When it’s the end of the day and I’ve completed all my homework, doing anything else seems exhausting. In that case, I like to turn on a good show that makes me laugh.

The Big Bang Theory, directed by Mark Cendrowski and starring Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki, is an unique sitcom about the lives of Sheldon and Leonard, physicists who are neighbors to an aspiring actress-to-be named Penny. Sheldon and Leonard not only try to figure out the world around them, but also Penny herself. Because of their nerdy hobbies and knowledge, the protagonists adjust to a new life that becomes similar to what they thought they left back in high school. 

What I find interesting about this show is how it’s meant to appeal to everyone, rather than just actual scientists. Any scientific one-liner is meant to be confusing and awkwardly funny. The sass and sarcasm isn’t cliche, and the sarcasm itself is often a joke due to Sheldon’s lack of emotional intelligence.

I would definitely recommend The Big Bang Theory to anybody wanting a good winter sitcom. This is a great show to sit down and watch with friends. I think people who are big fans of Marvel, D.C. and any comic book brand would love this show. Even though lots of the jokes circle around nerdy hobbies, I think they are more fun than rude. Then again, the majority of jokes are meant to poke fun at the quirky character Sheldon. In fact, Sheldon is practically the show’s pride and joy because of his narcissistic and non-empathetic personality. 

Each episode is about 22-25 minutes long, with about 12 total seasons. Each season that I’ve watched never loses its spark and keeps me watching. The season finales themselves get interesting as they add new characters or show how one of the characters is significantly changing.