History Series / TheBigBangTheory

As of the 2017-2018 season, CBS has [[http://www.cbs.com/shows/big_bang_theory/news/1006793/cbs-announces-young-sheldon-a-hilarious-spinoff-of-the-big-bang-theory/ announced]] a spinoff show featuring the younger Sheldon, narrated by ''Creator/JimParsons''.

'''Leonard:''' Oh God no! ([[{{Beat}} long pause]]) But [[MoneyDearBoy the money's good]]... and I used the equipment to build my own BatSignal.

A cute new neighbor named Penny[[note]](Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting)[[/note]] moves in next door, and Leonard almost instantly develops a crush on her. Penny is actually a perfectly normal person with an average intelligence level, but compared to Leonard and [[SitcomArchNemesis Sheldon]] comes across as a DumbBlonde. On the other hand, she is very friendly and outgoing with a vibrant social life and a multitude of interests, [[{{Foil}} contrasting the shy, reclusive personalities of the guys]].

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A cute new neighbor named Penny[[note]](Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting)[[/note]] moves in next door, and Leonard almost instantly develops a crush on her. Penny is actually a perfectly normal person with an average intelligence level, but compared to Leonard and [[SitcomArchNemesis Sheldon]] comes across as a DumbBlonde. On the other hand, she is very friendly and outgoing with a vibrant social life, [[{{Foil}} contrasting the shy, reclusive personalities of the guys]].

The main characters are two OddCouple roommates, Dr. Leonard Hofstadter[[labelnote:*]](Johnny Galecki)[[/labelnote]] and Dr. Sheldon Cooper[[labelnote:*]](Creator/JimParsons)[[/labelnote]]. Leonard is a mild-mannered {{nerd}} who, although awkward, is still socially capable. Sheldon is an [[InsufferableGenius egomaniacal supergenius]] who displays signs of [[SuperOCD OCD]], [[DistractedByTheShiny ADHD]] and many other {{Ambiguous Disorder}}s.

A cute new neighbor named Penny[[labelnote:*]](Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting)[[/labelnote]] moves in next door, and Leonard almost instantly develops a crush on her. Penny is actually a perfectly normal person with an average intelligence level, but compared to Leonard and [[SitcomArchNemesis Sheldon]] comes across as a DumbBlonde. On the other hand, she is very friendly and outgoing with a vibrant social life, [[{{Foil}} contrasting the shy, reclusive personalities of the guys]].

Rounding out the cast are two other genius geeks who are always visiting Sheldon and Leonard: Howard Wolowitz[[labelnote:*]](Simon Helberg)[[/labelnote]], a [[CasanovaWannabe wild but unsuccessful womanizer]] who never stops hitting on Penny; and Dr. Rajesh "Raj" Koothrappali[[labelnote:*]](Kunal Nayyar)[[/labelnote]], who suffers from [[ShrinkingViolet crippling mutism]] whenever women are around (unless he's drunk).

The fourth season added two new female characters in semi-regular roles, who would eventually be promoted to the main cast: Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski[[labelnote:*]](Creator/MelissaRauch)[[/labelnote]], a sweet-hearted microbiologist who is introduced as Penny's friend and co-worker, and soon formed a relationship with Howard; and Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler[[labelnote:*]](Creator/MayimBialik)[[/labelnote]], a DistaffCounterpart to Sheldon who gradually became best friends with Penny and [[DivergentCharacterEvolution eased out of her neurotic shell]]. These two ended up forming a PowerTrio with Penny that contrasts the four guys and gives a new female perspective on the show.

'''''The Big Bang Theory''''' is a Creator/{{CBS}} {{sitcom}}, created by Creator/ChuckLorre, which made its debut in 2007, featuring four [[TVGenius genius-level]] friends (with careers ranging from theoretical physics to engineering) and [[GirlNextDoor a pretty girl]] who shakes up their dependence on UsefulNotes/TheScientificMethod and geeky lifestyle.

