The Big Bang Theory Cast & Character Guide
CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory enjoyed a record-breaking run before coming to an end in 2019. Here’s a guide to the show’s cast and characters.
The Big Bang Theory (2007)
The Big Bang Theory first premiered on CBS in 2007 and became one of its era's most popular and longest-lasting network sitcoms. Running for 12 seasons, The Big Bang Theory focuses on a group of self-proclaimed nerds, Leonard (Johnny Galecki), Sheldon (Jim Parsons), Howard (Simon Helberg), and Raj (Kunal Nayyar), who form an unlikely friendship with their new neighbor Penny (Kaley Cuoco). The series became a ratings giant and took home multiple Emmys. The Big Bang Theory was so successful that it ended up spawning a spinoff titled Young Sheldon, which has also become one of CBS’ most popular sitcoms.
The Big Bang Theory
- Cast
- Kaley Cuoco , Johnny Galecki , Jim Parsons , Melissa Rauch , Mayim Bialik , Kunal Nayyar , Simon Helberg
- Release Date
- September 24, 2007
- Seasons
- 12
- Network
- CBS
- Franchise(s)
- The Big Bang Theory
- Writers
- Chuck Lorre , Bill Prady
- Directors
- Mark Cendrowski
- Showrunner
- Mark Cendrowski
- Story By
- Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady
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