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Any actor will tell you that it's a tall order to convincingly play drunk; try too hard and you can come off as insincere, but it can also ring false if you don't go far enough with the act. According to Jessica Radloff's 2022 book "The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series," star Johnny Galecki, who played Leonard Hofstadter on Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady's beloved CBS sitcom for 12 years and the same number of seasons, had a tricky way to convincingly fake his intoxication.

"Acting drunk is really hard to play, so I would ask Scott London, our prop master, to cut up a dish sponge into pieces, soak it in whiskey, and put it in a disposable coffee cup with a lid on it and give it to me," Galecki revealed to Radloff in the book. I would just smell that...

Known for portraying Howard’s overbearing and loud mother on The Big Bang Theory, Carol Ann Susi became a fan favorite, despite never appearing on the show. The actress made millions laugh as one of the most iconic characters on the show, with her strong off-camera presence.

Tragically, the actress passed away on November 11, 2014, before she could make an appearance on the show. According to Deadline, Ann Susi passed away a week and a half after she was diagnosed with cancer. Her sudden passing shocked the Tbbt cast and crew, who fondly remembered her warmth, humor, and lasting impact on the show.

Carol Ann Susi’s Sudden Passing Shocked The Big Bang Theory Cast & Crew Carol Ann Susi in That ’70s Show | Credit: Fox

The news of Carol Ann Susi’s passing was shocking for the The Big Bang Theory cast and crew. Melissa Rauch shared her disbelief, saying she...

Even with The Big Bang Theory having been off the air for several years now, the universe continues to expand with new spin-offs. The latest is an unlikely spin-off of a character who appeared in The Big Bang Theory but wasn't part of the core friend group, Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman). HBO Max has recently ordered a TV series centered on the comic book store owner, titled Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. According to the show's official logline below, there are mentions of characters from the flagship series, Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki). TV Line caught up with the brains behind this universe, Chuck Lorre, while he promoted his newest comedy, Leanne, and they asked him whether viewers would see Parsons and Galecki in the upcoming show.

"I cannot speak to that,” Lorre said, unsurprisingly mum about the affair. "That is a closely guarded piece of information that,...

The Big Bang Theory universe is officially expanding once again, but will Sheldon, Leonard, and the rest of the beloved gang be back for the ride?

HBO Max’s highly anticipated spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, follows comic book store owner Stuart Bloom as he embarks on an unlikely mission to restore reality.

The story kicks off after Stuart accidentally breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, unleashing a multiverse Armageddon.

Naturally, the premise has fans wondering which original stars might pop up. Could Jim Parsons (Sheldon) and Johnny Galecki (Leonard) return to set Stuart’s journey in motion?

Keep reading to find out more…

Series co-creator Chuck Lorre was asked about possible original cast cameos.

“I cannot speak to that,” he said to TVLine, adding, “That is a closely guarded piece of information that, you know… I’ve taken a blood oath regarding.”

But the new...

When HBO Max’s forthcoming Big Bang Theory spinoff Stuart Fails to Save the Universe begins, the titular comic book store owner “is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon.”

Naturally, such a high-falutin’ premise raises a number of questions. But above all else, longtime fans want to know if Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki will return to help set our (unlikely) hero’s journey into motion.

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The Big Bang Theory is still a fan-favorite show after all these years!

The comedy series – starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik, and Melissa Rauch – first premiered on CBS back on September 24, 2007.

Throughout the course of the show, The Big Bang Theory won tons of awards, including seven Critics’ Choice Awards, 14 People’s Choice Awards, and 10 Emmy Awards.

After 12 seasons, The Big Bang Theory came to an end in 2019.

The cast of the hit show has gone on to achieve incredible things in their own careers, and have amassed an impressive amount of money.

We’ve gathered all of the main cast members of The Big Bang Theory, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

If you didn’t know, The Big Bang Theory is available for streaming on HBO Max now!

Click through the slideshow to find out who...

The Big Bang Theory brought us countless laughs, yet after 12 seasons, one character’s transformation still left a sour taste. Bernadette Rosetenkowski-Wolowitz, played by Melissa Rauch, began as a sweet, soft-spoken microbiologist. She was known for her squeaky voice and her awkward chemistry with Howard Wolowitz. But as the series went on, Bernadette turned into one of the most unpleasant characters in the group.

The endearing character was reduced to a loud, aggressive caricature. Over time, her sweet nature was replaced with harshness. Of course, it was played for laughs. And many fans still pretend not to notice. But the truth is hard to ignore.

Bernadette Has the Worst Story Arc in The Big Bang Theory Bernadette in The Big Bang Theory | Credit: NBC

When Bernadette was first introduced in The Big Bang Theory Season 3, she was Howard’s reluctant blind date. She giggled at his jokes (even when she...

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If you've watched "The Big Bang Theory" in its entirety, you probably know what I'm talking about when I mention "the painting." On the massively popular CBS sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, Penny (Kaley Cuoco) is initially the only woman on the series, but in season 3, two more female leads join the cast: Mayim Bialik's Amy Farrah Fowler and Melissa Rauch's Bernadette Rostenkowski. Amy is immediately infatuated with and fascinated by Penny, and in the season 5 episode "The Rothman Disintegration," this comes to a head when Amy buys Penny an astonishingly large painting of them for no real occasion (it's ostensibly to "thank" Penny for being a good friend). When Amy unveils the painting, Penny is horrified, and apparently, Cuoco felt that way in real life too.

In a behind-the-scenes video filmed on the set...

The Big Bang Theory has made headlines and heated discussions for almost every possible thing, why people like it, why others don’t, who the best characters are, and which couple reigned supreme. However, in a surprising twist, a new debate has emerged: Which Tbbt character would be the best life partner, not for each other, but from one’s personal perspective.

It’s an intriguing question. Since the show’s end, some of the characters have experienced a surge in popularity, with fans appreciating their growth and story arcs more than others. But when it comes to long-term compatibility, love, loyalty, and life partnership, this conversation deserves deeper attention. So here’s our honest take on who might truly be the ultimate life partner among The Big Bang Theory characters.

Who is the Ultimate Life Partner — Settling The Big Bang Theory Relationship Debate

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There are some actors who probably sort of hate being identified with one project or show, and if Jim Parsons did feel that way, I think that would be more than fair. Yes, Parsons booked the role of a lifetime with Sheldon Cooper, a theoretical physicist whose disdain for others masks an unexpectedly big heart, on "The Big Bang Theory," Chuck Lorre's CBS sitcom that Parsons led for 12 years and seasons.

In Jessica Radloff's 2022 book "The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series," Parsons was quite clear: he's happy that Sheldon resonated with so many audiences, especially those who saw themselves in the nerdy, stubborn, yet sweet guy. "I am really honored to be the actor who is tasked with playing Sheldon, who has connected in that way," Parsons said of his deeply unique character.

From dark comedies to cult reboots, these scripted shows are the best shows on Peacock right now.

Peacock doesn’t always get the spotlight, but it’s quietly built one of the most reliable TV lineups out there. From network staples to quality original comedies and dramas, there’s a lot to love. Now, I’m not a huge reality TV guy, which is something Peacock really excels at, so if you’re wondering why this list skips “Love Island” and “Real Housewives”… that’s just how it goes. These are my top 7 scripted shows worth streaming on Peacock right now.

Top 7 TV shows streaming on Peacock right now:

No. 7: ‘Twisted Metal’

No. 6: ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’

No. 5: ‘Night Court’

No. 4: ‘The Office’

No. 3: ‘Resident Alien’

No. 2: ‘Killing It’

No. 1: ‘Poker Face’

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Sheldon Cooper, the ostensible protagonist of "The Big Bang Theory" played by Jim Parsons, is definitely unique as far as sitcom leads go. Sure, he's surrounded by fellow eccentrics and nerds like Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki), Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg), and Raj Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar) — and he's often challenged by the dynamic presented by the group's women Penny Hofstadter (Kaley Cuoco), Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz (Melissa Rauch), and his eventual wife Amy Farrah Fowler (Mayim Bialik). Still, a question has loomed for years about Sheldon: is he meant to be on the autism spectrum?

Sheldon is certainly neurodivergent; his brain quite clearly works differently than, say, Penny's or even Leonard's, and he does exhibit stereotypical symptoms of autism, as many have noted throughout the years. In fact, in Jessica Radloff's 2022 book "The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series,...

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At some point during her run on "The Big Bang Theory," Melissa Rauch, who plays Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz — a pint-sized, fierce waitress turned microbiologist who ends up wooing and marrying Simon Helberg's Howard Wolowitz on the series — surprised her colleagues with a spot-on impersonation. Specifically, Rauch could do a perfect impression of Carol Ann Susi, the actress who played the rarely seen but often heard Mrs. Wolowitz, Howard's commanding and domineering mother (with whom Howard lives until he moves in with Bernadette).

