How much longer does CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory” have on air? Well, the show was just renewed through season 10, though those behind the scenes hope it’s on air much longer than that.
“We are very confident that everyone involved wants more ‘Big Bang’ past year 10 and I know Warner Bros. will make those deals,” CBS shot callers Glen Geller told the media at the 2016 TCA Summer Press Tour. Anything more specific?
“We’ll put it on for as long as everyone wants ‘Big Bang’ on the air,” Geller continued. “I hope it lasts forever.”
“The Big Bang Theory” consistently clocks in as one of TV’s highest-rated shows. The most recent season finished with the second-most overall viewers with 20.36 million pairs of eyeballs each week. In 2014, the show was renewed for three more seasons with the three leads — Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki — earning $1 million per episode.
“Comedy is a big part of our schedule, and ‘The Big Bang Theory’ is the biggest comedy force on television,” Nina Tassler, former CBS Entertainment Chairman, said back in 2014.
“This multi-year deal further strengthens our network’s position for future seasons and marks another chapter in the great partnership CBS enjoys with Warner Bros. Television for delivering audiences the incredible talents of Chuck Lorre, Steve Molaro and this amazing cast every week.”
Season 10 of “The Big Bang Theory” will premiere on Monday, Sept. 18.