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Evolution

Stuart begins as a very lonely man, struggling financially and lacking self-confidence. Throughout the series, his situation improves: he finds a partner, strengthens his friendships, and manages to make his comic book store thrive again.

Actor

Stuart is played by Kevin Sussman.

Quick facts

Profession: Owner of a comic book store.

Partner: Denise.

Best friends: Howard, Raj, Leonard, and Sheldon.

Major hobby: Comics and geek culture.

Most characteristic trait: His self-critical humor, his knowledge of comics, and his evolution from a secondary character to a regular member of the group.

Stuart Bloom is a recurring character who, as the seasons progress, becomes one of the main characters of The Big Bang Theory. He owns the comic book store frequented by Sheldon, Leonard, Howard, and Raj.

Basic information

Full name: Stuart David Bloom.

Profession: Owner of a comic book store.

Residence: Pasadena, California.

Personality

Stuart is:

Very kind.

Intelligent.

Shy.

Sarcastic.

Creative.

Although he often lacks self-confidence and goes through economic and personal problems, he never loses his passion for comics and his friends.

Profession

He owns The Comic Center of Pasadena comic book store.

Besides selling comics, he knows a lot about superheroes, science fiction, and popular culture.

He is also a draftsman and artist, although he doesn't achieve much success in that area.

Friends

Sheldon Cooper.

Leonard Hofstadter.

Howard Wolowitz.

Raj Koothrappali.

Penny.

Amy Farrah Fowler.

Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz.

Relationship with Howard and Bernadette

After Debbie Wolowitz's death, Stuart stays with Howard and Bernadette for a while. There he helps with the housework and childcare, becoming almost like another member of the family.

Romantic relationship

At the end of the series, Stuart begins a relationship with Denise, an employee at his comic book store. Denise shares his passion for comics and video games, and they form a stable couple.

Tastes

Comics.

Superheroes.

Draw.

Video games.

Science fiction.

Collecting.

Interesting facts

Although he is a secondary character at first, he ends up having a much more important role.

He often makes ironic comments about his bad luck and financial problems.

He is considered one of the group's greatest experts on comics.

On several occasions, he organizes events and author signings in his store.

Interesting facts

She is one of the few people capable of changing Sheldon's mind.

Her relationship with Sheldon is one of the most important storylines in the series.

Although she initially seems very cold, over time she demonstrates a great sense of humor and affection for her friends.

Evolution

Amy transforms from a solitary scientist with limited social skills into a confident woman with a close-knit group of friends and a very happy personal life. Her growth culminates in her marriage to Sheldon and international recognition for her scientific work.

Actress

Amy is played by Mayim Bialik.

Quick facts

Profession: Neurobiologist.

Husband: Sheldon Cooper.

Best friends: Penny and Bernadette.

Greatest achievement: Winning the Nobel Prize in Physics with Sheldon.

Most characteristic trait: His great intelligence, his emotional evolution, and his patience with Sheldon.

Amy Farrah Fowler is one of the main characters on The Big Bang Theory. She joins the show at the end of the third season and eventually becomes Sheldon Cooper's girlfriend and later wife.

Basic information

Full name: Amy Farrah Fowler.

Profession: Neurobiologist.

Workplace: California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and other research laboratories.

Residence: Pasadena, California.

Personality

Amy is:

Very intelligent.

Reserved and serious at first.

Curious and analytical.

Loyal and affectionate with her friends.

Persevering.

At the beginning of the series he is very similar to Sheldon in his behavior, but little by little he develops a more open and sociable personality.

Intelligence

She is a prominent neurobiologist.

He has conducted important research on the brain and nervous system.

Collaborate with Sheldon on scientific research.

Family

Mother: Mrs. Fowler, very strict and overprotective.

Father: Larry Fowler, of a calm nature.

Friends

Sheldon Cooper.

Penny.

Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz.

Leonard Hofstadter.

Howard Wolowitz.

Raj Koothrappali.

