The Big Bang Theory

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LEONARD AND PENNY ARE SHOCKED TO LEARN THAT SHELDON HAD AN ENGAGEMENT RING FOR AMY, WHEN "THE BIG BANG THEORY" MOVES TO ITS REGULAR TIME PERIOD, THURSDAY, NOV. 5

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Wil Wheaton, Adam Nimoy and Stephen Merchant Guest Star

"The Spock Resonance" – While being interviewed for a documentary about Spock from Star Trek, Sheldon struggles to suppress his emotions about his recent break-up with Amy. Also, Wolowitz and Bernadette butt heads over remodeling his childhood home, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Nov. 5 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Wil Wheaton, Adam Nimoy and Stephen Merchant guest star.

CHEAT TWEET: Oh my! Leonard & Penny are shocked to learn Sheldon had an engagement ring for Amy.@wilw returns @BigBang_CBS 11/5 8pm http://bit.ly/1LYfyNA


REGULAR CAST:
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

RECURRING CAST:
Wil Wheaton (Himself)
Casey Sander (Mr. Rostenkowski)

GUEST CAST:
Adam Nimoy (Himself)
Stephen Merchant (Dave)

WRITTEN BY: Chuck Lorre, Jim Reynolds and Tara Hernandez
TELEPLAY BY: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland and Jeremy Howe
DIRECTED BY: Nikki Lorre
 
WITH AMY OUT ON A DATE WITH A MYSTERY MAN, SHELDON ENLISTS THE HELP OF WOLOWITZ AND KOOTHRAPPALI TO FIND A NEW GIRLFRIEND, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, NOV. 12

Kooth, Sheldon & Wolowitz try to find Sheldon a new girlfriend!

Stephen Merchant Guest Stars as the Mystery Man, Dave

Analeigh Tipton Guest Stars as Vanessa

"The Mystery Date Observation" – Sheldon, Wolowitz and Koothrappali post an online advertisement to find Sheldon a new girlfriend. Also, when Amy is coy with details about a guy she is dating, Penny and Bernadette decide to spy, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Nov. 12 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Stephen Merchant guest stars as the mystery man, Dave, and Analeigh Tipton guest stars as Vanessa.

CHEAT TWEET: Amy dates mystery man @stephenmerchant & Howard & Raj help Sheldon find a new girlfriend @BigBang_CBS 11/12 http://bit.ly/1lh4kdf


REGULAR CAST:
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

GUEST CAST:
Stephen Merchant (Dave)
Analeigh Tipton (Vanessa)

WRITTEN BY: Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan and Jim Reynolds
TELEPLAY BY: Chuck Lorre, Steve Holland and Tara Hernandez
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
 
SHELDON AND AMY SPEND THANKSGIVING AT THE AQUARIUM TOGETHER AS FRIENDS, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, NOV. 19

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Business Magnate and Inventor Elon Musk Guest Stars as Himself

"The Platonic Permutation" – Sheldon and Amy try hanging out as friends when they spend Thanksgiving together at the aquarium. Also, Wolowitz reluctantly agrees to volunteer at the soup kitchen with Bernadette, Raj and Emily, and Penny discovers that Leonard knows more about her than she thought, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Nov. 19 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Business magnate and inventor Elon Musk appears as himself.

CHEAT TWEET: Sheldon & Amy spend #Thanksgiving together as friends at the aquarium & @ElonMusk appears on @BigBang_CBS 8pm 11/19 http://bit.ly/1lh21a9


REGULAR CAST:
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

RECURRING CAST:
Laura Spencer (Emily)

GUEST CAST:
Elon Musk (Himself)
Wayne Wilderson (Travis)

WRITTEN BY: Jim Reynolds, Jeremy Howe and Tara Hernandez
TELEPLAY BY: Steve Holland, Maria Ferrari and Adam Faberman
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
 
LEONARD AND PENNY ARE DRIVEN CRAZY BY SHELDON'S DESPERATE ATTEMPTS TO REMEMBER THE NAME OF A SONG STUCK IN HIS HEAD, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, DEC. 10

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Stephen Merchant Returns as Dave

