document_title: The Big Bang Theory

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text: The Big Bang Theory

text: Production

text: The structure of the original, unaired pilot, developed for the 2006–07 television season, was substantially different from the series' current form. The only characters retained in both pilots were Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon (Jim Parsons), who are named after Sheldon Leonard, a longtime figure in episodic television as producer, director and actor. Althea (Vernee Watson) was a character featured in both pilots and the first series episode.[8] Two female leads were Canadian actress Amanda Walsh as Katie, "a street-hardened, tough-as-nails woman with a vulnerable interior,"[9][10] and Iris Bahr as Gilda, a scientist colleague and friend of the male characters. Sheldon and Leonard meet Katie after she breaks up with a boyfriend and they invite her to share their apartment. Gilda is threatened by Katie's presence. Test audiences reacted negatively to Katie, but they liked Sheldon and Leonard. The original pilot used Thomas Dolby's hit "She Blinded Me with Science" as its theme song.

text: Although the show was not picked up, its creators were given an opportunity to retool it and produce a second pilot. They brought in the remaining cast and retooled the show to its final format. Katie was replaced by Penny (Kaley Cuoco). The original unaired pilot never has officially been released, but it has circulated on the Internet.[citation needed] On the evolution of the show, Chuck Lorre said, "We did the 'Big Bang Pilot' about two and a half years ago, and it sucked ... but there were two remarkable things that worked perfectly, and that was Johnny and Jim. We rewrote the thing entirely and then we were blessed with Kaley and Simon and Kunal." As to whether the world will ever see the original pilot on a future DVD release, Lorre said, "Wow, that would be something. We will see. Show your failures..."[11]

text: The first and second pilots of The Big Bang Theory were directed by James Burrows, who did not continue with the show. The reworked second pilot led to a 13-episode order by CBS on May 14, 2007.[12] Prior to its airing on CBS, the pilot episode was distributed on iTunes free of charge. The show premiered on September 24, 2007, and was picked up for a full 22-episode season on October 19, 2007.[13] The show is filmed in front of a live audience,[14] and is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Chuck Lorre Productions.[15] Production was halted on November 6, 2007, due to the Writers Guild of America strike. Nearly three months later, on February 4, 2008, the series was temporarily replaced by a short-lived sitcom, Welcome to the Captain. The series returned on March 17, 2008, in an earlier time slot[16] and ultimately only 17 episodes were produced for the first season.[17][18]

text: After the strike ended, the show was picked up for a second season, airing in the 2008–2009 season, premiering in the same time slot on September 22, 2008.[19] With increasing ratings, the show received a two-year renewal through the 2010–11 season in 2009.[20][21] In 2011, the show was picked up for three more seasons.[22] In March 2014, the show was renewed again for three more years through the 2016–17 season. This marks the second time the series has gained a three-year renewal.[23] In March 2017, the series was renewed for two additional seasons, bringing its total to 12, and running through the 2018–19 television season.[24]

text: David Saltzberg, a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles, checks scripts and provides dialogue, mathematics equations, and diagrams used as props.[6] According to executive producer/co-creator Bill Prady, "We're working on giving Sheldon an actual problem that he's going to be working on throughout the [first] season so there's actual progress to the boards ... . We worked hard to get all the science right."[7]

text: Several of the actors in The Big Bang Theory previously worked together on the sitcom Roseanne, including Johnny Galecki, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf (who plays Sheldon's mother, Mary Cooper), and Meagen Fay (who plays Bernadette's mother). Additionally, Lorre was a writer on the series for several seasons.

text: Theme song

text: The Canadian alternative rock band Barenaked Ladies wrote and recorded the show's theme song, which describes the history and formation of the universe and the Earth. Co-lead singer Ed Robertson was asked by Lorre and Prady to write a theme song for the show after the producers attended one of the band's concerts in Los Angeles. By coincidence, Robertson had recently read Simon Singh's book Big Bang,[25][26] and at the concert improvised a freestyle rap about the origins of the universe.[citation needed] Lorre and Prady phoned him shortly thereafter and asked him to write the theme song. Having been asked to write songs for other films and shows, but ending up being rejected because of producer's favor of other artist's song, Robertson agreed to write the theme only after learning that Lorre and Prady had not asked anyone else.[citation needed]

text: On October 9, 2007, a full-length (1 minute and 45 seconds) version of the song was released commercially.[27] Although some sources identify the song title as "History of Everything,"[28] the cover art for the single identifies the title as "Big Bang Theory Theme." A music video also was released via special features on The Complete Fourth Season DVD and Blu-ray set.[29][30] The theme was included on the band's greatest hits album, Hits from Yesterday & the Day Before, released on September 27, 2011.[31] In September 2015, TMZ uncovered court documents showing that Steven Page sued former bandmate Robertson over the song, alleging that he was promised 20% of the proceeds, but that Robertson has kept that money entirely for himself.[32]

text: Actors' salaries

text: For the first three seasons, Galecki, Parsons, and Cuoco, the three main stars of the show, received at most $60,000 per episode. The salary for the three went up to $200,000 per episode for the fourth season. Their per-episode pay went up an additional $50,000 in each of the following three seasons, culminating in $350,000 per episode in the seventh season.[33][34] In September 2013, Bialik and Rauch renegotiated the contracts they held since they were introduced to the series in 2010. On their old contracts, each was making $20,000–$30,000 per episode, while the new contracts doubled that, beginning at $60,000 per episode, increasing steadily to $100,000 per episode by the end of the contract, as well as adding another year for both.[35]

text: By season seven, Galecki, Parsons, and Cuoco were also receiving 0.25% of the series' back-end money. Before production began on the eighth season, the three plus Helberg and Nayyar, looked to renegotiate new contracts, with Galecki, Parsons, and Cuoco seeking around $1 million per episode, as well as more back-end money.[36] Contracts were signed in the beginning of August 2014, giving the three principal actors an estimated $1 million per episode for three years, with the possibility to extend for a fourth year. The deals also include larger pieces of the show, signing bonuses, production deals, and advances towards the back-end.[37] Helberg and Nayyar were also able to renegotiate their contracts, giving them a per-episode pay in the "mid-six-figure range", up from around $100,000 per episode they each received in years prior. The duo, who were looking to have salary parity with Parsons, Galecki, and Cuoco, signed their contracts after the studio and producers threatened to write the characters out of the series if a deal could not be reached before the start of production on season eight.[38] By season 10, Helberg and Nayyar reached the $1 million per episode parity with Parsons, Galecki, and Cuoco, due to a clause in their deals signed in 2014.[39]

text: In March 2017, the main cast members (Galecki, Parsons, Cuoco, Helberg, and Nayyar) took a 10% pay cut to allow Bialik and Rauch an increase in their earnings.[40] This put Galecki, Parsons, Cuoco, Helberg and Nayyar at $900,000 per episode, with Parsons, Galecki, and Helberg also receiving overall deals with Warner Bros. Television.[24] By the end of April, Bialik and Rauch had signed deals to earn $500,000 per episode, each, with the deals also including a separate development component for both actors. The deal was an increase from the $175,000 – $200,000 the duo had been making per episode.[41]

text: Cast and characters

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text: These actors are credited in all episodes of the series:

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Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter:[42] An experimental physicist with an IQ of 173, who received his PhD when he was 24 years old. Leonard is a nerd who loves video games, comic books, and Dungeons & Dragons. Leonard is the straight man of the series, in which he shares an apartment in Pasadena, CA, with Sheldon. Leonard is smitten with his new neighbor Penny when they first meet, and they eventually marry.
Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper:[43] Originally from Galveston, Texas, Sheldon was a child prodigy with an eidetic memory who began college at the age of eleven, and earned a PhD at age sixteen. He is a theoretical physicist researching quantum mechanics and string theory, and despite his IQ of 187, he finds many routine aspects of social situations difficult to grasp. He is determined to have his own way, continually boasts of his intelligence, and he has an extremely ritualized way of living. Despite these quirks, he begins a relationship with Amy Farrah Fowler.
Kaley Cuoco as Penny:[44] An aspiring actress from Omaha, Nebraska. Penny moves in across the hall from Sheldon and Leonard. She waits and occasionally tends the bar at the Cheesecake Factory. After giving up hope of becoming a successful actress, Penny becomes a pharmaceutical sales representative. Penny becomes friends with Bernadette and Amy, and they often hang out in each other's apartments. Penny and Leonard form a relationship and eventually marry.
Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz:[45] An aerospace engineer. Howard is Jewish and lives with his mother, Debbie (Carol Ann Susi). Unlike Sheldon, Leonard, Raj, Bernadette and Amy, Howard does not hold a doctorate. He goes into space, training as an astronaut and serving as a payload specialist. Howard initially fancies himself a womanizer, but he later starts dating Bernadette, and they get engaged and married. Howard also has a tendency to waste money on toys and argues with Bernadette because of his oddly low income as an engineer and her high income as a pharmaceutical biochemist.
Kunal Nayyar as Rajesh Koothrappali:[46] A particle astrophysicist originally from New Delhi, India. Raj is initially unable to talk to women unless he drinks alcohol. Raj also has very feminine tastes and often takes on a stereotypical female role. Raj later dates Lucy (Kate Micucci), who also suffers from social anxiety, but it eventually ends; he later speaks to Penny without alcohol and thus overcomes his selective mutism. He begins dating Emily and their relationship later becomes exclusive. Raj also has a Yorkshire Terrier named Cinnamon.

text: These actors were first credited as guest stars and later promoted to main cast:

text:
Sara Gilbert as Leslie Winkle (recurring season 1, starring season 2, guest seasons 3, 9):[47][48][49] A physicist who works in the same lab as Leonard. In appearance, she is essentially Leonard's female counterpart, and has conflicting scientific theories with Sheldon. Leslie has casual sex with Leonard and later Howard. Gilbert was promoted to a main cast member during the second season, but resumed guest star status because producers could not come up with enough material for the character.[47] Gilbert returned to The Big Bang Theory for its 200th episode.[50]
Melissa Rauch as Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz (recurring season 3, starring seasons 4–):[51] A young woman who initially is a co-worker at The Cheesecake Factory with Penny to pay her way through graduate school, where she is studying microbiology. Bernadette is introduced to Howard by Penny; at first, they do not get along, apparently having nothing in common. They date and later get engaged and married. Although generally a sweet and good-natured person, Bernadette has a short fuse and can be vindictive and lash out when provoked.
Mayim Bialik as Amy Farrah Fowler (guest star season 3, starring seasons 4–):[52] A woman selected by an online dating site as Sheldon's perfect mate.[53] Amy is from Glendale, CA. While she and Sheldon initially share social cluelessness, after befriending Penny and Bernadette she eventually becomes more interested in social and romantic interaction. Her relationship with Sheldon slowly progresses to the point at which Sheldon considers her his girlfriend. Amy believes she and Penny are best friends, a sentiment that Penny does not initially share. Amy has a PhD in neurobiology.
Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom (recurring seasons 2–5, 7, starring seasons 6, 8–):[54] A mild-mannered, under-confident owner of a comic book store. A competent artist, Stuart is a graduate of the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, and though he is socially awkward he possesses slightly better social skills. Stuart implies he is in financial trouble and that the comic book store now also is his home. He is later invited to join the guys' group while Howard is in space. Stuart gets a new job caring for Howard's mother later. After Mrs. Wolowitz's death, Stuart continues to live in her home, along with Howard and Bernadette, until he finds a place of his own.
Laura Spencer as Emily Sweeney (recurring seasons 7–8, starring season 9):[55] A dermatologist at Huntington Hospital. Emily went to Harvard and delights in the macabre and states that she likes her job because she can cut things with knives. Prior to meeting Raj, Emily was set up on a blind date with Howard. After finding Emily's online dating profile, Raj has Amy contact her as his wingman instead. Their relationship becomes exclusive, but Raj later breaks up with Emily when he becomes infatuated with the bartender Claire (Alessandra Torresani).