Relationship with Sheldon

Amy meets Sheldon through a dating website that Leonard and Howard sign him up for. Initially, they maintain a very formal relationship based on a "Boyfriend Agreement," but over time they develop a deep emotional connection. They eventually marry and work together on research that leads them to win the Nobel Prize in Physics.

Friendship with Penny and Bernadette

Amy forms a close-knit group of friends with Penny and Bernadette. Thanks to them, she gains confidence, enjoys new experiences, and learns to navigate social situations more effectively.

Tastes

Neuroscience.

Scientific research.

Music.

Board games.

Spending time with friends.

Science fiction series and films.

Interesting facts

At first, she worked as a waitress at The Cheesecake Factory alongside Penny while she was studying.

He earns a very high salary thanks to his work in the pharmaceutical industry.

Although he is usually kind

Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz is one of the main characters on The Big Bang Theory. She starts as a minor character, but later becomes part of the main cast.

Basic information

Full name: Bernadette Maryann Rostenkowski-Wolowitz.

Profession: Microbiologist and executive at a pharmaceutical company.

Workplace: A pharmaceutical company.

Residence: Pasadena, California.

Personality

Bernadette seems sweet and calm at first glance, but she is also:

Very intelligent.

Ambitious.

Determined.

Competitive.

Direct and with a strong character when the situation requires it.

Her voice is high and soft, which contrasts with her firm personality.

Intelligence

He has a PhD in Microbiology.

She is a highly respected scientist.

He achieved a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry and rose to positions of great responsibility.

Family

Father: Mike Rostenkowski.

Mother: Mrs. Rostenkowski.

She has several brothers and sisters, and often mentions that she helped take care of them when she was little.

Relationship with Howard

Penny introduces Bernadette to Howard Wolowitz.

At first the relationship progresses slowly, but they end up falling in love.

Bernadette helps Howard mature and become a responsible husband and father.

Friends

Penny.

Amy Farrah Fowler.

Leonard Hofstadter.

Sheldon Cooper.

Raj Koothrappali.

Tastes

Science.

Spend time with your family.

Meet up with your friends.

Compete and excel at work.

Interesting facts

He is the most romantic member of the group.

She has a refined taste in clothing and decoration.

He maintains a very close friendship with Howard, with whom he stars in many comical situations.

At the end of the series he is still single, but more self-confident and satisfied with his life.

Evolution

Raj goes from being a man unable to talk to women to someone much more independent and confident. Although he doesn't find a permanent partner during the series, he grows emotionally and learns to value himself.

Actor

Raj is played by Kunal Nayyar.

Quick facts

Profession: Astrophysicist.

Place of origin: New Delhi, India.

Best friend: Howard Wolowitz.

Pet: Cinnamon.

Most characteristic trait: His big heart, his passion for astronomy and his evolution in overcoming selective mutism.

Raj Koothrappali is one of the main characters on The Big Bang Theory. He is an astrophysicist originally from India and one of Howard, Leonard, and Sheldon's closest friends.

Basic information

Full name: Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali.

Nickname: Raj.

Profession: Astrophysicist.

Workplace: California Institute of Technology (Caltech).

Place of origin: New Delhi, India.

Residence: Pasadena, California.

Personality

Raj is:

Very intelligent.

Kind and polite.

Romantic and dreamy.

Sensitive and emotional.

Loyal to his friends.

Although he is a great scientist, he is often insecure and frequently seeks a stable romantic relationship.

Intelligence

He is a renowned astrophysicist.

He has conducted important research on planets, stars, and other celestial bodies.

Publishes scientific articles and participates in research projects.

Family

Father: Dr. VM Koothrappali, gynecologist.

Mother: Mrs. Koothrappali.

He has several siblings, including his sister Priya Koothrappali, who is in a relationship with Leonard during one stage of the series.

