Season 11 Episode Tournament: Final Round June 11, 2018
We are running an episode tournament to find fans' favorite episode from the eleventh season of The Big Bang Theory. The second knock-out round has closed and voting is now open in the final round.
In the previous round, The Bow Tie Asymmetry defeated The Sibling Realignment with a decisive 79.5% of the vote, while The Matrimonial Metric edged out The Proposal Proposal with a 55.4% share of the vote.
The final round between The Bow Tie Asymmetry and The Matrimonial Metric is open now. Voting will close this Saturday, June 16, so remember to check back then to find out the result.
Vote in the final of our The Big Bang Theory: Season 11 Episode Tournament
Season 11 Episode Tournament: Round 2 June 5, 2018
We are running an episode tournament to find the fans' favorite episode of the latest season of The Big Bang Theory. The first knock-out round has now closed and the four most popular episodes have made it through to the semi-finals.
In the previous round, The Bow Tie Asymmetry decisively beat The Monetary Insufficiency with a whopping 91% of the vote, The Proposal Proposal edged out The Celebration Reverberation with a 54% share, The Sibling Realignment was victorious against The Reclusive Potential with 62% of votes, and The Matrimonial Metric won against The Bitcoin Entanglement with 61% of the vote.
The four winning episodes now go head-to-head in the following pairs: The Bow Tie Asymmetry vs. The Sibling Realignment, and The Proposal Proposal vs. The Matrimonial Metric. Each match will last three days and the first match is open now. Remember to check back on Friday, June 8 to vote in the second match.
Vote in the second round of our The Big Bang Theory: Season 11 Episode Tournament
Season 11 Episode Tournament: Round 1 May 28, 2018
We are running an episode tournament to find fans' favorite episodes from the eleventh season of The Big Bang Theory.
The nominations round has now closed and the eight most popular episodes have made it through to the first knock-out round.
The episodes now go head-to-head in the following four pairs: "The Bow Tie Asymmetry" vs. "The Monetary Insufficiency", "The Proposal Proposal" vs. "The Celebration Reverberation", "The Sibling Realignment" vs. "The Reclusive Potential", and "The Matrimonial Metric" vs. "The Bitcoin Entanglement".
Each match lasts for two days and the first match is open for voting now. Remember to check back every other day to vote in the latest match.
Cast your vote in the first round of our The Big Bang Theory: Season 11 Episode Tournament
The Big Bang Theory Season 11 Episode Tournament May 21, 2018
We are running an episode tournament to find fans' favorite episodes from the eleventh season of The Big Bang Theory.
You can nominate your favorite eight episodes from the latest season. The top eight episodes from the nominations round will then go through to the knock-out rounds.
Submit your nominations in our Season 11 Episode Tournament
The nominations round will close next Monday, May 28. Check back then to vote in the first of the knock-out stages.
CBS announces eleventh season finale April 27, 2018
CBS has issued the press release for the upcoming eleventh season finale of The Big Bang Theory, "The Bow Tie Asymmetry", which airs Thursday, May 10.
As previously revealed, Mark Hamill (Star Wars), Kathy Bates (Misery) and magician Teller will guest star in the episode. Jerry O'Connell (Stand by Me), who first guest stars in this week's episode, "The Sibling Realignment", will return as Georgie Cooper. Courtney Henggeler, who last appeared in the Season 1 episode "The Pork Chop Indeterminacy", will reprise her role as Sheldon's twin sister, Missy, and Laurie Metcalf is back as Sheldon's mother, Mary.
John Ross Bowie (Barry Kripke), Brian Posehn (Bert), Lauren Lapkus (Denise) and Wil Wheaton also appear in the episode.
The Bow Tie Asymmetry - When Amy's parents and Sheldon's family arrive for the wedding, everybody is focused on making sure all goes according to plan - everyone except the bride and groom, on the 11th season finale of THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, May 10 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Although this season is coming to an end, there's no need to panic as CBS has already The Big Bang Theory for a twelfth season in 2018/19.
CBS reveals season finale storyline April 26, 2018
CBS has revealed the season finale storylines for its shows, including The Big Bang Theory. The show's eleventh season finale will air Thursday, May 10.
"The Bow Tie Asymmetry" - When Amy's (Mayim Bialik) parents and Sheldon's (Jim Parsons) family arrive, everybody is focused to make sure all goes according to plan - everyone except the bride and groom. Kathy Bates, John Ross Bowie, Mark Hamill, Courtney Henggeler, Lauren Lapkus, Laurie Metcalf, Jerry O'Connell, Brian Posehn, Teller, and Wil Wheaton guest star.
Don't worry, The Big Bang Theory has already been renewed for a twelfth season which will air in 2018/19.
1123 'The Sibling Realignment' Press Release April 20, 2018
CBS has issued the press release for the penultimate episode of The Big Bang Theory's eleventh season, "The Sibling Realignment", which airs Thursday, May 3.
Jerry O'Connell (Stand by Me, Sliders) guest stars as Sheldon's older brother, Georgie, in the episode.
The Sibling Realignment – When Sheldon learns that his mother won’t attend his wedding unless he invites his brother, Georgie (Jerry O’Connell), he and Leonard travel to Texas to end a family feud. Also, the Wolowitz kids inadvertently infest Amy, Bernadette, Wolowitz and Koothrappali with pinkeye, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, May 3 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.
Mark Hamill, Kathy Bates to guest star in season finale April 16, 2018
As The Big Bang Theory's eleventh season comes to a close next month, CBS has revealed the packed guest list for the season finale which will feature Sheldon and Amy's wedding.