text: Scientist cameos

text: As the theme of the show revolves around science, many distinguished and high-profile scientists have appeared as guest stars on the show. Famous astrophysicist and Nobel laureate George Smoot had a cameo appearance in the second season.[56] Theoretical physicist Brian Greene also appeared on the show in the fourth season. Astrophysicist, science populizer, and physics outreach specialist Neil deGrasse Tyson also appeared in the fourth season.

text: Cosmologist Stephen Hawking made a short guest appearance in the fifth-season episode;[57] in the eighth season, Hawking video conferences with Sheldon and Leonard, and makes another appearance in the 200th episode. In the fifth and sixth seasons, NASA astronaut Michael J. Massimino played himself multiple times in the role of Howard's fellow astronaut. Bill Nye appeared in the seventh season, and Elon Musk made an appearance in the ninth season.

text: Episodes

text:
Season
Episodes
Originally aired
Nielsen ratings

First aired
Last aired
Viewers
(millions)
Viewers
rank
18–49
rating/share
18–49
rank

1
17
September 24, 2007 (2007-09-24)
May 19, 2008 (2008-05-19)
8.31
68[58]
3.3/8
46[59]

2
23
September 22, 2008 (2008-09-22)
May 11, 2009 (2009-05-11)
10.03
40[60]
N/A
N/A

3
23
September 21, 2009 (2009-09-21)
May 24, 2010 (2010-05-24)
14.22
12
5.3/13
5[61]

4
24
September 23, 2010 (2010-09-23)
May 19, 2011 (2011-05-19)
13.21
13
4.4/13
7[62]

5
24
September 22, 2011 (2011-09-22)
May 10, 2012 (2012-05-10)
15.82
8
5.5/17
6[63]

6
24
September 27, 2012 (2012-09-27)
May 16, 2013 (2013-05-16)
18.68
3
6.2/19
2[64]

7
24
September 26, 2013 (2013-09-26)
May 15, 2014 (2014-05-15)
19.96
2
6.2/20
2[65]

8
24
September 22, 2014 (2014-09-22)
May 7, 2015 (2015-05-07)
19.05
2
5.6/17
4[66]

9
24
September 21, 2015 (2015-09-21)
May 12, 2016 (2016-05-12)
20.36
2
5.8/19
3[67]

10
24
September 19, 2016 (2016-09-19)
May 11, 2017 (2017-05-11)
18.99
2
4.9/19
3[68]

11
TBA
September 25, 2017 (2017-09-25)
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA

text: Recurring themes and elements

text: Science

text: Much of the series focuses on science, particularly physics. The four main male characters are employed at Caltech and have science-related occupations, as do Bernadette and Amy. The characters frequently banter about scientific theories or news (notably around the start of the show), and make science-related jokes.

text: Science has also interfered with the characters' romantic lives. Leslie breaks up with Leonard when he sides with Sheldon in his support for string theory rather than loop quantum gravity.[69] When Leonard joins Sheldon, Raj, and Howard on a three-month Arctic research trip, it separates Leonard and Penny at a time their relationship is budding. When Bernadette takes an interest in Leonard's work, it makes both Penny and Howard envious and results in Howard confronting Leonard, and Penny asking Sheldon to teach her physics.[70] Sheldon and Amy also briefly end their relationship after an argument over which of their fields is superior.[71]

text: David Saltzberg, who has a PhD in physics, has served as the science consultant for the show for six seasons and attends every taping.[72] While Saltzberg knows physics, he sometimes needs assistance from Mayim Bialik, who has a PhD in neuroscience.[73] Saltzberg sees early versions of scripts which need scientific information added to them, and he also points out where the writers, despite their knowledge of science, have made a mistake. He is usually not needed during a taping unless a lot of science, and especially the whiteboard, is involved.[73]

text: Science fiction media

text: The four main male characters are all avid science fiction, fantasy, and comic book fans and memorabilia collectors.

text: Star Trek in particular is frequently referenced and Sheldon identifies strongly with the character of Spock, so much so that when he is given a used napkin signed by Leonard Nimoy as a Christmas gift from Penny he is overwhelmed with excitement and gratitude ("I possess the DNA of Leonard Nimoy?!").[74] Star Trek: The Original Series cast member George Takei has made a cameo, and Leonard Nimoy made a cameo as the voice of Sheldon's vintage Mr. Spock action figure (both cameos were in dream sequences). Star Trek: The Next Generation cast members Brent Spiner and LeVar Burton have had cameos as themselves,[75][76] while Wil Wheaton has a recurring role as a fictionalized version of himself.

text: They are also fans of Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, and Doctor Who. In the episode "The Ornithophobia Diffusion", when there is a delay in watching Star Wars on Blu-ray, Howard complains, "If we don't start soon, George Lucas is going to change it again" (referring to Lucas' controversial alterations to the films) and in "The Hot Troll Deviation", Katee Sackhoff of Battlestar Galactica appeared as Howard's fantasy dream girl. The characters have different tastes in franchises with Sheldon praising Firefly but disapproving of Leonard's enjoyment of Babylon 5.[77][n 1] With regard to fantasy, the four make frequent references to The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter novels and movies. Additionally, Howard can speak Sindarin, one of the two Elvish languages from The Lord of the Rings.

text: Wednesday night is the group's designated "comic book night"[78] because that is the day of the week when new comic books are released. The comic book store is run by fellow geek and recurring character Stuart. On a number of occasions, the group members have dressed up as pop culture characters, including The Flash, Aquaman, Frodo Baggins, Superman, Batman, Spock, The Doctor, Green Lantern, and Thor.[79] As a consequence of losing a bet to Stuart and Wil Wheaton, the group members are forced to visit the comic book store dressed as Catwoman, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Supergirl.[80] DC Comics announced that, to promote its comics, the company will sponsor Sheldon wearing Green Lantern T-shirts.[81]

text: Various games have been featured, as well as referenced, on the series (e.g. World of Warcraft, Halo, Mario, etc.), including fictional games like Mystic Warlords of Ka'a (which became a reality in 2011)[82] and Rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock.

text: Leonard and Penny's relationship

text: One of the recurring plot lines is the relationship between Leonard and Penny. Leonard becomes attracted to Penny in the pilot episode and his need to do favors for her is a frequent point of humor in the first season. Meanwhile, Penny dates a series of muscular, attractive, unintelligent, and insensitive jocks. Their first long term relationship begins when Leonard returns from a three-month expedition to the North Pole in the season 3 premiere. However, when Leonard tells Penny that he loves her, she realizes she cannot say it back. Both Leonard and Penny go on to date other people; most notably with Leonard dating Raj's sister Priya for much of season 4. This relationship is jeopardized when Leonard comes to falsely believe that Raj has slept with Penny, and ultimately ends when Priya sleeps with a former boyfriend in "The Good Guy Fluctuation".

text: Penny, who admits to missing Leonard in "The Roommate Transmogrification", accepts his request to renew their relationship in "The Beta Test Initiation". After Penny suggests having sex in "The Launch Acceleration", Leonard breaks the mood by proposing to her. Penny says "no" but does not break up with him. She stops a proposal a second time in "The Tangible Affection Proof". In the sixth-season episode, "The 43 Peculiarity", Penny finally tells Leonard that she loves him. Although they both feel jealousy when the other receives significant attention from the opposite sex, Penny is secure enough in their relationship to send him off on an exciting four-month expedition without worrying in "The Bon Voyage Reaction". After Leonard returns, their relationship blossoms over the seventh season. In the penultimate episode "The Gorilla Dissolution", Penny admits that they should marry and when Leonard realizes that she is serious, he proposes with a ring that he had been saving for years. Leonard and Penny decide to elope to Las Vegas in the season 8 finale, but beforehand, wanting no secrets, Leonard admits to kissing another woman, Mandy Chow (Melissa Tang) while on an expedition on the North Sea. Despite this, Leonard and Penny finally elope in the season 9 premiere.

text: Sheldon and Amy's relationship

text: In the third-season finale, Raj and Howard search for a woman compatible with Sheldon and discover neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler. Like him, she has a history of social ineptitude and participates in online dating only to fulfill an agreement with her mother. This spawns a storyline in which Sheldon and Amy communicate daily while insisting to Leonard and Penny that they are not romantically involved. In "The Agreement Dissection", Sheldon and Amy talk in her apartment after a night of dancing and she kisses him on the lips. Instead of getting annoyed, Sheldon says "fascinating" and later asks Amy to be his girlfriend in "The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition". The same night he draws up "The Relationship Agreement" to verify the ground rules of him as her boyfriend and vice versa (similar to his "Roommate Agreement" with Leonard). Amy agrees but later regrets not having had a lawyer read through it.

text: In the episode "The Launch Acceleration", Amy tries to use her "neurobiology bag of tricks" to increase the attraction between herself and Sheldon. In the final fifth-season episode "The Countdown Reflection", Sheldon takes Amy's hand as Howard is launched into space. In the sixth season first episode "The Date Night Variable", after a dinner in which Sheldon fails to live up to this expectation, Amy gives Sheldon an ultimatum that their relationship is over unless he tells her something from his heart. Amy accepts Sheldon's romantic speech even after learning that it is a line from the first Spider-Man movie. In "The Cooper/Kripke Inversion" Sheldon states that he has been working on his discomfort about physical contact and admits that "it's a possibility" that he could one day have sex with Amy. Amy is revealed to have similar feelings in "The Love Spell Potential". Sheldon explains that he never thought about intimacy with anyone before Amy.[83]

text: "The Locomotive Manipulation" is the first episode in which Sheldon initiates a kiss with Amy. Although initially done in a fit of sarcasm, he discovers that he enjoys the feeling. Consequently, Sheldon slowly starts to open up over the rest of the season, and starts a more intimate relationship with Amy. However, in the season finale, Sheldon leaves temporarily to cope with several changes and Amy becomes distraught. However, in "The Prom Equivalency", he hides in his room to avoid going to a mock prom reenactment with her. In the resulting stand-off, Amy is about to confess that she loves Sheldon, but he surprises her by saying that he loves her too. This prompts Amy to have a panic attack.

text: In the season eight finale, Sheldon and Amy get into a fight about commitment on their 5-year anniversary. Amy tells Sheldon that she needs to think about the future of their relationship, unaware that Sheldon was about to propose to her. Season nine sees Sheldon harassing Amy about making up her mind until she breaks up with him. Both struggle with singlehood and trying to be friends for the next few weeks until they reunite in episode ten and have sex for the first time on Amy's birthday.

text: Howard's mother

text: In scenes set at Howard's home, he interacts with his rarely-seen mother (voiced by Carol Ann Susi until her death) by shouting from room to room in the house. She similarly interacts with other characters in this manner.[84] She reflects the Jewish mother stereotype in some ways, such as being overly controlling of Howard's adult life and sometimes trying to make him feel guilty about causing her trouble. She is dependent on Howard, as she requires him to help her with her wig and makeup in the morning. Howard in turn is attached to his mother to the point where she still cuts his meat for him, takes him to the dentist, does his laundry and "grounds" him when he returns home after briefly moving out.[85] Until Howard's marriage to Bernadette in the fifth-season finale, Howard's former living situation led Leonard's psychiatrist mother to speculate that he may suffer from some type of pathology,[86] and Sheldon to refer to their relationship as Oedipal.[87] In season 8, Howard's mother dies in her sleep while in Florida, which devastates Howard and Stuart, who briefly lived with Mrs. Wolowitz.