Selective mutism

One of Raj's most well-known traits at the beginning of the series is his inability to speak to women when sober due to selective mutism related to social anxiety. He can only converse with them after drinking alcohol. Over time, he overcomes this problem and learns to speak normally.

Friends

Howard Wolowitz (his best friend).

Leonard Hofstadter.

Sheldon Cooper.

Penny.

Amy Farrah Fowler.

Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz.

Relations

Raj has several partners throughout the series, but he struggles to find a lasting relationship. Despite this, he never loses hope of finding love.

Tastes

Astronomy.

Science.

Romantic movies.

Music.

Dogs, especially his pet Cinnamon.

Fashion and good food.

Relationship with Bernadette

Howard meets Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz through Penny. They fall in love.

Their relationship makes Howard much more responsible and mature.

Interesting facts

She always wore very tight pants and flashy belts.

He speaks several languages, including some Russian from his astronaut training.

Although Sheldon mocks him for not having a doctorate, Howard often demonstrates great practical skill as an engineer.

Her friendship with Raj is one of the strongest and funniest in the series.

Evolution

Howard starts out immature and obsessed with hooking up. As the series progresses, he becomes a highly respected husband, father, and engineer. His personal growth is one of the most remarkable among the main characters.

Actor

Howard is played by Simon Helberg.

Quick facts

Profession: Aerospace Engineer.

Greatest achievement: Becoming an astronaut.

Wife: Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz.

Best friend: Raj Koothrappali.

Children: Halley and Neil Michael Wolowitz.

Most characteristic trait: His wit, his humor, and his evolution from immature womanizer to responsible family man.

Howard Wolowitz is one of the main characters on The Big Bang Theory. He's an aerospace engineer and the only member of the main group without a PhD, something Sheldon often teases him about.

Basic information

Full name: Howard Joel Wolowitz.

Profession: Aerospace Engineer.

Workplace: California Institute of Technology (Caltech).

Residence: Pasadena, California.

Personality

Howard is:

Very intelligent and creative.

Joking and extroverted.

Self-assured, although sometimes he boasts too much.

Loyal to his friends.

Very affectionate with his family.

In the early seasons, he tries to impress many women with exaggerated comments and clumsy flirting. Over time, he matures considerably.

Intelligence

He is a brilliant engineer.

Designs equipment and systems for space projects.

He collaborates with NASA on several occasions.

He is an expert in robotics, electronics, and mechanical engineering.

Family

Mother: Debbie Wolowitz, famous for always shouting from another room and for taking great care of Howard.

Father: Sam Wolowitz, who abandoned the family when Howard was a child and does not physically appear in the series.

Friends

Raj Koothrappali (his best friend).

Leonard Hofstadter.

Sheldon Cooper.

Penny.

Amy Farrah Fowler.

Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz.

Relationship with Bernadette

Howard meets Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz through Penny. They fall in love, marry, and have two children:

Halley Wolowitz.

Neil Michael Wolowitz.

Their relationship makes Howard much more responsible and mature.

Space travel

One of Howard's greatest achievements is becoming an astronaut. He travels to the International Space Station aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft, fulfilling his dream of participating in a space mission.

Tastes

Engineering.

Robotics.

Comics.

Video games.

Magic and illusion.

Music (plays piano and other instruments).

Interesting facts

He is the character with the least scientific knowledge in the group, but also the one who best understands people.

Help Sheldon navigate social situations.

His last name was a mystery for almost the entire series.

She is one of the few people capable of changing Sheldon's mind.

Evolution

Penny goes from being a struggling aspiring actress to a successful professional. She also matures emotionally and builds a stable relationship with Leonard, as well as forming strong friendships with the rest of the group.

Actress

Penny is played by Kaley Cuoco.

Quick facts

Profession: Waitress (at first) and pharmaceutical sales representative (later).

Best friend: Amy Farrah Fowler and Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz.

Neighbors: Sheldon Cooper and Leonard Hofstadter.

Most characteristic trait: His friendliness, his sense of humor and his ability to unite the group.