"I never impersonated her voice on set, so they wouldn't have known," Rauch explained in Jessica Radloff's 2022 book "The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series," where she and other cast and crew members from the show opened up about Susi, her distinctive voice, and how Rauch's Bernadette ended up using the...

Johnny Galecki nearly passed on his popular role as Leonard in The Big Bang Theory. The show faced many ups and downs, including a failed pilot, before it hit the screens and became a sensation. One such early obstacle was Leonard’s casting. While Galecki was not the first in line, casting director Nikki Valko was adamant on the actor, saying, “Johnny Galecki is Leonard.”

However, the actor was busy with another project at the time, a Broadway production, The Little Dog Laughed. Galecki had a unique opportunity and did not want to leave it for a ‘nerdy’ role in an impending sitcom.

“Nikki called him like three times saying, ‘Please, please,’ but we kept hearing ‘It’s a pass,'” casting director Ken Miller recalled in The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series. After rejecting the offer five times, Galecki eventually decided to...

The Big Bang Theory is still a fan-favorite show after all these years!

The comedy series – starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik, and Melissa Rauch – first premiered on CBS back on September 24, 2007.

Throughout the course of the show, The Big Bang Theory won tons of awards, including seven Critics’ Choice Awards, 14 People’s Choice Awards, and 10 Emmy Awards.

After 12 seasons, The Big Bang Theory came to an end in 2019.

The cast of the hit show has gone on to achieve incredible things in their own careers, and have amassed an impressive amount of money.

We’ve gathered all of the main cast members of The Big Bang Theory, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

If you didn’t know, The Big Bang Theory is available for streaming on HBO Max now!

Click through the slideshow to find out who...

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Originally, the lead character of Sheldon Cooper, played by Jim Parsons on "The Big Bang Theory," was supposed to be asexual — but that particular identity changed when the character of Amy Farrah Fowler was introduced at the end of season 3. Played by former "Blossom" star and actual neuroscientist Mayim Bialik, Amy is a match for Sheldon in every way, even though she's much more interested in pursuing the physical aspects of their relationship than he is. To that point, Bialik said that a season 5 episode where a distraught Amy asks Sheldon to cuddle with her is her favorite moment between the couple and a career highlight for her overall.

"With Jim, I get to play a lot of subtlety," Bialik said in a behind-the-scenes video about the season, following her take on the relationship between Amy and Kaley Cuoco's Penny,...

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If you think about Howard Wolowitz, the character made famous by Simon Helberg on the blockbuster CBS sitcom "The Big Bang Theory," you probably think about his super-tight turtlenecks, unique bowl-shaped haircut, big flashy belt buckles, and tight pants. According to Jessica Radloff's 2022 book "The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series," Helberg and the show's costume designer Mary Quigley worked extremely hard to create Howard's unforgettable look, which did evolve over time ... even if they encountered some strange technical issues at the start.

"Howard's look was so bold that by the time I stepped out onstage wearing that outfit, I knew who this guy was," Helberg recalled to Radloff before telling her that there were some amazing wardrobe malfunctions initially. "I think there were a couple pairs of jeans that I needed assistance...

Even by sitcom standards, "The Big Bang Theory" has plenty of colorful characters. However, the show tends to keeps a tight focus on the original core group of Sheldon (Jim Parsons), Leonard (Johnny Galecki), Penny (Kaley Cuoco), Howard (Simon Helberg), and Raj (Kunal Nayyar), which means that several supporting characters don't get the attention they deserve. Some rise above the fray: Mayim Bialik's Amy and Melissa Rauch's Bernadette were both promoted to main character status in season 4 and remained as such until the end of the show. Several other characters have also enjoyed briefer stints as part of the main cast before either exiting the show completely or quietly falling back out of focus. 

An abundance of these peripheral figures has left the show with an overwhelming surplus of fascinating characters who just don't get the sort of focus they could no doubt handle, either because they don't...

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If there's one thing fans know about "The Big Bang Theory," it's that within the show's universe, the elevator in the gang's apartment building is broken. Let me clarify: even though only Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons), Penny (Kaley Cuoco), and Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki) — and eventually Amy Farrah Fowler (Mayim Bialik) — are the only main characters who live in this specific building for long periods of time throughout the series, their friends Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg), Raj Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar), and Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz (Melissa Rauch) hang out there all the time. What that means, practically, is that every time the whole gang heads over to Sheldon and Leonard's (later Leonard and Penny's) apartment, they have to climb several flights of stairs to get there. The elevator ends up getting a full repair at the very end of the series...

