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September 24, 2007 – May 19, 2008 Episodes: 17 Status: The Strike Season (Shortened due to the WGA Writers' Strike)
: The show is credited with changing the nature of sitcoms by leaning into "un-cool" topics like science, gaming, and comic books, making them "bankable" for networks. big bang theory s01
: Metacritic user reviews (80% positive) generally outpaced initial critical scores (35% positive), highlighting the show's broad, relatable appeal over intellectual criticism. September 24, 2007 – May 19, 2008 Episodes: