During its 12-year run, The Big Bang Theory has become an international cultural phenomenon, scoring high viewership numbers in the United States and a big following even in countries such as China, where it does not officially air.
Its story of a group of brilliant but socially awkward scientists both elevates and pokes fun at nerds, in the process attracting high-profile fans such as the late physicist Stephen Hawking, who became a frequent guest star.
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