Hollywood actress Mayim Bialik is alone among The Big Bang Theory alumni, who has yet to join the DC Universe, unlike Kaley Cuoco and Melissa Rauch. Both actresses, who starred alongside Bialik in the CBS sitcom, have donned Harley Quinn’s signature voice role in major DC projects.

Best known for her role in the ’90s sitcom, Blossom, Bialik regained prominence in the industry again with her role as Amy Farrah Fowler in The Big Bang Theory. She earned four Emmy nominations for her performance in the sitcom. However, despite her multifaceted career, a role in the DC Universe remains conspicuously absent.

Kaley Cuoco and Melissa Rauch Both Voiced Harley Quinn in Major DC Projects

Known for starring in The Big Bang Theory, Kaley Cuoco and Melissa Rauch both share one common role in their resumes, one of the most beloved DC characters, Harley Quinn.

Cuoco, who played the charming...

Despite hopes of saving Night Court from cancellation, Melissa Rauch is officially saying goodbye to the NBC comedy. “I have held off on posting anything about Night Court not continuing until I knew we did everything in our power to find another home for it,” Rauch wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, June 18. “Perhaps it was being raised on The Goonies ‘Never Say Die’ motto or straight up denial that I didn’t want this incredibly special experience to come to an end. That said, after turning over all the stones there were to be turned over, we’ve learned that it is officially the hour to say ‘farewell.’ Or at least ‘Until next time.’” Rauch went on to express her “gratitude” to “each and every incredible individual who worked on this show and poured their hearts into it” and to “everyone who watched and supported us.” She continued, “As a...

Over the past two months of Emmy campaigning, Gold Derby has spoken with several contenders in all categories. Now with voting underway ahead of the July 15 unveiling of the nominees, we have compiled nine interviews for stars vying for Best Comedy Actress, including: Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This), Bridget Everett (Somebody Somewhere), Tina Fey (The Four Seasons), Kate Hudson (Running Point), Margo Martindale (The Sticky), Wendi McLendon-Covey (St. Denis Medical), Melissa Rauch (Night Court), Natasha Rothwell (How to Die Alone), and Allison Tolman (St. Denis Medical).

Read on for highlights from each interviews and links to watch our full video Q&As.

Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This)

Created by Erin Foster and inspired by her marriage, the show follows the interfaith romance between Joanne (Bell), an agnostic podcaster, and "hot rabbi" Noah (Adam Brody).

"What I liked so much about the dynamic was I was able to see clearly Joanne...

A month after NBC canceled its Night Court revival following three seasons, Melissa Rauch is bidding farewell to the show.

The star and executive producer recently shared a heartfelt statement about the end of the sitcom after trying “everything in our power” to save the revival of the 1984-’92 show, which premiered in 2023.

“I have held off on posting anything about Night Court not continuing until I knew we did everything in our power to find another home for it,” she wrote on Instagram. “Perhaps it was being raised on The Goonies ‘Never Say Die’ motto or straight up denial that I didn’t want this incredibly special experience to come to an end. That said, after turning over all the stones there were to be turned over, we’ve learned that it is officially the hour to say ‘farewell.’ Or at least ‘Until next time.'”

Rauch continued, “Words...

Portrayed by Simon Helberg, Howard Wolowitz turns over a new leaf in The Big Bang Theory after Bernadette’s introduction in the series. And that’s when some of the character’s best and most heartwarming moments come, including the one that undoubtedly tops them all, from the Season 7 episode, The Romance Resonance.

The episode follows Howard as he plans something special to celebrate the anniversary of their first date. Despite facing some serious issues, he eventually surprised her with a sweet and heartfelt tribute, which became a pivotal moment not only in the couple’s relationship but also for the fans of the sitcom.

Tbbt fans still remember Simon Helberg’s most heartwarming Big Bang Theory moment

The Big Bang Theory’s Season 7 episode, The Romance Resonance, could arguably be one of the most chaotic episodes of the series. However, at the center of it all is Howard performing...

Things were looking grim for the Melissa Rauch-led Night Court reboot at NBC following its cancellation after three seasons. Despite hopes from the team that the sitcom could find a new home for courtroom hijinks by shopping the series, initial reports from TV Line revealed that nobody was biting on bringing back Judge Abby Stone and her staff for another run. Now, Rauch has delivered the show its sentence. In a recent post on Instagram, she finally addressed the show's end and revealed that, despite the best efforts of everyone involved, the Manhattan municipal court will be remaining closed.

"I have held off on posting anything about Night Court not continuing until I knew we did everything in our power to find another home for it," Rauch said to open her post. As a longtime fan of the original Reinhold Weege series starring Harry Anderson, the reboot was a...

