The Big Bang Theory is an American situation comedy created and executive produced by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, which premiered on CBS on September 24, 2007.
It concerns two male Caltech prodigies in their twenties, one an experimental physicist (Leonard) & the other a theoretical physicist (Sheldon), who live across the hall from an attractive blonde waitress with show-biz aspirations (Penny). Leonard & Sheldon’s geekiness and intellect are contrasted with Penny’s social skills and common sense for comedic effect. Two equally geeky friends of theirs, Howard and Rajesh, are also main characters. The show is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions.
Plot: A woman who moves into an apartment next door to two brilliant but socially awkward physicists shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory.
Main cast
* Johnny Galecki as Leonard Leakey Hofstadter, Ph.D.
* Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper, Ph.D.
* Kaley Cuoco as Penny
* Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz, M.Eng.
* Kunal Nayyar as Rajesh Koothrappali, Ph.D.
* Sara Gilbert as Leslie Winkle, Ph.D. (recurring since season 1)
* Sara Rue as Dr. Stephanie Barnett (recurring for season 2)
