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
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  1. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 8, 2022
    4
    Off beat nerd comedy that provided a spotlight on an often ridiculed and ignored sub culture. Sheldon is endearing (to a limit) whilst Penny is an object for them to practice their misogynistic thoughts.
  2. Caldan58
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    9.4/10
  3. navidhaghighi
    Jan 25, 2019
    0
    I believe this TV show , in opposite of what you think , is actually insulting the nerd culture.
    it suggests that every person interested in comic books or science fiction movies , is a weird , "impossible-to-believe-monster".
    the people in comic book store are entirely weirdos who don't have girl friends , probably live with their parent; this is a direct insult to the nerd culture.    I believe this TV show , in opposite of what you think , is actually insulting the nerd culture.
    it suggests that every person interested in comic books or science fiction movies , is a weird , "impossible-to-believe-monster".

    the people in comic book store are entirely weirdos who don't have girl friends , probably live with their parent; this is a direct insult to the nerd culture.

    take Dwight schrute for example , he is a character in The office TV show , who is also , some kind of a nerd ; he likes science fiction Movies and TV shows , he collects action figures . but he is not like the made-up nerds in the big bang theory ,he has girl partners from time to time , he has a job and he's good at it. my point is when you hear that someone watches Star wars or collects comic books , you're just hearing one quality about them , it doesn't mean they don't have a life , or they're horrible with women.

    Besides from the fact that literally every character in this show is one dimensional and made of old-fashioned stereotypes(one more example is penny which stereotype writers think every hot blonde is an idiot) , the laugh track makes the show so annoying sometimes you can't watch it from such a horribly loud noise.

    i think someone has forced the producers (by pointing gun at their heads perhaps) to have a joke every two sentence . and the result is exactly that , they have jokes every two sentence , but it's not funny , in fact the whole show looks like a circus , and characters look like circus freaks , whom you laugh at them for just being themselves.

    why would you laugh at someone for liking star wars , or laughing at penny for not knowing some scientist. take "how i met your mother" for example , there's some jokes about robing being canadian , but we're not laughing at robing being canadian , we're laughing at barney's actions regarding making fun of robin's country , if you know the difference , you'll understand why i'm saying this TV show is an insult to women and the nerd culture.

    The writing in this TV show is a chaos . they're just repeating the same joke ,you're constantly laughing at leonard being nerd or penny for being idiot , there's no funny situation going on , it's just same joke being repeated.

    i seriously suggest you watch something else instead of this disaster , watch The office , or How i met your mother , those will make it worth your time.    … Expand
  4. DrSiko
    Dec 21, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I first heard about TBBT in 2010 by a geek coworker who praised it a lot. Since we share the same geeky hobbies I watched the three seasons together and it was original for that time. A group of young smart nerd people who struggle in everyday life chores and awkward social endeavors.

    Sheldon was an original character that time who was funny at first then it becomes so irritating season after another. Amy, his girlfriend, while she doesn't have the looks, is a very kind-hearted and warm person who doesn't deserve someone arrogant and selfish as Sheldon. She worked hard on changing him, which she particularly succeeded to as you can see Sheldon is becoming less awkward and demeaning, but he still has his ego so high he bullies and ridicules her work every other episode. Sheldon is just a selfish brat who wants a caretaker, from his mom who treats her badly and criticizes her beliefs to Leonard who had to deal with him for years before moving out, and now he can't live without Amy who uses her because she loves him. If Sheldon was a real person, I would punch him hard.

    Leonard is that (mostly normal) guy who was hitting on his above average and out of his league neighbor Penny and he could somehow make her his girlfriend. You can see later how pale and dry their relationship is which the writer rushed them into commitment and you see their story arc is done without any development. However, I see their story very true to life because there's nothing common between Leonard and Penny and they ended up a boring couple. Heck, you can see Kaley Cuocco's face (the actress as Penny) is bored and tired moving from one scene to another. You clearly see there is no intimacy at all between the couple later after season 5, not even a passionate kiss or cuddling, which clearly shows how the relationship was pushed on. If Leonard and Penny were real, Penny would definitely be cheating on Leonard with her exes and Chads, or with her boss at her job as a sales manager who she knows she's not good at her job but getting promotions.

    Howard may be the wittiest character between this herd but he later became the laughing stock of the group with everyone making him a joke, even his wife, Bernadette. She's always angry and shouting and yelling without or for very banal reasons. There's nothing likeable about her either with her immature behavior and doesn't cope well with the group. She even looks indifferent about the group and doesn't even like them and feels she's forced to be with them because of her husband, Howard.

