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The Big Bang Theory is over, but several members of the original cast have found ways to make cameos in other shows in the franchise — including Young Sheldon And Georgie and Mandy’s first marriage.
The popular sitcom, which aired from 2007 to 2019, starred Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik And Melissa Rauch as a group of friends made up of scientists and their significant others.
Young Sheldon was subsequently picked up by CBS as a prequel to The Big Bang Theory. The sequel focused on Sheldon (Iain Armitage) as a child prodigy growing up in Texas. Fans met Sheldon’s brother Georgie (Montana Jordan) and got involved in his love story with Mandy (Emily Osment). Young Sheldon came to an end in 2024, but the franchise continued to expand Georgie and Mandy’s first marriage.
‘You can watch Young Sheldon without knowing anything about it The Big Bang Theory. And I believe you can watch Georgie and Mandy’s first marriage without looking Young Sheldon,” Jordan shared exclusively We weekly in October 2024. “It’s a new start.”
Warner Bros. Television has since greenlit a series set in the same universe. While the pilot is still in development, the show will air on Warner Bros. streaming service. Discovery, Max, and play various alumni of The Big Bang Theory.
Keep scrolling for a guide to what The Big Bang Theory stars have returned to the franchise – and who hasn’t yet:
Jim Parsons
After creating the role of Sheldon Cooper The Big Bang TheoryParsons received several awards, including four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy.
Parsons became executive producer Young Sheldon – in addition to serving as a narrator for The Big Bang Theory‘s first spin-off. During the May 2024 series finale, Parsons and Bialik reprized their roles as Sheldon and Amy, respectively, to show how the character’s memoir served as the backdrop for Young Sheldon.
Johnny Galecki
Galecki played Leonard The Big Bang Theory from 2007 to 2019. He has not yet returned to the franchise, but reprized another memorable role when he joined The Conners like David.
Kaley Cuoco
After playing fan favorite Penny, Cuoco made an uncredited voice-only cameo in the prequel series as pool water. She has also played a leading role The stewardess And Based on a true story.
Mayim Bialik
Bialik reunited with Parsons for a guest role Young Sheldon after originally playing love interests The Big Bang Theory. The actress also lent her voice as Amy for several episodes of the prequel.
Simon Helberg
Helberg is known for playing Howard The Big Bang Theory. He returned to the role for one episode of Young Sheldon where Howard narrated part of an episode.
Melissa Rauch
Rauch is best known for playing Bernadette, who has yet to appear Young Sheldon or Georgie and Mandy’s first marriage. She’s found a way to still collaborate with her former co-stars, sharing the screen with Bialik and Nayyar on Night Court.
Kunal Nayyar
The actor rose to fame for his performance as Raj The Big Bang Theory. Although Nayyar has yet to return to the franchise, he reunited with Rauch for a mini-reunion on her hit NBC series Night Court.
Brian Posehn
On the original show, Posehn was a geologist at Caltech who was interested in a relationship with Amy. Posehn returns to play Bert in the upcoming spin-off of Max.
Kevin Sussman
The Big Bang Theory Often, Sussman played the role of Stuart, aka the owner of a comic book store that Sheldon and his friends visited on the show. He will reprise his role as Stuart in a leading role in a highly anticipated spin-off.
Lauren Lapkus
Lapkus joined The Big Bang Theory as a love interest for Stuart. The couple stayed together once The Big Bang Theory came to an end and will be the focus of Max’s spin-off.