After NBC canceled Night Court, there was hope that the show could find a new home, but according to star Melissa Rauch, it's now officially dead in the water. The network axed the sitcom (a revival of the '80s series of the same name) in May 2025. NBC's decision came a few days following the Night Court season 3 finale, which ended in an unfortunate cliffhanger that will no longer be resolved.

Rauch and the other executive producers tried to find a new home for Night Court in the wake of its cancelation. However, those attempts were ultimately unsuccessful. In an Instagram post, Rauch explained, "...after turning over all the stones there were to be turned over, we've learned that it is officially the hour to say 'farewell.'" So, the beloved sitcom won't continue on a different network or streaming service, and the Night Court season 3 finale will serve as the series finale.

It's official: the new Night Court is finished. After three seasons, NBC canceled the show, but fans were hoping that it could potentially be picked up elsewhere for a Season 4. Those efforts have since been exhausted with no other place to go, as series star Melissa Rauch shared in an emotional post on social media.

"I have held off on posting anything about Night Court not continuing until I knew we did everything in our power to find another home for it," Rauch began on Instagram, including a slideshow of different images taken from behind the scenes on the set. "Perhaps it was being raised on The Goonies 'Never Say Die' motto or straight up denial that I didn’t want this incredibly special experience to come to an end. That said, after turning over all the stones there were to be turned over, we’ve learned that it is...

“Night Court” star Melissa Rauch has spoken out about the cancellation of the NBC sitcom after three seasons, writing on Instagram, “We did everything in our power to find another home for it.”

“Perhaps it was being raised on The Goonies ‘Never Say Die’ motto or straight up denial that I didn’t want this incredibly special experience to come to an end. That said, after turning over all the stones there were to be turned over, we’ve learned that it is officially the hour to say ‘farewell.’ Or at least ‘Until next time,'” Rauch wrote in a lengthy caption accompanied by a montage of photos from the “Night Court” set.

Rauch was the star and executive producer of the series, a follow-up to the beloved 1980s sitcom that ran for nine seasons on NBC. Upon news of the series’ cancellation in May, sources told Variety that Warner Bros. Television...

Night Court has failed to find another network or streaming service after being cancelled by NBC.

Star Melissa Rauch confirmed the news, and reacted to the show ending.

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In a message on Instagram, she posted, “I have held off on posting anything about Night Court not continuing until I knew we did everything in our power to find another home for it. Perhaps it was being raised on The Goonies ‘Never Say Die’ motto or straight up denial that I didn’t want this incredibly special experience to come to an end. That said, after turning over all the stones there were to be turned over, we’ve learned that it is officially the hour to say ‘farewell.’ Or at least ‘Until next time.’”

She continued, “Words won’t be able to properly convey my gratitude to each and every incredible individual who worked...

Melissa Rauch officially bid farewell to “Night Court” on Wednesday, breaking the news that the reboot series was unable to find another home after its cancellation at NBC.

“I have held off on posting anything about ‘Night Court’ not continuing until I knew we did everything in our power to find another home for it,” Rauch said in a Wednesday Instagram post, adding that the Goonies “Never Say Die” motto or “straight up denial” led her to hope the “incredibly special experience” wouldn’t be coming to an end.

“That said, after turning over all the stones there were to be turned over, we’ve learned that it is officially the hour to say ‘farewell.’ Or at least ‘Until next time,'” Rauch continued.

The news comes just over a month after NBC opted not to renew “Night Court” for the upcoming 2025-26 broadcast season, canceling the sitcom after three...

Some six weeks after NBC handed down its verdict to not renew its Night Court revival for a fourth season, series co-lead and executive producer Melissa Rauch has shared her thoughts on hanging up Judge Abby Stone’s robe.

As TVLine’s Inside Line column reported earlier this month, early efforts to shop the sitcom revival had come up empty. As such, the eventual outlook was not looking great. And now it is official.

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"The Big Bang Theory" introduced many memorable characters during its 12-season run, but only one of them remained stubbornly off-screen despite her prominence in Howard Wolowitz's (Simon Helberg) storylines. Howard's domineering mother Debbie Wolowitz (voiced by Carol Ann Susi) is the most prominent parental figure in the series despite never fully appearing onscreen and plays a notable supporting role until her shocking death in "The Big Bang Theory" season 8, episode 15, "The Comic Book Store Regeneration." Real events dictated Mrs. Wolowitz's unexpected death, as Susi died of cancer at the age of 62 in 2014, and the show opted against recasting the character.

