Is The Big Bang Theory coming back for another season?
Not as of the latest listings. The Big Bang Theory is marked as ended after 12 seasons, running from September 24, 2007 to May 16, 2019. No revival or new season is scheduled. If one is announced and dated, this page turns into a live countdown automatically.
When was the final episode of The Big Bang Theory?
The series finale aired on May 16, 2019. It was Season 12, Episode 24, "The Stockholm Syndrome". The full run is 279 episodes, roughly 140 hours.
About The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory is a comedy about brilliant physicists, Leonard and Sheldon, who are the kind of "beautiful minds" that understand how the universe works. But none of that genius helps them interact with people, especially women. All this begins to change when a free-spirited beauty named Penny moves in next door. Sheldon, Leonard's roommate, is quite content spending his nights playing Klingon Boggle with their socially dysfunctional friends, fellow Cal Tech scientists…
The Big Bang Theory release FAQ
When is the next episode of The Big Bang Theory?
The Big Bang Theory has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The finale, "The Stockholm Syndrome", aired on May 16, 2019.
What network is The Big Bang Theory on?
The Big Bang Theory aired on CBS. Episodes run about 30 minutes each.
How many seasons of The Big Bang Theory are there?
12 seasons and 279 episodes so far, about 140 hours in total. See how long it takes to watch The Big Bang Theory.
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Episode data from TVmaze, refreshed weekly (last update 2026-09-23). Runtimes are as listed per episode, so totals exclude recaps you skip and credits you don't.