Series · CBS
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory is a American series that premiered on CBS in 2007 and ran until 2019. 12 seasons and 279 episodes. Created by Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady.
Original networkCBSbroadcast network · 1207 shows on record19401960198020002020
On air 2007–2019: 13 years
Key facts
- Network
- CBS
- Format
- Series
- Premiere
- September 24, 2007
- Finale
- May 16, 2019
- Years on air
- 13
- Seasons
- 12
- Episodes
- 279
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Language
- English
- Production
- Chuck Lorre Productions, Warner Bros. Television Studios
- Distributor
- Netflix, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution
- Set in
- Pasadena
Credits
Created byChuck LorreBill Prady
ProducersBill PradyLee AronsohnChuck LorreSteven Molaro
DirectorsMark Cendrowski
WritersChuck LorreSteven MolaroBill Prady
Cast 10 of 58 on record
| Cast member | Role |
|---|---|
| Stan Lee | self |
| Charlie Sheen | self |
| Kaley Cuoco | Penny |
| George Takei | self |
| Jim Parsons | Sheldon Cooper |
| Bob Newhart | Arthur Jeffries |
| Eliza Dushku | Angela Page |
| Mayim Bialik | Amy Farrah Fowler |
| Kevin Smith | self |
| Johnny Galecki | Leonard Hofstadter |
Awards on record
- Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Comedy Series
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Comedy Supporting Actress
- TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy
- TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
- Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy
- Satellite Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
- Stephen Hawking Medal For Science Communication
- Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Plus 17 nominations recorded in Wikidata.