In a way, we actually see Mrs. Wolowitz -- or, rather, Susi -- on the show thanks to a picture of the actor that's on Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon's (Jim Parsons) fridge as a homage to Susi...

Even after six years of its conclusion, The Big Bang Theory still remains one of television’s most successful sitcoms. Famous for its quirky scientists, geek culture references, and a cast that quickly captivated millions, the show is still loved by many. But beyond all the laughter and science jokes, the sitcom has also made subtle strides in representing the real world of science.

That’s right – in an interview, the co-creator revealed the real reason why actor Kunal Nayyar was cast in Big Bang. Let’s dive deeper to know how Nayyar’s Raj Koothrappali brought more authenticity to the show.

Kunal Nayyar was cast to reflect real diversity in science, says Tbbt creator

When The Big Bang Theory was in its early stages of development, the creators wanted the sitcom to reflect the real world, especially the world of science. While they hired real-life experts to ensure that...

"The Big Bang Theory" aired for 12 successful seasons and ended on its own terms, allowing Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons), Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki), Penny (Kaley Cuoco), Raj Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar), Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg), Amy Farrah Fowler (Mayim Bialik), and Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz (Melissa Rauch) to bow out on a happy note. The show also spawned the spin-offs "Young Sheldon," "Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage," and the upcoming "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe," so viewers can look forward to the franchise continuing for years to come. However, the original series is still as popular as ever, and some folks would love to see it return down the line -- but what are the chances of that actually happening?

In an interview with the New York Post, Nayyar revealed that he's open to playing Raj again someday. At the same time, he believes that the "Big Bang Theory" should be given...

"It feels very nostalgic," says Melissa Peterman of the new sitcom Happy's Place, which has hit the airwaves "in a time where I think people are hungry for that feeling." What's unique about the series, which reunites Peterman with her Reba costar Reba McEntire, is that it features "a lot of characters that we haven't often seen in a sitcom. I love the makeup of our cast. I love what each actor brings to that character from their own life, and their own upbringing and background, which I think is very unique."

Another costar, Belissa Escobedo, grew up watching sitcoms because her mother loved them so much, and as she told Gold Derby, "something I always found was I want to see more people who look like me on these sitcoms." That's certainly the case with Happy's Place, which has six main cast members, three of which are people of color.

The latest Big Bang Theory universe expansion has the potential to look and feel unlike any offshoot that came before it — and based on several clues, I’m beginning to think it will.

Whereas Young Sheldon served as a prequel chronicling Sheldon Cooper’s childhood, and sequel-to-the-prequel Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage has continued that story but shifted focus to Sheldon’s older brother and sister-in-law, HBO Max’s Stuart Fails to Save the Universe will serve as a direct continuation, and pick up after the events of Big Bang’s 2019 series finale.

More from TVLineMayim Bialik Talks Reuniting With...

Apple TV+ was the big winner at the 2025 Astra TV Awards on Tuesday.

The Studio, the buzzy satire about the inner workings of Hollywood, led with a total of four wins, including Best Comedy Series, Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Seth Rogen, Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Catherine O’Hara, and Best Directing in a Comedy Series for Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Severance was named the Best Drama Series.

Netflix’s Adolescence was named Best Limited Series and Rebel Ridge won Best Television Movie.

Additional Best Actor category winners were Noah Wyle in The Pitt (Drama Series) and Colin Farrell in The Penguin (Limited Series or TV Movie).

The Best Actress category winners were Natasha Lyonne in Poker Face (Comedy Series), Kathy Bates in Matlock (Drama Series), and Cristin Milioti in The Penguin (Limited Series or TV Movie).

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Here are some cold hard facts: "The Big Bang Theory," the CBS sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, ran for 12 years, the same number of seasons, and an incredible 279 episodes. After it kicked off in 2007, the show almost floundered during its first season but was improbably saved, in a way, by the writers' strike that took place until 2008; after that, the series was an unquestionable and undeniable success. Stars Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch, and Mayim Bialik — who play Sheldon Cooper, Leonard Hofstadter, Penny, Howard Wolowitz, Raj Koothrappali, Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz, and Amy Farrah Fowler, respectively — were all skyrocketed to fame and acclaim, and Parsons even took home a handful of Emmys for his leading role. With all of this context in mind, it can be hard to winnow down the "best" episodes of "The Big Bang Theory," partly because of the sheer number and partly because,...

The Big Bang Theory is still a fan-favorite show after all these years!

The hit sitcom – starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik, and Melissa Rauch – first premiered on CBS back on September 24, 2007.