text: Vanity cards

text: Like most shows created by Chuck Lorre, The Big Bang Theory ends by showing a vanity card written by Lorre after the credits, followed by the Warner Bros. Television closing logo. These cards are archived on Lorre's website.[88]

text: The Theorists

text: Through the use of his vanity cards at the end of episodes, Lorre alleged that the program had been plagiarized by a show produced and aired in Belarus. Officially titled Теоретики (The Theorists), the show features "clones" of the main characters, a similar opening sequence, and what appears to be a very close Russian translation of the scripts.[89] Lorre expressed annoyance and described his inquiry with the Warner Bros. legal department about options. The television production company and station's close relationship with the Belarus government was cited as the reason that any attempt to claim copyright infringement would be in vain because the company copying the episodes is operated by the government.[90]

text: However, no legal action was required to end production of the other show: as soon as it became known that the show was unlicensed, the actors quit and the producers cancelled it.[91] Dmitriy Tankovich (who plays Leonard's counterpart, "Seva") said in an interview, "I'm upset. At first, the actors were told all legal issues were resolved. We didn't know it wasn't the case, so when the creators of The Big Bang Theory started talking about the show, I was embarrassed. I can't understand why our people first do, and then think. I consider this to be the rock bottom of my career. And I don't want to take part in a stolen show".[92]

text: Reception

text: Critical reception

text: Initial reception for the series was mixed. The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 55% approval rating for the first season based on reviews from 22 critics, with an average rating of 5.18/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "The Big Bang Theory brings a new class of character to mainstream television, but much of the comedy feels formulaic and stiff."[93] On Metacritic, the season holds a score of 57 out of 100, based on reviews from 23 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[94] Later seasons received more acclaim and in 2013, TV Guide ranked the series #52 on its list of the 60 Best Series of All Time.[95]

text: U.S. standard ratings

text: The Big Bang Theory started off slowly in the ratings, failing to make the top 50 in its first season (ranking 68th), and ranking 40th in its second season. When the third season premiered on September 21, 2009, however, The Big Bang Theory ranked as CBS's highest-rated show of that evening in the adults 18–49 demographic (4.6/10) along with a then-series-high 12.83 million viewers.[96] After the first three seasons aired at different times on Monday nights, CBS moved the show to Thursdays at 8:00 ET for the 2010–2011 schedule, to be in direct competition with NBC's Comedy Block and Fox's American Idol (then the longest reigning leading primetime show on U.S. television from 2004 to 2011).[97] During its fourth season, it became television's highest rated comedy, just barely beating out eight-year champ Two and a Half Men. However, in the age 18–49 demographic (the show's target age range), it was the second highest rated comedy, behind ABC's Modern Family. The fifth season opened with viewing figures of over 14 million.[98]

text: The sixth season boasts some of the highest-rated episodes for the show so far, with a then-new series high set with "The Bakersfield Expedition", with 20 million viewers,[99] a first for the series, which along with NCIS, made CBS the first network to have two scripted series reach that large an audience in the same week since 2007. In the sixth season, the show became the highest rated and viewed scripted show in the 18–49 demographic, trailing only the live regular NBC Sunday Night Football coverage,[100][101] and was third in total viewers, trailing NCIS and Sunday Night Football.[102] Season seven of the series opened strong, continuing the success gained in season six, with the second episode of the premiere, "The Deception Verification", setting the new series high in viewers with 20.44 million.[103][104]

text: Showrunner Steve Molaro, who took over from Bill Prady with the sixth season, credits some of the show's success to the sitcom's exposure in off-network syndication, particularly on TBS, while Michael Schneider of TV Guide attributes it to the timeslot move two seasons earlier. Chuck Lorre and CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler also credit the success to the influence of Molaro, in particular the deepening exploration of the firmly established regular characters and their interpersonal relationships, such as the on-again, off-again relationship between Leonard and Penny.[105] Throughout much of the 2012–13 season, The Big Bang Theory placed first in all of syndication ratings, receiving formidable competition from only Judge Judy and Wheel of Fortune (first-run syndication programs). By the end of the 2012–13 television season, The Big Bang Theory had dethroned Judge Judy as the ratings leader in all of syndicated programming with 7.1, Judy descending to second place for that season with a 7.0.[106] The Big Bang Theory did not place first in syndication ratings for the 2013–14 television season, beaten out by Judge Judy.[107]

text:
Season
Timeslot (ET)
Episodes
First aired
Last aired
TV season
Rank
Avg. viewers
(millions)
18–49 rating
(average)

Date
Viewers
(millions)
Date
Viewers
(millions)

1
Monday 8:30pm (1–8)
Monday 8:00pm (9–17)
17
September 24, 2007 (2007-09-24)
9.52[108]
May 19, 2008 (2008-05-19)
7.34[109]
2007–08
68
8.31
3.3/8 (46)[110]

2
Monday 8:00pm (1–14, 16–23)
Monday 9:30pm (15)[111]
23
September 22, 2008 (2008-09-22)
9.36[112]
May 11, 2009 (2009-05-11)
9.81[113]
2008–09
40
10.03
N/A

3
Monday 9:30pm (1–19, 21–23)
Monday 9:00pm (20)[111]
23
September 21, 2009 (2009-09-21)
12.96[114]
May 24, 2010 (2010-05-24)
14.78[115]
2009–10
12
14.22
5.3/13 (5)[116]

4
Thursday 8:00pm
24
September 23, 2010 (2010-09-23)
14.04[117]
May 19, 2011 (2011-05-19)
11.30[118]
2010–11
13
13.21
4.4/13 (7)[119]

5
24
September 22, 2011 (2011-09-22)
14.30[120]
May 10, 2012 (2012-05-10)
13.72[121]
2011–12
8
15.82
5.5/17 (6)[122]

6
24
September 27, 2012 (2012-09-27)
15.66[123]
May 16, 2013 (2013-05-16)
15.48[124]
2012–13
3
18.68
6.2/19 (2)[125]

7
24
September 26, 2013 (2013-09-26)
18.99[126]
May 15, 2014 (2014-05-15)
16.73[127]
2013–14
2
19.96[128]
6.2/20 (2)[129]

8
Monday 8:00pm (1–6)
Thursday 8:00pm (7–24)
24
September 22, 2014 (2014-09-22)
18.08[130]
May 7, 2015 (2015-05-07)
14.64[131]
2014–15
2
19.05
5.6/17 (4)[132]

9
24
September 21, 2015 (2015-09-21)
18.20[133]
May 12, 2016 (2016-05-12)
14.73[134]
2015–16
2
20.36
5.8/19 (3)[67]

10
Monday 8:00pm (1–5)
Thursday 8:00pm (6–24)
24
September 19, 2016 (2016-09-19)
15.82[135]
May 11, 2017 (2017-05-11)
12.99[136]
2016–17
2
18.99
4.9/19 (3)[137]

11
TBA
September 25, 2017 (2017-09-25)
17.65[138]
TBA
TBD
2017–18
TBD
TBD
TBD

text: UK distribution and ratings

text: The show made its United Kingdom debut on Channel 4 on February 14, 2008. The show was also shown as a 'first-look' on Channel 4's digital offshoot E4 prior to the main channel's airing. While the show's ratings were not deemed strong enough for the main channel, they were considered the opposite for E4. For each following season, all episodes were shown first-run on E4, with episodes only aired on the main channel in a repeat capacity, usually on a weekend morning. From the third season, the show aired in two parts, being split so that it could air new episodes for longer throughout the year. This was due to rising ratings. The first part began airing on December 17, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. while the second part, containing the remaining eleven episodes, began airing in the same time period from May 6, 2010. The first half of the fourth season began airing on November 4, 2010, at 9:00 p.m., drawing 877,000 viewers, with a further 256,000 watching on the E4+1 hour service. This gave the show an overall total of 1.13 million viewers, making it E4's most watched programme for that week. The increased ratings continued over subsequent weeks.[139]

text: The fourth season's second half began on June 30, 2011. Season 5 began airing on November 3, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. as part of E4's Comedy Thursdays, acting as a lead-in to the channel's newest comedy, Perfect Couples. Episode 19, the highest-viewed episode of the season, attracted 1.4 million viewers.[140] Season 6 premiered on November 15, 2012, with 1.89 million viewers and a further 469,000 on the time shift channel, bringing the total to 2.31 million, E4's highest viewing ratings of 2012, and the highest the channel had received since June 2011. The sixth season returned in mid 2013 to finish airing the remaining episodes.[141] Season 7 premiered on E4 on October 31, 2013 at 8:30pm and hit multiple ratings records this season. The second half of season seven aired in mid 2014.[142] The eighth season premiered on E4 on October 23, 2014 at 8:30 p.m.[143] During its eighth season, The Big Bang Theory shared its 8:30 p.m. time period with fellow CBS comedy, 2 Broke Girls. Following the airing of the first eight episodes of that show's fourth season, The Big Bang Theory returned to finish airing its eighth season on March 19, 2015.[144]

text: Netflix UK & Ireland announced on February 13, 2016 that seasons 1–8 would be available to stream from February 15, 2016.[145]

text: Canadian ratings

text: The Big Bang Theory started off quietly in Canada, but managed to garner major success in later seasons. The Big Bang Theory is telecast throughout Canada via the CTV Television Network in simultaneous substitution with cross-border CBS affiliates. Now immensely popular in Canada, The Big Bang Theory is also rerun daily on the Canadian cable channel The Comedy Network.

text: The season 4 premiere garnered an estimated 3.1 million viewers across Canada. This is the largest audience for a sitcom since the series finale of Friends (12.4 million viewers). The Big Bang Theory has pulled ahead and has now become the most-watched entertainment television show in Canada.[146]

text: Broadcast

text: The Big Bang Theory premiered in the United States on September 24, 2007 on CBS. The series debuted in Canada on CTV in September 2007.[147] On February 14, 2008, the series debuted in the United Kingdom on channels E4 and Channel 4.[148] In Australia the first seven seasons of the series began airing on the Seven Network and 7mate from October 2015 and also gained the rights to season 8 in 2016, though the Nine Network has rights to air seasons nine & ten.[149][150]

text: Syndication

text: In May 2010, it was reported that the show had been picked up for syndication, mainly among Fox's owned and operated stations and other local stations, with Warner Bros. Television's sister cable network TBS holding the show's cable syndication rights. Broadcast of old shows began airing in September 2011. TBS now airs the series in primetime on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with evening broadcasts on Saturdays (TBS's local sister station in Atlanta also holds local weeknight rights to the series).[151] Although details of the syndication deal have not been revealed, it was reported the deal "set a record price for a cable off-network sitcom purchase".[152] CTV holds national broadcast syndication rights in Canada, while sister cable network The Comedy Network holds cable rights.

text: Online media

text: Warner Bros. Television controls the online rights for the show.[153][154] Full episodes are available at tv.com, while short clips and recently aired full episodes are available on cbs.com.[155] In Canada, recent episode(s) and pictures are available on CTV.ca.[156] After the show has aired in New Zealand the shows are available in full online at TVNZ's on demand web service.