    Raj is the worst character I have ever seen. He doesn't even act like a man. He's a wuss who is always reacting like a child and cannot take a decision by himself. He dated several gorgeous women who are definitely out of his league and he yet complained "he doesn't feel the love." It suits him right to be left many seasons without a girlfriend because he simply doesn't deserve but an arranged marriage from his homeland.

    I won't talk about the cringe laugh tracks we hear every 7 seconds. It's disrespectful to audience who spend time watching it and forcing them to laugh on unfunny sentences.

    What people keep asking is how this show is still airing. I would say money laundry hands down. Reading how much the actors earn for bad acting and what kind of lifestyle they live in raises too many questions. Don't compare this show to FRIENDS. FRIENDS had its ups and downs but it was a masterpiece in every episode and it ended gracefully.    … Expand
  5. Vectis99
    Oct 24, 2018
    4
    Mediocre, generic sitcom humor. Has some funny jokes sporadically but for the most part is an overwhelming mixture of uninteresting or annoying characters accompanied by canned laughter. The show attempts to appeal to a "nerd culture" which doesn't actually exist, forever streaming directly into an uncanny void.
  6. drlowdon
    Aug 24, 2018
    5
    Leonard and Sheldon (the very definition of “TV nerds”) live together in a small apartment and Penny (the very definition of the “hot dumb blonde”) moves in across the hall.

    One look at the people behind this show, that includes Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre, gives a pretty good idea of what to expect from The Big Bang Theory. That is to say it’s a formulaic sit-com complete    Leonard and Sheldon (the very definition of “TV nerds”) live together in a small apartment and Penny (the very definition of the “hot dumb blonde”) moves in across the hall.

    One look at the people behind this show, that includes Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre, gives a pretty good idea of what to expect from The Big Bang Theory. That is to say it’s a formulaic sit-com complete with outdated laugh track, albeit this one seeks to include as many references to “geek culture” as possible. To be completely fair there are some laughs to be found early on but the formula starts to wear pretty thin even before the end of this first season.....    … Expand
  7. GoodReviewerTV
    Mar 9, 2018
    0
    Big Bang Theory? More like "How Many Laugh Tracks Can We Fit In 30 Minutes?" "Penny, Penny, Penny, Penny, Penny, Penny" *Penny opens door* "What Sheldon?" Laugh track: HAHAHAHAHAHA THAT WAS SO FUNNY LOL. Sheldon: "Is your refrigerator running?" Penny: "Of course." Sheldon: "Good ours stopped working can I borrow some milk?" Laugh Track: OMG HAHAHA LMFAO THIS IS THE PINNACLE OF COMEDY. AtBig Bang Theory? More like "How Many Laugh Tracks Can We Fit In 30 Minutes?" "Penny, Penny, Penny, Penny, Penny, Penny" *Penny opens door* "What Sheldon?" Laugh track: HAHAHAHAHAHA THAT WAS SO FUNNY LOL. Sheldon: "Is your refrigerator running?" Penny: "Of course." Sheldon: "Good ours stopped working can I borrow some milk?" Laugh Track: OMG HAHAHA LMFAO THIS IS THE PINNACLE OF COMEDY. At least shows like That 70's Show use them just enough. Maybe a little too much every here and there but they aren't put there to make you think it's funny. Show's like Dan Harmon/NBC's Community don't need laugh tracks because the comedy speaks for itself. It'll be a cold day in hell if I'm caught watching this show.… Expand
  8. musicobsessed
    Mar 7, 2018
    10
    one of my all time favorite TV shows, The Big Bang Theory always leaves me aching in laughter
  9. metta206
    Feb 20, 2018
    4
    A show for normies who want to laugh at nerd culture. Pretty bad. Watch Freaks and Geeks instead.
  10. Jk9785
    Dec 15, 2017
    7
    A very fun show up until Season 9. After season 9, the show got repetitive and unfunny, with stale dialogue, boring plot lines, and lazy jokes. Overall, fun but very flawed.
  11. WhiskeyStories
    Dec 1, 2017
    6
    Turn off your brain and take in this charming and very surface-level series with its highly unrealistic stock characters (Hollywoodised "nerds"), their unfunny and sometimes annoying dialogue and the underused potential of its accomplished actors who are just there to earn a fat fat paycheck. It's insanely overrated, but I'd be lying if I said it isn't a fun background noise with someTurn off your brain and take in this charming and very surface-level series with its highly unrealistic stock characters (Hollywoodised "nerds"), their unfunny and sometimes annoying dialogue and the underused potential of its accomplished actors who are just there to earn a fat fat paycheck. It's insanely overrated, but I'd be lying if I said it isn't a fun background noise with some genuinely enjoyable episodes.… Expand
  12. Wildghost68
    Nov 21, 2017
    10
    As someone that loves nerdy things this is my favorite t.v show of all time. I really enjoy the cast that's in this t.v show. i feel that Raj easily steals the show.
  13. UosdwisRDewoh
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
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  14. DMD
    Oct 31, 2017
    0
    This is an attempt at geek humor, by people who are ok at researching things but can't fathom geeks, for a show designed to get non-geeks to laughing knowingly. If you are geeky yourself, it's as insulting as possibly could be. It's also by Chuck Lorre, who can't make comedy worth a damn yet manages to somehow run endless seasons of his shows to cause us cancer.