Throughout the course of the show, The Big Bang Theory won tons of awards, including seven Critics’ Choice Awards, 14 People’s Choice Awards, and 10 Emmy Awards.

After 12 seasons, The Big Bang Theory came to an end in 2019.

In April 2023, HBO Max revealed that they are developing a new Big Bang Theory spinoff series!

The cast of the hit show has gone on to achieve incredible things in their own careers, and have amassed an impressive amount of money.

We’ve gathered all of the main cast members of The Big Bang Theory, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

If you didn’t know, The Big Bang Theory...

Well, it looks like the gavel has come down on Night Court, and this time, there’s no appeal. Yep, NBC’s revival of the beloved ‘80s courtroom comedy brought back all the quirky charm, fast-paced humor, and of course, John Larroquette as the ever-sarcastic Dan Fielding. Definitely, it had everything, from nostalgia, eccentric defendants, awkward flirtations, to bailiffs who knew how to throw side-eyes.

For three seasons, Night Court gave us throwback laughs with a modern twist. Sadly, just when we started to feel like the courtroom was back in session for good, NBC shut the door right to our faces. Yup, the revival has officially been canceled after season 3, leaving us with courtroom chaos wondering what went wrong. Of course, it had its loyal audience and a strong start, but unfortunately, the show struggled to hold its case in NBC’s primetime lineup. So, guys, the court is adjourned and for good.

NBC’s Night Court revival brought a fresh comedic spark to prime time with its quirky courtroom antics, offbeat characters, and nostalgic nods to the original 1984 classic. Starring Melissa Rauch as Judge Abby Stone—daughter of the late Judge Harry Stone—the show balanced zany humor with heartwarming moments, winning over longtime fans and new viewers alike. After a successful three-season run and decent viewership, fans were hopeful for a fourth. However, the gavel has dropped on Night Court for good—NBC has officially canceled the series, and while there was a brief effort to shop it around for a season 4, things aren’t looking promising for a return. Here’s a full breakdown of what we know.

Will there be a Night Court Season 4?

NBC’s revival of Night Court delivered three seasons of light-hearted legal hijinks, nostalgic callbacks, and charming performances, especially from Melissa Rauch as Judge Abby Stone...

The 2024-2025 TV season has ended, and now audience members can look forward to networks throwing up new shows and brand-new seasons of their favorite ones. However, prior to the network shows taking a break, several shows were axed. Over at NBC, in early May, the verdict came in regarding the network's courtroom comedy, Night Court. Starring Melissa Rauch as Judge Abby Stone, it was announced that the show, which is a reboot of the classic Reinhold Weege sitcom, will not be returning for a fourth season. With NBC locking up the gates of the courthouse, will we see the comedy continue elsewhere?

While we Night Court fans might be hoping that NBC might be willing to shop the comedy series out, recent reports don't offer much hope. Per TV Line, "early efforts to shop the sitcom revival have thus far come up empty," the report says in part, adding,...

Throughout 12 years and the same number of seasons, Kunal Nayyar played Raj Koothrappali on Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady's massively popular sitcom, "The Big Bang Theory". Raj is an important part of the main group — which otherwise includes Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons), Leonard and Penny Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco), Howard Wolowitz and Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz (Simon Helberg and Melissa Rauch), and Amy Farrah Fowler (Mayim Bialik) — and it's hard to imagine the series without him. So, with that in mind, did Nayyar have any favorite moments or memories from his time as Raj?

In a retrospective posted by TBS (a channel known for frequently airing "The Big Bang Theory" in syndication) on Facebook on the day that the series finale, "The Stockholm Syndrome," aired on CBS, Nayyar opened up about episodes he particularly loved — and the moments that made them so special. From a major piece of his...

The chances of Night Courtseason 4 getting saved get a disappointing update. Debuting on NBC in January 2023, with Dan Rubin as showrunner, the reboot of the popular 1980s sitcom is headlined by The Big Bang Theory alum Melissa Rauch as Abby Stone. The daughter of the late Harry Stone, Abby soon links up with original Night Court character Dan Fielding (John Larroquette). Although the comedy got off to a strong start, ratings dropped sharply soon after its high-profile premiere. The reboot was cancelled in May after three seasons.

It had been mentioned that Warner Bros. Television, one of the production companies behind the reboot, would shop the series to other potential platforms after it was axed by NBC. But in an update from TVLine, it's mentioned that the chances of Night Court season 4 happening are “not great”:

Early efforts to shop the sitcom revival, which was cancelled after three seasons on NBC,...

