The series resumes as the Fall television series does. Nerds continue to rule even network television as CBS's The Big Bang Theory is the #1 comedy on all of TV. Chuck Lorre has become the modern day Norman Lear with his string of successful network sitcoms. Jim Parsons (Sheldon Cooper) has placed himself into elite status as an actor and cultural icon: winning four consecutive Emmy's for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.
This show, entering its eighth season, has evolved so much. It began with three extremely nerdy scientists and one Jewish engineer and the hot neighbor/aspiring actress Penny (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting). Originally the show was centered around the sexy and cool Penny character. Over time, Sheldon took that crown with his many quirks: his roommate agreement, his spot on the couch, photographic memory, and a daily routine that rivals the military.
Who would have though a bunch of nerdy stuff would be comedic genius and ratings gold? Well it has. BBT has showcased almost every aspect of a geek's life: extreme love for comic books, Star Wars and Star Trek, Dungeons and Dragons, trips to Comic Con, social awkwardness (Raj can only speak if he's drunk) , World of Warcraft, and almost no awareness for sports or pop culture.
Now the show has evolved into the new, geekier, sci-fi version of "Friends". Melissa Rauch and Mayim Blalik (more famous as "Blossom" from the 90s) have joined the show as Penny's friends and love interests to Howard and Sheldon respectively.
Quite simply, if you can't relate to everything on the show or understand many of the expensive words Sheldon says, it is still entertaining and funny. It comes on several times/week for a reason, and people cannot stop tuning in. Bazinga!
So now the nerds have even dominated television. What will and may they dominate next? If it's Sheldon Cooper's choice, it will be to recreate the human race.
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