"The Earworm Reverberation" – Sheldon has a revelation when he realizes why a song was stuck in his head. Also, Amy invites Dave (Stephen Merchant) over for dinner despite their previously awkward date, and Wolowitz and Koothrappali become obsessed with a fan of their band, "Footprints on the Moon," on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Dec.10 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Name that tune! Sheldon tries desperately to remember the name of a song @StephenMerchant returns @BigBang_CBS 12/10 8pm http://bit.ly/1XwdQdO


REGULAR CAST:
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

GUEST CAST:
Stephen Merchant (Dave)
Yoshi Barrigas (Trent)

WRITTEN BY: Eric Kaplan, Jim Reynolds, Saladin Patterson
TELEPLAY BY: Steve Molaro, Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
 
EMMY AWARD WINNER BOB NEWHART RETURNS AS SHELDON'S OBI-WAN KENOBI TO ADVISE HIM ON A DIFFICULT RELATIONSHIP DECISION, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, DEC. 17

Editor's note: The end time for this episode has changed.

Sheldon brings Amy flowers

"The Opening Night Excitation" – After more than five years of dating, Sheldon and Amy spend their first night together. Also, Leonard, Wolowitz, and Koothrappali must decide who will take their extra Star Wars movie ticket, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Dec. 17 (8:00-8:32 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Emmy Award winner Bob Newhart returns as Sheldon's Obi-Wan Kenobi.

CHEAT TWEET: Sheldon & Amy do what? @BobNewhart Returns as Sheldon's Obi-Wan Kenobi to offer advice on @BigBang_CBS 12/17 8pm http://bit.ly/1NGyXz1


REGULAR CAST:
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

RECURRING CAST:
Kevin Sussman (Stuart)

GUEST CAST:
Bob Newhart (Arthur)
Wil Wheaton (Himself)
Jeff Witzke (Movie Goer, O.S.)

WRITTEN BY: Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan and Tara Hernandez
TELEPLAY BY: Steve Holland, Jim Reynolds and Maria Ferrari
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
 
WOLOWITZ AND BERNADETTE EXPERIENCE "EMPTY NEST SYNDROME" AFTER STUART MOVES OUT, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, JAN. 7

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Jane Kaczmarek Guest Stars as Dr. Gallo

"The Sales Call Sublimation" – Penny gets more than she bargained for when Leonard agrees to meet with a psychiatrist (Jane Kaczmarek) on her behalf. Also, Sheldon and Koothrappali collaborate on an astronomical discovery, and Wolowitz and Bernadette can't believe what they are feeling after Stuart moves out, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Jan. 7 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. Jane Kaczmarek guest stars as Dr. Gallo.

CHEAT TWEET: Stuart is moving out & Wolowitz & Bernadette feel sad? #JaneKaczmarek guest stars as Dr. Gallo @BigBang_CBS 1/7 8pm http://bit.ly/1Z39Fqw


REGULAR CAST:
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

RECURRING CAST:
Kevin Sussman (Stuart)

GUEST CAST:
Jane Kaczmarek (Dr. Gallo)

WRITTEN BY: Steve Holland, Jim Reynolds and Saladin K. Patterson
TELEPLAY BY: Steven Molaro, Maria Ferrari and Anthony Del Broccolo
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski

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Cast on Twitter:
Simon Helberg @simonhelberg
Kunal Nayyar @kunalnayyar
Mayim Bialik @missmayim
Melissa Rauch @melissarauch
 
WHEN SHELDON GETS SICK, THE WHOLE GANG SUFFERS, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, JAN. 14

Sheldon is sick!

"The Empathy Optimization" – After having to deal with a sick Sheldon, Leonard, Penny and the gang try to treat themselves to a Sheldon-free weekend, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Jan. 14 (8:00-8:31, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Who's up for a "Sheldon-free" weekend? Apparently, everyone! @BigBang_CBS Thurs. 1/14 @8PM ET/PT http://bit.ly/1ndX5Up

REGULAR CAST:
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

RECURRING CAST:
Kevin Sussman (Stuart)
Laura Spencer (Emily)

WRITTEN BY: Chuck Lorre, Eric Kaplan, Dave Geotsch
TELEPLAY BY: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Saladin K. Patterson
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
 
LEONARD, PENNY AND THE GANG FINALLY MEET SHELDON'S "MEEMAW," ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, FEB. 4

Editor's note: The air time for this episode has changed.

