The Big Bang Theory matched lead-in Two and a Half Men in the adults 18-49 demographic, with both shows setting a 5.8/15 rating.

The Big Bang Theory was watched by 15.61 million people, coming second in total viewers. The show tied for first in adults 18-49 with a 5.9/14 rating, up from Men's 5.7/14.

"The Pants Alternative" - Sheldon's friends come to his aid when his fear of public speaking stands between him and a coveted award, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Monday, March 22 (9:31-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

You can find more information about the episode in our Episode Guide. New episodes air tonight and next Monday (March 8), but there is a rerun of "The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary" on March 15th.

"The Precious Fragmentation" - When the guys find a ring from "The Lord of the Rings" at a garage sale, it threatens to tear them apart, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Monday, March 8 (9:31-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

You can find more information about the episode in our Episode Guide. A rerun of "The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary", the first episode with Wil Wheaton, will air March 15th.

Bill Prady, co-creator of The Big Bang Theory, expressed his desire for Wheaton to return during an interview with TV Guide Magazine. Wheaton explains on his blog that he had known the appearance was possible for about a week, but found out it was official earlier today. The episode will be taped March 2nd.

The DVD is available for pre-order at Amazon for $31.49, quite a bit less than Best Buy's price. The Blu-Ray can be pre-ordered for $41.99, also lower than Best Buy.

Warner Bros have not confirmed the September 7th release date, so it's possible that date will change. Amazon are not yet listing a street date on their pre-order pages.

There is no word yet on whether the previous two seasons will be released on Blu-Ray, or whether high definition releases will occur outside of the United States and Canada.