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.
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CBS's BIG BANG THEORY Tops 'SNF' as Week's Top Broadcast
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2015
With live + 7-day ratings lift, CBS moved into a tie with NBC in adults 18-49 while maintaining first place finishes in viewers and adults 25-54 during the third week of the season, according to Nielsen live + 7-day ratings for the week of Oct. 5 - Oct. 11....
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2015
With live + 7-day ratings lift, CBS moved into a tie with NBC in adults 18-49 while maintaining first place finishes in viewers and adults 25-54 during the third week of the season, according to Nielsen live + 7-day ratings for the week of Oct. 5 - Oct. 11....
CBS's Monday Scores Big Ratings Jump in Key Demographics
by Caryn Robbins - October 20, 2015
LIFE IN PIECES, NCIS: LOS ANGELES and SCORPION all posted strong ratings and growth in key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day for Monday, Oct. 19....
by Caryn Robbins - October 20, 2015
LIFE IN PIECES, NCIS: LOS ANGELES and SCORPION all posted strong ratings and growth in key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day for Monday, Oct. 19....
CBS Wins Third Consecutive Week in Viewers & Places First in A25-54
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2015
CBS won its third consecutive week of the new season in viewers, placed first in adults 25-54 for the first time, and finished within 0.1 of a rating point to first in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Oct. 11....
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2015
CBS won its third consecutive week of the new season in viewers, placed first in adults 25-54 for the first time, and finished within 0.1 of a rating point to first in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Oct. 11....
VIDEO: Kunal Nayyar Talks Punching Jesse Eisenberg in Off Broadway's THE SPOILS
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2015
"The Big Bang Theory" star Kunal Nayyar stopped by CBS's THE TALK and revealed how he got a little too enthusiastic while performing a fight scene with Jesse Eisenberg in the Off Broadway play, THE SPOILS....
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2015
"The Big Bang Theory" star Kunal Nayyar stopped by CBS's THE TALK and revealed how he got a little too enthusiastic while performing a fight scene with Jesse Eisenberg in the Off Broadway play, THE SPOILS....
CBS's LIFE IN PIECES is Monday's Most-Watched New Program
by Caryn Robbins - September 22, 2015
The series premiere of LIFE IN PIECES opened with 11.52 million viewers, Monday's most-watched new program, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Sept. 21....
by Caryn Robbins - September 22, 2015
The series premiere of LIFE IN PIECES opened with 11.52 million viewers, Monday's most-watched new program, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Sept. 21....
Super-Sized SCORPION to Premiere Following SUPERGIRL This Fall
by Tyler Peterson - July 09, 2015
A special 90-minute original episode of SCORPION, the Network's hit sophomore show, will lead out of the series premiere of SUPERGIRL, Monday, Oct. 26, on the CBS Television Network. The night will open with an original episode of broadcast television's #1 entertainment series, THE BIG BANG THEORY (...
by Tyler Peterson - July 09, 2015
A special 90-minute original episode of SCORPION, the Network's hit sophomore show, will lead out of the series premiere of SUPERGIRL, Monday, Oct. 26, on the CBS Television Network. The night will open with an original episode of broadcast television's #1 entertainment series, THE BIG BANG THEORY (...
VIDEO: Preview Tonight's 'Actors Studio' Featuring AN ACT OF GOD's Jim Parsons
by Caryn Robbins - June 18, 2015
The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons, currently starring in Broadway's AN ACT OF GOD, sits down with host James Lipton on Bravo's 'Inside The Actor's Studio', airing tonight, June 18 at 8pm ET/PT....
by Caryn Robbins - June 18, 2015
The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons, currently starring in Broadway's AN ACT OF GOD, sits down with host James Lipton on Bravo's 'Inside The Actor's Studio', airing tonight, June 18 at 8pm ET/PT....
