The Big Bang Theory (season 12)

The Big Bang Theory (season 12)
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Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 4
Release
Original network CBS
Original release September 24, 2018 (2018-09-24) – present (present)
Season chronology

The twelfth and final season of the American television sitcom The Big Bang Theory premiered on CBS on September 24, 2018.[1][2] The series returned to its regular Thursday time slot on September 27, 2018.

Production

In March 2017, CBS renewed the series for two additional seasons, bringing its total to twelve, and running through the 2018–19 television season.[3] On August 22, 2018, CBS and Warner Bros. Television officially announced that the twelfth season would be the series' last. This stems from Jim Parsons' decision to leave the series at the end of the season if the show was to be renewed for a thirteenth season.[1][4][5]

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

Guest cast

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
US viewers
(millions)
2561"The Conjugal Configuration"Mark CendrowskiStory by: Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez
Teleplay by: Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe
September 24, 2018 (2018-09-24)T12.1600112.92[6]

Sheldon and Amy go on their honeymoon to New York City, starting with Legoland New York. Sheldon's insistence on scheduling their marital relations stresses Amy. He says he only does it to remind himself to be intimate with her. They compromise by letting him make a schedule without sharing it with her. Leonard and Penny discover Mr. Larry Fowler (Teller) hiding from his wife (Kathy Bates). Leonard notices parallels in his own marriage, which offends Penny. Leonard apologizes, but once Mrs. Fowler starts hanging around Penny, Penny scares Mr. Fowler into returning home. Raj instigates a Twitter feud with Neil deGrasse Tyson but is scared off when confronted over the phone. Neil then calls Bill Nye.


Title reference: Sheldon attempting to schedule his and Amy's conjugal relations.
2572"The Wedding Gift Wormhole"Mark CendrowskiStory by: Steve Holland & Steven Molaro & Maria Ferrari
Teleplay by: Dave Goetsch & Eric Kaplan & Andy Gordon
September 27, 2018 (2018-09-27)T12.1600212.04[7]

While opening their wedding gifts, Sheldon and Amy cannot figure out the purpose of the glass shard Leonard and Penny gave them. They decide it must be a clue to a scavenger hunt to the real gift. They eventually end up in the coffee shop where they first met and find a locket in the lost and found that they think must be the real gift. The glass shard was actually a crystal chakra wand that Raj gave as a gift to Howard and Bernadette, who then re-gifted it to Leonard and Penny, who finally passed it on as a joke. Leonard and Penny find it less funny when they are given a coded thank-you note they have to use to unlock their WiFi. Stuart is still seeing his employee Denise; while preparing for a date with her, he has a spray-tan accident, but she just finds it funny and still goes out with him. Raj is depressed everyone else has a relationship and asks his father to arrange a marriage.


Title reference: Sheldon and Amy's journey to figure out the meaning of the wedding gift.
2583"The Procreation Calculation"Mark CendrowskiStory by: Chuck Lorre & Tara Hernandez & Adam Faberman
Teleplay by: Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari & Anthony Del Broccolo
October 4, 2018 (2018-10-04)T12.1600312.29[8]

Raj meets with the woman his father set up for him, Anu. Her commanding personality and practical approach to marriage startle Raj but he agrees to go ahead with it. Howard criticizes him but apologizes; he just never expected Raj to give up on romance. Raj admits this to Anu so she proposes to him, and he says yes. Raj also sends out a relationship questionnaire to Leonard and Penny, which soon reveals that Penny doesn't think she ever wants kids, upsetting Leonard, who would like to have kids someday, and their friends selfishly badger them on the issue. After telling her father Wyatt who is also upset, Leonard tells Penny that he'll be okay with it, as he never thought he'd have her in his life. To get his mind off of it, Penny rents Leonard a Batmobile to drive in and have fun with for the day. Meanwhile, Stuart starts bringing home Denise at night, which is very uncomfortable for Howard and Bernadette. When they also try to have time to themselves, they wake up their kids.


Title reference: Leonard and Penny trying to decide if they want to have children.
2594"The Tam Turbulence"Mark CendrowskiStory by: Steve Holland & Steven Molaro & Maria Ferrari
Teleplay by: Dave Goetsch & Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe
October 11, 2018 (2018-10-11)T12.1600412.94[9]

Sheldon's childhood friend from Texas, Tam, is visiting the university with his son. Sheldon doesn't want to see him and the others wonder why Sheldon has never mentioned Tam. Tam isn't even aware Sheldon is angry with him, thinking they just naturally drifted apart. Sheldon's brother George doesn't know the reason either. Sheldon eventually reveals Tam promised he would move to California with Sheldon; but then got a girlfriend and stayed with her, leaving Sheldon feeling abandoned. Tam and Sheldon make up and Sheldon has Leonard take Tam to the airport. Meanwhile, Penny and Bernadette want to get to know Anu, impressed by her connections in the hotel industry. They tell her embarrassing things about Raj and wonder if they can go out with her again after Raj confronts them.


Title reference: The anxiety caused by Tam's reappearance in Sheldon's life after 20 years of separation.
2605"The Planetarium Collision"[10]Mark CendrowskiStory by: Eric Kaplan & Andy Gordon & Alex Ayers
Teleplay by: Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez
October 18, 2018 (2018-10-18)T12.16005TBD

Ratings

No. Title Air dateRating/share
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
DVR
(18–49)
DVR viewers
(millions)
Total
(18–49)
Total viewers
(millions)
1 "The Conjugal Configuration" September 24, 20182.5/1112.92[6]TBDTBDTBDTBD
2 "The Wedding Gift Wormhole" September 27, 20182.2/1012.04[7]TBDTBDTBDTBD
3 "The Procreation Calculation" October 4, 20182.2/1012.29[8]TBDTBDTBDTBD
4 "The Tam Turbulence" October 11, 20182.3/1012.94[9]TBDTBDTBDTBD

References

  1. 1 2 Goldberg, Lesley (August 22, 2018). "'Big Bang Theory' to End With Season 12". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  2. Andreeva, Nellie (July 9, 2018). "CBS Fall 2018 Premiere Dates: 'Big Bang' & 'Young Sheldon' To Help Launch 'Magnum PI' & 'Murphy Brown' Revival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  3. Goldberg, Lesley (March 20, 2017). "'Big Bang Theory' Officially Renewed for Two Seasons as Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch Await Deals". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  4. Hibberd, James (July 9, 2018). "The Big Bang Theory to end in 2019 with final season". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  5. Andreeva, Nellie (August 23, 2018). ""The Big Bang Theory": Behind The Sudden Decision To End Series After 12 Seasons". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  6. 1 2 Welch, Alex (September 25, 2018). "'The Big Bang Theory' adjusts up, 'The Good Doctor' adjusts down: Monday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  7. 1 2 Welch, Alex (September 28, 2018). "'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Big Bang Theory,' and 'Thursday Night Football' adjust up: Thursday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  8. 1 2 Welch, Alex (October 5, 2018). "'Thursday Night Football' adjusts up: Thursday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  9. 1 2 Welch, Alex (October 12, 2018). "'Big Bang Theory' and 'Thursday Night Football' adjust up, 'I Feel Bad' adjusts down: Thursday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  10. "(#T12.16005) "The Planetarium Collision"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
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