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The Big Bang Theory

2007·Show
279Episodes in12Seasons·TV-PG
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , comedy series: but never a tearjerker.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

Smart is the new sexy.

Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next door.
Nerd Culture CelebrationClassic Multi-Camera SitcomFriendship DynamicsGeek Humor & ReferencesRomantic Comedy ElementsComfort Viewing StapleSocial Awkwardness ComedyPop Culture ObsessionEnsemble Cast ChemistryLighthearted Escapism

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Questions about The Big Bang Theory

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Where can I stream The Big Bang Theory?

In the United States, The Big Bang Theory streams on HBO Max, YouTube TV, and TBS. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 123 other countries.

Is The Big Bang Theory worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 61).

Which season of The Big Bang Theory is best?

Seasons 2 and 3, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Seasons 10 and 11 are the weakest at 7.4. The highest-rated episode is The Stockholm Syndrome (season 12, episode 24) at 9.5, and the lowest is The Matrimonial Momentum (season 9, episode 1) at 6.8.

Is The Big Bang Theory okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Big Bang Theory?

102 h

About 102 hours: 279 episodes in 12 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2019.

Will The Big Bang Theory make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Big Bang Theory?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.