The Big Bang Theory to end its run after 12 seasons

THE Big Bang Theory is … going out with a Bang.

After 12 seasons and a record-breaking 279 episodes, The Big Bang Theory will air its final-ever episode in May 2019.

Actress Kaley Cuoco, who has starred in the series since its premiere, confirmed the news on Instagram and revealed she is “drowning in tears.”

Despite rumours that the sit-com’s network, CBS, was considering a 13th season of the top-rating series, executive producer Chuck Lorre has decided it’s all over.

“We are forever grateful to our fans for their support of The Big Bang Theory during the past 12 seasons. We, along with the cast, writers and crew, are extremely appreciative of the show’s success and aim to deliver a final season, and series finale, that will bring The Big Bang Theory to an epic creative close,” WBTV, CBS and Chuck Lorre Productions said in a joint statement.

The Big Bang Theory has been one of the biggest shows on television. Season 11 averaged 18.9 million viewers, identical to Season 10.

The news of the show’s ending was met with a lot of enthusiasm on social media.

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