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. JosieK.
    May 17, 2008
    10
    This show always makes me laugh! The geek culture in-jokes are spot on. I love how each guy has his own special brand of geekiness.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. JT
    Dec 1, 2009
    9
    Superbly hilarious. The creator's other show, Two & A Half Men, never really made me laugh. After watching The Big Bang Theory, I was in stitches.
  5. FredS
    Jan 26, 2009
    10
    This show is the funniest ever!
  6. KyleT.
    Nov 26, 2007
    10
    It's clever and hilarious at the same time. The "nerds'" performance is wonderful, and I'd recommend this show to anyone who's smart enough to understand the humor.
  7. dbakker007
    Sep 1, 2010
    10
    Honestly, this is the funniest show I have ever seen. It has replaced The Office as my favorite comedy. All of the characters bring their own unique personality and loads of humor to the show.
  8. fantasy
    Nov 9, 2010
    10
    Can this show get any funnier? I even laugh when I hear Howard's mother screaming from another room. I laugh from start to finish as this ensemble cast is simply the best. The writers on this series earn their payday and then some as each line is funnier than the next. I do miss it not being on Monday with those other strong comedy shows. I do not watch the other shows on Thursday.
  9. theboywonder
    Sep 2, 2010
    10
    Starts off slow but picks up really quick with very good humor and funny characters. Sheldon Cooper is one of the funniest characters on Television. The show has everything for everyone
  10. pleckstrin
    Sep 6, 2010
    10
    Terrific ensemble cast, clever writing and an awesome lead in Jim Parsons. Well deserved Emmy Jim. BTW, I have a PhD and am well-published in scientific journals. This is one of the preferred shows on TV for most of my colleagues. The science is good! The Schroedinger's box episode was priceless. The writers don't dwell overlong on the intricacies of science so as not to make it too dullTerrific ensemble cast, clever writing and an awesome lead in Jim Parsons. Well deserved Emmy Jim. BTW, I have a PhD and am well-published in scientific journals. This is one of the preferred shows on TV for most of my colleagues. The science is good! The Schroedinger's box episode was priceless. The writers don't dwell overlong on the intricacies of science so as not to make it too dull for the average viewer.… Expand
  11. Daddais
    Jan 9, 2011
    9
    The dialogues are funny, and are supervised by real physicists.
    The plot is nothing exceptional, but all together, the world nerd, the girl next door, and the brilliant minds of the characters, make this show unique.

    Sheldon's character is brilliant.
  12. TheQuietGamer
    Aug 8, 2012
    8
    A hilarious show with well thought out characters and episodes. Although the jokes about nerd culture won't appeal to all, and the sex references seem out of place it's a show I can recommend. And has me dying to watch season 2.
  13. thechuchulainn
    Dec 25, 2010
    10
    Sad that this show has a lower rating then that dreck that calls itself "how I met your mother".

    Fascinatingly, people seem to like either BBT or HIMYM, but not the other... MelS for example. I take the opposite side. To ChrisC and others sharing his viewpoint: obviously you haven't met as many nerds as the show's creators seem to have met. I, for example, share Sheldon's bafflement    Sad that this show has a lower rating then that dreck that calls itself "how I met your mother".

    Fascinatingly, people seem to like either BBT or HIMYM, but not the other... MelS for example. I take the opposite side.