    Humor is both banal and    This is an attempt at geek humor, by people who are ok at researching things but can't fathom geeks, for a show designed to get non-geeks to laughing knowingly. If you are geeky yourself, it's as insulting as possibly could be. It's also by Chuck Lorre, who can't make comedy worth a damn yet manages to somehow run endless seasons of his shows to cause us cancer.

    Humor is both banal and punctuated by an incessant laugh track. "I watched Star Wars today." laugh track.* "How did you like it?" *laugh track again* "It didn't have enough Spock." *hilarious laughing *omfg* Not an actual joke, but that's how it feels listening to the "humor" in this show if you are geeky.

    And of course, Sheldon. He's clearly OCD and autistic, but hey, let's make the show about him doing funny things and saying things in a monotone. He actually is impaired by his issues relatively seriously, and you can see hints of an actual show in this if they just treated that respectfully instead of making him a cartoonish buffoon, but no, Lorre again, lets take the easy way out.

    The rest of the cast are morons. You have milquetoast "normal" leonard, who is spineless and pandering, the smarmy wolfowitz who lives with his mother in his thirties, raj, who we are never sure is gay or not, and is an indian stereotype, and penny, who is the basic girl. There are others, but god, they are annoying. The actors really try their best, but the material is so horrid it can't help.

    Just avoid.    … Expand
  15. alejita2621
    Aug 8, 2017
    9
    I think it's a good TV show, every character has a characteristic that makes him unique and each with his personality form a single story in a funny way.

    Although nerds are criticized by many people, it is a program that shows many of the behaviors they have. We can observe some of his ways of thinking with respect to other people, to women and to society.
  16. mouseypoo13
    Jun 14, 2017
    1
    If you find constant nerdy bull with stereotyped geeks and retarded, not even clever innuendo funny, you will find this hilarious. Please don't hurt me. Watch without laugh track and you will see what dumb crap this truly is. I mean, I'm a nerdy geek who plays games all day but this show is just offensive to my 'geekiness'. Watch Fawlty Towers, Blackadder, Young Ones, Seinfeld, ANYTHING but this.
  17. ablaise82
    Jun 11, 2017
    0
    This show is pure garbage. Not only is the humor so forced and un-clever that it borderline hurts, but nothing about the characters (other then sheldon) are even remotely believable. The characters are downright awful to each other for the sake of a cheap laugh, and the"nerdiness" could be summed up by a one way trip to FYE and 10 minutes with the internet. A true sign of how bad this showThis show is pure garbage. Not only is the humor so forced and un-clever that it borderline hurts, but nothing about the characters (other then sheldon) are even remotely believable. The characters are downright awful to each other for the sake of a cheap laugh, and the"nerdiness" could be summed up by a one way trip to FYE and 10 minutes with the internet. A true sign of how bad this show is, simply look up "Big bang theory no laughtrack" and feast your eyes on the painfully un-witty and utterly pointless dialogue in its true form. This is truly, and I mean it, the most overrated television show on any network what so ever. A revolting embarrassment in every way.… Expand
  18. Drealgrin
    May 13, 2017
    1
    I've never watched so many consecutive episodes of a comedy without laughing.

    Relies heavily on laugh tracks, cheap jokes, and star wars references.

    Basically a negative humor That 70s Show.

