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The Big Bang Theory: The Complete First Season [Blu-ray] (2012)

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  • Actors: Various
  • Directors: Various
  • Format: Blu-ray, Box set, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 5
  • Rated: Unrated
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: July 10, 2012
  • Digital Copy Expiration Date: July 10, 2014 (Click here for more information)
  • Run Time: 374 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (870 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001ECQ4DA
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,114 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "The Big Bang Theory: The Complete First Season [Blu-ray]" on IMDb

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The delightful sitcom The Big Bang Theory revolves around a character type rarely seen on television: The alpha geek. Physicists Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon (Jim Parsons) get their lives shaken up when an attractive young woman named Penny (Kaley Cuoco) moves in to the apartment across from theirs. The key to the show, though, is not that they both fall haplessly in love--Leonard does, but Sheldon remains impermeably aloof and caustic about anything resembling romance or human relationships in general. While the push and pull of Leonard's yearning for Penny motivates much of the series' ongoing plot, the show's real drive comes from Sheldon's fantastic combination of obsessive-compulsive neurosis and grandiose obliviousness. He's a brilliant comic creation, imperious and dorky, a seamless collaboration of clever writing and an inspired performance by Parsons. Whether Sheldon loses his job for insulting his new boss, or finds his ego bruised by a child prodigy, or finds himself unable to bear being part of a lie that Leonard has told, he attacks the world with a relentless need to assert his supremacy--and the results are deeply funny.

The triumph of The Big Bang Theory is that everyone is written with genuine affection; what could have been a lifeless parade of stereotypes--Two Nerds and a Hot Chick--becomes instead a charming collision of cultures. The familiar stuff (computer games, comic books, social incompetence) has the grit of specificity; the show understands the difference between Halo and Halo 3, knows what the Bottle City of Kandor is, and grasps the infinite variety of ways in which a conversation can go terribly awry. (Penny gets less nuance, but Cuoco still gives her a distinctive personality.) Kudos as well to supporting players Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar, who bring their own variations on geekiness to the table, and to great appearances by some of Galecki's former cohorts on Roseanne--Sara Gilbert as geekette Leslie and Laurie Metcalf as Sheldon's fundamentalist mother. All in all, one of the most winning sitcoms in years. --Bret Fetzer

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University physicists Leonard and Sheldon know whether to use an integral or a differential to solve the area under a curve. But they don't have a clue about girls. Or dating. Or clothes. Or parties. Or having fun. Or, basically, life. So when a pretty blonde named Penny moves in the apartment across the hall, the guys decide to get an education outside of the classroom. Boys, you have a lot to learn. With series creators Chuck Lorre (Two and a Half Men) and Bill Prady (The Gilmore Girls) concocting the right mix of logic and lunacy and stars Johnny Galecki (Roseanne) and Jim Parsons (Judging Amy) turning geekdom into Phi Beta fun, The Big Bang Theory is big on laughs. And life.

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This show is one of the very few that makes me laugh out loud. Bailey's Mom  |  124 reviewers made a similar statement
The Big Bang Theory is one of the funniest show that I have ever seen! Just the 3 of us AK  |  135 reviewers made a similar statement
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273 of 293 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Smart, original, and very VERY funny January 9, 2008
Format:DVD
I admit, I didn't want to like this show. After all, it replaced my favorite CBS sitcom from the previous year, The Class. But I gave it a chance, and I'm really glad I did.

The Big Bang Theory tells the story of 4 young geniuses, as they find it will take more than book-smarts to navigate the unchartered waters of relationships in the real world. Into their world of role-playing games and physics in-jokes comes Penny, a beautiful waitress who somewhat reluctlantly becomes the guys' guide to life outside their academic shells.

What really sets the show apart from other half-hour comedies is the writing. You'd probably need an advanced degree in math or science to know whether some of the jokes are based on real concepts, but it doesn't matter. Just watching the two leads (flawlessly played by Johhny Galecki and Jim Parsons) try to co-exist with Penny living across the hall is pure comic gold. Jim Parsons (as uber-nerd Sheldon) may be the funniest comic actor on t.v., and it will be a shame if he doesn't nab an Emmy nomination for his work here.

