The Big Bang Theory finale earns three Emmy nominations July 17, 2019
The Big Bang Theory has been nominated for three Emmy awards for its series finale, "The Stockholm Syndrome", it was announced yesterday. The Big Bang Theory and its stars were absent from the comedy and acting categories.
Mark Cendrowski, who directed 244 of the show's 279 episodes, was nominated in the "Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series" category for his work on the finale. The other nominees are Alec Berg (Barry: The Audition), Bill Hader (Barry: ronny/lily), Harry Bradbeer (Fleabag: Episode 1), Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: All Alone), and Daniel Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: We're Going to the Catskills!).
Peter Chakos, who was editor of The Big Bang Theory through its twelve-season run, was nominated in the "Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing For A Comedy Series" category. The other contenders are Brian Schnuckel (The Conners: Keep on Truckin'), Joe Bella (Mom: Big Floor Pillows And a Ball of Fire), Pat Barnett (One Day at a Time: The Funeral), and Peter Beyt (Will & Grace: Family, Trip).
The Big Bang Theory's technical crew (John D. O'Brien, John Pierre Dechene, Richard G. Price, James L. Hitchcock, Brian Wayne Armstrong and John E. Goforth) were also nominated in the "Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Series" category. The other shows nominated are CONAN, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Saturday Night Live, and The Voice.
Season 12 Episode Tournament: Result June 26, 2019
Voting has now closed in our episode tournament to find the fans' favorite episode from the final season of The Big Bang Theory.
The final episode, "The Stockholm Syndrome", beat "The Change Constant", the penultimate episode of the series, with 87.2% of the vote.
In "The Stockholm Syndrome", the group traveled to the Swedish capital to see Sheldon and Amy awarded with the Nobel prize. After Sheldon upset his friends before the ceremony, he learned an important lesson about the people in his life who got him to that point.
Thank you to everybody who voted in the tournament. Look out for the ultimate The Big Bang Theory episode tournament, covering the show's entire twelve-season run, next month.
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The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Complete Series Box-sets June 23, 2019
The Big Bang Theory: Season 12 is coming to DVD and Blu-ray this fall. The box-sets will be released in the United States and Canada on Tuesday, November 12, and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on Monday, November 11.
The two-disc box-sets will include all twenty-four episodes of the show's twelfth and final season, along with new and exclusive bonus features. The Blu-ray edition also includes a digital copy of the episodes.
Those special features are "The Last Days of The Big Bang Theory", "The Big Bang Theory's Impact", "The Sweet Spot", "The Big Bang Theory Cast Visits Ellen", "The Big Bang Theory: 2018 Comic-Con Panel", and a Gag Reel. The CBS special "Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell Special", which aired the night of the show's finale, is also included.
Pre-order The Big Bang Theory: Season 12 DVD from Amazon.com or upgrade to the Blu-ray edition.
The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Series, including all 279 episodes of the show's twelve-season run, will also be released on DVD and a Limited Edition Blu-ray on that day.
Along with all the bonus features from the individual season releases, the box-set will also include an additional disc with three exclusive featurettes. The limited edition Blu-ray also comes with a pop-up book and a digital copy of all the episodes.
The never-before-seen featurettes are "The Big Bang Theory: A Retrospective", "BBT's Greatest Hits: 12 Years of Comedy in 24 Minutes", and "All The Stars in the BBT Universe".
Pre-order The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Series DVD from Amazon.com or upgrade to the limited edition Blu-ray.
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, The Big Bang Theory: Season 12 DVD and Blu-ray will be released on Monday, November 11 and can be pre-ordered from Amazon.co.uk. The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Series DVD and Blu-ray box-sets will also be released that day.
In Australia, The Big Bang Theory: Season 12 DVD and Blu-ray will be released on Wednesday, November 13. The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Series DVD and Blu-ray box-sets will also be released that day.
Season 12 Episode Tournament: Final Round June 21, 2019
We are running an episode tournament to find fans' favorite episode from the final season of The Big Bang Theory. The second knock-out round has just closed and voting is open now in the final round.
In the previous round, "The Stockholm Syndrome" beat "The D & D Vortex" with 76.8% of the vote, and "The Change Constant" won against "The VCR Illumination" with 63.6% of votes.
The final round between "The Stockholm Syndrome" and "The Change Constant" is open now. The winner will be announced Wednesday, June 26.
Vote in the final of our The Big Bang Theory: Season 12 Episode Tournament
Season 12 Episode Tournament: Round 2 June 15, 2019
We are running an episode tournament to find the fans' favorite episode of the final season of The Big Bang Theory. The first knock-out round has just closed and the four victorious episodes have made it through to the semi-finals.
In the previous round, The Stockholm Syndrome beat The Imitation Perturbation with 66.1% of the vote, The Change Constant was the winner against The Conjugal Configuration with 69.4% of votes, The D & D Vortex defeated The Maternal Conclusion with a 54.5% share, and The VCR Illumination won against The Wedding Gift Wormhole with 53.8% of the vote.