text: Home media

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Name
Release dates
No. of
episodes
Additional Information

Region 1
Region 2
Region 4

The Complete First Season
September 2, 2008[157]
January 12, 2009[158]
April 3, 2009[159]
17

3-disc box set
"Quantum Mechanics of The Big Bang Theory: Series Cast and Creators on Why It's Cool to Be a Geek".
Gag reel (Blu-ray exclusive)

The Complete Second Season
September 15, 2009[160]
October 19, 2009[161]
March 3, 2010[162]
23

4-disc box set
Gag reel
"Physicist to the Stars: Real-Life Physicist/UCLA professor David Saltzberg's consulting relationship to the Show"
"Testing the Infinite Hilarity Hypothesis in relation to the Big Bang Theory: Season 2's Unique Characters and Characteristics"

The Complete Third Season
September 14, 2010[163]
September 27, 2010[164]
October 13, 2010[165]
23

3-disc box set
Set tour with Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar
Inside look on the third season
Gag reel

The Complete Fourth Season
September 13, 2011[166]
September 26, 2011[167]
October 5, 2011[168]
24

3-disc box set
Story of show's theme song with Barenaked Ladies
Music video for the theme song
Cast interviews
Gag reel

The Complete Fifth Season
September 11, 2012[169]
September 3, 2012[170]
October 3, 2012[171]
24

3-disc box set
"The Big Bang Theory at 100"
"The Big Bang Theory's Laws of Reflection"
"Professors of Production"
Gag reel

The Complete Sixth Season
September 10, 2013[172]
September 2, 2013[173]
October 11, 2013[174]
24

3-disc box set
"The Big Bang Theory: The Final Comedy Frontier"
"Houston, We Have a Sitcom"
"Electromagnetism: The Best Relationship Moments"
"The Big Bang Theory at Paleyfest 2013"
Gag reel

The Complete Seventh Season
September 16, 2014[175]
September 8, 2014[176]
September 17, 2014[177]
24

String Theory Serenade
James Earl Jones: The Un-Conventional Guest Star
BBTea Time
The Big Bang Theory's May the 4th
The Convention Conundrum
The Big Cendrowski
2013 Comic-Con Panel
Gag Reel

The Complete Eighth Season
September 15, 2015[178]
September 14, 2015[179]
September 16, 2015[180]
24

Shooting Stars: BBT on BBT
2014 The Big Bang Theory Comic-Con Panel
Constellation Prize
Here's To You, Carol Ann Susi
It's A Quark...It's An Atom...It's the #BBTSuperfans!
Gag Reel

The Complete Ninth Season
September 13, 2016[181]
August 29, 2016[182]
August 31, 2016[183]
24

The Big Bang Theory Gives Back
BBT: The Big 200!
Love IS Rocket Science
Just Ask BBT: If I Had To Go To Mars...
Just Ask BBT: Who Will Get The Couch?
2015 Comic-Con Panel
Gag Reel

text: The first and second seasons were only available on DVD upon their time of release in 2008[184] and 2009.[185] Starting with the release of the third season in 2010[186] and continuing every year with every new season, a Blu-ray disc set has also been released in conjunction with the DVD. In 2012, Warner Bros. released the first two seasons on Blu-ray,[187] marking the first time that all episodes were available on the Blu-ray disc format.

text: Awards and nominations

text: In August 2009, the sitcom won the best comedy series TCA award and Jim Parsons (Sheldon) won the award for individual achievement in comedy.[188] In 2010, the show won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedy, while Parsons won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.[189] On January 16, 2011, Parsons was awarded a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical, an award that was presented by co-star Kaley Cuoco. On September 18, 2011, Parsons was again awarded an Emmy for Best Actor in a Comedy Series. On January 9, 2013, the show won People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedy for a second time. August 25, 2014, Jim Parsons was awarded an Emmy for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.[190] The Big Bang Theory also won the 2016 People's Choice Awards for under Favorite TV Show and Favorite Network TV Comedy with Jim Parsons winning Favorite Comedic TV Actor.[191] On January 20, 2016, The Big Bang Theory also won the International category at the UK's National Television Awards.[192]

text: Merchandise

text: On March 16, 2014, a Lego Ideas project[193] portraying the living room scene in Lego style with the main cast as minifigures reached 10,000 supporters on the platform, which qualified it to be considered as an official set by the Lego Ideas review board. On November 7, 2014, Lego Ideas approved the design and began refining it. The set was released in August 2015, with an exclusive pre-sale taking place at the San Diego Comic-Con International.[citation needed]

text: Spin-off series

text: In November 2016, it was reported that CBS was in negotiations to create a spin-off of The Big Bang Theory centered on Sheldon as a young boy. The prequel series, described as "a Malcolm in the Middle-esque single-camera family comedy" would be executive produced by Lorre and Molaro, with Prady expected to be involved in some capacity, and intended to air in the 2017–18 season alongside The Big Bang Theory.[194][195] The initial idea for the series came from Parsons, who passed it along to The Big Bang Theory producers.[196] In early March 2017, Iain Armitage was cast as the younger Sheldon, as well as Zoe Perry as his mother, Mary Cooper. Perry is the real-life daughter of Laurie Metcalf, who portrays Mary Cooper on The Big Bang Theory.[196]

text: On March 13, 2017, CBS ordered the spin-off Young Sheldon series. Jon Favreau will direct and executive produce the pilot. Created by Lorre and Molaro, the series follows 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper as he attends high school in East Texas. Alongside Armitage as 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper and Perry as Mary Cooper, Lance Barber stars as George Cooper, Sheldon's father; Raegan Revord stars as Missy Cooper, Sheldon's twin sister; and Montana Jordan as George Cooper, Sheldon's older brother. Jim Parsons reprises his role as adult Sheldon Cooper, as narrator for the series. Parsons, Lorre, Molaro and Todd Spiewak will also serve as executive producers on the series, for Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television.[197] It is scheduled to begin airing on November 2, 2017, after The Big Bang Theory. It had a special preview on September 25, 2017.[198]

text: Notes

text: Jump up ^ During season 5, episode 21 ("The Hawking Excitation"), Raj states that Sheldon had begged three times before: He begged the Fox network not to cancel Firefly, he begged TNT to cancel Babylon 5, and when he got food poisoning, he begged a deity he does not believe in to end his life quickly.

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document_title: The Bed You Made for Me

question_text: who sang the bed you made for me

question_tokens: who sang the bed you made for me

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text: The Bed You Made for Me

text:
"The Bed You Made for Me"Single by Highway 101from the album Highway 101B-side
"I'm Gonna Run Through the Wind"[1]Released
January 5, 1987Format
7" single, CD singleGenre
CountryLength
3:33Label
Warner Bros. #28483Songwriter(s)
Paulette CarlsonProducer(s)
Paul WorleyHighway 101 singles chronology

"The Bed You Made for Me" (1987)

"Whiskey, If You Were a Woman" (1987)

"The Bed You Made for Me"(1987)

"Whiskey, If You Were a Woman"(1987)

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text: "The Bed You Made for Me" is a debut song written by Paulette Carlson, and recorded by American country music band Highway 101.  It was released in January 1987 as the first single from the band's self-titled debut album.[2] "The Bed You Made for Me"  spent twenty-four weeks on the Hot Country Songs charts, peaking at number four.[1]

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text: Kip Kirby, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it "dynamic" and saying that it is "apologetically country in instrumentation and vocal, with energy and outrage that are almost palpable."[3]

text: Chart performance[edit]

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Chart (1987)

Peakposition

US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4]

4

Canadian RPM Country Tracks[5]

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question_text: who does john cena play in rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles

text: Plot[edit]

text: Deep in the sewers of New York City, Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four mutant turtle brothers in their early teens who go on new adventures where they end up "tapping into mystic ninja powers they never knew existed", while "learning" to work together as a team and navigate the perils of the modern age and hidden realms in order to fulfill their destiny to become a team of heroes".[2]

text: Characters[edit]

text: Ninja Turtles[edit]

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Raphael (voiced by Omar Benson Miller[5]) – A common snapping turtle who is the "oldest, physically the biggest and strongest brother". In this show, he is the leader of the Ninja Turtles team. He often acts before he thinks which often gets the other turtles in trouble.[6] Raph originally used two sais, but later wields two tonfa in battle that can amplify his own strength with red energy.[7] In "Mascot Melee," it is revealed that Raphael is allergic to peanut butter.
Donatello (voiced by Josh Brener[5]) – A softshell turtle who is the "genius of the team". He has a sidekick drone named Sheldon along with many other battle shells that he makes in order to help him in battle because of his species. He wields a high-tech bō (staff) in battle that can transform into a multitude of weapons like drills or a rocket powered hammer.[8]
Leonardo (voiced by Ben Schwartz[5]) – A red-eared slider who is the "self-proclaimed 'coolest' brother". He is also known to be called the "trickster", and he thinks that his one liners will "fire up the team". Leo originally used two ninjatos, but later wields an ōdachi sword in battle that can open portals.[9]
Michelangelo (voiced by Brandon Mychal Smith[5]) – A box turtle who is the "youngest jokester, prankster brother". In  this show he appears as the preteen. He is an artist, and is also called the "wild card." Mikey originally used a pair of nunchucks, but later wields a kusari-fundo in battle that can become a fire spirit.[10]

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text: Allies[edit]

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April O'Neil (voiced by Kat Graham[5]) – A human friend of the Ninja Turtles. In this series, April is an African-American fun-loving party girl with glasses who is constantly looking (and failing to hold onto) a job to support herself. When fighting, she also wields a baseball bat.[11]
Mayhem – April O'Neil's pet mutant dog with teleportation abilities.[12] It is an agent that worked against Baron Draxum.
Splinter (voiced by Eric Bauza[5]) – A mutant gray rat who is the Ninja Turtles' sensei and adoptive father. He doesn’t start training the turtles seriously until threats about Baron Draxum are discovered.

text: Villains[edit]

