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. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. UosdwisRDewoh
    Nov 14, 2017
    10
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  13. metta206
    Feb 20, 2018
    4
    A show for normies who want to laugh at nerd culture. Pretty bad. Watch Freaks and Geeks instead.
  14. musicobsessed
    Mar 7, 2018
    10
    one of my all time favorite TV shows, The Big Bang Theory always leaves me aching in laughter
  15. Caldan58
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    9.4/10
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
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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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