The fourth season added two new female characters in semi-regular roles, who would eventually be promoted to the main cast: Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski[[labelnote:*]](Melissa Rauch)[[/labelnote]], a sweet-hearted microbiologist who is introduced as Penny's friend and co-worker, and soon formed a relationship with Howard; and Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler[[labelnote:*]](Mayim Bialik)[[/labelnote]], a DistaffCounterpart to Sheldon who gradually became best friends with Penny and [[DivergentCharacterEvolution eased out of her neurotic shell]]. These two ended up forming a PowerTrio with Penny that contrasts the four guys and gives [[TheBechdelTest a new female perspective on the show]].

[[caption-width-right:350:Yes, this is a picture from a show named after the event that created the universe.[[note]]Left to right: [[CuteButCacophonic Bernadette]], [[CasanovaWannabe Howard]], [[LovableNerd Leonard]], [[GirlNextDoor Penny]], [[InsufferableGenius Sheldon]], [[DistaffCounterpart Amy]], [[FunnyForeigner Raj]].[[/note]]]]

'''''The Big Bang Theory''''' is a Creator/{{CBS}} {{sitcom}}, which made its debut in 2007, featuring four [[TVGenius genius-level]] friends (with careers ranging from theoretical physics to engineering) and [[GirlNextDoor a pretty girl]] who shakes up their dependence on UsefulNotes/TheScientificMethod and geeky lifestyle.

A cute new neighbor named Penny[[labelnote:*]](Kaley Cuoco)[[/labelnote]] moves in next door, and Leonard almost instantly develops a crush on her. Penny is actually a perfectly normal person with an average intelligence level, but compared to Leonard and [[SitcomArchNemesis Sheldon]] comes across as a DumbBlonde. On the other hand, she is very friendly and outgoing with a vibrant social life, [[{{Foil}} contrasting the shy, reclusive personalities of the guys]].

[[caption-width-right:350:Yes, this is a picture from a show named after the event that created the universe.[[note]]Left to right: [[CuteButCacophonic Bernadette]], [[CasanovaWannabe Howard]], [[LovableNerd Leonard]], [[TheChick Penny]], [[InsufferableGenius Sheldon]], [[DistaffCounterpart Amy]], [[FunnyForeigner Raj]].[[/note]]]]

'''''The Big Bang Theory''''' is a Creator/{{CBS}} {{sitcom}}, which made its debut in 2007, featuring four [[TVGenius genius-level]] friends (with careers ranging from theoretical physics to engineering) and [[TokenGirl a pretty girl]] who shakes up their dependence on UsefulNotes/TheScientificMethod and geeky lifestyle.

'''''The Big Bang Theory''''' is a Creator/{{CBS}} {{sitcom}}, which made its debut in 2007, featuring four [[TVGenius genius-level]] friends (with careers ranging from theoretical physics to engineering) and [[TokenGirl a pretty girl]] who shakes up their dependence on TheScientificMethod and geeky lifestyle.

The main characters are two OddCouple roommates, Dr. Leonard Hofstadter[[labelnote:*]](Johnny Galecki)[[/labelnote]] and Dr. Sheldon Cooper[[labelnote:*]](JimParsons)[[/labelnote]]. Leonard is a mild-mannered {{nerd}} who, although awkward, is still socially capable. Sheldon is an [[InsufferableGenius egomaniacal supergenius]] who displays signs of [[SuperOCD OCD]], [[DistractedByTheShiny ADHD]] and many other {{Ambiguous Disorder}}s.

'''''The Big Bang Theory''''' is a Creator/{{CBS}} {{sitcom}}, which made its debut in 2007, featuring four [[TVGenius genius-level]] friends (with careers ranging from theoretical physics to engineering) and [[TokenGirl a pretty girl]] who shakes up their normal reliance on TheScientificMethod and their geeky lifestyle.

