The Big Bang Theory Cast & Character Guide
CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory enjoyed a record-breaking run before coming to an end in 2019. Here’s a guide to the show’s cast and characters.
The Big Bang Theory (2007)
The Big Bang Theory first premiered on CBS in 2007 and became one of its era's most popular and longest-lasting network sitcoms. Running for 12 seasons, The Big Bang Theory focuses on a group of self-proclaimed nerds, Leonard (Johnny Galecki), Sheldon (Jim Parsons), Howard (Simon Helberg), and Raj (Kunal Nayyar), who form an unlikely friendship with their new neighbor Penny (Kaley Cuoco). The series became a ratings giant and took home multiple Emmys. The Big Bang Theory was so successful that it ended up spawning a spinoff titled Young Sheldon, which has also become one of CBS’ most popular sitcoms.
The Big Bang Theory
- Cast
- Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Melissa Rauch, Mayim Bialik, Kunal Nayyar, Simon Helberg
- Release Date
- September 24, 2007
- Seasons
- 12
- Network
- CBS
- Franchise(s)
- The Big Bang Theory
- Writers
- Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady
- Directors
- Mark Cendrowski
- Showrunner
- Mark Cendrowski
- Story By
- Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady
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The Big Bang Theory: Leonard & Penny's Relationship Timeline, Season By Season
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Sheldon & Amy Have A 2nd Child? New Big Bang Theory Mystery Explained
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Young Sheldon (2017)
Young Sheldon Season 7 Premiere Video Reveals What Happens To Sheldon & Mary After The Season 6 Finale
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Young Sheldon (2017)
Young Sheldon Season 6 Finally Explained Sheldon's Huge Personality Plot Hole In TBBT
Sheldon's turn from the emotionally intelligent child of Young Sheldon season 1 to TBBT's socially inept genius started to make sense in season 6.
Young Sheldon (2017)
Young Sheldon Season 7 To Show Sheldon’s Unseen Big Bang Theory Origins, Creator Suggests
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The Big Bang Theory Abandoning Its Original Premise Saved The Show
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Young Sheldon (2017)
Why Sheldon Never Mentioned Paige In The Big Bang Theory
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Young Sheldon (2017)
Where Was Young Sheldon's Paige In The Big Bang Theory?
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Big Bang Theory Season 13 Would’ve Fixed Penny's Pregnancy Arc
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Young Sheldon (2017)
Can Young Sheldon’s New Netflix Record Save It From Ending With Season 7?
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The Big Bang Theory (Franchise)
Big Bang Theory Creator Sets Record Straight On New Spinoff, Contradicts Original Announcement
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Young Sheldon (2017)
Young Sheldon Star Reunites With Co-Star 3 Years After She Left (Will She Return For Season 7?)
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Young Sheldon (2017)
Young Sheldon’s Shortened Season 7 Can Avoid George Sr’s Death (But It Shouldn't)
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Young Sheldon (2017)
Viral Young Sheldon TikTok Exposes Mary’s Hypocrisy To Missy
A fan-created video on TikTok exposes just how hypocritical Mary is when dealing with Missy in comparison to Sheldon in CBS' Young Sheldon.
Young Sheldon (2017)
Young Sheldon Season 7 Image Shows How Much Sheldon, Georgie, & Missy Have Grown
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Young Sheldon (2017)
Missy's Reasons For Rebelling Were Already Set Up In Young Sheldon Season 1
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