June Squibb to Guest Star as Sheldon's 'Meemaw'

"The Meemaw Materialization" – Sheldon's thrilled when his Meemaw comes to visit, but his excitement quickly fades when she butts heads with Amy. Also, Raj meets a new girl at the comic book store who makes him question his relationship with Emily, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Feb. 4 (8:01-8:32 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. June Squibb guest stars as Sheldon's Meemaw.

CHEAT TWEET: Hooray! Sheldon's Meemaw finally comes to visit! So why isn't Amy happy? @BigBang_CBS 2/4 8:01pm http://bit.ly/1Qhvvza

REGULAR CAST:
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

GUEST CAST:
June Squibb (Meemaw)
Alessandra Torresani (Claire)

WRITTEN BY: Chuck Lorre, Jim Reynolds and Maria Ferrari
TELEPLAY BY: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland and Tara Hernandez
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
 
FYI: a repeat episode will air at 9:30pm ET/8:30pm CT, to take the place of the cancelled Angel from Hell.

SHELDON AND AMY HOST A SPECIAL EPISODE OF "FUN WITH FLAGS" FOR VALENTINE'S DAY, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, FEB. 11

Amy & Sheldon have "Fun with Flags"

"The Valentino Submergence" – Sheldon and Amy host a live Valentine's Day episode of Fun with Flags, Leonard and Penny grapple with getting older, Howard and Bernadette find a surprise in their hot tub and Raj is torn between Emily and the cute girl he met at the Comic Bookstore, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Feb. 11 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: So Sweet! Sheldon & Amy host a special live episode of "Fun with Flags" 4 Valentine’s Day! @BigBang_CBS 8pm 2/11 http://bit.ly/1SmfrOr

REGULAR CAST:
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

RECURRING CAST:
Laura Spencer (Emily)
John Ross Bowie (Kripke)

GUEST CAST:
Alessandra Torresani (Claire)
Creagen Dow (Maitre D')
Shane Blades (Customer)

WRITTEN BY: Steve Molaro, Jim Reynolds, Tara Hernandez
TELEPLAY BY: Steve Holland, Eric Kaplan, Jeremy Howe
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
 
WHEN THE GANG FINDS OUT ABOUT BERNADETTE'S PREGNANCY, THEY CELEBRATE BY SINGING KARAOKE, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, FEB. 18

The happy couple!

"The Positive Negative Reaction" – When the gang finds out about Bernadette's pregnancy, they celebrate by singing karaoke. Also, Bernadette is concerned when Wolowitz freaks out over her pregnancy announcement, and Wolowitz is convinced he must make more money to provide for the baby, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Feb. 18 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Oh Baby, Baby! The gang celebrates the news of the new baby by singing Karaoke @BigBang_CBS 2/18 8pmET http://bit.ly/1XnDPA5

REGULAR CAST:
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

WRITTEN BY: Eric Kaplan, Jim Reynolds, Saladin K. Patterson
TELEPLAY BY: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Maria Ferrari
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
 
SHELDON AND THE GANG CELEBRATE HIS BIRTHDAY, ON THE 200th EPISODE OF "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, FEB. 25

Happy Birthday!!!

Christine Baranski, John Ross Bowie, Sara Gilbert and Wil Wheaton Return, Joined By Special Guest Star Adam West

"The Celebration Experimentation" – After more than nine years together, the gang finally celebrates Sheldon's birthday, surprising him with a special guest, on the 200th episode of THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Feb. 25 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Christine Baranski, John Ross Bowie, Sara Gilbert and Wil Wheaton return, joined by special guest star Adam West.

