After 12 seasons of iconic television, The Big Bang Theory came to a close with almost 280 episodes. The series starred a close-knit group of actors and actresses who became each other’s on-set family. Just like the group of best friends on the screen, the actors and actresses apart of the show were just as close. This became evident when the show wrapped in 2019. Because of how influential The Big Bang Theory was for science and television, the stars of the show were posting adorable behind-the-scenes shots on their social media s.
Filming together for 12 years is a long time. This group of friends weren’t just apart of big and small moments in each other’s lives, they were apart of an award-winning TV show that would always have them connected. These photos prove how close this group was and why fans miss the show so much.
Even Guest Stars Felt Like Family
Penny's ex-boyfriend Zack was only her boyfriend for a short time but had such a fun banter with Sheldon and Leonard that he too came back on the series in more ways than one. Seeing Wil Wheaton, Kevin Sussman, and Brian Thomas Smith (Zack) behind-the-scenes with the cast brings back all the feels.
The Women Of The Big Bang Theory
There's nothing that makes TBBT fans happier than seeing girls' night come to life. On the show, the three women would get together in Penny's apartment and sip on tea or wine while venting about their men or their jobs.
Those scenes are comforting and prove that the characters really were close because they didn't need Leonard, Howard, or Sheldon around to hangout. Seeing the three women together behind-the-scenes brings us right back to girls' night in Apartment 4B.
Downtime Off Camera
After being together every day for 12 seasons, the cast of The Big Bang Theory became close on and off set. Seeing these pictures of them in the makeup room and in between sets proves how much fun they have when the cameras aren't rolling.
Before the series ended, the entire cast went on when the show was going to end.
Long Workdays With Close Friends
According to Deadline, those on TBBT filmed 3.5 days a week. While this allowed the cast to work on different projects while still working on the famed sitcom, it also allowed them to spend an ample amount of time together.
Mayim Bialik (Amy Farrah Fowler) told US Weekly that they "miss the thing that kept us together." The group still catches up from time to time but Bialik noted how exciting it is to see other projects her former castmates part of.
Shamy Forever
Amy and Sheldon (aka Shamy) quickly became one of the show's favorite couples. For starters, Amy had enough patience to stick by Sheldon's side and give him the confidence to allow himself to become vulnerable. The two had their doubts but they were married by the 11th season. Watching them grow on the show was a long-running storyline. Now that Shamy is no more, Mayim and Jim Parsons (Sheldon) still make a point to stay in touch. They're even producing in a new show that Mayim also stars in, Call Me Kat.
Shot In Front Of A Live Studio Audience
Those on were lucky enough to perform in front of a live studio audience at Warner Bros Studios. A fan of the show wrote of their experience as a live audience member and how amazing the cast was. Each scene took about two or three tries before the directors moved on to the next scene. Microphones were above the audience's heads to record their laughter throughout the show, which would then be attached to the final version. After the show, the actors came out and thanked the audience for watching and ing them.
An Emotional End
Considering how much time the Kaley Cuoco (Penny), in particular, posted plenty of BTS pictures of their final days on set that were filled with tears and emotional breakdowns.
Famous Guest Stars
The famous sitcom had its fair share of famous guest stars over the years, and one of them was Star Wars', Mark Hamill. Mark ended up officiating Sheldon and Amy's wedding, which was a real treat for the actors along with the characters. Showrunner Steve Holland told the Hollywood Reporter that Hamill was at the top of their list when thinking of guest stars for Shamy's wedding. Before g Hamill to the series, the writers didn't have a script yet but knew he would be perfect for an episode. Holland said Hamill eventually agreed to the part without even seeing the script.
The Cast's Greatest Experience
Unlike the rest of his friends, Raj was the only one who ended the series single. However, in the grand scheme of things, it was probably for the best. Raj was still getting to know himself as a man without a partner. Settling for someone just to say he had a wife wasn't worth it.
The man behind Raj, Kunal Nayyar, posted sweet behind-the-scenes moments over the years but one that stuck out was on his last night of filming vTBBT. Their final night of taping was also his birthday. The entire day made Nayyar reflect on his time on the show and how it was one of his "greatest experiences."
A Close-Knit Bond
The cast is so close to each other that Cuoco even suggested some kind of reboot after a year of being off-air. "Everyone's doing rebooting, we might as well do it in, like, a year!" she told E! News. Sadly, no talk of a reboot has happened but the Sheldon Cooper spinoff, Young Sheldon is still going strong with Jim Parsons behind the camera. It's only a matter of time before the group comes back as guest stars in that series.