TBBT receives three nominations at Teen Choice Awards May 22, 2013
The Big Bang Theory, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco are nominated at the 2013 Teen Choice Awards, it was revealed today. This is the fourth consecutive year the show and its stars have been nominated for these awards.
The Big Bang Theory was nominated for the Choice TV Show: Comedy award. The show is going up against Glee, Modern Family, New Girl and Suburgatory.
Jim Parsons is up for the Choice TV Actor: Comedy award. The other contenders are Glee's Chris Colfer, New Girl's Jake Johnson, Two and a Half Men's Ashton Kutcher and Modern Family's Eric Stonestreet.
Kaley Cuoco was nominated in the Choice TV Actress: Comedy category. The other contenders for the award are New Girl's Zooey Deschanel, The Mindy Project's Mindy Kalin, Glee's Lea Michele and Good Luck Charlie's Bridgit Mendler.
Starting today, fans ages 13-19 can vote once each day per category for their favorite TEEN CHOICE 2013 "Wave One" nominees at www.teenchoiceawards.com. The two-hour awards ceremony will air live Sunday, August 11 on FOX.
TBBT receives 6 nominations at Critics' Choice Awards May 22, 2013
The Big Bang Theory has received six nominations at the 3rd Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards. The Broadcast Television Journalists Association announced the nominations today. With six nominations each, The Big Bang Theory and American Horror Story: Aslyum are the most nominated programs.
The Big Bang Theory was nominated in the Best Comedy Series and goes up against FX's Louie, ABC's The Middle, Fox's New Girl, NBC's Parks and Recreation and HBO's Veep. This is The Big Bang Theory's third consecutive nomination for the award, having been nominated each year of this award.
Jim Parsons received a nomination for the Best Actor in a Comedy Series award. The other contenders for the award ar Don Cheadle (House of Lies), Louis C.K. (Louie), Jake Johnson (New Girl), Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation) and Jeremy Sisto (Suburgatory). This is also Jim Parson's third consecutive nomination for the award.
Simon Helberg is up for the Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Also competing for the award are New Girl's Max Greenfield, Girls' Alex Karpovsky, Happy Endings' Adam Pally, Parks and Recreation's Chris Pratt and Community's Danny Pudi. This is Simon Helberg's first nomination for the award.
Kaley Cuoco and Melissa Rauch are both nominated in the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category. The other contenders are Carly Chaikin (Suburgatory), Sarah Hyland (Modern Family), Eden Sher (The Middle) and Casey Wilson (Happy Endings). This is the first nomination for both stars.
Guest star Bob Newhart is nominated in the Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series category for his memorable appearance in The Proton Resurgence.
The 3rd Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards will be held Monday, June 10, 2013 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel and will be hosted by Parks and Recreation's Retta. For the first time the award show will be webcast live on UStream at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/critics-choice-television-awards.
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Sixth Season Finale Ratings May 17, 2013
Yesterday's season finale of The Big Bang Theory ranked first in the ratings for the night and finished ahead of the season finale of American Idol with a clear margin.
The sixth season closer, "The Bon Voyage Reaction", was watched by 15.48 million people, falling slightly from last week's 16.3m audience. The Big Bang Theory had 1.17 more viewers than American Idol. In the important adults 18-49 demographic, TBBT scored a 4.8/16 rating, down a notch from the previous episode's 4.9/17, and far in advance of American Idol's 3.6/11. The Big Bang Theory is the first show to ever beat an American Idol final results show in the ratings.
The Big Bang Theory finished first its time slot in viewers and key demographics and was the night's most-watched and highest-rated show. Compared to the fifth season finale, The Big Bang Theory added over two million viewers and rose by six tenths in the key adults 18-49 demo [13.3m viewers and 4.2/15 demo].
CBS expands its Thursday comedy block May 16, 2013
CBS is expanding its Thursday night comedy block, which is spearheaded by The Big Bang Theory and has been in place since the 2010/11 season, to two hours this Fall, the network announced yesterday at its Upfront presentation.
In the newly expanded comedy block The Big Bang Theory remains in its 8/7c slot. The Millers, a new multi-camera sitcom starring Will Arnett, is scheduled at 8:30/7:30c with a new single-camera workplace comedy starring Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar, The Crazy Ones, at 9/8c. Two and a Half Men moves back an hour to 9:30/8:30c to round out the comedy block. The drama series Elementary finishes the night staying in its current 10/9c time slot. To learn more about the two new Thursday night sitcoms, check out the show synopses below.
The Millers stars Will Arnett as Nathan Miller, a recently divorced local roving news reporter looking forward to living the singles' life until his parents' marital problems unexpectedly derail his plans. After Nathan finally breaks the news of his divorce to his parents, Carol (Margo Martindale) and Tom (Beau Bridges), his father is inspired to follow suit and stuns the family when he leaves his wife of 43 years. Already in shock, Jack is even more aghast when his meddlesome mom decides to move in with him. Meanwhile, his absent-minded dad imposes upon Nathan's sister, Debbie, her husband Adam and their daughter Mykayla (Eve Moon). Nathan's best friend and news cameraman, Ray (JB Smoove), was excited to be Nathan's wingman in the dating scene, but Carol manages to even cramp his style. Now, as Nathan and his sister settle in with their truly impossible parents, they both wonder just how long the aggravating adjustment period is going to last. Greg Garcia (Raising Hope and My Name is Earl) is the executive producer of The Millers for CBS Television Studios. Emmy Award winner James Burrows directed the pilot.
