Reflections of the Small Screen: The Big Bang Theory

The CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory follows a group of genius scientists who also adhere to the textbook definition of “Geek.” Led by the quirky Sheldon Cooper and nice-guy Leonard Hofstadter, they deal with life, love and awkward social situations with the help of next-door-neighbor and non- Geek Penny. Part fish-out-of-water narrative and Friends for the twenty-first century, The Big Bang Theory demonstrates that network television sitcoms are still relevant, as well as that it is indeed hip to be “Geek.”