The ratings for The Big Bang Theory have been growing each year and season six was the sitcom’s best yet. Will they continue to grow, level off, or start to fall? Will it remain the top-rated show on CBS? We shall see.
The Big Bang Theory revolves around a group of geeky scientists, their friends and significant others. The castmembers are Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch, and Mayim Bialik.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
3/11 update: CBS has renewed the series through season 10.
Final season averages: 5.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 17.65 million total viewers.
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For comparisons: The sixth season of The Big Bang Theory averaged a 5.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 16.8 million total viewers.
Note: Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you still like The Big Bang Theory TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or be renewed for an eighth season?
One of the best comedies on TV for the past 10+ seasons. With Leonard & Penny getting married, it will certainly move into a new phase with Sheldon dealing with the changes. I see it lasting at least a couple more seasons.
This show is getting boring. Episode after episode. Fans are stupid people who don’t see that first season was the best, now between Sheldon who has a “girlfriend” … is stupid already. they should cancel while they still can.
Sheldon has a girlfriend but he still has all the quirks and all the awkwardness that makes him Sheldon, and is not like Amy is a “regular” girl she has some quirks on her own, so the fact that these two people are together and trying to make it work is hilarious. I think that Sheldon’s girlfriend was a genius move nobody ever thought that Sheldon could have a girlfriend and still be Sheldon. I don’t think that one season is better than other, in my opinion the whole show is amazing and I laugh with every episode no matter… Read more »
RENEW! I don’t watch much TV and I love this show!!!
The later seasons are not as good as the earlier ones. My opinion is that this show should end on a high note not when it becomes boring and stale. It’s heading in that direction.
11+ seasons easily!
Love this show! Renew.
I heart Johnny Galecki + Kaley Cuoco.
From the last episode I really enjoyed the Neil Diaond click between Amy and Howard.
A BBT-addict from the Netherlands – Europe
RENEW
Best show ever
Best comedy show ever indeed!!!