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 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.
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 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.
Meemaw's latest crisis allows Young Sheldon season 7 to fix a glaring plot hole regarding his and Meemaw's relationship in The Big Bang Theory.
CBS releases the Young Sheldon season 7, episode 9 trailer, confirming the return of the show's biggest missing character in its final year.
Although the relationships between Penny and Leonard and Amy and Sheldon were great, neither of these were The Big Bang Theory's most pivotal pairing.
Georgie and Mandy's Young Sheldon spinoff seems inherently limited by The Big Bang Theory's canon, but season 7 proves the show has potential.
Although The Big Bang Theory casually alluded to Sheldon tragically missing a major event, Young Sheldon season 7 explained and justified this twist.
Young Sheldon season 7 finally offered a satisfying explanation for why The Big Bang Theory's Meemaw was so different from her younger self.
Young Sheldon's upcoming Jim Parsons cameo highlights a weird problem with any potential reunion from The Big Bang Theory's cast in the future.
Young Sheldon season 7's upcoming Georgie and Mandy spinoff will struggle even more after changes the prequel made to The Big Bang Theory's story.
Ahead of her villainous arc in The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon season 7, episode 6 already brings back some of Mary's worst tendencies.
Details about Jim Parsons' Young Sheldon appearance almost confirm a disappointing element in the much-anticipated send-off for the Coopers.
Images from the set of Young Sheldon season 7 tease the possible funeral for George as many of the cast members gather together wearing all black.
After some chaos brought by their mothers, Georgie and Mandy are officially married in a new Young Sheldon season 7 trailer, but without Sheldon.
Ahead of her spinoff, Young Sheldon star Emily Osment offers the perfect way to solve Georgie and Mandy's The Big Bang Theory canon problem.
Georgie and Mandy's big wedding day is dampened by a secret family tragedy, as revealed in the official Young Sheldon season 7, episode 7 synopsis.
Most of the characters on The Big Bang Theory have advanced degrees, but what educational background do the actors have - and who is a dropout?
Young Sheldon season 7's sweet version of George Sr contradicts a famous Mary Cooper quote from The Big Bang Theory about Sheldon and his father.
Everyone knows that the characters on The Big Bang Theory are extremely intelligent, but do fans remember where they got their degrees?
Young Sheldon season 7's Missy story sees her double down on season 6's rebellion, but The Big Bang Theory's spinoff has altered the stakes.
The core cast of Young Sheldon films the final dinner scene for the Coopers, and as expected, the mood is somber in brand-new set images.
Jim Parsons reveals new details about his upcoming return as Sheldon in the Young Sheldon series finale, and it may be disappointing for TBBT fans.