After 12 seasons and a record-breaking 279 episodes, the popular series will come to an end in May 2019.
WBTV, CBS and Chuck Lorre Productions said in a joint statement, 'We are forever grateful to our fans for their support of The Big Bang Theory during the past twelve seasons.
"We, along with the cast, writers and crew, are extremely appreciative of the show’s success and aim to deliver a final season, and series finale, that will bring The Big Bang Theory to an epic creative close."
CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl said, "The Big Bang Theory has been the defining comedy of its generation. All of us at the Network take exceptional pride in this series that uniquely combines creative genius, commercial ratings success, cultural influence and characters who became so popular, they are easily known by just one name. We’re incredibly grateful for our partnership with Warner Bros., Chuck Lorre Productions and a brilliant cast and crew that has made such a ‘big bang’ and lasting legacy on the television landscape."
Since its television debut in 2007, the show has received an incredibly 52 Emmy nominations, 10 of them wins.