    If we didn't have Seinfeld this would reflect poorly on Jews, it's that bad.
  19. royben14
    Apr 10, 2017
    5
    while i can appreciate the fun (cheesy but fun) concept and Simon Helberg's exquisite performance all the other actors are bad and the laugh track is distracting, but the writing isn't **** and i cant say that about the seasons that followed.
  20. Silverzapper
    Oct 22, 2016
    7
    I had another review but my opinion has changed a bit. I still like the show but not as much as I did. My entertainment ranges from mild to sometimes moderate. I'd say it's enjoyable when you can't think of anything else to do.
  21. huen4hawks
    Oct 21, 2016
    9
    The TV sitcom, ¨The Big Bang Theory¨ is nothing short of legendary. Starting in 2007, The Big Bang Theory has been ruling television for the past nine years. The show plots perfectly the reality of a group of nerdy friends living their strange lives in Pasadena, California, with also adding a lot of humor. The three main characters in Big Bang are Jim Parsons as ¨Sheldon Cooper,¨ JohnnyThe TV sitcom, ¨The Big Bang Theory¨ is nothing short of legendary. Starting in 2007, The Big Bang Theory has been ruling television for the past nine years. The show plots perfectly the reality of a group of nerdy friends living their strange lives in Pasadena, California, with also adding a lot of humor. The three main characters in Big Bang are Jim Parsons as ¨Sheldon Cooper,¨ Johnny Galecki as ¨Leonard Hofstadter,¨ and Kaley Cuoco as ¨Penny.¨ These three are the heart of the Big Bang Theory and this show wouldn’t be heard of without them.
    Jim Parsons does an absolute amazing job playing the role of Sheldon Cooper. Dr. Sheldon Cooper is a brilliant but yet socially awkward Caltech Theoretical physicist. Sheldon didn’t spend long in school considering he got his doctorate at age 12. He admires what he does and thinks very highly of himself. Also, Sheldon’s love for Star Trek is undeniable. What makes Sheldon so funny is he takes everything completely serious. He can’t comprehend sarcasm. Sheldon also usually doesn’t care about other people’s feeling and lots of times can’t tell when they are down. So you could say Sheldon Cooper is one of the smartest people on the planet but in some ways can be the dumbest.
    Sheldon lives with his all time best friend Leonard Hofstadter. Sheldon and Leonard have probably the most complicated friendships ever. They are both very competitive and confident people. Although they often fight they always end up making up because they can’t live without each other. The only thing that differs them is that Leonard has feelings like a normal person. Leonard also cares what people think of him and is a little more laid back then the hyper and paranoid Sheldon. Leonard is quite brilliant himself. He comes from a family from all doctors so it was only right that he become one. An experimental physicist to be exact. Leonard oftentimes complains about his shortness and his asthma. He isn’t the tall, ripped, and athletic man he wishes so dearly that he was.
    The character Penny is a very young, attractive, Nebraska Native that lives right across the hall from Sheldon and Leonard. Penny moved out to California to try and start an acting career, but with little success became a waitress at the Cheesecake factory. Penny is a very outgoing person who likes a good time. Unlike Sheldon and Leonard, Penny is not the brightest. She often can’t comprehend what Sheldon and Leonard are talking about. But her attractiveness keeps Leonard coming back. Right from the start Leonard has been obsessed with Penny. But he is often too scared to tell her how he feels.
    There are two other characters who really shape this tv show. Their names are Raj and Howard. Raj is an astrophysicist who comes from a rich family in India. Raj moved to America in college. One thing that holds Raj back from getting a girl is that he can’t talk to women sober. He freezes up and can’t say a word. That is why he lives alone with his beloved dog. His funny accent and soft side bring more comedy to the show. Howard is the last ¨main character,¨ in this show. He is a Jewish Aerospace engineer. Howard still lives with his mom who loves him dearly. Howard is often made fun of by the guys because he is the only one without a doctorate. Although Howard is always seeking for ladies, him and Raj have quite the bromance. They are best friends and as close of friends you can get without it being weird.
    Even with those five hilarious characters making it a top rated show, The Big Bang Theory can sometimes push the limit when it comes to making perverted jokes. Chuck Lorre, the creator of the show, doesn’t have the actors going out actually saying the negative perverted connotation. But he makes sure the watchers get the point of the nasty jokes. Those moments make me cringe.
    Remember the cartoon show Dexter’s Laboratory? Well The Big Bang Theory has been said to be Dexter’s Laboratory brought to life. Both shows portray four nerdy friends going about life with a not so smart blonde friend. Now Chuck Lorre has never said anything about these two shows having any connection, but once you see these two pictures you’ll have no doubt that they do.