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Baron Draxum (voiced by John Cena[13][14]) – A turquoise-skinned Yōkai warrior and alchemist from the "Hidden City" with maroon hair and faun-like legs. He is also known as the "Maker of Mutants." As the self-proclaimed protector of all mutantkind, Baron Draxum seeks to mutate humans into mutants so that he can live up to his title.[15] Draxum has the power to augment his own body by crushing pods in his hands.
Hunginn and Muninn (voiced by Tim Simons and Sam Richardson[16]) – Two gargoyle-like creatures that are often seen sitting on Baron Draxum's shoulders. Their name and presence as Draxum's constant companions are a play on the Norse saga ravens Huginn and Muninn.
Guardsmen (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) – The guards that work for Baron Draxum who are experts at armed combat. They can also ride monstrous dogs.
Oozesquitoes – A swarm of mutant insects that work for Baron Draxum.[17] They store mutagen in them in order to infect anyone they bite which turns them into mutants. The Oozesquitoes are first seen when Baron Draxum tests the mutagen on a delivery guy named Stewart that unknowingly followed Baron Draxum's minions into the Hidden City which led to Baron Draxum using the Oozesquito to turn a delivery person named Stewart into a mutant whitefish. In the Ninja Turtles first encounter with Baron Draxum, the Ninja Turtles unknowingly unleash the Oozesquitoes into New York City.
Foot Clan – In this series, the Foot Clan work for Baron Draxum as hired mercenaries. They have the power of teleportation through hidden gateways.
Foot Lieutenant (voiced by Rob Paulsen) – The lieutenant of the Foot Clan who speaks in a wheezy voice.
Foot Brute (voiced by Maurice LaMarche) – A buff member of the Foot Clan that works alongside the Foot Lieutenant.
Origami Ninjas – Ninjas made out of paper that are created by the Foot Clan.
Mutant Silverfish – A bunch of mutant silverfish. If they are attacked, the Mutant Silverfish will split into smaller silverfish that would later aggregate back to its original state.
Meat Sweats (voiced by Johnny Rotten[18]) – Rupert Swaggart is a former celebrity chef who was turned into a mutant pig upon being stung by an Oozesquito while hitting a failing contestant with a meat during his TV show "Kondescending Kitchen." He wears gray gloves to conceal his arms made of tendrils which he uses to temporary absorb the abilities of other mutants which he hunts to create meals from, like the mutant silverfish's body splitting or the mutant snake's projectile spit.[19] In addition, Meat Swats wields a meat-tenderizing hammer. When he targeted the Turtles to absorb their powers, he got thwarted by the misuses of the equipment that Donatello made him where Meat Sweats was thrown into the front of a moving subway. He later encounters Splinter after he goes on a joyride in the Turtle Tank, becoming the rat's unwilling accomplice in getting him away from the Turtles before forced to release the mutants he captured prior to escape while throwing Splinter out of his truck.
Albearto (voiced by Tom Kenny[20] impersonating Ed Wynn) – A living mechanical bear used at children's birthday parties in Albearto's Pizzeria.[21] After a small child short-circuited him, April had Donatello upgrade him where a stage mishap caused Albearto to get electrocuted and come to life.
Cheery Tomato (voiced by Jill Talley) – An animatronic anthropomorphic tomato at Albearto's Pizzeria brought to life by Alberto.
President Pepperoni (voiced by Eric Bauza) – An animatronic anthropomorphic pepperoni at Albearto's Pizzeria brought to life by Alberto.
Warren Stone (voiced by John Michael Higgins[22]) – A semi-successful and narcissistic news anchor who mutated into a small mutant earthworm with an earthworm tail instead of legs after being stung by an Oozesquito.[21] If cut in half, Warren can regenerate. Since his mutation, he declared himself the greatest foe of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Hypno-Potamus (voiced by Rhys Darby[23]) – Mezmer-ron is a successful hypnotist who mutated into a hippopotamus after he was stung by a Oozesquito that merged him with his pet hippopotamus Doug.[21] Hypno-Potamus began his plot of stealing signature animals of other magicians which led to his encounter with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. With unlikely help from Warren Stone who did not want anyone else destroying his enemies, the Ninja Turtles defeated Hypno-Potamus.
Repo Mantis (voiced by Fred Tatasciore[24]) – The vicious, treacherous and greedy owner of a salvage yard called Repo Mantis Salvage who was mutated into a purple mutant mantis after being stung by an Oozesquito.
Ghostbear (voiced by Jorge Gutierrez[25]) – A human wrestling champion who cheats. Raphael was a fan of him until he learned the truth about his fighting techniques.
Mutant Cockroach Gang - An unnamed group of mutant cockroaches that posed as mascots.
Atomic Lass (voiced by Grey Griffin) - An unnamed mutant cockroach dressed as Atomic Lass.
Joey the Junkyard Dog (voiced by John DiMaggio) - An unnamed mutant cockroach dressed as Joey the Junkyard Dog.
Robot Vampire (voiced by Grey Griffin) - An unnamed mutant cockroach dressed as Robot Vampire.
Sergeant Woodpecker (voiced by Eric Bauza) - An unnamed mutant cockroach dressed as Sergeant Woodpecker.
Baxter Stockboy (voiced by Ramone Hamilton) - An unpaid stockboy and self-proclaimed "internet celebrity" who is loosely based on Baxter Stockman. He built a robot to pass off as the Gumbus to haunt the supermarket that he worked at.
Mrs. Cuddles (voiced by Eliza Jane Schneider) - A plush rabbit character from the TV series of the same name who comes to life to feeds on fear of her to become bigger and stronger. If someone laughs at her, Mrs. Cuddles loses her size and strength.
Big Mama (voiced by Lena Headey[26]) – A Jorōgumo who can change between her human form and her spider form.

text: Other characters[edit]

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Todd Capybara (voiced by Thurop Van Orman) – A friendly mutant capybara and selfless charitable caretaker of Cuddles Cakes Puppy Rescue on Long Island. In exchange for Todd giving up his RV, Michelangelo and Donatello build a new type of residence for Todd and his rescue puppies.
Señor Hueso (voiced by Eric Bauza impersonating Ricardo Montalbán) - A skeleton who uses his own left arm for a cane. He is the doorman of the pizza parlor called World's Greatest Pizza in New York's mystical Undercity. Señor Hueso's name is Spanish for "Mr. Bone."

text: Production[edit]

text: On March 2, 2017, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was announced as a new re-imagining of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. Cyma Zarghami, president of the Nickelodeon Group, stated in a press release:

text: "The Turtles is a property that has reinvention in its DNA, which keeps it fresh and relevant to every new generation while satisfying the demand from its adult fans. 'Turtles' has been an incredibly important franchise for us since we reignited it five years ago, and we’re excited for the new series to take the characters in a different direction with more humor, a younger and lighter feel and all-new dimensions to explore."[2]

text: The series logotype was revealed to public in mid-October 2017.[27] On November 2, 2017, Nickelodeon announced the official voice actor cast for the main characters on the turtles' side. In addition to these news, voice actor Rob Paulsen, who previously voiced Raphael in the 1987–1996 TV series as well as Donatello in the 2012–2017 TV series, will now serve as the voice director for this TV series.[5] John Cena was later cast as the villain Baron Draxum.[28] Besides voice directing, Rob Paulsen will also be providing voice work alongside fellow voice actor Maurice LaMarche.[29]

text: On February 1, 2018, major main-characters art designs were announced and revealed by Nickelodeon.[30] This occurred during a Facebook event, which was broadcast live that day.[31] On March 23, 2018, the first trailer for the series was released by Nickelodeon.[32] In mid-May 2018, it was announced that each episode will consist of two 11-minute carts. Each of them will tell self-contained, standalone stories with hints of a larger plot.[33] On June 26, 2018, the series intro theme song was released by Nickelodeon.[34] On July 20, 2018, the show aired as a sneak peak after the 2018 Kids' Choice Sports Awards. [35] On September 17, 2018, the show premiered on Nickelodeon.[36]

text: Episodes[edit]

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No.overallNo. inseasonTitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUS viewers(millions)11"Mystic Mayhem"Brendan Clogher & Sebastian MontesIan Busch, Russ Carney,Ron Corcillo, & Jesse GordonJuly 20, 2018 (2018-07-20)0.60[37]
The Turtles discover that they are not the only weirdest things in New York when they encounter two villains from the Hidden City pursuing a dog-like agent. They have their first encounter with Baron Draxum, who is making mutants with the help of his Oozesquitos.
2a2a"Origami Tsunami"Jamie VickersRuss Carney & Ron CorcilloSeptember 25, 2018 (2018-09-25)0.86[38]
Longing for the excitements of hero life, Leo talks the team into tracking down the paper thief duo currently stalking the city. In doing so, the Turtles run into the Foot Clan, who use their mystic ability to create origami warriors from the stolen paper.

Note: YTV aired on September 21, 2018.

2b2b"Donnie's Gifts"Sebastian MontesRuss Carney & Ron CorcilloSeptember 17, 2018 (2018-09-17)0.65[39]
Donnie creates new gear for his brothers in order for them to overcome their bad habits. However, the gear only becomes a nuisance as they fight mutated chef dubbed Meat Sweats, who plans to cook the turtles in order to gain their powers.
3a3a"War and Pizza"Brendan ClogherIan BuschSeptember 17, 2018 (2018-09-17)0.65[40]
In order to save April's job as a party captain at Albearto's Pizzeria, Donnie upgrades the main animatronic of Albearto, only for it to go out of control.
3b3b"Newsworthy"Sebastian MontesJesse GordonSeptember 27, 2018 (2018-09-27)0.98[41]
To prove himself as the greatest enemy of the Turtles, former news anchor-turned-mutant earthworm Warren Stone gets in the way of the Turtles as they track down Hypno-Potamus, who is abducting the animal partners of other magicians.
4a4a"Repo Mantis"Jamie VickersRuss Carney & Ron CorcilloSeptember 20, 2018 (2018-09-20)1.02[42]
Mikey and Donnie try to get a Jupiter Jim moon buggy vehicle from a repo yard, where they run afoul of its owner Repo Mantis. In exchange for the prop vehicle, Mikey and Donnie are hired as repo men and are sent to repossess an RV on Long Island. However, the deal deteriorates when they meet the RV's possessor, a kind mutant named Todd Capybara, and his puppies.
4b4b"Down With the Sickness"Jamie VickersJesse GordonSeptember 18, 2018 (2018-09-18)0.97[43]
Splinter has come down with the rat flu, and the Turtles must deal with its 7 different stages involving fever, "wild rat man," "Captain Cuddle Cake," ninja supreme, karaoke love songs, and fan fiction. The Turtles hope that Splinter will make to the final stage called "Must Say Yes" so that they can ask him for whatever they want.
5a5a"The Fast and the Furriest"Brendan ClogherRuss Carney & Ron CorcilloSeptember 24, 2018 (2018-09-24)0.90[44]
When Donnie's newly-built Turtle Tank goes missing, he and the Turtles must find it. While going after some usual suspects, they are unaware that the Turtle Tank was taken by Splinter, who is additionally invited to "dinner" with Meat Sweats.

Note: This episode's broadcast is not in line with the actual plot continuity, because the Turtles visit a certain location in the Undercity in the later episode "Minotaur Maze" for the first time, while in this episode (which was aired beforehand) they are already familiar with its location.

5b5b"Mascot Melee"Sebastian MontesIan BuschSeptember 26, 2018 (2018-09-26)0.92[45]
While looking for a new robe for Splinter, the Turtles traverse through Times Square, where they fight the mascots lurking there who get jealous of Raphael's "Turtlepotamus" meme. When they take the money that Raphael has made, the other Turtles suit up and take action against the mascot - until they discover the true identity of the mascots as mutant cockroaches.
6a6a"Shell in a Cell"Sebastian MontesDale MalinowskiSeptember 19, 2018 (2018-09-19)0.83[46]
Leo unseats Raph's wrestling idol Ghostbear from his title as the champion of the world after accidentally falling on him from the rafters. Raph soon becomes irked by Leo's cockiness and decides to wrestle him himself. When Ghostbear joins the fight, Raph learns that Ghostbear doesn't play by the rules.
6b6b"Minotaur Maze"Brendan ClogherJesse GordonOctober 6, 2018 (2018-10-06)1.02[47]
After the Turtles stumble across a pizza restaurant in the mystical Undercity while following a Fire Yōkai, Leonardo drags his brothers into a pizza-shaped Maze of Death to obtain the ultimate prize....a free helping to the titular parlor's "world's greatest pizza". But in order to claim it, they will have to contend with the pizza's guardian in the form of the Minotaur who is the maze's assistant manager.

Note: This episode actually takes place before "The Fast and the Furriest" (see above).

7a7aTBATBATBATBA (TBA)TBD
TBA
7b7bTBATBATBATBA (TBA)TBD
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8a8a"The Longest Fight"Sebastian MontesIan BuschOctober 6, 2018 (2018-10-06)1.02[48]
The Turtles have a hard time watching their skateboarding idol Sydney Allen on the "Extreme Skateboarding Finals" and stopping a burglary at Gilbert's Department Store conducted by the Foot Clan at the same time.
8b8b"Hypno! Part Deux!"[49]TBATBANovember 3, 2018 (2018-11-03)[49]TBD
April attends her homecoming dance. Unfortunately, it is crashed by Hypno-Potamus.
9a9a"The Gumbus"Sebastian MontesRuss Carney & Ron CorcilloOctober 13, 2018 (2018-10-13)1.09[50]
Leo, Mikey and April investigate a mysterious specter haunting a themed supermarket called Stock 'n Shop, which leads to their encounter with Baxter Stockboy.
9b9b"Mrs. Cuddles"Abe Audish & Jamie VickersIan BuschOctober 20, 2018 (2018-10-20)[52]0.94[53]
April and the brothers make Raph face his greatest fear: an adorable kids' TV show rabbit named Mrs. Cuddles.[51] However, things aren't so funny anymore when Mrs. Cuddles suddenly comes to life and begins hunting the Turtle family to feed on their fears.

text: Broadcast[edit]

text: The series premiered on Nickelodeon in the United States on September 17, 2018. The series premiered as a sneak preview on YTV in Canada on July 27 the same year and was premiered officially on September 21 that year, In the UK, The show airs on Nicktoons and Channel 5.

text: Reception[edit]

text: The series has been met with polarized reviews, with many criticizing the changes to the turtles and the direction of the series. IMDb has scored the new series with a 5.7/10 but many have praised the series for introducing new villains and giving the turtles a fresh approach from the previous series in the franchise with more light humour and comedy as well as action.[citation needed]

text: Merchandise[edit]

text: Comics[edit]

text: In April 2018, it was announced that IDW would publish a comic book series based on the series, beginning in July 2018.[54]

text: Toys[edit]

text: On February 16, 2018, the first toys based on the series were presented during the New York City Toy Fair.[55] The first Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys are expected to be released on October 1, 2018, but are starting to leak out on store shelves on September 20, 2018. [56]

text: In August 2018, the American fast food chain Sonic Drive-In released a set of kids meal toys based on the series, which are available in their Wacky Pack meals.

text: Video game[edit]

text: During the months leading up to the series' launch, Viacom and Nintendo collaborated to market Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles via a special limited-time online multiplayer event for the 2017 video game Splatoon 2, in which Inklings can participate in a Splatfest tournament, battling over which of the four brothers is the best. Donatello won overall, beating Mikey in the first round, and Raphael (who had in turn beat Leonardo) in the finals.[57][58]


document_title: Descendants of the Sun

question_text: when did descendants of the sun start filming

text: Descendants of the Sun

text: Synopsis[edit]

text: Yoo Si-jin (Song Joong-ki) is the captain of a South Korean Special Forces unit. He and his friend Master Sergeant Seo Dae-young (Jin Goo) are off-duty when they witness a young man, Kim Ki-bum (Kim Min-seok), steal a motorcycle and apprehend him. The thief is injured during his capture and therefore sent to the hospital. Dae-young realizes his cellphone was stolen by the thief and goes to the hospital along with Si-jin to retrieve his cellphone.

text: In the emergency room, Si-jin meets Dr. Kang Mo-yeon (Song Hye-kyo) for the first time, and is instantly attracted to her. Mo-yeon mistakenly assumes Si-jin is part of the thief's criminal gang, due to his nickname "Big Boss", which is actually his call sign. He proves his identity with the help of army surgeon Yoon Myung-ju (Kim Ji-won).

text: Si-jin and Mo-yeon begin to date, but due to their jobs, their dates are often interrupted halfway. Si-jin receives his orders to be deployed on a peacekeeping mission in the country of Uruk(present day: Iraq). Meanwhile, Mo-yeon is upset because she had been passed over for professorship in favor of a colleague who had familial connections to the hospital management. When Si-jin returns and meets Mo-yeon again, they talk about their views on life and realize how different they are. Si-jin, as a soldier, kills to protect lives while Mo-yeon, as a doctor, honors the Hippocratic Oath and tries to save lives. Due to this difference in viewpoints on life, they agree to part ways. Dae-young, on the other hand, faces a dilemma on whether to continue his relationship with Myung-ju or risk being forced out of the army by Myung-ju's father for breaking fraternization rules.

text: Eight months later, Mo-yeon rebuffs the sexual advances of the hospital director and as a result is assigned to lead a medical team to Uruk. There, Si-jin and Mo-yeon reunite. Through their encounters in Uruk, an earthquake and an epidemic, their love for each other grows stronger. Mo-yeon gains an insight into Si-jin's job and is forced to confront the stark reality that she may never have full disclosure of his whereabouts due to the highly classified nature of his work and the possibility of him being killed in action. While in Uruk, Mo-yeon accidentally confesses her feelings (much to the amusement of their respective teams) and the two officially start dating.

text: Si-jin and Mo-yeon continue their relationship after returning to Korea, until Si-jin and Dae-young are sent on a classified operation in which they disappear and are assumed to be dead. Months pass, and Mo-yeon mourns Si-Jin's death, deciding to commemorate his passing with a volunteer trip to Albania. This is where Si-jin eventually finds her after he and Dae-young are rescued from captivity by "a friend from afar", a soldier from North Korea whom Si-jin had helped earlier. Si-jin and Mo-yeon along with Myung-ju and Dae-young are all happily reunited with each other.

text: Cast[edit]

text: Main[edit]

text: Song Joong-ki as Captain Yoo Si-jin (a.k.a. Big Boss)[10]

text: Song Hye-kyo as Doctor Kang Mo-yeon (a.k.a. Beauty)[11]

text: Jin Goo as Master Sergeant Seo Dae-young (a.k.a. Wolf)[12]

text: Kim Ji-won as First Lieutenant Yoon Myung-ju[13]

text: Supporting[edit]

text: Alpha Team Members[edit]

text:
Park Hoon as Staff Sergeant Choi Woo-geun (a.k.a. Snoopy)
Choi Woong as Staff Sergeant Gong Cheol-ho (a.k.a. Harry Potter)
Ahn Bo-hyun as Staff Sergeant Class Im Gwang-nam (a.k.a. Piccolo)

text: Haesung Hospital Medical Services Team[edit]

text:
Onew as Lee Chi-hoon (1st year resident of Thoracic Surgery a.k.a. Handsome Spaceman)[14]
Lee Seung-joon as Song Sang-hyun (General Surgeon)
Seo Jeong-yeon as Ha Ja-ae (ER Nursing Team)
Park Hwan-hee as Choi Min-ji (ER Nurse)

text: People at Haesung Hospital[edit]

text:
Hyun Jyu-ni as Pyo Ji-soo (Pathology Specialist)
Tae In-ho as Han Suk-won (Chairman of Haesung Hospital)
Park Ah-in as Kim Eun-ji (Thoracic Surgery Specialist)
Jo Woo-ri as Jang Hee-eun (1st Year Resident of Anesthesiology) (wife of Dr. Lee Chi-hoon)

text: Tae Baek Army[edit]

text:
Kang Shin-il as Lieutenant General Yoon Gil-joon (a.k.a. Yellow Tiger) (Myung-ju's father)
Kim Byeong-cheol as Lieutenant Colonel (later promoted to Colonel) Park Byung-soo
Kim Min-seok as Private First Class Kim Ki-bum (later promoted to Staff Sergeant as seen in ep 16). A pickpocket later enlisted to the army.

text: Uruk area[edit]

text:
Cho Tae Kwan as Daniel Spencer (Peacemaker Emergency Doctor Team)[15]
Jeon Soo-jin as Ri Ye-hwa (Peacemaker Emergency Nurse Team)
David Lee McInnis as David Argus (Gang Boss, former Delta Force Captain), the main antagonist.
Dean Dawson as the Chief of Police (Tae Baek Police Chief)
Jo Jae-yoon as Jin Young-soo (Chief Manager of Uruk Electric Power Corporation)
Lee Yi-kyung as Kang Min-jae
Zyon Barreto as Fatima
Elena Zhernovaia as Valentine
David Pipes as Martin (World Times Reporter)
Ji Seung-hyun as Senior Lieutenant Ahn Jung-joon, Korean People's Army.
Kwak In-joon as Lee Han-soo (Minister of Foreign Affairs)
Joey Albright as US Army Delta Force member

text: Special appearances[edit]

text:
Lee Kwang-soo as shooting arcade operator (episode 1)[16]
Lee Jong-hyuk as Captain Kim Jin-seok (episode 2, 5, 10, 15)
Matthew Douma as Jordan, US Army Delta Force Captain (episode 2, 10, 12)[17]
Jung Ji-won as TV announcer (episode 2)
Park Tae-won as TV announcer (episode 2)
Ryu Hwa-young as Seo Dae-young's ex-girlfriend (episode 4)
Jun In-taek as Yoo Young-geun (Yoo Shi Jin's father) (episode 6, 7, 15, 16)
Park Joon-geum as Lee Chi-hoon's mother (episode 7, 11)
Yoo Ah-in as bank reception Eom Hong-shik (episode 13)[18]
Nam Ki-ae as Kang Mo-yeon's mother (episode 13)
Lee Jae-yong as Lieutenant General Choi Ji-ho, Korean People's Army
Red Velvet as themselves (episode 16)

text: Production[edit]

text: Descendants of the Sun was fully pre-produced before airing which is a departure from the live-shoot production format that characterizes most Korean dramas.[19] The drama is Song Joong-ki's comeback project after serving his two years of mandatory military service.[20] The production cost 13 billion won (approximately $10.8 million) to produce.[21]

text: Initially, there were doubts about the profitability of the drama, as a story involving a soldier may not be enough to garner a very high successive rate. This is revealed when SBS were reluctant to continue with the project. It was then passed to KBS.[22] According to local reports by Newsis, lead actor Song Joong-ki was not the first choice of writers and directors for the hit South Korean series, as he was deemed too slender for the role of a heroic special forces officer.[23] Song was later cast as the producers decided to change the character of the role.[24] The 6 June episode of tvN's The List 2016 revealed the names of four actors who rejected the role before Joong-ki was chosen. As per the show, the A-listers who passed the role includes Won Bin, Jo In-sung, Gong Yoo, and Kim Woo-bin. Reportedly, the actors were skeptical on sporting the army style short hair. It is also said that the artists expressed slight discomfort on portraying a role of a soldier and could not commit with the pre-production format of the show.[25]

text: On June 12, 2015, lead actors Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo filmed their first scene in Seoul.[26] On September 28, 2015, the entire cast and crew (including the four leads, Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, Kim Ji-won, as well as supporting actors Kang Shin-il and Onew) departed for Greece.[27] The team resided in the country for approximately a month to shoot episodes crucial to the drama's plot.[28][29] According to Greek and South Korean news portals and blogs, filming mainly took place in Zakynthos, Arachova, Lemnos, and Navagio.[30] The series' location was modelled after Iraq, a remote area located at the margin of Balkan Peninsula; but changed its name to Uruk to avoid diplomatic conflict.[31]

text: On November 25, 2015, it was announced that actor Song Joong-ki injured his arm while filming an action scene for the drama on November 23. On December 7, 2015, Song Joong-ki returned to work only 2 weeks after he was injured and spotted filming at a station in Seoul.[32][33][34] The MERS-CoV outbreak in South Korea in 2015 also seriously hampered filming schedules. The outbreak claimed the lives of 33 people, according to WHO.[35]

text: The location which served as the Mowuru Company's base camp was set at the exhausted Taebaek Hanbo Coal Mine while earthquake scenes were mostly filmed at the Samtan Art Mine. Filming also took place at Camp Greaves DMZ Experience Centre, once a US Army base camp during the Korean War.[36] Filming at Haesung Hospital was actually done at the Seoul St Mary's Hospital.

text: The crew wrapped up the last shoot in the early morning of December 30, 2015.[37] The director's cut, which feature a reedited version of the last and 16th episode, as well as deleted scenes, a music video and behind-the-scene footage was released in the second half of the year.[38]

text: Due to the success of the drama, an OST concert was held at the Grand Peace Palace at Kyung Hee University in Seoul on May 14, 2016; and featured performers of the drama's soundtrack.[39][40]

text: On July 5, 2017, lead actors Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo announced through their respective agencies that the two are engaged and will get married on the last day of October.[41][42]

text: Pre-production[edit]

text: After the success of Descendants, the industry saw a shift toward pre-prodcution of Korean dramas.[43] This is because pre-production allowed producers to secure investment and distribution in a carefully planned fashion; and allowed the show to air simultaneously in China, thus bringing greater profits.[44][45] Kim Won-seok, co-writer of Descendants, said the system helps raise quality of the drama.[46] However, apart from Descendants, none of the other pre-produced dramas thus far such as Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, Uncontrollably Fond and Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth have been successful.[47]

text: Legal[edit]

text: Production company NEW said that there have been hundreds of violations of their publicity rights by businesses, in an attempt to take advantage of the drama's success.[48] The announcement came about when lead actress Song Hye-kyo sued jewelry firm J.Estina for using her pictures for promotion though the contract ended in January.[49] J.Estina said in a press release that it abided by the contract with production staff of Descendants, which allowed it to use stills from the episodes as one of the main sponsors of the series. However, NEW refuted the claims, saying that the jewelry firm’s arguments lacked legal grounds.[50] Song eventually won the legal battle, and donated the damages received to charity.[51]

text: Original soundtrack[edit]

text: The soundtrack of the series topped local music charts.[52] Preorders for the soundtrack album surpassed the 10,000 mark,[53] and eventually sold over 60,000 copies.[54]

text:
Descendants of the Sun
Original Sound Track Vol. 1

Soundtrack album by Various Artists

Released
March 25, 2016

Genre
K-pop, soundtrack

Label
Music&NEW, OU Entertainment

text:
Descendants of the Sun
Original Sound Track Vol. 2

Soundtrack album by Various Artists

Released
April 21, 2016

Genre
K-pop, soundtrack

Label
Music&NEW, OU Entertainment

text:
Volume 1

No.
Title
Artist
Length

1.
"Always"
Yoon Mi-rae
3:25

2.
"Everytime[55]"
Chen and Punch
3:08

3.
"This Love[56]" (이 사랑)
Davichi
3:46

4.
"You Are My Everything[57]"
Gummy
4:00

5.
"Once Again" (다시 너를)
Kim Na-young feat. Mad Clown
3:55

6.
"Save The Day"
Various Artists
3:20

7.
"Mission Part 1"
Various Artists
4:25

8.
"Time Is Running Out"
Various Artists
3:29

9.
"Hidden Genius"
Various Artists
4:53

10.
"Endless War"
Various Artists
2:48

11.
"My Everything"
Various Artists
2:54

12.
"Heart Break"
Various Artists
4:16

13.
"Military Dignity"
Various Artists
2:08

14.
"Mission Part 2"
Various Artists
6:14

15.
"I Love You"
Various Artists
2:53

16.
"Aroma"
Various Artists
1:56

17.
"War Of Tomorrow"
Various Artists
3:58

18.
"The Lover"
Various Artists
3:25

19.
"You're My Everything (English ver.)"
Gummy
4:00

text:
Volume 2

No.
Title
Artist
Length

1.
"Talk Love" (말해! 뭐해?)
K.Will
3:37

2.
"With You[58]"
Lyn
4:15

3.
"By My Side" (사랑하자)
SG Wannabe
3:46

4.
"Wind Beneath Your Wings" (그대, 바람이 되어)
M.C the MAX
3:55

5.
"How Can I Love You[59]"
XIA (Junsu)
4:20

6.
"No More War"
Various Artists
3:52

7.
"Always I Love You"
Various Artists
2:42

8.
"Fighter"
Various Artists
2:32

9.
"Mission2 – Epic Tension"
Various Artists
4:45

10.
"Lonely Road"
Various Artists
4:18

11.
"Vital Fantasy"
Various Artists
3:01

12.
"Love You 2"
Various Artists
2:58

13.
"Don't Forget Me"
Various Artists
3:30

14.
"Time Is Running Out (Ver. 2)"
Various Artists
3:41

15.
"Attention (Mission ver.)"
Various Artists
3:25

16.
"Move Forward"
Various Artists
3:41

17.
"Freedom"
Various Artists
3:40

18.
"Attention O.R.I"
Various Artists
1:51

text:
Title
Year
Peak chart positions
Sales [60]
Remarks

Gaon[61]

"Always" (Yoon Mi-rae)
2016
2

KOR (DL): 1,454,125+[62]

Part 1

"Everytime" (Chen and Punch)
1

KOR (DL): 1,241,255+[63]

Part 2

"This Love" (Davichi)
1

KOR (DL): 1,671,196+[64]

Part 3

"You Are My Everything" (Gummy)
1

KOR (DL): 1,600,720+[65]

Part 4

"Once Again" (Kim Na-young ft. Mad Clown)
2

KOR (DL): 1,056,319+[66]

Part 5

"Talk Love" (K.Will)
1

KOR (DL): 1,347,821+[67]

Part 6

"With You" (Lyn)
15

KOR (DL): 532,924+[68]

Part 7

"By My Side" (SG Wannabe)
8

KOR (DL): 864,429+[69]

Part 8

"Wind Beneath Your Wings" (M.C the MAX)
7

KOR (DL): 588,832+[70]

Part 9

"How Can I Love You" (XIA (Junsu))
1

KOR (DL): 674,908+[71]

Part 10

"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

text: Reception[edit]

text: Descendants received immense popularity both locally, with a peaking rating of 40%, making it the first weeknight series to do so in the country since Moon Embracing the Sun in 2012;[72] as well as internationally,[73] where it has been sold to 32 countries and translated into 32 different languages.[74][75] The success of the drama helped revived the Hallyu wave that was in decline over recent years, boosting tourism and spreading Korean culture.[76][73] The series was also watched in North Korea, one of the most secluded country in the world.[77]

text: The drama's success factors were attributed to its elaborate screenplay, beautiful love story and the co-production between South Korea and China.[78] The Korea Times said, "At a time when Korean melodramas are said to have been losing steam, 'Descendants of the Sun' brought fantasy together with a number of different genres to create a high quality production." and "the drama appeals to viewers' desires for justice in a society that appears to lack it."[79] The drama also earned plaudits from (former) president Park Geun-hye, who praised the drama for instilling "patriotism" among young Koreans.[80] She also called Descendants an exemplary case of the positive effects of cultural content on the manufacturing industry.[81]

text: Economic effect[edit]

text: The drama's success helped boost Korea's economy; contributing in a rise of tourists, overseas sales of products (exports) and creating new jobs.[82] It has also resulted in more investment in Korean entertainment companies by Chinese companies seeking partnerships.[83] Descendants has been reported to have earned 3 billion won from product placement advertisements (PPL) and 10 billion won from sales of related sound tracks and video-on-demand service.[79][84] According to reports, the direct and indirect economic effects of Descendants are estimated to hover above 1 trillion won ($880 million).[82]

text: The "Two Tone Lip Bar" lipstick that Song Hye-kyo wore in a scene on the show has broken sales records for Aritaum in South Korea with Laneige subsequently hosting its own Descendants of the Sun makeup event on its homepage. The product became so popular that it sold out four days after its release on the popular Chinese shopping website, 11th Street, owned by its Korean parent-company, SK Planet.[85][86] The same product also experienced "double digit growth" in Singapore.[87]

text: Laneige, Dal.Komm Coffee, KGC Cheong Kwan Jang Korean Red Ginseng, Subway and Hyundai all reported a surge in sales after exposure of their products in the drama.[88][89] The popularity of the show has also led to KBS launching several merchandise of the drama, such as cookies, memory sticks, emoticons and commemorative medals, which were specially created and sold to fans.[90][91][92][93]

text: Cultural impact[edit]

text: Filming locations and sets of the show underwent restoration by the govenment, due to the demands by both local and foreign tourists.[94][95] Camp Greaves, the former U.S. military camp near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Paju, north of Seoul, was turned into a park composed of separate zones focusing on natural scenery, culture and arts, and military experience.[96][97] The Taebak film site was also re-modeled as a tourist site, where visitors can browse the medical camp and military base wearing costumes with the same design as those worn by the cast.[98] The set in Taebaek was featured on popular variety shows 2 Days & 1 Night[99][100] and Battle Trip.[101]

text: The success of the drama has given rise to the popularity of "soldier talk", a style of Korean speaking only used in the military.[102] There is also a spike in the number of young men wanting to join South Korean special forces units for their mandatory military service.[103]

text: After Samgyetang was featured in the drama, it gained wider appeal among the Chinese.[104][105]

text: Criticism[edit]

text: However, there has been controversy surrounding the use of product placement in this drama.[106][107] Some critics argued that there was excessive product placement in the drama and that the use of product placement undermined the drama's content and artistry.[108] Kim Si-hyoung, cinematographer of Descendants admitted that product placement was excessive, but argued that they were “essential,” as he and other production staff found it hard to secure revenues from TV advertising.[109]

text: The series also drawn criticism for its unconvincing plot and unrealistic storyline.[110] Critics say that the drama ironically reflects what today’s Korean society lacks, such as the cohesive military culture; and also pointed out deeply embedded sexual discrimination featured in the drama.[111] The drama was also accused of missing a noticeable plot, and kept with the terrestrial tradition of being overly predictable.[112]

text: Ratings[edit]

text: In the tables below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

text:
Episode #
Original broadcast date
Average audience share

TNmS Ratings[113]
AGB Nielsen[114]

Nationwide
Seoul National Capital Area
Nationwide
Seoul National Capital Area

1
February 24, 2016
12.6% (7th)
12.7% (4th)
14.3% (4th)
14.4% (4th)

2
February 25, 2016
13.5% (6th)
14.5% (4th)
15.5% (3rd)
16.0% (4th)

3
March 2, 2016
21.8% (2nd)
22.7% (1st)
23.4% (2nd)
24.6% (2nd)

4
March 3, 2016
22.9% (2nd)
23.5% (2nd)
24.1% (2nd)
25.1% (2nd)

5
March 9, 2016
24.6% (2nd)
26.3% (1st)
27.4% (1st)
29.2% (1st)

6
March 10, 2016
25.4% (2nd)
27.6% (1st)
28.5% (1st)
29.8% (1st)

7
March 16, 2016
27.0% (2nd)
28.9% (1st)
28.3% (1st)
30.1% (1st)

8
March 17, 2016
25.9% (2nd)
28.7% (1st)
28.8% (1st)
30.5% (1st)

9
March 23, 2016
29.7% (1st)
32.3% (1st)
30.4% (1st)
31.0% (1st)

10
March 24, 2016
28.8% (1st)
31.0% (1st)
31.6% (1st)
33.3% (1st)

11
March 30, 2016
29.1% (2nd)
31.3% (1st)
31.9% (1st)
33.5% (1st)

12
March 31, 2016
31.1% (1st)
33.9% (1st)
33.0% (1st)
34.3% (1st)

13
April 6, 2016
30.4% (1st)
33.7% (1st)
33.5% (1st)
35.0% (1st)

14
April 7, 2016
31.1% (1st)
33.5% (1st)
33.0% (1st)
35.6% (1st)

15
April 13, 2016
31.1% (1st)
35.6% (1st)
34.8% (1st)
37.5% (1st)

16
April 14, 2016
35.3% (1st)
40.5% (1st)
38.8% (1st)
41.6% (1st)

Average
26.3%
28.5%
28.6%
30.1%

Special[115]
April 20, 2016
15.3% (5th)
16.6% (4th)
17.7% (4th)
19.5% (3rd)

April 21, 2016
12.3% (6th)
13.9% (5th)
13.6% (5th)
14.7% (5th)

April 22, 2016
10.9% (7th)
11.8% (6th)
12.2% (5th)
13.2% (6th)

text: Awards and nominations[edit]

text:
Year
Award
Category
Recipient
Result
Ref.

