History Series / TheBigBangTheory

The fourth season added two new female characters in semi-regular roles, who would eventually be promoted to the main cast: Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski[[note]](Creator/MelissaRauch)[[/note]], 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[[note]](Creator/MayimBialik)[[/note]], 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.

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

Now has a [[Characters/TheBigBangTheory character sheet]]. And a [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/crowner.php/BestEpisode/TheBigBangTheory Best Episode crowner page]].

The show ran from 2007-2019 and aired its GrandFinale May 16, 2019 with a total of 279 episodes over twelve seasons, marking it as [[LongRunner the longest-running multi-camera sitcom in television history.]] The year prior CBS premiered ''Series/YoungSheldon'', a SpinOff featuring the younger Sheldon dealing with living in Texas as a ChildProdigy, narrated by Creator/JimParsons.

[[caption-width-right:350:Yes, this is a picture from a show named after the event that created the universe. [[note]]Clockwise from bottom left: [[CuteButCacophonic Bernadette]], [[CasanovaWannabe Howard]], [[FunnyForeigner Raj]], [[BrainyBrunette Amy]], [[LovableNerd Leonard]] and [[GirlNextDoor Penny]]. In the middle just below the logo: [[InsufferableGenius Sheldon]].[[/note]]]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:''Math, science, histories, unraveling the mysteries that all started with the Big Bang (Bang!). Left to right: [[CuteButCacophonic Bernadette]], [[CasanovaWannabe Howard]], [[LovableNerd Leonard]], [[GirlNextDoor Penny]], [[InsufferableGenius Sheldon]], [[BrainyBrunette Amy]], [[FunnyForeigner Raj]].'']]

[[caption-width-right:350:''Math, science, histories, unraveling the mysteries that all started with the Big Bang (Bang!). Left to right: Bernadette, Howard, Leonard, Penny, Sheldon, Amy and Raj.'']]

[[caption-width-right:350:''Math, science, histories, unraveling the mysteries that all started with the Big Bang (Bang!).'']]

The fourth season added two new female characters in semi-regular roles, who would eventually be promoted to the main cast: Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski[[note]](Creator/MelissaRauch)[[/note]], 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[[note]](Creator/MayimBialik)[[/note]], 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 Bernadette that contrasts the four guys and gives a new female perspective on the show.

The fourth season added two new female characters in semi-regular roles, who would eventually be promoted to the main cast: Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski[[note]](Creator/MelissaRauch)[[/note]], 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[[note]](Creator/MayimBialik)[[/note]], 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'' wass a Creator/{{CBS}} {{sitcom}}, created by Creator/ChuckLorre 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.

[[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]], [[BrainyBrunette Amy]], [[FunnyForeigner Raj]].[[/note]]]]

''The Big Bang Theory'' is a Creator/{{CBS}} {{sitcom}}, created by Creator/ChuckLorre 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.

->'''Sheldon:''' ''"You're not over her, are you?"''\\
'''Leonard:''' ''"Our children will be smart AND beautiful."''\\
'''Sheldon:''' ''"Not to mention imaginary."''

''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.

As of the 2017-2018 season, CBS premiered [[Series/YoungSheldon a spinoff show]] featuring the younger Sheldon, narrated by Creator/JimParsons. For the parent show season 12 ended up being its last and aired its GrandFinale May 16, 2019 with a total of 279 episodes, marking it as [[LongRunner the longest-running multi-camera sitcom in television history.]]

As of the 2017-2018 season, CBS premiered [[Series/YoungSheldon a spinoff show]] featuring the younger Sheldon, narrated by Creator/JimParsons. For the parent show season 12 ended up being it's last and aired its GrandFinale May 16, 2019 with a total of 279 episodes, marking it as [[LongRunner the longest-running multi-camera sitcom in television history.]]

As of the 2017-2018 season, CBS premiered [[Series/YoungSheldon a spinoff show]] featuring the younger Sheldon, narrated by Creator/JimParsons. On August 22, 2018, it was announced that season 12 will be its last, with the series wrapping up in May 2019 with a final total of 279 episodes, marking it as [[LongRunner the longest-running multi-camera sitcom in television history.]]

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As of the 2017-2018 season, CBS premiered [[Series/YoungSheldon a spinoff show]] featuring the younger Sheldon, narrated by Creator/JimParsons.

->'''Leonard:''' Okay, well, I'm an experimental physicist at Caltech. Most of my research involves high powered lasers. Oh, and I just got a government grant to see if they can be used to knock out incoming ballistic missiles.\\
'''Penny:''' Wow! Can they?\\
'''Leonard:''' Oh God no! ([[{{Beat}} long pause]]) But [[OnlyInItForTheMoney the money's good]]... and I used the equipment to build my own BatSignal.

Now has a [[Characters/TheBigBangTheory character sheet]]. And a [[BestEpisode/TheBigBangTheory Best Episode crowner page]].

Now has a [[Characters/TheBigBangTheory character sheet]].

A cute new neighbor named Penny[[note]](Kaley Cuoco)[[/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]].

As of the 2017-2018 season, CBS announced [[Series/YoungSheldon a spinoff show]] featuring the younger Sheldon, narrated by Creator/JimParsons.

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.