Last night's episode of The Big Bang Theory finished first in the ratings for its time slot and ranked as the night's most-watched and highest-rated broadcast.

"The Tenure Turbulence" was watched by 17.24 million people, adding 1.34 million people over the last original episode. The Big Bang Theory scored a 5.2/17 rating in the critical adults 18-49 demographic, rising from 4.8/16 on March 14.

The Big Bang Theory was the night's #1 show in viewers, households, adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and adults 25-54.

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Bob Newhart, the legendary stand-up comedian and actor known for his sitcoms The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart in the 1970s and '80s, is set to guest star on The Big Bang Theory.

Newhart will play a professor of great importance to Sheldon and also to Leonard, too. His character, Professor Proton, is the former host of Sheldon's favorite science TV show as a kid. In the episode, which is set to air on Thursday, May 2, Sheldon sets out to meet his idol when he finds out Professor Proton can now be hired for parties and events.

In recent years, the six-time Emmy nominated actor has made guest appearances in shows including ER, Desperate Housewives and NCIS. His guest spot on The Big Bang Theory marks his first half-hour sitcom apperance since 2005.

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CBS has issued the press release for the next episode of The Big Bang Theory, which will air Thursday, April 4. Regina King (Southland) reprises her role as Mrs. Davis and John Ross Bowie returns as Barry Kripke in this episode.

"The Tenure Turbulence" - Leonard, Sheldon and Raj fight for tenure at the University, and the competition heats up when the girls get involved, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, April 4 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

You can find more information about this episode in our Episode Guide.

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Last night's episode of The Big Bang Theory finished first in the ratings for its time slot and ranked as the night's most-watched and highest-rated broadcast.

This week's episode, 6.19 "The Closet Reconfiguration", was watched by 15.90 million people, down sharply from last week's audience of 17.63m. The Big Bang Theory scored a 4.8/16 rating in the critical adults 18-49 demographic, down from the previous episodes 5.5/17.

The Big Bang Theory was the night's #1 show in viewers, households, adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and adults 18-34.

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Last night's episode of The Big Bang Theory finished first place in the ratings for its time slot and ranked as the night's most-watched and highest-rated broadcast.

This week's episode, 6.18 "The Contractual Obligation Implementation", was watched by 17.63 million people, up by a slither from the previous episode's 17.62m audience. The Big Bang Theory scored a 5.5/17 rating in the important adults 18-49 demographic, down a notch from 5.6/17 on February 21.

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CBS has issued the press release for the March 14 episode of The Big Bang Theory.

"The Closet Reconfiguration" - Howard struggles with whether or not he should open a letter from his father, and Leonard and Penny throw a "grown-up" cocktail party at the apartment, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, March 14 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

More information about this episode is available in our Episode Guide.

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Last night's episode of The Big Bang Theory finished first in its time slot and ranked as the night's #1 show in all key demos.

"The Monster Isolation" had an audience of 17.62 million people, down marginally from last week's 17.89m. The show scored a 5.6/17 rating in the crucial adults 18-49 demographic, up from 5.5/18 a week ago. The Big Bang Theory finished first in its time slot and the night as a whole in households, total viewers, adults 25-54, adults 18-49 and adults 18-34.

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Last night's episode of The Big Bang Theory dominated its time slot and was the night's highest-rated and most-watched broadcast.

The Valentine's Day episode "The Tangible Affection Proof" was watched by 17.89 million people, dropping over a million viewers from last week. TV viewership was down across the board yesterday, likely owing to the romantic occasion. In the key adults 18-49 demographic, The Big Bang Theory scored a 5.5/18 rating, slipping from 6.2/18 on February 7. The Big Bang Theory was the night's top program in households, viewers, adults 25-54, adults 18-49 and adults 18-34.

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CBS has issued the press release for the March 7 episode of The Big Bang Theory. Kate Micucci guest stars as Lucy, Raj's love interest, in the episode.

"The Contractual Obligation Implementation" - Leonard, Sheldon and Wolowitz speak to junior high girls about careers in science. Meanwhile, Koothrappali plans a date with Lucy, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, March 7 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

More information about this episode is available in our Episode Guide. A new episode airs next Thursday, February 21, while a rerun of 6.09 The Parking Spot Escalation will air on February 28.

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The Big Bang Theory's upcoming PaleyFest panel is to be broadcast live to select movie theaters across the United States. The live event will showcase never-before-seen footage from show and will allow fans across the country to put their questions to the cast and crew of the show.

The show's producers and stars will be taking questions from the studio audience in Los Angeles, while fans in movie theaters can ask questions live via Twitter.

For more information about the event and to find a theater near you showing the panel, visit Fathom Events website.

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