The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory revolves around five individuals residing in Pasadena, California. The main characters include Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper, who share an apartment; Penny, an aspiring actress working as a waitress who lives across the hall; and Leonard and Sheldon’s friends and colleagues, Howard Wolowitz, a mechanical engineer, and Raj Koothrappali, an astrophysicist, both of whom are equally nerdy and socially awkward. The humor in the show arises from the contrast between the intellectual and geeky nature of the four men and Penny’s practical social skills and everyday wisdom.