The hugely successful comedy show, The Big Bang Theory will soon be coming to an end. It has been revealed that Warner Bros Television and Chuck Lorre Productions are bringing the show to a close, and will air it’s final episode in May next year at the end of it’s twelfth season, concluding with a massive 279 episodes.
“We are forever grateful to our fans for their support of The #BigBangTheory during the past twelve seasons…” pic.twitter.com/OWIHsICi6e
— The Big Bang Theory (@bigbangtheory) August 22, 2018
“We, along with the cast, writers and crew, are extremely appreciative of the show’s success and aim to deliver a final season, and series finale, that will bring #TheBigBangTheory to an epic creative close.” -Warner Bros. Television, CBS and Chuck Lorre Productions
— The Big Bang Theory (@bigbangtheory) August 22, 2018
In a joint statement, Warner Bros Television, CBS and Chuck Lorre Productions said:
“We are forever grateful to our fans for their support of The Big Bang Theory during the past twelve seasons. We, along with the cast, writers and crew, are extremely appreciative of the show’s success and aim to deliver a final season, and series finale, that will bring The Big Bang Theory to an epic creative close.”
“We are forever grateful to our fans for their support of The #BigBangTheory during the past twelve seasons…" pic.twitter.com/OWIHsICi6e
— The Big Bang Theory (@bigbangtheory) August 22, 2018
Fan reaction:
The Big Bang Theory had to die for Brooklyn Nine Nine to survive
— Aja (@AjaMiller_) August 22, 2018
Why are people saying ” finally” to The Big Bang Theory ending? If you don’t like it don’t watch it, it has no effect on your life. Morons.
— Pumpking (@UmpaSmurf94) August 22, 2018
For the last season of the big bang theory they should fix the elevator lol
— mikey mccann (@datBOY_miKEY89) August 22, 2018
The Big Bang Theory is officially ending after this season.
Many people will say it should have ended long ago, but in any case, Bye-zinga.
— TRAFON (@RiseFallNick) August 22, 2018
In news that blesses so many Autistic and ace people, the Big Bang Theory is ending finally.
It’s still going to be a long time before folks stop comparing us w/Sheldon Cooper but someday.
— Eb the Intolerant (@EbThen) August 22, 2018
The only thing you can say after learning The Big Bang Theory is ending. pic.twitter.com/7OnTZW6hri
— Beth of the Elderkin (@BethElderkin) August 22, 2018
The news comes as the new and final season approaches, despite the CBS Entertainment head Kelly Kahl recently discussing the continuation of the show past this season. Season 12 of The Big Bang Theory will premiere on Monday, September 24 on CBS. Following this it will move to it’s regular time on Thursday, September 27.
The staggering popularity of the show led to a UCLA scholarship in it’s name. In 2015 The Big Bang Theory Scholarship was created to help undergraduate students that need financial aid and are pursuing study in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Since it’s debut in 2007, The Big Bang Theory has been nominated for 7 Golden Globes, as well as winning 10 Emmys out of 52 nominations.
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