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill, Kathy Bates (Misery), who won an Emmy for her guest appearance on Chuck Lorre's Two and a Half Men, and magician Teller will all be appearing in the episode though their exact roles have not been revealed.
As previously reported, we will be meeting another member of the Cooper family as Jerry O'Connell (Stand by Me, Sliders) appears as Sheldon's older brother, George Jr. Courtney Henggeler (Cobra Kai, Mom) will be reprising her role as Sheldon's twin sister, Missy, last seen in the Season 1 episode "The Pork Chop Indeterminacy", and Laurie Metcalf will be returning as Sheldon's mother, Mary.
An array of familiar faces will also be present with John Ross Bowie (Barry Kripke), Brian Posehn (Bert), and Wil Wheaton featuring in the episode. Lauren Lapkus, who first guest stars in this week's episode, "The Comet Polarization", will also be returning.
The eleventh season finale will air Thursday, May 10 at 8/7c on CBS. Don't panic though, The Big Bang Theory has already been renewed for a twelfth season to air in 2018/19.
1122 'The Monetary Insufficiency' Press Release April 7, 2018
CBS has released the synopsis for the April 26 episode of The Big Bang Theory, "The Monetary Insufficiency".
Joshua Malina (The West Wing) returns as President Siebert, head of the university, in this episode.
The Monetary Insufficiency – Sheldon goes to Vegas to win money for science. Also, Penny and Bernadette take Amy wedding dress shopping, but her terrible choice entangles them in a web of lies, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, April 26 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
1121 'The Comet Polarization' Press Release April 6, 2018
CBS has issued the press release for the April 19 episode of The Big Bang Theory, "The Comet Polarization". Comic author and novelist Neil Gaiman guest stars as himself in the episode.
The Comet Polarization - Sheldon's comic book store experiences changes when writer Neil Gaiman puts Stuart's store on the map. Also, Koothrappali takes credit for Penny's astronomical discovery, and friendships are threatened, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, April 19 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
1120 'The Reclusive Potential' Press Release March 23, 2018
CBS has issued the press release for the April 12 episode of The Big Bang Theory, "The Reclusive Potential". Peter MacNicol (Ally McBeal, Numbers) guest stars in the episode.
The Reclusive Potential - A brilliant but reclusive scientist, Doctor Wolcott (Peter MacNicol), invites Sheldon to his cabin in the middle of nowhere, and Leonard, Raj and Howard go along for the trip. Also, Penny and Bernadette improvise after Amy doesn't like the tame bachelorette party they planned for her, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, April 12 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
After two weeks off air as CBS aired the NCAA March Madness tournament, The Big Bang Theory is back with a new episode this Thursday, March 29. Bill Gates guest stars.
Jerry O'Connell cast as Sheldon's brother March 22, 2018
The Big Bang Theory is set to introduce Sheldon's older brother, Georgie Cooper, in the upcoming season finale, the producers revealed yesterday at PaleyFest.
Jerry O'Connell (Standy by Me, Sliders, Crossing Jordan) has been cast as Sheldon's "dumb as soup" brother, who is played by Montana Jordan on Young Sheldon. Unlike Sheldon's twin sister Missy, who we met in the first season of The Big Bang Theory, we have only heard references to Sheldon's brother so far.
The eleventh season finale, which will air Thursday, May 10, will cover Sheldon and Amy's wedding. Laurie Metcalf will be returning as Sheldon's mother, Mary, in the episode.
There was no word whether Sheldon's twin sister, Missy, who was played by Courtney Henggeler in "The Pork Chop Indeterminacy", or his Meemaw, played by June Squibb in "The Meemaw Materalization", will be returning for Sheldon and Amy's big day.
1119 'The Tenant Disassociation' Press Release March 16, 2018
CBS has issued the press release for the April 5 episode of The Big Bang Theory, "The Tenant Disassociation".
The Tenant Disassociation – When Leonard learns Sheldon is the president of the tenants association, he decides to run against him. Also, Bernadette encourages Wolowitz and Koothrappali to find the owner of a drone after they find it in the backyard, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, April 5 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
The Big Bang Theory is currently taking a short break as CBS airs the NCAA March Madness tournament. The next episode, "The Gates Excitation", airs Thursday, March 29. Microsoft co-founder and noted philanthropist Bill Gates guest stars in the episode.
1118 'The Gates Excitation' Press Release March 9, 2018
CBS has issued the press release for the next episode of The Big Bang Theory, "The Gates Excitation", which airs Thursday, March 29. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates guest stars as himself in the episode.
The Gates Excitation - Penny gets the opportunity to host Bill Gates at work when his company wants to partner with her pharmaceutical company. Also, Leonard, Koothrappali and Wolowitz do everything in their power to meet him, while Sheldon thinks he is the victim of an April Fools prank, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, March 29 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.
The Big Bang Theory will be preempted for the next two weeks by the NCAA March Madness tournament.
Weekly Ratings Round-up (Week 21) February 26, 2018
Every week on our The Big Bang Theory forums, Rick K. collects the ratings for The Big Bang Theory across network TV and syndication. Head over to our forum to read the round-up for the twenty-first week of the season.
This week's round-up includes the Live+3 and Live+7 ratings for "The Novelization Correlation", the weekly rankings for week twenty in which The Big Bang Theory aired a rerun of "The Relaxation Integration", the syndicated ratings for week 18, and the overnight and final ratings for the February 15 reruns of "The Collaboration Contamination" and "The Proposal Proposal".