Among its many unique and interesting characters, The Big Bang Theory chose to leave one particularly memorable character to the audience’s imagination: Howard’s mother, portrayed by Carol Ann Susi. Despite being a constant presence through her booming voice and offscreen antics, audiences never saw her face.

However, she still became a fan favorite thanks to her loud, unmistakable voice and the comedic chaos she brought into Howard’s life. Many fans might not realize that the same strategy was later used for Howard’s children. And showrunners had a good reason for keeping them out.

The real reason The Big Bang Theory never showed Howard’s mom

After her birth in The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Howard’s daughter Halley is never actually seen onscreen until the very finale, which briefly featured her alongside her younger brother, Neil, before Howard (Simon Helberg) and Bernadette (Melissa Rauch) leave for Sweden.

Music always plays a large role at the annual TV upfronts, as media buyers, journalists, execs and other attendees are ushered in and out of these showcases to loud playlists — often spun by celebrity DJs. But this year, one number heard throughout the week came with a hefty dose of irony: Doechii’s popular track “Anxiety.”

In the song, Doechii sings about how her anxiety “keep on trying me / My anxiety, can’t shake it off of me.” Perhaps a bit too on the nose for the media congloms to be piping into Radio City Music Hall, the Hammerstein Ballroom and other upfronts venues. After all, no matter how hard media execs try to spin that things are fine — that’s hardly the case: Production is down, budgets keep getting slashed and studios like Paramount Global (still awaiting news on its Skydance merger) continue to be the subject of speculation about their ultimate survival.

When you think of Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady's massively popular sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" and the characters that inhabit its quirky, nerdy world, you probably think of the brilliant but stubborn Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons), the bubbly yet socially smart Penny (Kaley Cuoco), lovelorn Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki), or their friends and loved ones Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg), Raj Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar), Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz (Melissa Rauch), and Amy Farrah Fowler (Mayim Bialik). You might not immediately think of Stuart Bloom, the mild-mannered, down-on-his-luck comic book store proprietor played throughout the series by Kevin Sussman ... but you should, honestly!

Not only is Sussman a really good actor — before "The Big Bang Theory," he popped up on shows like "ER" and "Ugly Betty," and he actually almost played Howard Wolowitz before his commitment to the latter got in the way — but Stuart is pretty lovable, especially because he doesn't...

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Anyone who has even a passing familiarity with "The Big Bang Theory" knows that, until the end of the show's sixth season Raj Koothrappali, played by Kunal Nayyar, can't talk around women. This is chalked up to Raj's selective mutism, which manifests around women due to his utter anxiety ... though the show's writers did add a pretty questionable aspect to this trait in which he can talk to women if he's had a lot to drink. In any case, Raj's selectively mute streak came to an end in the season 6 finale "The Bon Voyage Reaction" after his breakup with Lucy (Kate Micucci), where he cries in Penny's (Kaley Cuoco) arms and talks to her freely and without alcohol for the first time. So how did this all come to pass? In her 2022 book "The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside...

Years after "The Big Bang Theory" wrapped up its 12-season run on CBS, the sitcom is as popular as ever ... and Jessica Radloff, who wrote a definitive book about the series, is running a recap podcast devoted to Chuck Lorre's massive hit. During the May 12 episode of "The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast," Radloff sat down with Kunal Nayyar, who ended up playing main character Raj Koothrappali after a near-miss, and the actor revealed that he constantly ruined takes by laughing at his co-stars.

"I was the worst in the beginning on the show," Nayyar told Radloff. "I broke all the time. It really pissed everyone off, but I couldn't help it. I don't know why." From there, though, Nayyar singled out one particular co-worker with whom he happened to share a whole lot of scenes: "Simon is a genius. You know what I mean?"

"Just the cadence in which [he said] 'Friday works for me,...

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In the spring of 2019, "The Big Bang Theory" came to a close after twelve seasons and as many years ... so where did all of the characters end up? In brief, Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) and his wife Amy Farrah Fowler (Mayim Bialik) share a Nobel Prize for their work in super-asymmetry, Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg) and his wife Bernadette Rostenkowski (Melissa Rauch) are married with two children, and Leonard and Penny Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco) are married and expecting a baby. Then there's Raj Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar), who, despite the fact that he's always looking for love, ends up alone.

In a piece in The Hollywood Reporter after the series finale of "The Big Bang Theory" — titled "The Stockholm Syndrome" as a nod to the city that's home to the Nobel ceremony — all of the lead performers were asked about the show's ending,...