UCLA Announces THE BIG BANG THEORY Scholarship Endowment
by Caryn Robbins - May 28, 2015
In the first-ever university scholarship at UCLA created by and named for a television series, The Big Bang Theory and the Chuck Lorre Family Foundation have established The Big Bang Theory Scholarship Endowment...
by Caryn Robbins - May 28, 2015
In the first-ever university scholarship at UCLA created by and named for a television series, The Big Bang Theory and the Chuck Lorre Family Foundation have established The Big Bang Theory Scholarship Endowment...
CBS's BIG BANG THEORY Tops Week in Viewers & Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015
CBS extended its viewer winning streak for the 11th straight week and also finished first in adults 25-54 (tie) with the week's top three programs in viewers, as the Network moves closer to its seventh consecutive win...
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015
CBS extended its viewer winning streak for the 11th straight week and also finished first in adults 25-54 (tie) with the week's top three programs in viewers, as the Network moves closer to its seventh consecutive win...
ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY Ties 'Big Bang Theory' Season Finale
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2015
ABC's Grey's Anatomy (2.2/8) and Scandal (2.2/7) tied as Thursday's #1 drama in Adults 18-49, while ranking as the night's #2 TV show, behind only CBS' The Big Bang Theory finale....
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2015
ABC's Grey's Anatomy (2.2/8) and Scandal (2.2/7) tied as Thursday's #1 drama in Adults 18-49, while ranking as the night's #2 TV show, behind only CBS' The Big Bang Theory finale....
CBS Wins 10th Consecutive Week in Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - May 05, 2015
CBS extended its weekly viewer winning streak to 10 and also finished first in adults 25-54 (tie) with the week's top three programs in viewers, as the Network closes in on its 12th season victory in the last 13 years, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending May 3....
by Caryn Robbins - May 05, 2015
CBS extended its weekly viewer winning streak to 10 and also finished first in adults 25-54 (tie) with the week's top three programs in viewers, as the Network closes in on its 12th season victory in the last 13 years, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending May 3....
TBS's CONAN to Film from Comic-Con International This July
by Caryn Robbins - May 05, 2015
TBS's late-night show CONAN has set the dates for its upcoming episodes from San Diego during Comic-Con(R) International, including rare Friday and Saturday night episodes....
by Caryn Robbins - May 05, 2015
TBS's late-night show CONAN has set the dates for its upcoming episodes from San Diego during Comic-Con(R) International, including rare Friday and Saturday night episodes....
CBS's BIG BANG THEORY is Week's Top Program in Viewers & Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - May 04, 2015
THE BIG BANG THEORY was the week's top program among both viewers and adults 18-49 in live plus 7-day lift, according to Nielsen ratings for the week ending April 19....
by Caryn Robbins - May 04, 2015
THE BIG BANG THEORY was the week's top program among both viewers and adults 18-49 in live plus 7-day lift, according to Nielsen ratings for the week ending April 19....
CBS Makes it Nine Consecutive Weekly Wins
by Caryn Robbins - April 28, 2015
CBS placed first in viewers for the ninth consecutive week and remained within one-tenth of a rating point of NBC in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 26....
by Caryn Robbins - April 28, 2015
CBS placed first in viewers for the ninth consecutive week and remained within one-tenth of a rating point of NBC in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 26....
CBS's BIG BANG THEORY Among Top Two Programs in Live +7-Day
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2015
THE BIG BANG THEORY and CRIMINAL MINDS were the week's top two programs in live plus 7-day playback among both viewers and adults 18-49, according to Nielsen ratings for the week ending April 12....
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2015
THE BIG BANG THEORY and CRIMINAL MINDS were the week's top two programs in live plus 7-day playback among both viewers and adults 18-49, according to Nielsen ratings for the week ending April 12....
CBS Wins Weekly Ratings in All Key Categories
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2015
CBS placed first in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 for the third time in the last four weeks and moved to within one-tenth of a rating point of NBC in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 19....
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2015
CBS placed first in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 for the third time in the last four weeks and moved to within one-tenth of a rating point of NBC in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 19....