The four winning episodes now go head-to-head in the following pairs: The Stockholm Syndrome vs. The D & D Vortex, and The Change Constant vs. The VCR Illumination. Each match will last three days and the first match is open now. Remember to check back on Wednesday, June 19 to vote in the second match.
Vote in the second round of our The Big Bang Theory: Season 12 Episode Tournament
The Big Bang Theory added to Warner Bros. Studio Tour June 13, 2019
Following the end of The Big Bang Theory's twelve-season run, original sets from the show will soon be added to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood's interactive soundstage, "Stage 48: Script to Screen".
From June 28, 2019, tour guests will be able to step inside Apartment 4A where fans can practice their "Sheldon knock" on the apartment door or try their luck sitting in "Sheldon's spot".
The tour will also feature the foyer between Apartments 4A and 4B, where Sheldon and Leonard's universe first collided with Penny's, and the CalTech Physics Lab Cafeteria where the guys spent their lunch hour.
"We are thrilled to invite fans of The Big Bang Theory to step into these iconic sets from such a beloved show," said Gary Soloff, Director of Marketing, WBSTH. "There is nothing like being in the very spot that legendary film and TV shows were created and seeing authentic sets up close and personal. It's a truly emotional experience especially with a memorable show that has such a broad global following."
"For twelve seasons and 279 episodes, the cast and crew of The Big Bang Theory found their home away from home on these sets on Stage 25," says Chuck Lorre, co-creator and executive producer of The Big Bang Theory, "We're thrilled that Apartment 4A and other Big Bang locales will remind visitors of all the laughter that took place on our show."
Season 12 Episode Tournament: Round 1 June 6, 2019
We are running an episode tournament to find fans' favorite episodes from the final season of The Big Bang Theory.
The nominations round has just closed and the eight most popular episodes have made it through to the first of the knock-out rounds.
The episodes now go head-to-head in the following pairs: "The Stockholm Syndrome" vs. "The Imitation Perturbation", "The Change Constant" vs. "The Conjugal Configuration", "The D & D Vortex" vs. "The Maternal Conclusion", and "The Wedding Gift Wormhole" vs. "The VCR Illumination".
The first match between "The Stockholm Syndrome" and "The Imitation Perturbation" is open now. Check back on Sunday, June 9 to vote in the second match.
Cast your vote in the first round of our The Big Bang Theory: Season 12 Episode Tournament
The Big Bang Theory Season 12 Episode Tournament May 30, 2019
We are running an episode tournament to find fans' favorite episodes from the final season of The Big Bang Theory.
You can nominate up to eight episodes from the last season. The eight most popular episodes from the nominations round will then go through to the knock-out rounds.
Submit your nominations in our Season 12 Episode Tournament
The nominations round will close next Thursday, June 6. Check back then to vote in the first of the knock-out stages.
The Big Bang Theory finale scores biggest audience in five years May 17, 2019
The hour-long series finale of The Big Bang Theory delivered the show's biggest audience in over five years.
The final episode was watched by 18.52 million people, the show's biggest audience since January 30, 2014. The Big Bang Theory was the most-watched program of the entire night.
The Big Bang Theory had a dominant 3.2 rating in the key adults 18-49 demographic, its best performance in the demo since October 2, 2017. The Big Bang Theory was the highest-rated program of the night.
The second season finale of Young Sheldon, which followed The Big Bang Theory at 9/8c, was watched by 13.72 million people and scored a 2.1 rating in the demo, its best performance of the season. Young Sheldon was the second most-watched and highest-rated program of the night.
The behind-the-scenes retrospective, "Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell", had 11.76 million viewers and scored a 1.7 rating in the demo. The special was the #1 program in its time period.
The Big Bang Theory is the first sitcom since Seinfeld to finish its final season as the top-rated scripted program on TV.
Young Sheldon to inherit The Big Bang Theory time slot May 15, 2019
Young Sheldon will inherit The Big Bang Theory's Thursday 8/7c time period next season, CBS announced today as it unveiled its 2019/20 schedule.
The Big Bang Theory, which ends its twelve-year run tomorrow night, has held the time period for the last nine seasons. After moving to Thursday nights in 2010, The Big Bang Theory grew in popularity to become the highest-rated scripted program on TV.
CBS renewed Young Sheldon for another two seasons earlier this year, taking the show through to its fourth season in 2020/21.
Following Young Sheldon in its new time period will be the new single-camera comedy The Unicorn, starring Walton Goggins. The seventh season of Mom, which was co-created by Chuck Lorre, keeps its 9/8c slot. New multi-camera comedy Carol's Second Act, starring Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond, The Middle), airs at 9:30/8:30c. The new drama series Evil closes out the night at 10/9c.
