The Big Bang Theory

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 24, 2007
Season #: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1348 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,107 out of 1348
  2. Mixed: 73 out of 1348
  3. Negative: 168 out of 1348
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  1. DanB
    Apr 7, 2009
    9
    Addicting sitcom, blond chick is fine!
  2. PaulJ
    Apr 6, 2009
    10
    Very very funny.
  3. TrentF
    Mar 31, 2009
    10
    I love this show. While, it could definitely function without some of the sexual innuendo, it is the kind of show that I miss from when I was growing up in the 90s. One that's fun but doesn't cause you to think too hard while watching. Just laugh with the audience.
  4. Liam
    Mar 31, 2009
    10
    Comic timing at its best!! Parson's mannerisms as Sheldon are hilarious and Helberg does an outstanding job as Howard. Highly recommended!
  5. danl
    Mar 18, 2009
    0
    The worst show ever. One dimensional characters, very stupid jokes. I really get all the jokes, I love science, I know geek: I was living in a house full of geeks playing WoW 24 hours (when he was out, he left a bot playing for him!). I love science, quantum physics, astrophysics. Believe me, even I get the jokes they are poorly delivered and too exaggerated. My favorite programs so far The worst show ever. One dimensional characters, very stupid jokes. I really get all the jokes, I love science, I know geek: I was living in a house full of geeks playing WoW 24 hours (when he was out, he left a bot playing for him!). I love science, quantum physics, astrophysics. Believe me, even I get the jokes they are poorly delivered and too exaggerated. My favorite programs so far are "Burn Notice" (The new McGyver+A Team+Bourne!), "House M.D.", some "Chuck", Family Guy (so full of non-sequiturs!) and definitely Robot Chicken!… Expand
  6. RobertW
    Mar 15, 2009
    10
    The first American show ever to have really advanced jokes, sure they often mix the jokes with pure stupidity but if you actually know a bit of quantum theory (not many does) the jokes get about 5 times as good. Unfortunately the show more or less falls flatt in many cases since the average person won't be able to get jokes about theoretical physics. But for us nerds out there, this The first American show ever to have really advanced jokes, sure they often mix the jokes with pure stupidity but if you actually know a bit of quantum theory (not many does) the jokes get about 5 times as good. Unfortunately the show more or less falls flatt in many cases since the average person won't be able to get jokes about theoretical physics. But for us nerds out there, this is pure gold.… Expand
  7. melissam.
    Mar 11, 2009
    10
    Its the best show ever!
  8. RudyardB
    Mar 2, 2009
    0
    There are a bunch of CBS trolls below me, because this is the worst show I've ever seen. The laugh track is out of control, and the dialogue is idiotic. Horrible Horrible Horrible, Blech.
  9. RachaelJ
    Feb 27, 2009
    5
    There's nothing wrong with it specifically but even jokes that should be funny just don't make me laugh. I think it's getting very tired very quickly.
  10. BradH
    Feb 9, 2009
    0
    They should have titled this show "4 nerds an a 6" The male nerd characters are one dimensional and unfunny, the girl is average looking and unexplored. You could put a 4 midgets playing badmitton after 2 1/2 men and it would still draw good ratings. Unwatchable!
  11. AndyG
    Feb 8, 2009
    10
    More entertaining than an Orion green-skinned slave feeding grapes to Captain Kirk.
  12. Tomas
    Feb 7, 2009
    10
    Probably the best show there is.
  13. FredS
    Jan 26, 2009
    10
    This show is the funniest ever!
  14. CarlosQ.
    Jan 5, 2009
    10
    Just a funny and clever show! (Not only for geeks).
  15. melissam.
    Dec 6, 2008
    10
    Its the best show ever!
  16. JohnM.
    Nov 23, 2008
    10
    Great show, intelligent and witty with some classic lines!
  17. KelsyP.
    Nov 20, 2008
    10
    Easily my all time favorite show. Finally, a new show that is not complicated and once again all of the issues are solved in a neat 30 minutes. Talk about a break from your day.
  18. ShawnL.
    Nov 12, 2008
    10
    A friend of mine turned me onto this show. I was hooked after one episode! It works for the same reason Friends was such a hit. The characters are genuinely likable and down to earth. You can't help but like Sheldon even if he's pretentious and arrogant and what guy (even non-geeks) can't relate to the seemingly unattainable hot chick scenario that Leonard finds himself in. A friend of mine turned me onto this show. I was hooked after one episode! It works for the same reason Friends was such a hit. The characters are genuinely likable and down to earth. You can't help but like Sheldon even if he's pretentious and arrogant and what guy (even non-geeks) can't relate to the seemingly unattainable hot chick scenario that Leonard finds himself in. Finally this show is just plain hilarious! I'm laughing out loud during most of each episode. I especially like that Penny is from Nebraska, although I don't know many people from Omaha that can hog tie anyone...Lincoln maybe.… Expand
