG BANG THEORY'S Kaley Cuoco to Host 'People's Choice Awards' 2012
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2011
Kaley Cuoco, star of CBS's 'The Big Bang Theory' will host PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2012, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network...
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2011
Kaley Cuoco, star of CBS's 'The Big Bang Theory' will host PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2012, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network...
CBS Dominates Scripted Programming With Top 5 Series
by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 2011
CBS DOMINATES SCRIPTED PROGRAMMING, DELIVERING TOP 5 SERIES AND 12 OF THE TOP 15 FOR THE WEEK; 'NCIS' #1...
by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 2011
CBS DOMINATES SCRIPTED PROGRAMMING, DELIVERING TOP 5 SERIES AND 12 OF THE TOP 15 FOR THE WEEK; 'NCIS' #1...
CBS' BIG BANG THEORY is #1 Show Again on Thursdays
by Caryn Robbins - October 14, 2011
THE BIG BANG THEORY was Thursday's #1 program for the fourth straight week, PERSON OF INTEREST posted week-to-week increases and THE MENTALIST won its time period in key measures, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Oct. 13....
by Caryn Robbins - October 14, 2011
THE BIG BANG THEORY was Thursday's #1 program for the fourth straight week, PERSON OF INTEREST posted week-to-week increases and THE MENTALIST won its time period in key measures, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Oct. 13....
CBS Leads TV's Comedy Surge
by Caryn Robbins - October 12, 2011
CBS Has More Comedies in the Top 10 Among Viewers and Adults 18-49 Than Any Other Network. CBS's Monday Comedy Block is the Most Watched On Any Night Since 2003. Through three weeks of the new season, CBS has four of the top five and six of the top 10 comedies in viewers, and five of the top 10 in...
by Caryn Robbins - October 12, 2011
CBS Has More Comedies in the Top 10 Among Viewers and Adults 18-49 Than Any Other Network. CBS's Monday Comedy Block is the Most Watched On Any Night Since 2003. Through three weeks of the new season, CBS has four of the top five and six of the top 10 comedies in viewers, and five of the top 10 in...
CBS 'Big Bang Theory' Tops Thursday in Viewers and Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - October 07, 2011
THE BIG BANG THEORY was Thursday's #1 program in viewers and key demographics, THE MENTALIST placed first in its time period in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 as CBS won Thursday in viewers and finished second in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for O...
by Caryn Robbins - October 07, 2011
THE BIG BANG THEORY was Thursday's #1 program in viewers and key demographics, THE MENTALIST placed first in its time period in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 as CBS won Thursday in viewers and finished second in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for O...
Thursday Night's 'X Factor' Holds Demo Line for FOX
by Caryn Robbins - September 30, 2011
FOX (11.92 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.8, #1) held onto the demo crown on Thursday with new episodes of 'The X Factor' (11.28 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 3.6, #3) and a second 'The X Factor' (12.57 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 4.2, #2)....
by Caryn Robbins - September 30, 2011
FOX (11.92 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.8, #1) held onto the demo crown on Thursday with new episodes of 'The X Factor' (11.28 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 3.6, #3) and a second 'The X Factor' (12.57 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 4.2, #2)....
CBS's "Big Bang Theory" is Thursday's #1 Show in Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - September 30, 2011
THE BIG BANG THEORY was Thursday's #1 program in viewers and key demographics, THE MENTALIST placed first in its time period in viewers and adults 25-54 as CBS won Thursday in viewers and finished second in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Sept. 29....
by Caryn Robbins - September 30, 2011
THE BIG BANG THEORY was Thursday's #1 program in viewers and key demographics, THE MENTALIST placed first in its time period in viewers and adults 25-54 as CBS won Thursday in viewers and finished second in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Sept. 29....
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