    To ChrisC and others sharing his viewpoint: obviously you haven't met as many nerds as the show's creators seem to have met. I, for example, share Sheldon's bafflement at social mores and emotions. It's either that or you really are too stupid to get the jokes. An indictment of the american education system, indeed.    … Expand
  14. Kynareth5000XD
    Jan 20, 2011
    10
    This is my now my favourite show, the comic genius of Chuck Lore is absolutely limitless, the references back to the classic sci-fi and fantasy and how they typically represent the nerdy comic collectors is just brilliant.
  15. anonreview
    Mar 14, 2011
    9
    An eight or a nine- what to give? The Big Bang Theory never fails to amuse. Not only are the main characters genius, but so are the writers. Some of the one-liner quotable quotes of the Big Bang Theory are nothing short of hilarious. In terms of plot and character, this show has room to improve, and I am often annoyed at some of the unresolved endings to story lines, but everythingAn eight or a nine- what to give? The Big Bang Theory never fails to amuse. Not only are the main characters genius, but so are the writers. Some of the one-liner quotable quotes of the Big Bang Theory are nothing short of hilarious. In terms of plot and character, this show has room to improve, and I am often annoyed at some of the unresolved endings to story lines, but everything aside, this show is FUNNY. Entertainment of the best kind!… Expand
  16. Hinox
    Jun 11, 2011
    9
    No està malament, sobretot les bromes relacionades amb la física (malhauradament no tothom les entendrà), però a mesura que passen les temporades la qualitat de la sèrie descendeix.
  17. waki
    Sep 3, 2011
    9
    Honestly this show may not have the quality that some people want, but it cannot be more entertaining. You cannot deny that it is funny and enjoyable. Also, if you actually do or don't understand it, it's still funny, but if you do understand it, it's funnier, but it becomes more like a lol wow I'm pathetic funny. For me since I understand like half the sciencey stuff I can safely say thatHonestly this show may not have the quality that some people want, but it cannot be more entertaining. You cannot deny that it is funny and enjoyable. Also, if you actually do or don't understand it, it's still funny, but if you do understand it, it's funnier, but it becomes more like a lol wow I'm pathetic funny. For me since I understand like half the sciencey stuff I can safely say that when you understand it, it's funnier.… Expand
  18. Alecino
    Oct 7, 2011
    10
    This is totally the funniest show on TV. Sometimes the jokes seem repeated, but they're still funny. Sheldon makes me laugh my ass out. Raj, Howard, Leonard, and Penny are also funny. The way Raj and Howard react to Leonard's mom accusing them of being in a homosexual relationship seems a little homophobic to me, but other than that, this is a Chuck Lorre masterpiece.
  19. tvtvtv
    Jun 14, 2011
    7
    not bad first season. watch it and get introduced to the characters.
    it will help if you know some science too. wait for the next couple of seasons. you won't be disappointed.
  20. procritic
    Apr 2, 2012
    10
    Chuck Lorre is an absolute legend at least when it comes to this show. The actors also giving star performances. Only one complaint: although there is constant whining from the protagonists that their social and intellectual status prevents them from any physical relations that does not seem to be the case!
  21. Sonia
    Sep 29, 2011
    10
    Big band theory is a wonderful show....I love mostly Jim parson and kunal nayyar...I hate the girl and his boyfriend in the whole show..they should learn more acting...the other guy with kunal nayyar is cool too!
  22. jemend
    Oct 3, 2011
    10
    It's understandable that many many people doesn't understand the a huge part of the show, indeed at the begining they used to make more complex scientific jokes, but now they decided to make it more simple. I'm agree with JamesU when he says: "This is a wonderfully written comedy, if you understand the science behind it"
  23. IMBadger1976
    Oct 5, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best imported comedy series currently on British TV. Hopefully the show writers will push the whole SHAMY relationship as there is a truly rich vein of materail here for the picking!… Expand
  24. TiagoRPGfan
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    eally great as ever sheldon and his friends is more cool and funny than ever i really like it. Leonard Penny Raj ,Howard,sheldon,amy,bernaddet,miss cooper
  25. soireeduthe
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The people that don't like this show don't understand its more subtle jokes and references, which are almost continual. I honestly wouldn't enjoy it if I didn't appreciate these, although the writers have an amazing fund of nerdy knowledge, so more are probably lost on me as well. The science is surprisingly usually accurate and I'm impressed at the delivery by actors who I am sure aren'tThe people that don't like this show don't understand its more subtle jokes and references, which are almost continual. I honestly wouldn't enjoy it if I didn't appreciate these, although the writers have an amazing fund of nerdy knowledge, so more are probably lost on me as well. The science is surprisingly usually accurate and I'm impressed at the delivery by actors who I am sure aren't always familiar with the content.… Expand
  26. biscuitboy46
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    I can not stop laughing. This show is hilarious. The characters are appealing and the science jokes are original. One of the funniest shows to come along.
  27. javis10
    Dec 14, 2011
    10
    Not really my favourite season, but is just fun. It has a fresh story and is well perfomed. I just doubt that any other TV serie can be better than this. Cute and funny.
  28. RonaldOVOXO
    Feb 1, 2012
    10
    I Love this show best show since prison break. funny jokes, funy punch lines and best sitcom that ever set foot on the television franchise make more seasons until i die
  29. shraavan1
    Jan 6, 2012
    10
    The Best Comedy Show Ever... Even Better than F.R.I.E.N.D.S. in many cases...........................................................................................................
  30. thecriticguy
    Jan 24, 2012
    10
    I used to only watch scrubs and two and a half men, but then I saw the big bang theory. Since I first saw that glorious episode I have been hooked by their hilarious, nerdy and just plain strange life ever since.
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Awards & Rankings

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#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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