'The Big Bang Theory': Facts You Likely Didn't Know

Jim Parsons (Sheldon) Never Watched Star Trek

Yep, you read that right. Despite Sheldon being obsessed with Star Trek, Jim Parsons has admitted he’s never seen a full episode and doesn’t consider himself a sci-fi fan at all. He just played the nerd — brilliantly, though!

Mayim Bialik (Amy) Is a Real-Life Neuroscientist

Unlike her on-screen persona, Bialik is actually a Ph.D. holder in neuroscience. Her academic background helped shape Amy Farrah Fowler’s brainy and awkward character to perfection

The Theme Song Was Custom-Made by Barenaked Ladies

The catchy intro wasn’t pulled from the charts. It was specially written and recorded by the band Barenaked Ladies, summarizing the history of the universe in 20 seconds

Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki Dated in Real Life

The broken elevator? Genius. It wasn’t just for laughs — it gave the writers an excuse to build awkward, hilarious stairwell conversations. Only in the final season do we learn how it broke (thank you, Leonard’s rocket fuel).

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The Elevator Scene Was a Clever Running Gag

The broken elevator? Genius. It wasn’t just for laughs — it gave the writers an excuse to build awkward, hilarious stairwell conversations. Only in the final season do we learn how it broke (thank you, Leonard’s rocket fuel).

The Cast Was Earning $1 Million Per Episode

By season 8, the core five cast members were raking in $1 million per episode. In later seasons, some of them even took pay cuts so Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch could get raises. Respect.

Sheldon’s Spot Has a Deep Science Behind It

It’s not just a quirk. In one episode, Sheldon explains that his seat offers the best TV viewing angle, optimal cross-breeze from the windows, and proximity to both exits — truly peak Sheldon logic

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