  19. SteveV.
    Oct 11, 2008
    9
    Clever show! Some jokes are easily seen coming, but it's not about reinventing the wheel. It's a show about a few geeks, and it REALLY does the job well. VERY funny! Hell, even my girlfriend (who's not a geek) loves it!
  20. Jake
    Oct 4, 2008
    9
    Call me a geek (which i properly am) but this show just gets better and better and better. God knows how the supposed "experts" hated it so much, it it truly hilarious. Jim Parsons (playing Sheldon) is the best new comic on TV, and has completely mastered his role as the unbelieveably socially inept geek-king. Despite seeming to loose its way about a quarter of the way in, it quickly Call me a geek (which i properly am) but this show just gets better and better and better. God knows how the supposed "experts" hated it so much, it it truly hilarious. Jim Parsons (playing Sheldon) is the best new comic on TV, and has completely mastered his role as the unbelieveably socially inept geek-king. Despite seeming to loose its way about a quarter of the way in, it quickly moves into its own, and doesnt stop getting better. Season 2 is on air now, and if youre interested in great sitcoms (or geekdom) then go buy the first season and catch up, ready for the next episode. It promises to be awesome.… Expand
  21. RaulN.
    Sep 30, 2008
    10
    Is probably the funniest tv serial in some years. Is easy that the "not geek" people can't understand some jokes but is a very good option with one of the best characters in years, Sheldon.
  22. AdamA
    Sep 23, 2008
    8
    The worst written comedy that still never fails to make me laugh. I'm ashamed to say I've never missed an episode.
  23. Christopher
    Sep 17, 2008
    10
    I love this show, it is a refreshing new show. The humor is evident, and caused me to laugh out loud through every episode. I will continue to watch and hope that it continues to deliver the humor.
  24. SelmaO.
    Jul 17, 2008
    10
    Great show and jokes.
  25. DiegoT.
    Jul 16, 2008
    10
    Great show! Sooo funny!
  26. CindyS.
    Jul 2, 2008
    10
    Absolutely the best show!!! I love all of the characters.
  27. Steve
    Jul 1, 2008
    10
    Perhaps being a Physicist biases me, but I do love it so.
  28. RobC.
    Jun 15, 2008
    10
    This show rocks.
  29. GordonM.
    Jun 4, 2008
    9
    A fantastic comedy that will hopefully run and run.
  30. cfadfcwfcwrfw
    Jun 1, 2008
    0
    Very not funny, bad timing, obvious, don't care about the characters. Don't mean to be rude but i think many American comedies are exactly the same, no risk and obvious humor. Joey..big bang...just shoot me...my name is Raymond, hope and faith or whatever that craps called. Loving Curb your enthusiasm at the moment, shame producers aren't looking at more modern American Very not funny, bad timing, obvious, don't care about the characters. Don't mean to be rude but i think many American comedies are exactly the same, no risk and obvious humor. Joey..big bang...just shoot me...my name is Raymond, hope and faith or whatever that craps called. Loving Curb your enthusiasm at the moment, shame producers aren't looking at more modern American comedies like that.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

58
#58 Best TV Season of 2007
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#2 Most Discussed TV Season of 2007
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#3 Most Shared TV Season of 2007

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Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Storm
    80
    It may not be a creative breakthrough, but it's lots funnier than the universal equation would predict.
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  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    50
    Standard setup? Sure. Standard execution? For the most part.
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  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    40
    The show might even have been engaging, if the one-liners came less frequently and the characters had a little more dimension. As it is, Sheldon and Leonard are merely laughable, if sweet, and they are even less fleshed out than the characters on "Two and a Half Men."
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