A cute new neighbor named Penny[[labelnote:*]](Kaley Cuoco)[[/labelnote]] moves in next door, and Leonard almost instantly develops a crush on her. Penny is actually a perfectly normal person with an average intelligence level and perfectly normal social abilities, but when compared to Leonard and [[SitcomArchNemesis Sheldon]] is practically a DumbBlonde.

Rounding out the cast are two other genius geeks who are always visiting Sheldon and Leonard: Howard Wolowitz[[labelnote:*]](Simon Helberg)[[/labelnote]], a [[CasanovaWannabe wild but unsuccessful womaniser]] who never stops hitting on Penny; and Dr. Rajesh "Raj" Koothrappali[[labelnote:*]](Kunal Nayyar)[[/labelnote]], who suffers from [[ShrinkingViolet crippling mutism]] whenever women are around (unless he's drunk).

The main characters are two OddCouple roommates, Leonard Hofstadter[[labelnote:*]](Johnny Galecki)[[/labelnote]] and Sheldon Cooper[[labelnote:*]](JimParsons)[[/labelnote]]. Leonard is a mild-mannered {{nerd}} who, although awkward, is still socially capable. Sheldon is an [[InsufferableGenius egomaniacal supergenius]] who displays signs of [[SuperOCD OCD]], [[DistractedByTheShiny ADHD]] and many other {{Ambiguous Disorder}}s.

Rounding out the cast are two other genius geeks who are always visiting Sheldon and Leonard: Howard Wolowitz[[labelnote:*]](Simon Helberg)[[/labelnote]], a [[CasanovaWannabe wild but unsuccessful womaniser]] who never stops hitting on Penny; and Rajesh "Raj" Koothrappali[[labelnote:*]](Kunal Nayyar)[[/labelnote]], who suffers from [[ShrinkingViolet crippling mutism]] whenever women are around (unless he's drunk).

The fourth season added two new female characters in semi-regular roles, who would eventually be promoted to the main cast: Bernadette Rostenkowski[[labelnote:*]](Melissa Rauch)[[/labelnote]], a sweet-hearted microbiologist who is introduced as Penny's friend and co-worker, and soon formed a relationship with Howard; and Amy Farrah Fowler[[labelnote:*]](Mayim Bialik)[[/labelnote]], a DistaffCounterpart to Sheldon who gradually became best friends with Penny and [[DivergentCharacterEvolution eased out of her neurotic shell]]. These two ended up forming a PowerTrio with Penny that contrasts the four guys and gives [[TheBechdelTest a new female perspective on the show]].

[[caption-width-right:350:Yes, this is a picture from a show named after the Universe Starting Kaboom.[[note]]Left to right: [[CuteButCacophonic Bernadette]], [[CasanovaWannabe Howard]], [[LovableNerd Leonard]], [[TheChick Penny]], [[InsufferableGenius Sheldon]], [[DistaffCounterpart Amy]], [[FunnyForeigner Raj]].[[/note]]]]

A cute new neighbor named Penny[[labelnote:*]](Kaley Cuoco)[[/labelnote]] moves in next door, and Leonard almost instantly develops a crush on her. Penny is a perfectly normal person with an average intelligence level, but is seen as a DumbBlonde compared to Leonard and [[SitcomArchNemesis Sheldon]].

Rounding out the cast are two other genius geeks who are always visiting Sheldon and Leonard: Howard Wolowitz[[labelnote:*]](Simon Helberg)[[/labelnote]], a [[CasanovaWannabe wild but unsuccessful womaniser]] who never stops hitting on Penny; and Rajesh "Raj" Koothrappali[[labelnote:*]](Kunal Nayyar)[[/labelnote]], who suffers from [[ShrinkingViolet crippling mutism]] whenever attractive women are around (unless he's drunk or otherwise intoxicated).

View [[Characters/TheBigBangTheory character sheet]].

As for the show's [[RuleOfDrama drama]] and [[StoryArc overarching plot]], most of that relies on {{UST}} between Leonard and Penny. The series almost runs on GiveGeeksAChance.

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