How many seasons of The Big Bang Theory are there?

There are 12 seasons of the popular series, The Big Bang Theory.

The Big Bang Theory is an American sitcom which ran from 2007 to 2019. The series was created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady. The show focuses on physicists Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons). It received massive critical acclaim from critics and audiences throughout its run. It is one of the longest-running sitcoms in television history.

What is The Big Bang Theory about?

The Big Bang Theory”, a nerd-tastic sitcom, chronicles the lives of four socially awkward scientists – Leonard, Sheldon, Howard and Raj as they navigate life’s complications including those that are associated with love and what is commonly referred to by most people living in our current world as “the normal.”

Four friends lie at the core of this show. They are all about nerdy, science and comics, video games, and pop culture. They stand by each other through thick and thin, providing funny (not always tasteful) advice in the process. The show is relatable even to those who do not quite understand the intricacies of quantum mechanics, which makes their friendship unwavering.

Romantic entanglements of course feature in any sitcom. “The Big Bang Theory” drops the boys into dating world full of confusion and is always funny. Their clumsy efforts to approach women, especially Penny are hilarious and heartwarming. The characters develop and change, but eventually find each other and become partners helping navigate the challenges of relationships.

As the show advances, it goes beyond the stereotypes of “nerd” characters as Leonard, Sheldon, Howard and Raj overcome their issues and become interrelated with others. They develop deep connections with women such as Penny, Amy and Bernadette who in turn bring their unique insights and wit to the group.

Who are the characters in The Big Bang Theory?

The cast of “The Big Bang Theory” is colorful, each character adding his or her own unique quirk to the scientific saga. Here's a quick rundown of the main bunch:

• Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki): Leonard is one of the main leads of the show. He is a physicist working at Caltech. He is also Sheldon Cooper's flatmate. Leonard has big crush on Penny and eventually ends up with her.

• Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons): The iconic socially awkward genius with a brilliant IQ of 187, he is known for his extremely weird psychology and wonderful mindset. Despite being rude and straightforward with his friends. He truly cares for them.

• Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg): Cheesy pick-up lines enthusiast, an overconfident engineer with an astronaut mother. Howard is one of the main characters of the show and has been seen supporting his friends no what the cost.

• Raj Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar): The astrophysicist who won’t speak to women unless drunk. His support and commitment to his friends are a treat to watch as he stands by them no matter how many problems he faces in his life.

• Penny (Kaley Cuoco): She is the beautiful and street-smart neighbor who becomes Leonard’s love interest. She brings a lot of normalcy to the group and is mostly oblivious to Leonard and his friends’ scientific and nerdy interests.

• Amy Farrah Fowler (Mayim Bialik): The bright neurobiologist who later married Sheldon and became his intellectual peer. Her relationship with Sheldon has one of the best couple arcs of any series.

• Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz (Melissa Rauch): Bernadette is a major character in the show. She has earned a Ph.D. in microbiology and has a job at a pharmaceutical company. She is married to Howard Wolowitz.