E4 picks up rights to Young Sheldon in the U.K. September 26, 2017

E4 has picked up the rights to air The Big Bang Theory prequel Young Sheldon in the United Kingdom and will broadcast the show starting next year.

The British digital channel has had the rights to The Big Bang Theory since 2007 and has made the show a key part of its line-up. The Big Bang Theory's recent tenth season attracted 2.4 million viewers an episode on E4, making it the network's biggest show of the year.

Young Sheldon, which aired its special debut last night on CBS, follows the life of Sheldon Cooper growing up in East Texas and starting high school at the age of nine. The show stars Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Lance Barber, Annie Potts, Montana Jordan and Raegan Revord. Young Sheldon was created by The Big Bang Theory's co-creator Chuck Lorre and executive producer Steven Molaro, who produce the show with Jim Parsons and Todd Spiewak. Jon Favreau (Iron Man) directed the pilot episode.

E4 is expected to begin showing The Big Bang Theory's eleventh season, which premiered yesterday in the United States, later this year.

A fan site for Young Sheldon September 17, 2017

We have launched a new fan site to provide more in-depth coverage on the upcoming The Big Bang Theory spin-off, Young Sheldon: Young-Sheldon.com The site will provide news, episode guides, quotes and other updates on the show.

Young Sheldon is of course the new sitcom from The Big Bang Theory producers Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro which follows Sheldon growing up as a boy genius in East Texas in 1989. Sheldon is starting high school at the age of nine and must deal with an environment that does not always reward his intelligence. Unlike The Big Bang Theory, which is a multi-camera comedy filmed in front of an audience, Young Sheldon is a single-camera show like The Wonder Years or Malcolm in the Middle.

Young Sheldon stars Iain Armitage (Big Little Lies) as Sheldon, Laurie Metcalf's real life daughter, Zoe Perry, as Mary Cooper, Lance Barber as George Sr., Montana Jordan as George Jr. and Raegan Revord as Missy. Annie Potts (Designing Women, Ghostbusters) has joined the cast as Meemaw.

Young Sheldon will be narrated by Jim Parsons as adult Sheldon. Iron Man and The Jungle Book director Jon Favreau directed the pilot episode. Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Jim Parsons, Todd Spiewak and Jon Favreau are executive producers on the show.

Visit Young-Sheldon.com for updates

Young Sheldon will air its series debut on Monday, September 25 at 8:30/7:30c right after the eleventh season premiere of The Big Bang Theory. Young Sheldon will then return on Thursday, November 2 when The Big Bang Theory moves back to Thursday nights.

The Big Bang Theory: Season 10 released on DVD and Blu-ray September 12, 2017

1102 'The Retraction Reaction' Press Release September 8, 2017

CBS has issued the press release for the second episode of The Big Bang Theory's upcoming eleventh season, "The Retraction Reaction", which airs Monday, October 2.

Regina King reprises her role as Mrs. Davis, the university's human resources administrator. Science Friday's Ira Flatow guest stars as himself in the episode.

"The Retraction Reaction" - Leonard angers the university - and the entire physics community - after he gives an embarrassing interview. Also, Amy and Bernadette bond over having to hide their success from Sheldon and Howard, Monday, Oct. 2 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Big Bang Theory starts the season on Monday nights again this year to make way for Thursday Night Football. The eleventh season premiere will air Monday, September 25 at 8/7c and will be immediately followed by the special debut of Young Sheldon, the new The Big Bang Theory spin-off following the early life of Sheldon growing up in Texas.

1101 'The Proposal Proposal' Press Release August 31, 2017

CBS has issued the press release for the eleventh season premiere of The Big Bang Theory, "The Proposal Proposal", which airs Monday, September 25. Laurie Metcalf returns as Mary Cooper and Riki Lindhome reprises her role as Dr. Ramona Nowitzki. Stephen Hawking guest stars as himself in the episode.

The Proposal Proposal – Amy gives Sheldon an answer to his proposal while Howard and Bernadette struggle with some unexpected news, on the 11th season premiere of THE BIG BANG THEORY, Monday, Sept. 25 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Big Bang Theory is once again starting the season on Monday nights to make room for Thursday Night Football. The show will return to its regular Thursday night time slot on November 2.

Young Sheldon, a new The Big Bang Theory spin-off focusing on the early life of Sheldon Cooper growing up in East Texas, will air a special preview broadcast on Monday, September 25 at 8:30/7:30c, immediately following the season premiere of The Big Bang Theory. Young Sheldon will then return when The Big Bang Theory heads back to Thursday nights.

The Big Bang Theory Episode Tournament: Result August 25, 2017

The final round of our tournament to find the fans' favorite episode of The Big Bang Theory has now closed. The winning episode was "The Adhesive Duck Deficiency", in which Sheldon goes to the aid of an injured Penny as the other guys spend a night in the desert.

"The Adhesive Duck Deficiency" narrowly beat out "The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis" in the final round of the tournament with 50.3% of the vote and a lead of just seven votes. 

In "The Adhesive Duck Deficiency", Leonard, Howard and Raj head out to the desert to watch a meteor shower, but their evening takes a turn when they enjoy cookies from a pair of hippies. Meanwhile, Sheldon's plan to spend the evening finishing a scientific paper go off course when Penny is injured in the shower. Sheldon comes to the aid of the damsel in distress, getting her dressed, taking her to the emergency room and putting her to bed.

Check out the full recap of our The Big Bang Theory episode tournament

The Big Bang Theory Episode Tournament: Final Round August 20, 2017

We are running an episode tournament to find the fans' favorite episode of The Big Bang Theory. The third round has now closed and the two winning episodes have made it through to the final round.

In the last round, The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis was the winner against The Opening Night Excitation with 53.6% of the vote, and The Adhesive Duck Deficiency won against The Long Distance Dissonance with a 56.6% share.

The final round between The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis and The Adhesive Duck Deficiency is open now. Check back on Friday, August 25 for the result.

Cast your vote in the final round of our The Big Bang Theory Episode Tournament

The Big Bang Theory Episode Tournament: Round 3 August 12, 2017

We are running an episode tournament to find the fans' favorite episode of The Big Bang Theory. The second knock-out round has just closed and the four winning episodes have made it through to the semi-finals.

In the second round, The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis beat The Panty Pinata Polarization with 71% of the vote, The Adhesive Duck Deficiency was victorious against The Earworm Reverberation with 53%, The Opening Night Excitation defeated The Prom Equivalency with 72%, while The Long Distance Dissonance edged out The Scavenger Vortex with 52%.

In the third round, The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis is up against The Opening Night Excitation and voting for the match is open now. The next match between The Adhesive Duck Deficiency and The Long Distance Dissonance will open on Wednesday.

Cast your vote in the third round of our The Big Bang Theory Episode Tournament