Is The Big Bang Theory ending soon? Recently, the Hollywood Reporter speculated that the next season of the popular CBS sitcom could be its last.
Currently, The Big Bang Theory is in the midst of their ninth season.
Though the series has been renewed for a season 10 in the 2016-2017 season, the show is already beginning to wrap up some of its longer-running storylines. Recently, Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Amy (Mayim Bialik) sealed the deal in bed, and in the ninth season’s premiere, Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Penny (Kaley Cuoco) got married. Showrunner Steve Molaro spoke to the Hollywood Reporter about the show’s possible ending:
I think so. I can’t speak to the future or on behalf of the cast or where we’ll be then but it’s certainly possible that it could go past that. The reality is that maybe season 10 is the ending point. The real answer is I don’t know and all I can do right now is go episode to episode and try to make each one the best that we can. There’s still so many episodes to go. Even if hypothetically season 10 was the end, I wouldn’t be focusing on that yet. That seems like something that would be dealt with way down the line.”
Co-creator Chuck Lorre, whose other CBS sitcom Mike & Molly was just cancelled, said that nine seasons of Big Bang Theory have already exceeded his expectations:
I never imagined nine [seasons] and here we are. I’m not going to presume to know how many years this has because it’s ridiculous for me to guess. It’s already gone beyond my wildest dreams so anything beyond this … as long as everybody is having a good time and we’re making a show we’re proud of … then it’s worth continuing.”
While the series’ end is still up in the air, ratings for The Big Bang Theory have been high as usual. So far, the ninth season has averaged around 15.64 million viewers per episode.
What do you think? Do you watch The Big Bang Theory? When do you think the sitcom should end?
yes, let it die already. It has morphed from a geeky, fun show to something more akin to Friends….Friends 2.0 I guess. Once in awhile a funny episode will come along, but everything else is just about relationship stress and infighting…not so fun to watch.
I wish that the show would never end.Even in the ninth season the show is loved by all,then why stop??
I really hope this show does not get canceled one of the few shows I enjoy to get lost in and forget my physical pain, and problems. I love the cast and the stories.
For me the best show on TV and the only show I watch other than political shows. I do not find any show to match the characters and dialogue
I love Big Bang & want it to go on for a long time – great cast, great writers – please keep going!
Please continue even if one or 2 quit, if ratings drop bad you know the end is near.So far no sign of that.The loss of Sheldon would be hardest to make a good show.But I am 60 husband 65 adore it has do family members as young as 17.There or plenty of special effect shows we love like Grimm and Sleppy Hollow.We love also.But a top show based on witty banter and true love of friends is a rare show winner.So many start good then go to Sex and more Sex and not true love a turn off for all… Read more »
I think the show is smart and funny, and should continue since I think there are many places to continue with the story
I hope this show NEVER ends! Usually once a child come onto the stage, it due to low rating and ATTEMPTING to get viewers “re-invested” I some crappy story line that may get 1 more season! BIG BANG is still rolling the number! Howard and Bernadette’s baby is the winning ticket for us “Bangers”! When and ONLY whe leonard and Penny have a child, AND Sheldon and Amy have twins will I be sated of my Big Bang addiction!
You are terribly mistaken..The show lost its appeal years ago..It’s time to end..and it’s much too late to end on a high note..it’s over .. The show STINKS!!!
Hope the show keeps going. My partner and I love the show. It’s a guilt-free pleasure. There are so few programs we look forward to watching. I admit most of the angles are winding down, but new ones, like watching Howard and Bernadette’s child grow up, Sheldon and Amy resuming their sexual relationship, Leonard and Penny could have a child, Ragish could settle down, possibly a new science-nerd moving in.
Please keep it going. We need to see more of Howards brother and Howard needs to meet his dad.
This has been a fun show since the beginning. It makes sense that the characters have grown in life and relationships as the series has gone on. The boys are still dorky and the girls just dorky enough! We watch the reruns almost every night and always look forward th the first run on Thursdays.
Please keep it going.
I love this show, i do enjoy watching the reruns that play 3 and 4 times in a row. When I need a pick me up I just pop in one of the DVDs of this show, so funny. They need to write a baby into the script – twins would be so funny, bring some of the parents on the show as grandparents characters.
I think it should run until the characters have fully matured both personally and professional. I believe that will take at least six more season. If Jim decides to leave the show because of some petty dispute I will never support him in any other role that he may take.
Keep it on till Season 11 it should have a the 2nd to last should be a 1 hour long the first 30 minutes will be a clip show the last 30 minutes will be a blooper show. Then a 1 hour series Finale they all go their seprate ways and meet again Sheldon and Amy stay cause Sheldon wants his spot. Leonard and Penney move to California to move on with Penny’s acting career. Raj and Emily move to India and Howard and Berndadette move to San Fransico. They all meet again when Sheldon is winning a Nobel Peace… Read more »
Noo i really want more seasons i live this show so much it better not get cancelled