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. JRowan
    Oct 6, 2007
    5
    Entertaining and will keep on tuning in, but I haven't found it funny. It may be that I relate with the guys that I find it entertaining but not funny though. I get the humor, but it isn't funny to me.
  2. EmiliaJ.
    Oct 4, 2007
    10
    What can I say? I have an adolescent sense of humor. I think "Two and a Half Men" is hilarious, consistently. I think the critics are punishing this show because they hate Chuck Lorre (why? don't know, maybe they mistrust people with both an adolescent love of slapstick and fart jokes PLUS a foundation in literature and history). In any case, I'd recommend everyone at least What can I say? I have an adolescent sense of humor. I think "Two and a Half Men" is hilarious, consistently. I think the critics are punishing this show because they hate Chuck Lorre (why? don't know, maybe they mistrust people with both an adolescent love of slapstick and fart jokes PLUS a foundation in literature and history). In any case, I'd recommend everyone at least check this out. My highest accolades: I fell off the sofa laughing, and tears came to my eyes once in each episode so far. For someone like me who just wants to be entertained, that's the pinnacle of great (not deep and meaningful--but great) TV. I just want writing and delivery that makes me laugh. This delivers.… Expand
  3. bonniem.
    Oct 4, 2007
    8
    Loved it. Had many laugh-out-loud moments. Enjoyed the second episode too.
  4. ShannaA
    Oct 3, 2007
    9
    I love this type of "super smarty pants" comedy! Only, I hope they keep the comedy fresh and not always reliant on stereo-typical nerd references. I would also love to see more exploration into the complexity of the nerd characters' vulnerable, sensitive sides when they learn they don
  5. TomM.
    Oct 2, 2007
    7
    Nice concept of nerds and new blond neighbor. First episode was entertaining. Let's hope the concept doesn't go stale.
  6. JenniferR.
    Oct 2, 2007
    10
    Funniest show on TV since "Third Rock from the Sun." Good intellectual humor!
  7. JasonW.
    Sep 30, 2007
    0
    Shows like this are responsible for re-enforcing the negative stereotypes that go along with bullying Shows like this are responsible for all the picking on and teasing that goes on in HS..MS..so on. The writers should be ashamed of themselves and I hope that they one day have a son or daughter that gets picked on in school for the very same jokes they write.
  8. JasonVoorhees
    Sep 30, 2007
    10
    Very funny. I like the fact that a very attractive girl doesn't mind being seen with "nerds". It's very sad how in TV the "beautiful" people are never seen with the geeky, the average or the kinda goofy so this was a very refreshing bit of entertainment. i would give it a 50 if they would let me.
  9. CJ.
    Sep 29, 2007
    10
    It was a different and new approach to comedy. We loved it!
  10. MarisaV.
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    It is funny and that it all that matters
  11. autumnP.
    Sep 27, 2007
    10
    I love it. It is very funny.
  12. LarryK.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    I have to say that I really liked this thing. I laughed out loud and that's what I really want from comedies -- to laugh. Also the guys really reminded me of my nephew who's at MIT and is exactly like these guys.
  13. ColinC
    Sep 25, 2007
    5
    A huge number of the "jokes" made me groan out loud. The "nerd" lingo that is plied so heavily throughout for laughs just isn't funny. That said, there were three jokes in the show that actually made me laugh out loud. The girl guides getting into the building, the joke the one guy made made about his future kids and his friend's comeback, and one other that's momentarily A huge number of the "jokes" made me groan out loud. The "nerd" lingo that is plied so heavily throughout for laughs just isn't funny. That said, there were three jokes in the show that actually made me laugh out loud. The girl guides getting into the building, the joke the one guy made made about his future kids and his friend's comeback, and one other that's momentarily escaping me as I write this (oh well.) Personally, I think this show could become much better if the writers would stop trying to beat us over the head with their "nerd" lingo and let their two main leads breathe a little more as real people. I may check in on this show again in 2 or 3 episodes to see if it's improved any.… Expand
  14. HamooliK.
    Sep 24, 2007
    0
    No talent whatsoever in this waste of eyeballs.
  15. JeffS.
    Sep 24, 2007
    1
    Admirable in its attempt to try using a different kind of lead sitcom character than the usual 'Friend'. Too bad it fails at any attempt in being funny.
  16. JM
    Sep 24, 2007
    4
    While it has its moments, the fact is that this show is laughing at these nerds, not with them. A straight-forward, mindless sitcom from a guy that should be able to do better than this. Now we know why this pilot was shot down last year.
  17. JasonM.
    Sep 24, 2007
    1
    I'm a fan of How I Met Your Mother and I was taping Chuck anyways so I decided to watch this in between HIMYM and Heroes and it was a huge mistake. I had to turn it off after 10 minutes because it was so painful to watch. I'm sure it's great for people who like to laugh at nerds because they use "nerd lingo" and apparently have no social skills. It's just distasteful.
  18. ChrisC.
    Sep 24, 2007
    0
    Three camera style sitcoms are lame in general, but this one manages to feature even less believable negative nerd stereotypes than Steve Urkel. I don't think any of the writers has ever met an actual nerd. The goal of the writing seems to be to make it's viewers feel better about antagonizing them in high school. And even being personally insulted by every single line Three camera style sitcoms are lame in general, but this one manages to feature even less believable negative nerd stereotypes than Steve Urkel. I don't think any of the writers has ever met an actual nerd. The goal of the writing seems to be to make it's viewers feel better about antagonizing them in high school. And even being personally insulted by every single line wouldn't be so bad if any of the jokes were remotely funny, any of the situations not completely forced, or if any of the characters seemed remotely similar to any human being you might actually meet in real life.… Expand
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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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