Penny is one of the main characters in The Big Bang Theory. She's Sheldon and Leonard's neighbor, and her arrival completely changes the lives of the group of friends.

Basic information

Name: Penny (her last name is never revealed for most of the series).

Initial profession: Waitress at The Cheesecake Factory.

Later profession: Sales representative for a pharmaceutical company.

Place of origin: Omaha, Nebraska (United States).

Residence: Apartment 4B, across from Sheldon and Leonard's apartment.

Personality

Penny is characterized by being:

Kind and caring.

Sociable and extroverted.

Fun and spontaneous.

Brave and determined.

Very protective of her friends.

Although she has no scientific training, she possesses great emotional intelligence and often helps others solve personal problems.

History

When Penny arrives in Pasadena, she dreams of becoming an actress. While trying to land roles, she works as a waitress. Eventually, she discovers she enjoys a stable career in the pharmaceutical industry more, where she achieves considerable professional success.

Family

Father: Wyatt.

Mother: Susan.

Brother: Randall.

Friends

Leonard Hofstadter.

Sheldon Cooper.

Amy Farrah Fowler.

Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz.

Howard Wolowitz.

Raj Koothrappali.

Relationship with Sheldon

At first, Sheldon doesn't understand many of Penny's habits, and she doesn't understand his behavior either. However, they develop a very special friendship. Penny often takes care of Sheldon when he needs it, and he ends up trusting her a lot.

Tastes

Going out with friends.

Watch movies and TV series.

Doing sports.

Spend time with Leonard and the group.

Singing and having fun at gatherings.

Interesting facts

He is the only character capable of convincing Sheldon to do certain things on many occasions.

He wears glasses because of his nearsightedness.

She suffers from lactose intolerance, a detail mentioned several times in the series.

Although he is a brilliant scientist, he often feels less talented than Sheldon.

Evolution

Leonard goes from being a very insecure man with low self-esteem and a love life to becoming a more self-assured person. He learns to set boundaries with Sheldon, strengthens his friendships, and builds a stable life with Penny.

Actor

Leonard is played by Johnny Galecki.

Quick facts

Specialty: Experimental Physics.

Best friend: Sheldon Cooper.

Job: Researcher at Caltech.

Most characteristic trait: His patience and his ability to keep the group of friends together.

Leonard Hofstadter is one of the main characters in The Big Bang Theory. He is a very intelligent, kind experimental physicist and the character who usually acts as the "balance" of the group of friends.

Basic information

Full name: Leonard Leakey Hofstadter.

Profession: Experimental physicist.

Workplace: California Institute of Technology (Caltech).

Residence: Apartment 4A, Pasadena, California.

Roommate: Sheldon Cooper (for most of the series).

Personality

Leonard is known for being:

Intelligent and responsible.

Kind and understanding.

Patient, especially with Sheldon.

Shy and insecure in some situations.

Romantic and very loyal to his friends.

He is often the one who tries to resolve group conflicts and help others.

Intelligence

He is a brilliant scientist specializing in experimental physics.

He has participated in numerous research projects.

He is highly respected by his colleagues at Caltech.

Family

Mother: Beverly Hofstadter, a prestigious neuroscientist and psychiatrist, very emotionally cold.

Father: Alfred Hofstadter, anthropologist.

He has two brothers who are also very successful professionally.

His relationship with his mother is complicated and affects his self-esteem for much of the series.

Friends

Sheldon Cooper (his best friend).

Howard Wolowitz.

Raj Koothrappali.

Penny.

Amy Farrah Fowler.

Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz.

Tastes

Physics.

Video games.

Comics.

Science fiction.

Star Wars.

Star Trek.

Board games.

Collect objects related to your hobbies.

Manias

He has a fixed spot on the sofa that he considers "his place".

He follows very strict schedules.

Always knock on the door three times, saying the person's name each time.

He finds it difficult to adapt to changes.

Famous quotes

"Bazinga!"

"That's my place."