Elsewhere on CBS's fall schedule, Bob (Hearts) Abishola, a new multi-camera sitcom from Chuck Lorre with star Billy Gardell (Mike & Molly), will air Mondays at 8/7c.
The Big Bang Theory's hour-long series finale airs tomorrow, May 16, at 8/7c on CBS. A special behind-the-scenes retrospective, Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell, airs at 9:30/8:30c after the second season finale of Young Sheldon.
To wrap off this special night for The Big Bang Theory fans, the entire cast will join Stephen Colbert on The Late Show at 11:35/10:35c.
For more Young Sheldon updates, visit our Young Sheldon Fan Site
CBS announces The Big Bang Theory series finale May 9, 2019
CBS has issued the press release for the last two episodes of The Big Bang Theory, "The Change Constant" and "The Stockholm Syndrome", which will air as an hour-long series finale next Thursday, May 16.
The Change Constant - Sheldon and Amy await big news, on the series finale of THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, May 16 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
The Stockholm Syndrome - Bernadette and Wolowitz leave their kids for the first time; Penny and Leonard try to keep a secret; Sheldon and Amy stick together; and Koothrappali makes a new friend, as the gang travels together into an uncharted future, on the series finale of THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, May 16(8:30-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
The second season finale of Young Sheldon will follow at 9/8c. A special behind-the-scenes retrospective, "Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell", airs at 9:30/8:30c.
To cap off this bittersweet night for The Big Bang Theory fans, the entire cast will join Stephen Colbert on The Late Show at 11:35/10:35c on CBS.
The Big Bang Theory crossover on Young Sheldon May 9, 2019
The Big Bang Theory and its spin-off are set for their biggest crossover yet with Sheldon's future friends appearing in the season finale of Young Sheldon, according to TVLine.
Younger versions of Leonard, Penny, Howard, Raj, Amy and Bernadette will be appearing in next week's episode of Young Sheldon, "A Swedish Science Thing and the Equation for Toast".
It's not yet clear how the characters will be introduced to the Young Sheldon universe as Sheldon doesn't meet the characters until adulthood. While Sheldon was growing up in East Texas, his future friends were scattered from California and Nebraska to New Jersey and India.
The Big Bang Theory staged its first Young Sheldon crossover last December with "The VCR Illumination". In the episode, Sheldon was inspired by a VHS tape from his childhood featuring his younger self (Iain Armitage), brother Georgie (Montana Jordan) and father George (Lance Barber).
The second season finale of Young Sheldon airs next Thursday, May 16 at 9/8c following the hour-long series finale of The Big Bang Theory. CBS has renewed Young Sheldon for a further two seasons, taking the show through to its fourth season in 2020/21.
Visit our Young Sheldon fan site for the latest updates
CBS to air The Big Bang Theory retrospective April 29, 2019
CBS will air a thirty-minute The Big Bang Theory retrospective on the night the show ends its twelve season run.
Titled Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell, the special will be hosted by stars Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco. The special will give fans a guided tour of the iconic sets, reveal the show's best-kept backstage secrets, and feature the cast sharing their favorite memories from twelve years spent on "The Big Bang Theory Stage".
The retrospective will air Thursday, May 16 at 9:30/8:30c, following The Big Bang Theory's hour-long series finale at 8/7c and the second season finale of Young Sheldon at 9/8c.
And as if that wasn't enough The Big Bang Theory for this special night, the entire cast will be appearing on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35/10:35c.
1222 'The Maternal Conclusion' Press Release April 19, 2019
CBS has released the synopsis for the May 9 episode of The Big Bang Theory's final season, "The Maternal Conclusion".
Christine Baranski returns as Leonard's mother, Dr. Beverly Hofstadter, in the episode.
The Maternal Conclusion - Leonard is pleasantly surprised when Beverly (Christine Baranski) comes to visit and she's genuinely kind to him, until he finds out the real reason she's there. Also, Denise and Stuart overstay their welcome at the Wolowitz house, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, May 9 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
The hour-long series finale of The Big Bang Theory will air the following week.
1221 'The Plagiarism Schism' Press Release April 12, 2019
CBS has released the synopsis for the May 2 episode of The Big Bang Theory's final season, "The Plagiarism Schism".
Kal Penn (House) and Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings) reprise their roles as Drs. Campbell and Pemberton in the episode. John Ross Bowie and Joshua Malina return as Barry Kripke and President Siebert, respectively.
The Plagiarism Schism – Kripke (John Ross Bowie) has proof that Dr. Pemberton (Sean Astin) plagiarized his thesis in college, and Sheldon and Amy aren’t sure if they should turn him in or not. Also, Wolowitz is happily surprised to learn that Bernadette wasn’t the only waitress at the Cheesecake Factory who had a crush on him back in the day, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, May 2 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
After a rerun this past Thursday, The Big Bang Theory returns for its final run of episodes next Thursday, April 18 with "The Inspiration Deprivation". The hour-long series finale of The Big Bang Theory will air May 16.