Academy Award winner Robin Williams returns to series television in The Crazy Ones, a single-camera workplace comedy about a larger-than-life advertising genius whose unorthodox methods and unpredictable behavior would get him fired... if he weren't the boss. Simon Roberts (Williams) is the head of a powerful agency, with the biggest clients and brands in the world, but even more important to him is that his daughter Sydney (Sarah Michelle Gellar) is by his side. As his partner, Sydney is Simon's exact opposite - focused, organized and eager to make a name for herself, but also too busy parenting her father, which she'd resent if he wasn't so brilliant at what he does. Joining them in the firm are the dashing and talented Zach (James Wolk); art director Andrew (Hamish Linklater), who's as hard-working as he is neurotic; and the beautiful and deceptively smart assistant Lauren (Amanda Setton). With his team and his daughter behind him, Simon continues to set the advertising world on fire, and it looks like they are definitely buying what these crazy ones are selling. Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner David E. Kelley (Ally McBeal and The Practice), Bill D'Elia, Emmy Award winner Jason Winer (Modern Family), Dean Lorey, John Montgomery and Mark Teitelbaum are executive producers for Twentieth Century Fox Television. Jason Winer directed the pilot.
Win a trip to Comic-Con from Warner Bros. & Hot Topic May 15, 2013
Warner Bros. and CBS Consumer Products have teamed up to launch an exclusive, limited edition line of The Big Bang Theory/Star Trek merchandise which includes t-shirts and Funko bobbleheads featuring the guys in Starfleet uniforms. The new merchandise will be available only at Hot Topic stores nationwide and HotTopic.com from now until July. Hot Topic will also exclusively stock a new, limited edition The Big Bang Theory/DC Comics t-shirt featuring the guys in their favorite DC Comics costumes.
To support the new line of merchandise, Warner Bros. has teamed up with Hot Topic to run the second annual Ultimate Fan Giveaway offering an opportunity to attend the legendary Comic-Con International in San Diego.
From May 20 through May 31, fans can enter the contest by watching The Big Bang Theory every weeknight in syndication (selected markets only) and identifying Sheldon's special Hot Topic t-shirt online at BigBangContest.com, or by visiting any Hot Topic store nationwide by Sunday, signing up to be an HT+1 rewards member and purchasing any Big Bang Theory t-shirt. Find your local Big Bang Theory listings at BigBangWeeknights.com.
One lucky fan will receive an all-expenses paid trip for two to Comic-Con in San Diego, CA, including two tickets to Comic-Con, round-trip airfare, three days/two nights hotel accommodation, ground transportation and special access to various events at the Warner Bros. booth. In addition to the main prize, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution is offering viewers in 17 select markets the chance to also win local prize packages that include $500 gift cards from Hot Topic.
The contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico who reside in specific eligible areas. You must be at least thirteen years old to enter. Get more information on the WB Media To Go website.
Episode 6.23 Ratings May 10, 2013
Yesterday's episode of The Big Bang Theory, the penultimate episode of the current season, ranked as the night's #1 program in viewers and key demographics.
"The Love Spell Potential" was watched by an audience of 16.30 million people, ever so slightly up from last week's 16.29m. In the key adults 18-49 demo, The Big Bang Theory scored a 4.9/17 rating, flat on last week.
The Big Bang Theory finished first in its time slot and was the night's top performer in total viewers, adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and adults 18-34.
Episode 6.22 Ratings May 6, 2013
Last week's episode of The Big Bang Theory, featuring guest star Bob Newhart, finished first in the ratings for its time slot and ranked as the night's highest-rated and most-watched broadcast.
"The Proton Resurgence" was watched by 16.29 million people, adding 1.24 million people over the week before. In the important adults 18-49 demographic, The Big Bang Theory rose to a 4.9/17, up from the previous episode's 4.5/15.
CBS Announces Sixth Season Finale April 30, 2013
CBS has issued the press release for the sixth season finale of The Big Bang Theory, which will air Thursday, May 16. Kate Micucci guest stars as Lucy, Raj's girlfriend.
"The Bon Voyage Reaction" - A new success for Leonard makes Sheldon very jealous and throws Penny for a loop. Meanwhile, Koothrappali pushes Lucy too far in their relationship, on the sixth season finale of THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, May 16 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
More information about this season finale is available in our Episode Guide. With the current season wrapping up, there's no need to fear as The Big Bang Theory is already renewed for a seventh season so the show will be back next season.
Episode 6.21 Ratings April 26, 2013
Last night's episode of The Big Bang Theory finished first in its time slot and ranked as the night's most-watched and highest-rated program. Following a two week absence of new episodes and with TV viewership falling in the Spring, the show's ratings were noticeably down from the previous episode.
"The Closure Alternative" was watched by 15.05 million people, down by over 2.19m people from the last original episode three weeks ago. The Big Bang Theory scored a 4.5/15 rating in the key adults 18-49 demographic, down 5.2/17 on April 4. The Big Bang Theory had a significant lead on the second-place American Idol, which had 11.40 million viewers and 2.8/9 in the 18-49 demo.
The Big Bang Theory finished first in its time slot and was the night's #1 show in households, viewers, adults 25-54, adults 18-49 and adults 18-34.