CHEAT TWEET: Happy Birthday Sheldon! The gang celebrates Sheldon's big day with some friendly faces. @BigBang_CBS #200thEpisode 2/25 http://bit.ly/1Ruei7T

REGULAR CAST:
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

RECURRING CAST
Kevin Sussman (Stuart)
Christine Baranski (Beverly)
John Ross Bowie (Kripke)
Sara Gilbert (Leslie Winkle)
Wil Wheaton (Himself)

GUEST CAST:
Adam West (Himself)

WRITTEN BY: Chuck Lorre, Eric Kaplan, Jeremy Howe
TELEPLAY BY: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Tara Hernandez
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
 
WOLOWITZ HAS SECOND THOUGHTS ABOUT ENTERING INTO A LEGAL PARTNERSHIP WITH SHELDON AND LEONARD, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, MARCH 10

Leonard, Wolowitz & Sheldon wait

"The Application Deterioration" – Leonard, Sheldon, and Wolowitz run into problems when they file for a patent for their infinite persistence gyroscope. Also, Penny, Amy and Bernadette give Koothrappali dating advice when Emily reaches out to him after their breakup, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, March 10 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Sign here! Wolowitz has second thoughts about entering into a legal partnership w/ Leonard & Sheldon @BigBang_CBS 3/10 http://bit.ly/1LCDGaJ

REGULAR CAST:
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

RECURRING CAST:
Laura Spencer (Emily)
Alessandra Torresani (Claire)

GUEST CAST:
Jim Holmes (Tim)

WRITTEN BY: Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan and Adam Faberman
TELEPLAY BY: Steve Holland, Jim Reynolds and Maria Ferrari
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
 
WHEN SHELDON'S LAPTOP DIES, IT LEADS HIM TO SHARE A DEEP SECRET WITH AMY, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, MARCH 31

Will Amy help Sheldon over the "death" of his laptop?

"The Solder Excursion Diversion" – Amy is shocked at a revelation from Sheldon after she buys him a new laptop. Also, Koothrappali sells out Leonard and Wolowitz after they lie to their wives in order to attend an early screening of a movie, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, March 31 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Sheldon reveals a deep secret to Amy after his laptop dies! What could it be? @BigBang_CBS 3/31 8pm http://bit.ly/1R29bdy

REGULAR CAST:
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

GUEST CAST:
H. Michael Croner (Andre)

WRITTEN BY: Bill Prady, Eric Kaplan, Maria Ferrari
TELEPLAY BY: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Saladin K. Patterson
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
 
SECRETS ARE REVEALED WHEN LEONARD, PENNY, SHELDON AND AMY GO ON A WEEKEND GETAWAY, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, APRIL 7

Leonard, Penny, Amy & Sheldon on their weekend getaway!

"The Big Bear Precipitation" – Sheldon spills a secret of Leonard’s when the two take a weekend cabin trip with Penny and Amy. Also, when Koothrappali goes overboard with pregnancy gifts, Wolowitz and Bernadette must draw the line, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, April 7 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Let's go camping! Sheldon spills a secret of Leonard's during a weekend getaway @BigBang_CBS 4/7 8pm http://bit.ly/1Mzpgsg

REGULAR CAST:
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

WRITTEN BY: Chuck Lorre, Dave Goetsch and Tara Hernandez
TELEPLAY BY: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland and Jim Reynolds
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
 
THE GANG MUST TAKE SIDES WHEN A FIGHT BETWEEN LEONARD AND SHELDON ESCALATES, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, APRIL 21

Sheldon & Leonard have a fight!

"The Viewing Party Combustion" – Everyone must choose sides when a small argument between Leonard and Sheldon erupts into a heated fight during a group get-together, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, April 21 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CHEAT TWEET: Are you #TeamLeonard or #TeamSheldon? The group must choose sides during a get-together on @BigBang_CBS 4/21 8pm http://bit.ly/1q6Rjpg

REGULAR CAST
Johnny Galecki (Leonard)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon)
Kaley Cuoco (Penny)
Simon Helberg (Wolowitz)
Kunal Nayyar (Koothrappali)
Mayim Bialik (Amy)
Melissa Rauch (Bernadette)

RECURRING CAST:
Kevin Sussman (Stuart)

WRITTEN BY: Eric Kaplan, Maria Ferrari and Jeremy Howe
TELEPLAY BY: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland and Tara Hernandez
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
 
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