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The Big Bang Theory 2007

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★ 7.9/10 · 12,585 votes TV-14 Comedy 12 seasons · 279 eps Ended
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What is The Big Bang Theory?

The Big Bang Theory is an American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady for CBS. The series premiered on September 24, 2007, and concluded on May 16, 2019, spanning 12 seasons and 279 episodes.

Type
TV series
Year
2007
Status
Ended
Episodes
279
Runtime
22 minutes
First aired
Sep 24, 2007
Last aired
May 16, 2019
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS
Genres
Comedy
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🧠 Narrative Depth7.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential9.3/10
🎬 Production Scale9.3/10
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The Big Bang Theory is an American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady for CBS. The series premiered on September 24, 2007, and concluded on May 16, 2019, spanning 12 seasons and 279 episodes. The narrative is set in Pasadena, California, and initially focuses on the lives of four socially awkward scientists. The core group consists of physicists Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper, alongside their friends Howard and Raj. The social circle of these characters undergoes a significant shift when an aspiring actress named Penny moves into the apartment across the hall. The show explores the evolving dynamics between these individuals as their lives intersect. The main cast includes Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, and Simon Helberg. The series is recognized for its focus on a nerd-centric social group and the various interactions that occur following the arrival of their new neighbor. The program remains a notable example of the sitcom format, documenting the experiences of its central characters over the course of its decade-long run on television.

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“Two physicists see their social lives transformed when an aspiring actress moves into their apartment building.”

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  • features a core group of friends
  • explores social dynamics of scientists
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  • depicts socially awkward characters

Watch it if you enjoy sitcoms about the lives of scientists and their neighbors.

The series is a sitcom featuring social interactions between friends and neighbors.

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Season 1 · 17 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 23 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 23 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 24 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 24 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
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Who created the show?

The series was created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady.

When did the show air?

It aired from September 24, 2007, to May 16, 2019.

How many seasons are there?

The show ran for 12 seasons.

Where is the show set?

The series is set in Pasadena, California.

How many episodes were produced?

The series consists of 279 episodes.

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