"I'm crazy, but my mother had me tested."

Evolution

At the beginning of the series, Sheldon is very distant and lacks empathy. As the story progresses, he learns to value friendship, love, and teamwork. His greatest achievement comes when he and Amy receive the Nobel Prize in Physics, culminating his personal and professional growth.

Sheldon Cooper is one of the main characters of The Big Bang Theory and the protagonist of Young Sheldon. He is a theoretical physicist with an exceptional intellect and a very peculiar personality.

Basic information

Full name: Sheldon Lee Cooper.

Profession: Theoretical physicist.

Workplace: California Institute of Technology (Caltech).

Place of origin: Galveston, Texas (United States).

Residence: Apartment 4A, Pasadena, California.

Roommate (at first): Leonard Hofstadter.

Personality

Sheldon is extremely intelligent, logical, and methodical. Some of his characteristics are:

Almost photographic memory.

Follow strict routines every day.

Very obsessive about order and cleanliness.

He has difficulty understanding sarcasm and many social norms.

Very sincere, even when it's offensive.

He has a great passion for science.

He is competitive and a perfectionist.

Intelligence

He has been considered a genius since childhood.

He obtained several university degrees at a very young age.

He is a specialist in theoretical physics, particularly string theory and quantum physics.

He has published scientific research and worked with other prominent physicists.

Family

Mother: Mary Cooper.

Father: George Cooper Sr.

Older brother: George Cooper Jr.

Twin sister: Missy Cooper.

Grandmother: Connie "Meemaw" Tucker.

Friends

Leonard Hofstadter (his best friend and roommate for many years).

Howard Wolowitz.

Raj Koothrappali.

Penny.

Amy Farrah Fowler.

Relationship with Amy

Amy Farrah Fowler is his partner and, later, his wife. Although at first Sheldon avoids physical contact and displays of affection, over time he learns to express his feelings better and they develop a very strong relationship.

Tastes

Physics.

Math.

Trains.

Comics.

Video games.

Science fiction.

Star Trek.

Doctor Who.

Flash and other superheroes.

Board games.

spin-off series

The series has a successful spin-off, Young Sheldon, which tells the story of Sheldon Cooper's childhood in Texas before the events of The Big Bang Theory.

The Big Bang Theory is an American sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady. It premiered in 2007 and ended in 2019, with a total of 12 seasons and 279 episodes, becoming one of the most popular sitcoms on television.

History

The series follows the lives of four brilliant scientists with great difficulties in social relationships:

Leonard Hofstadter, experimental physicist.

Sheldon Cooper, a theoretical physicist with extraordinary intelligence.

Howard Wolowitz, aerospace engineer.

Raj Koothrappali, astrophysicist.

Their lives change when Penny, a young aspiring actress, moves into the apartment across the hall.

The series blends humor with science, geek culture, video games, comics, science fiction, and the personal relationships of the protagonists.

Main characters

Sheldon Cooper

Leonard Hofstadter

Penny

Howard Wolowitz

Raj Koothrappali

Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz

Amy Farrah Fowler

Stuart Bloom

Important places

Sheldon and Leonard's apartment 4A.

Penny's apartment 4B.

Caltech University.

Stuart's Comic Book Shop.

The Caltech cafeteria.

The Cheesecake Factory restaurant.

Main topics

Science and physics.

Astronomy.

Engineering.

Comics.

Video games.

Star Wars.

Star Trek.

Doctor Who.

Marvel and DC superheroes.

Board games and role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons.

Important relationships

Leonard and Penny.

Sheldon and Amy.

Howard and Bernadette.

Raj and his various partners throughout the series.

Interesting facts

Sheldon popularized the phrase "Bazinga!".

Many real scientists appeared as guests, including Stephen Hawking.

Celebrities such as Stan Lee, Mark Hamill, William Shatner, and Elon Musk also participated.

He won numerous awards, including several Emmys.

The final episode aired on May 16, 2019.