Quiz: How Well Do You Know The Big Bang Theory?

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It may be hard to believe but The Big Bang Theory has now been one of TV’s number one comedies for twelve seasons! Since the series began it has changed the face of television comedies with a unique premise and a cast chemistry that is rarely seen. Through all the ups and downs and changes in the lives of Sheldon, Leonard, Penny, Howard, Raj, Bernadette and Amy, fans have tuned in loyally season after season, but after season 12 it will be time to say goodbye to the iconic series. If you have been a fan since the beginning,  test your Sheldon-like knowledge of the show with this quiz!

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When did the series first premiere?
September 25, 2005 September 24, 2007 September 24, 2006 September 25, 2008
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The Big Bang Theory premiered on September 24, 2007
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Who speaks the first line in the series?
Leonard Penny Sheldon Howard
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Sheldon Cooper is the first character to speak in the series.
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Where are Sheldon and Leonard in the show’s first scene?
Sheldon's office CalTech Cafeteria Their apartment The High IQ sperm bank
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In the very first scene of the pilot episode, Sheldon and Leonard are at the High IQ sperm bank
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Finish the lyrics from the theme song: “The earth began to cool, the _____ began to drool.”
Humans Autotrophs Automen Humanoids
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The lyrics go, “The earth began to cool, the autotrophs began to drool.”
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In what season is Bernadette first introduced.
Season 3 Season 5 Season 4 Season 2
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Bernadette Rostenkowski was first introduced in the season three episode, “The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary.”
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What do the guys try to get back from Penny’s ex-boyfriend in the first episode?
Movies Her head-shot portfolio CD player TV
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The guys attempt to retrieve Penny’s TV from her ex-boyfriend Kurt, but return without their pants or the TV.
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What video game does Penny get “addicted” to for an episode in season two?
The Sims Age of Conan World of Warcraft War of Worlds
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Penny becomes addicted to Age of Conan, but snaps out of it after accepting a virtual date from Howard.
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In what season does Raj get over his selective mutism and can finally talk to women without alcohol?
Season 8 Season 6 Season 4 Season 5
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Raj is able to speak to women fully in the season six finale “The Bon Voyage Reaction.”
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What do Howard and Bernadette bond over on their first date?
Their humor Their mothers Their religion Their fathers both leaving
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Although the date doesn’t start well, Howard and Bernadette eventually bond over their controlling, religious mothers.
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In season six, what is Sheldon doing in his secret room every day for 20 minutes at CalTech?
Building a wormhole Playing trombone Playing hacky sack Eating junk food
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In the episode“The 43 Peculiarity,” the gang discovers that Sheldon plays hacky sack 20 mins a day to beat his high score.
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Why is the elevator broken?
It has always just been broken The landlord shut it down Penny put too much stuff in it Rocket fuel experiment gone wrong
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The season three episode, “The Staircase Implementation” reveals the elevator is broken because of a rocket fuel experiment that went wrong.
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What is the name of the comic book store owned by Stuart?
The Comic Book Store Stuart's Comics The Comic Center of Pasadena Pasadena Comics
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Although commonly referred to as “the comic book store” Stuart’s store is actually called The Comic Center of Pasadena.
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What does Penny give to Leonard before he leaves for Antarctica?
A snuggie A parka A picture of herself An Ipod full of songs
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Penny gives Leonard a snuggie before he embarks on his research trip to Antarctica.
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Who was Raj’s first girlfriend on the show?
Claire Lucy Emily Penny
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Raj’s first real girlfriend on the show is Lucy whom he meets in season six.
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Why does Sheldon hate Wil Wheaton so much?
He think's Wil ruined Star Trek He lied about his grandma dying He failed to show up to a convention He refused to give out his autograph
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Because Sheldon was devastated when Wheaton Wesley Crusher failed to show up at the '95 Dixie Trek Convention in Jackson, Mississippi.
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How do Sheldon and Amy meet?
Online dating site Through work Train convention Set up by Penny
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Raj and Howard match Sheldon with Amy on an online dating site without Sheldon’s knowledge.
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What is the name of Raj’s beloved Yorkshire Terrier?
Honeybun Ginger Cinnamon Yorkie Doodle
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Howard and Bernadette gift Raj with Cinnamon in season five’s “The Transporter Malfunction.”
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What school did Stuart graduate from?
MIT Harvard CalTech Rhode Island School of Design
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Stuart actually graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design,
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Who is Sheldon’s childhood icon that becomes a recurring character?
Dr. Dimensions Professor Proton Bill Nye the Science Guy Neil DeGrasse Tyson
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Bob Newhart appeared as Professor Proton/Arthur Jeffries through six episodes.
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What is Amy Farrah Fowler’s profession?
Neurobiologist Dermatologist Physicist Microbiologist
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Amy Farrah Fowler has a Ph. D. in neurobiology from Harvard.
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