    These five friends are all hilarious and maybe a little sketchy in all their own ways. But when they come together it's no doubt the funniest thing you will ever watch. If you are looking for a comedy show to watch this is the perfect match.    … Expand
  22. eagleeyeviking
    Sep 26, 2016
    4
    Shoehorning pop culture references every time doesn't sell a show. The characters are entertaining no doubt and their chemistry is good, but the show itself isn't entertaining or funny. Watched 4 episodes and passed.
  23. Jacko584
    Sep 10, 2016
    8
    The show is very funny and still manages to captivate my interest even today. but they rely too much on the use of a laugh track. Even with this in mind, I still would recommend a watch.
  24. ma10
    May 27, 2016
    0
    BAZINGA BAZINGA BAZINGA. This taught me nothing about the evolution of mankind, I showed this too my students and I was appalled to see sex joke after sex joke. The youngsters shouldn't hear it. Expect a letter in your mailbox.
  25. night4
    Apr 7, 2016
    3
    I've actually laughed out loud once or twice, and Jim Parsons' acting is phenomenal for a sitcom, so it gets a 3 instead of a 0. But they reuse jokes. Over, and over, and over, and over...

    They conveniently pair up all these geeks with women who are way too attractive for them. And there's no diversity besides Raj's token darker skinned character. Probably the worst thing, though,    I've actually laughed out loud once or twice, and Jim Parsons' acting is phenomenal for a sitcom, so it gets a 3 instead of a 0. But they reuse jokes. Over, and over, and over, and over...

    They conveniently pair up all these geeks with women who are way too attractive for them. And there's no diversity besides Raj's token darker skinned character.

    Probably the worst thing, though, is that suggesting a character is gay invites raucous laughter. It's cheap and unoriginal, much like a middle school boy calling another boy the three letter "f" word for a quick laugh.    … Expand
  26. YorkMan
    Mar 26, 2016
    9
    TBBT is one of those shows that screenwriters and producers have wet dreams about. A seemingly simple premise that has almost limitless possibilities, allowing the core cast introduced at the start to explore their characters, have the writers develop their backstories and nuances, whilst also allowing for new characters to come along and join in with the fun.

    The original TV pilot    TBBT is one of those shows that screenwriters and producers have wet dreams about. A seemingly simple premise that has almost limitless possibilities, allowing the core cast introduced at the start to explore their characters, have the writers develop their backstories and nuances, whilst also allowing for new characters to come along and join in with the fun.

    The original TV pilot though was a mess and, if you've ever seen it, you'll know why! The main problem was the casting.... There was no chemistry, and the jokes became flat.
    The show wasn't picked up, but undeterred the producers decided to give it another shot. After securing the funds to get it back together they looked to re-cast the three main roles....... And hit the jackpot.....

    The show revolves around Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons), a theoretical physicist specialising in string theory. He's a late twenty-something who has a 2-bed apartment in California and is a non-tenured research scientist at Cal-Tec.

    The show revolves around his awkwardness and somewhat child-like naivety that comes from being a social outcast as a child, and his inability to deal with any 'real life' situations.
    Needing a room-mate, his subsequent advert is responded to by Leonard Hoffstadter (John Galecki), another Doctor of Physics, but whose specialty resides in theoretic physics.
    The two form an unlikely friendship, and an almost symbiotic relationship that is explored through the series.
    Leonard helps Sheldon come to understand that people can and do need to change.... Sheldon helps Leonard understand that there are things which you can aspire to, beyond what others expect.

    The rest of the main narrative comes from the arrival of a new tenant in the apartment building across the hall, in the (lovely) shape of blonde sex-pot Penny (Kely Cuoco). A mid-twenties, wannabe actress from a Central state, she immediately draws the sexual lust of Leonard.

    Along with the arrival of Penny, in the pilot, are two other characters. Initially just there for comedic and narrative purposes, the two would (as the series progresses) become an integral part of the show's core themes, although they always remain 'co-stars'. These two are MIT graduate (but not in possession of a Doctorate) Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg), and Astrophysicist Rajesh "Raj" Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar).

    Over the course of the first season, we follow along with their (mis)adventures and learn about their pasts, their present, and wants for the future.

    It's a great opening salvo of episodes which, if you're one of the few people living in a remote tribal region of Africa and haven't seen..... I wholeheartedly recommend.    … Expand
  27. Naihades
    Jan 17, 2016
    7
    The Big Bang Theory is a rather funny and original show. This is one of the few shows where the protagonists are scientists renowned in their field and science-fiction fans. In general, the series are about a little genius in the middle of a group of lambdas or popular people, whereas here only Penny is an ordinary young woman alongside a group of scientists. Science has never been soThe Big Bang Theory is a rather funny and original show. This is one of the few shows where the protagonists are scientists renowned in their field and science-fiction fans. In general, the series are about a little genius in the middle of a group of lambdas or popular people, whereas here only Penny is an ordinary young woman alongside a group of scientists. Science has never been so interesting and fun as by watching this show. As we gradually go through the episodes and seasons, we discover the story of the characters, where they come from and we see them evolved. It is found that small group revolves around a main character, Sheldon, this character is definitely the most elaborated of the show. Unfortunately the seasons follow one another and begin to look alike. Sheldon, a character who looks more like a real Artificial Intelligence, loses its luster by meeting Amy. Screenwriters absolutely want to humanize him, but no one really understands the value of such a will. This change is firstly operating slowly through the intervention of Leonard and Penny, then more abruptly with Amy. He meets this neuro-scientific and begin a relationship with her. There are highs and lows, Amy made enormous compromises to stay with Sheldon. It is a relationship that no one really understands, however, doomed to failure the writers will do everything to make it succeed. They split up to better come together again, it becomes almost ridiculous. Over the seasons pass and you notice that the episodes are going round and round in circles. The diagram is very clear, Sheldon makes a whim, for one reason or another early in the episode, the other characters try to stand up to him to finally admit defeat. Sheldon always gets what he wants and it almost becomes tiresome. Leonard is the character who gets together the group of friends but the character is not as well developed as Sheldon. Over the seasons, his only obsession is Penny, it becomes almost sad. The marriage of Leonard and Penny is quite strange. It gives the impression that the screenwriters didn't want to remake a beautiful marriage like that of Howard and Bernadette, so they decided to cut corners by making it to Las Vegas. But despite many flaws and ideas that go round and round in circles, the show remains interesting and fun, packed with homages to other shows and movies.… Expand
  28. Lepstrung
    Jan 8, 2016
    10
    Big Bang Theory is one of the most best tv-shows I have ever seen. Jokes make me always laugh and I really enjoy this show. The characters are really fun especially Sheldon.
  29. Hnarqu
    Dec 29, 2015
    8
    I may be a bit biased here since I have aspergers, and Sheldon has aspergers (he fits the bill pretty spot on, at least in comparison to me), but I truly enjoy The Big Bang Theory. Yes, there are some cringe-worthy moments, but they're the same type that I've been through.
    This series does what many long-lasting series is afraid to do. It allows the characters to grow over time. In the    I may be a bit biased here since I have aspergers, and Sheldon has aspergers (he fits the bill pretty spot on, at least in comparison to me), but I truly enjoy The Big Bang Theory. Yes, there are some cringe-worthy moments, but they're the same type that I've been through.
    This series does what many long-lasting series is afraid to do. It allows the characters to grow over time. In the end, the show can be a turn-off for many people, but for me it is one of my favorite American-made shows, and I hope it can go on for many more years.    … Expand
  30. Ripandread
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    I wonder if anyone ever noticed that before she married Leonard, Penny was the only cast member who didn’t have a last name. At least I never heard anyone mention it.

    What makes “The Big Bang Theory” funny is not just Jim Parsons’ portrayal of Sheldon Cooper, but give some credit to the rest of the cast as well. The writing and acting on the show has not diminished over the years. I    I wonder if anyone ever noticed that before she married Leonard, Penny was the only cast member who didn’t have a last name. At least I never heard anyone mention it.

    What makes “The Big Bang Theory” funny is not just Jim Parsons’ portrayal of Sheldon Cooper, but give some credit to the rest of the cast as well.

    The writing and acting on the show has not diminished over the years. I predict that more interesting plot lines will develop if Howard’s wife becomes pregnant and if Sheldon proposes to Amy.

    This is one of the few shows on TV where the cast members not only received a huge increase in salary, but a network signed the show up for a three year renewal.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#58 Best TV Season of 2007
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Metascore
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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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