2016

2016 Rookie Asia Awards

Male Rookie of the Year
Choi Woong
Won
[116]

52nd Baeksang Arts Awards

Grand Prize (TV)
Descendants of the Sun
Won
[117][118]

Best Drama
Nominated

Best Director (TV)
Lee Eung-bok, Baek Sang-hoon
Nominated

Best Actor (TV)
Song Joong-ki
Nominated

Best Actress (TV)
Song Hye-kyo
Nominated

Best Scriptwriter (TV)
Kim Eun-sook, Kim Won-seok
Nominated

Most Popular Actor (TV)
Song Joong-ki
Won

Jin Goo
Nominated

Most Popular Actress (TV)
Song Hye-kyo
Won

Kim Ji-won
Nominated

iQiyi Global Star Award
Song Joong-ki
Won

Song Hye-kyo
Won

Jin Goo
Nominated

Kim Ji-won
Nominated

2nd Scene Stealer Festival

Scene Stealer Award (Male)
Lee Seung-joon
Won
[119]

Jo Jae-yoon
Won

Newcomer Scene Stealer Award (Male)
Onew
Won

1st Indonesian Television Awards

Special Award
Jin Goo
Won
[120]

43rd Korean Broadcasting Grand Prize

Best Drama
Descendants of the Sun
Won
[121]

11th Seoul International Drama Awards

Excellent Korean Drama
Won
[122]

Outstanding Korean Actor
Song Joong-ki
Won

Outstanding Korean Drama OST
Gummy (You Are My Everything)
Won

5th APAN Star Awards

Grand Prize (Daesang)
Song Joong-ki
Won
[123][124]

Song Hye-kyo
Nominated

Drama of the Year
Descendants of the Sun
Won

Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries
Song Joong-ki
Nominated

Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries
Song Hye-kyo
Nominated

Best Supporting Actor
Lee Seung-joon
Nominated

Jin Goo
Won

Best Supporting Actress
Kim Ji-won
Won

Best New Actor
Kim Min-seok
Nominated

Best APAN Star Award
Song Joong-ki
Won

Best Couple Award
Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo
Won

Jin Goo and Kim Ji-won
Nominated

9th Korea Drama Awards

Grand Prize (Daesang)
Song Joong-ki
Nominated
[125]

Best Drama
Descendants of the Sun
Won

Best Drama Writer
Kim Eun-sook
Nominated

Excellence Award, Actor
Jo Jae-yoon
Won

Best New Actor
Kim Min-seok
Nominated

Best Original Soundtrack
Gummy (You Are My Everything)
Nominated

Korean Advertisers Association Awards

Best Drama
Descendants of the Sun
Won
[126]

1st Asia Artist Awards

Grand Prize (Daesang), Drama
Song Joong-ki
Nominated
[127]

Best Artist Award, Actress
Song Hye-kyo
Nominated

Best Celebrity Award, Actor
Jin Goo
Won

Best Celebrity Award, Actress
Kim Ji-won
Won

Best Rookie Award, Actress
Park Hwan-hee
Nominated

Best OST Award
Gummy (You Are My Everything)
Won

Popularity Award, Actor
Song Joong-ki
Nominated

Popularity Award, Actress
Song Hye-kyo
Nominated

Kim Ji-won
Nominated

8th Melon Music Awards

Best OST
Gummy (You Are My Everything)
Nominated
[128]

Yoon Mi-rae (Always)
Won

Davichi (This Love)
Nominated

18th Mnet Asian Music Awards

Best OST
Nominated
[129]

21st Asian Television Awards

Best Drama Series
Descendants of the Sun
Won
[130]

Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards

Presidential Award
Song Joong-ki
Won
[131]

Song Hye-kyo
Won

29th Grimae Awards

Grand Prize (Daesang)
Kim Si-hyung, Uhm Jun-sung (Cinematography)
Won
[132]

30th KBS Drama Awards

Grand Prize (Daesang)[133]
Song Joong-ki
Won
[134]

Song Hye-kyo
Won

Top Excellence Award, Actor
Song Joong-ki
Nominated

Top Excellence Award, Actress
Song Hye-kyo
Nominated

Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries
Song Joong-ki
Nominated

Jin Goo
Nominated

Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries
Song Hye-kyo
Nominated

Kim Ji-won
Won

Best Supporting Actor
Jo Jae-yoon
Nominated

Best Supporting Actress
Seo Jeong-yeon
Nominated

Best New Actor
Kim Min-seok
Nominated

Onew
Nominated

Best New Actress
Kim Ji-won
Won

Best Screenwriter
Kim Eun-sook, Kim Won-seok
Won

Netizen Award
Song Joong-ki
Nominated

Song Hye-kyo
Nominated

Best Couple Award
Song Joong-ki & Song Hye-kyo
Won

Jin Goo & Kim Ji-won
Won

Asia Best Couple Award
Song Joong-ki & Song Hye-kyo
Won

2017

31st Golden Disk Awards

Best OST
Gummy (You Are My Everything)
Won
[135]

26th Seoul Music Awards

OST Award
Won
[136]

29th Korean Producer Awards

Best Performer Award
Song Joong-ki
Won
[137]

Korea Communications Commission Broadcasting Awards

Grand Prize for Excellence in Production
Descendants of the Sun
Won
[138]

50th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival

Special Jury Award (TV series)
Won
[139]

text: International broadcast[edit]

text: Asia[edit]

text:
In China, iQiyi bought the exclusive rights to stream the show for US$250,000 per episode which, in total, is equivalent to about 40% of the show's production costs. The show was released simultaneously in South Korea and China, the first Korean drama to do so, and was viewed 2.4 billion times by April 2016.[140][141] The success of the drama was credited for driving up the paid membership of iQiyi.[142]
Government mouthpiece People's Daily praised it as "an excellent advertisement for conscription" showcasing South Korea's "national spirit" and "communitarian culture".[143] However, its popularity in China caused concern with the country's Ministry of Public Security, posting a warning on its official Weibo account against the drama warning viewers "watching Korean dramas could be dangerous, and even lead to legal troubles".[144] It is part of a growing concern among Chinese officials who are wary of the growing influence of Korean pop culture on the Chinese populace since the similar success of My Love from the Star in 2014.[145]
In Thailand, the drama premiered on May 7, 2016, on Channel 7.[146] Prior to the screening of the drama in Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha, the prime minister of Thailand, called for citizens of Thailand to watch the drama claiming it conveys messages of "patriotism, sacrifice, obeying orders and being a dutiful citizen".[147] The drama's lead star, Song Joong-ki, was invited to Thailand by Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.[148] He visited the country to promote the drama as part of his Asia tour.[149]

text: In Singapore, the drama was streamed on Viu with English and Chinese subtitles. Each episode was available to stream eight hours after the original South Korean broadcast.In May 2017, it was also streamed onto the national television, Channel U, debuting from 3 May onwards.[150] During its run it was the most watched show on Viu in the country and enjoyed ratings as high as 31.8%.[151][152] Statistics from March 2016 showed about 60% of users on Viu had tuned in to watch the drama.[153] In the week following its finale, eight songs from the drama's soundtrack occupied the top 10, including the top six positions, of Singapore's Top 30 Singles chart.[154]

text: In Vietnam, the drama premiered on April 21, 2016, on HTV2.[155] The popularity of the show drew 8000 tourists from Vietnam, who signed up for tour packages to visit major sightseeing areas and filming locations of Descendants.[156] Prior to the airing of the show, there was a debate on whether it’s appropriate for Vietnamese to watch it given the alleged atrocities committed against civilians during the Vietnam War.[157][158]

text:
In Japan, the drama premiered on June 21, 2016, on the cable channel BS Sky PerfecTV!.[159] Reports have claimed that the drama was sold for US$100,000 per episode.[160]
In Hong Kong, it was streamed on Viu with Traditional Chinese subtitles four hours after the original broadcast and also aired on ViuTV. Song-Song couple attended a promotional event for the premiere.[161] It recorded over 1.2 million views.[162][163]
In India, its Hindi dubbed version premiered on February 8, 2017 and was telecast from Monday to Saturday, 20:00 Indian time on Zindagi and was well received by Indian audiences.[164]
In Malaysia, the drama was streamed on Viu with English, Malay and Chinese subtitles within 24 hours of the original South Korean broadcast.[165] It aired one week later on KBS World through ASTRO channel subscription. It premiered on 8TV on June 9, 2016, with Malay subtitles.[166]
In the Philippines, the drama premiered on July 25, 2016, on GMA Network as part of The Heart of Asia programming block, dubbed in Filipino.[167]
In Indonesia, the drama is available to stream on Viu with Indonesian subtitles.[168] It premiered on RCTI on July 25, 2016.[169]
In Cambodia, the drama premiered on August 5, 2016, on Hang Meas HDTV under the title, រឿងភាគកូរ៉េ "ម្ចាស់ព្រះអាទិត្យ dubbed into Khmer.[170]

text: Others[edit]

text:
In Greece, the drama premiered on December 7, 2016, on TV100 The Municipal Television of Thessaloniki with Greek subtitles. TV100 is the only TV network in Greece that airs K-Dramas.[171][172] The drama also contributed to the rise of tourism in Greece, where scenes of the drama were shot.[173]
In some countries, the drama is available to stream on Viki with subtitles in many languages created by the volunteer community. Each episode was available to stream a couple hours after the original South Korean broadcast.[174] The drama was also broadcast around the world on KBS World with English subtitles.[175] In particular, it enjoyed popularity in the United States, where the drama was the most-searched on Viki.[176]
The drama was put up for streaming worldwide on Netflix.[177]

text: Adaptation and sequel[edit]

text: Adaptation[edit]

text: A Chinese film adaptation produced by Huace Film & TV and directed by Zhang Yibai is planned.[178] A book based on the script is also planned for release.[179]

text: Sequel[edit]

text: As per KBS's Head of Drama, Jung Sung-ho, said the sequel is in planning, and filming would likely to take place in Greece.[180] The sequel, this time, will be co-produced by Jidam Inc., the production company behind the hit and award-winning TV dramas My Daughter, Geum Sa-wol and Jang Bo-ri is Here!.[181]