'The Big Bang Theory' Ending After 12 Seasons

CBS announced today that The Big Bang Theory will come to an end after its upcoming 12th season. The news will see the veteran series sign off next May as one of the most-successful prime time comedies of all time.

By the time its all over, the show will have aired a total of 279 episodes and rank as the longest-running multi-camera sitcom in TV history. It also picked up dozens of awards over the years from the likes of The Emmys, The Golden Globes, The People's Choice Awards, and many others.
A joint statement was released from WBTV, CBS, and Chuck Lorre Productions stating, "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."

The Big Bang Theory Season 11 Bill Gates to Guest

CBS' The Big Bang Theory is adding another on-brand guest star. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has booked a one-episode appearance on the current season of the geek-tastic comedy. Gates will play himself in a March episode during which Penny hosts him at work. And as you'd expect from Big Bang, the Sheldon, Leonard, Raj and Howard do everything in their power to meet him. The episode will air later in March.

'The Big Bang Theory' Renewed Through 2019

CBS announced today that The Big Bang Theory has been renewed for two additional seasons, which will take it to at least Season 12. Currently television's highest-rated comedy, the long-running series has been a consistent top performer for the network through its 200-plus episodes on the air.
Since its premiere in 2007, The Big Bang Theory has been winning over audiences and garnering critical acclaim like few other comedies ever have. More viewers have been tuning into the show since 2010 than any other comedy on TV, and it consistently leads the ratings among many key demographics.
The show's current 10th season has six episodes remaining before it concludes for the summer. Look for Season 11 to premiere in late September.

Carol Ann Susi, the Voice of Mrs. Wolowitz, Passes Away

On Tuesday November 11th, The Big Bang Theory lost Carol Ann Susi. Carol Ann played the role of Howard's mom, Mrs. Wolowitz. The producers said, "In addition to her talent, Carol Ann was a constant source of joy and kindness to all. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with her family during this time, and we will miss her greatly."

'The Big Bang Theory' To Celebrate 'Star Wars' Day
Having recently hosted visits from James Earl “Darth Vader” Jones and Carrie “Princess Leia” Fisher, The Big Bang Theory will formally team with Lucasfilm to deliver a special Star Wars-themed outing featuring the return of Emmy-winning guest star Bob Newhart. The episode, airing May 1st and titled “The Proton Transmogrification,” finds the gang celebrating Star Wars Day, which in real life takes place annually on May 4th. In the installment, Sheldon’s childhood idol, Professor Proton (Newhart), appears to him as his own Jedi master.

'The Big Bang Theory' Renewed For Three More Seasons
Fans of The Big Bang Theory have several reasons to celebrate today...well, three very big reasons, to be exact. CBS has announced that its decided to renew television's No. 1 hit sitcom for another three years, officially extending the series through the 2016-17 season.

Bob Newhart To Return To 'The Big Bang Theory'
Bob Newhart, will once again grace The Big Bang Theory stage by reprising his role as Sheldon and Leonard’s childhood idol Professor Proton later this season. This marks Newhart's third appearance on the popular CBS sitcom, having made his grand debut to the series last season, along with an additional encore performance this past November. There’s no word yet about what exactly brings the professor back into the Big Bang Theory fold. But either way, it's bound to be fully charged with laughter.

Tania Raymonde Cast In 'The Big Bang Theory'
Lost alum Tania Raymonde is set to guest star, and possibly recur, on The Big Bang Theory as a new romantic prospect for Kunal Nayyar’s intimacy-addled alter ego Raj. Raymonde will play a cute and somewhat surly veterinarian who ends up taking care of Raj’s ailing dog Cinnamon. She’ll debut in next month’s Valentine’s Day episode.

'The Big Bang Theory' Welcomes 'Star Wars' Veterans
The Big Bang Theory is welcoming James Earl Jones (Darth Vader’s voice) and Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia). The Big Bang Theory executive producers Bill Prady and Steve Molar announced at last nights Golden Globes that Jones and Fisher will guest-star as themselves in a future episode. It seems the two will come in contact with Sheldon. This is sure to be an out of this world experience for the Star Wars fan, not to mention a big bragging moment.

Josh Peck To Guest Star On 'The Big Bang Theory'
The Big Bang Theory has cast Josh Peck (Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh) to guest star as the mortal enemy of comic book magnate Stuart (Kevin Sussman). Josh will be playing the owner of a rival, and extremely successful, comic book store. His episode is slated to air on Thursday, January 9th 2014, one week after the CBS smash returns from its holiday hiatus.

Bob Newhart Returning To 'The Big Bang Theory'
CBS has just announced that Bob Newhart is returning to 'The Big Bang Theory' as Professor Proton. Newhart first appeared last season as Sheldon’s favorite childhood hero, Professor Proton. In an upcoming Season Seven episode, Newhart’s character contacts Leonard for help with an experiment which rubs Sheldon up the wrong way.

Kate Micucci Returns to The Big Bang Theory
Raj's former love interest Lucy, choosing to break up with him at the end of season 6 instead of broadening her comfort zone, will be reprising her role during the 8th episode of the upcoming season slated to air on November 14. Details are scarce but what we do know is that Lucy will bump into Penny and will go from there.

Christine Baranski Set To Return As Leonard's Mum
'The Good Wife‘s' Christine Baranski has signed on to reprise her role as Leonard’s brilliant-but-socially-challenged TV mother Beverly in an early Season Seven episode of 'The Big Bang Theory.' Beverly was last seen in the CBS hit’s Season Five premiere when she turned up via Skype to offer Leonard advice on his Penny vs. Priya predicament.