ABC's SCANDAL & 'GREY's Were Thursdays Top 2 Dramas in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - April 17, 2015
ABC's Scandal (2.4/8) and Grey's (2.1/8) were Thursday's Top 2 dramas in Adults 18-49...
by Caryn Robbins - April 17, 2015
ABC's Scandal (2.4/8) and Grey's (2.1/8) were Thursday's Top 2 dramas in Adults 18-49...
NCAA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Leads CBS to Big Weekly Ratings Win
by Caryn Robbins - April 14, 2015
CBS had the week's top five broadcasts and 15 of the top 20 (75%), led by #1 NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, which scored an 18-year high of 28.3 million viewers....
by Caryn Robbins - April 14, 2015
CBS had the week's top five broadcasts and 15 of the top 20 (75%), led by #1 NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, which scored an 18-year high of 28.3 million viewers....
THE BIG BANG THEORY's Johnny Galecki Boards Paramount's Horror Prequel RINGS
by Tyler Peterson - April 01, 2015
According to Deadline, THE BIG BANG THEORY star Johnny Galecki has signed on for Paramount's upcoming horror prequel RINGS, the third film in the 'horror franchise about a cursed videotape that kills a viewer within seven days.'...
by Tyler Peterson - April 01, 2015
According to Deadline, THE BIG BANG THEORY star Johnny Galecki has signed on for Paramount's upcoming horror prequel RINGS, the third film in the 'horror franchise about a cursed videotape that kills a viewer within seven days.'...
CBS's THE ODD COUPLE is TV's #1 New Comedy in Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - March 17, 2015
THE ODD COUPLE is television's #1 new comedy in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen most current ratings through March 15....
by Caryn Robbins - March 17, 2015
THE ODD COUPLE is television's #1 new comedy in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen most current ratings through March 15....
CBS Wins the Week in Viewers and Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - March 17, 2015
CBS swept the week in viewers and key demographics with 14 of the top 20 broadcasts, including five freshman series, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending March 15....
by Caryn Robbins - March 17, 2015
CBS swept the week in viewers and key demographics with 14 of the top 20 broadcasts, including five freshman series, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending March 15....
THE BIG BANG THEORY is Top Broadcast in Adults 18-49 with 7-Day Lift for Two Weeks Straight
by Tyler Peterson - March 16, 2015
THE BIG BANG THEORY posted the biggest live +7-day broadcast lift among adults 18-49 for the second consecutive week, according to Nielsen live + 7-day ratings for the week ending March 1....
by Tyler Peterson - March 16, 2015
THE BIG BANG THEORY posted the biggest live +7-day broadcast lift among adults 18-49 for the second consecutive week, according to Nielsen live + 7-day ratings for the week ending March 1....
VIDEO: AN ACT OF GOD's Jim Parsons Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Caryn Robbins - March 12, 2015
On Wednesday, March 11th, Jim Parsons, best known for his role as Sheldon Cooper on CBS's 'The Big Bang Theory', received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame....
by Caryn Robbins - March 12, 2015
On Wednesday, March 11th, Jim Parsons, best known for his role as Sheldon Cooper on CBS's 'The Big Bang Theory', received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame....
Ryan Murphy Talks Casting of Jim Parsons in HBO's THE NORMAL HEART
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2015
Ryan Murphy talks about his decision to have actor Jim Parsons reprise his Broadway performance as Tommy Boatwright for his 2014 TV adaptation of Broadway's THE NORMAL HEART....
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2015
Ryan Murphy talks about his decision to have actor Jim Parsons reprise his Broadway performance as Tommy Boatwright for his 2014 TV adaptation of Broadway's THE NORMAL HEART....
CBS Wins Week with 7 Out of the 10 Top Broadcasts
by Tyler Peterson - March 10, 2015
CBS won the week with seven of the top 10 and 14 of the top 20 broadcasts led by number one THE BIG BANG THEORY, which delivered its largest audience of the season, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending March 8....
by Tyler Peterson - March 10, 2015
CBS won the week with seven of the top 10 and 14 of the top 20 broadcasts led by number one THE BIG BANG THEORY, which delivered its largest audience of the season, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending March 8....
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