If you haven't been watching The Big Bang Theory, give it a try. And if you have seen it, I hope you'll join me in voting for a DVD release of this bright and funny show.
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117 of 133 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun for Geeks...and Everyone Else June 1, 2008
Format:DVD
The TV sitcom is not dead. Chuck Lorre has resurrected the universe of comdey with The Big Bang Theory, Monday nights at 7:00 PM CST. Hysterically, laugh out loud, belly-bustingly funny, this show is not to be missed.

The premise is fresh and fun: two young, genius, nerdy, socially awkward science professors named Sheldon and Leonard share an apartment. Across the hall, in moves Penny - a sweet, beautiful, blond bombshell who waitresses at the Cheesecake Factory. Leonard immediately falls for her. Penny cares for Leonard, but she loves him like a brother...

It is a phenomenon how unbelievably funny this show is. The writing is smart, creative, and consistent. The characterizations are masterful and avoid being over the top. The acting and comic timing are inspired. This cohesive ensemble cast jelled from day one, and has never looked back. As comical and wacky as this show is, every time I watch it, I think "I KNOW these people. I know people just like them." (Yes, I am a science and engineering geek. I have a Master's Degree in physics.) Somehow, in the midst of all the zany hilarity, the world created by these talented folks is real, comfortable, and familiar. The details in this show are amazing, and add to the realism. Clearly everyone involved in this effort cares, and that is what makes Big Bang work so well.

If you haven't seen Big Bang, give it a try. Your sides will ache from laughing so hard. As an added bonus, the theme song is catchy and sung by Bare Naked Ladies. And don't forget to hit pause as Chuck Lorre's placards pop up at the end of each episode.
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76 of 86 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Clear the decks on Monday nights on CBS at 8:00 EST. You will not regret it. Okay, I absolutely love this show. It is the funniest thing I have ever seen on television. Every episode is a little gem. The writing is bright and hilarious and the acting and casting are superb. I cannot remember any new sitcom that I have ever watched that hit the ground running like this one did or where the cast jelled so quickly as a tight ensemble. I had almost completely sworn off network television sitcoms after those halcyon days of Seinfeld had finally passed. (May you rest in peace, beloved characters Jerry, George, Elaine, Kramer, and "Newmie.") Then a friend told me about this hilarious new sitcom, THE BIG BANG THEORY, about two science geeks named Sheldon and Leonard. When I finally got around to watching the show at the third episode, I was astounded at how unbelievably funny this show actually was. The writing was smart and creative and the acting and comic timing were simply superb. Amazingly, the cast seemed to hit the ground running and immediately was a cohesive ensemble from the very first episode (which I got to see later in reruns). Even the supporting cast choices were inspired, such as Sara Gilbert for the uber utilitarian and throroughly heartless brain girl ("Leslie Winkle), Laurie Metcaf as Sheldon's no-nonsense east Texas mother ("Mrs. Mary Cooper"), and that great character actor who played "Ray-Ray" on "My Name Is Earl" as Sheldon's fictitious cousin fresh out of non-existent substance abuse rehab ("Leopold Houston"). Everybody involved in this show--from the writers, directors, actors, set and costume designers, etc.)--have created a wonderful little world where you feel you are watching the actual lives of real people you know and care about.... Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars much more than just a theory . . . June 25, 2009
Format:DVD
Focusing on the lives of physicists, and geeky ones at that, does make for an atypical television series, but a great cast, original characters, and high quality writing, combine to produce a modern comedic gem. Created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, it understandably took a little while for the creative team to develop the personalities of the characters. But once the basic parameters were set, The Big Bang Theory began to boldly go where no comedy has gone before.

With characters that always seem to be evolving, the series explores some unusual topics, and frequently heads into uncharted territory, usually making it impossible to predict what may happen. This is one of the main reasons why this unique, goofy, show is so hilarious and captivating. The creative team taps into facets of pop culture that may be associated with geeks and nerds (and teenage boys in general), and find ways to weave them into their stories, often in an exaggerated way. Science fiction, comic books, superheroes, video games, television, action figures, paint ball fights, Star Wars, and the Star Trek universe, are just a few of the subjects that are featured.

The cast is marvelous, with Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter, the shy guy enchanted by his new neighbor. Jim Parsons is Sheldon Cooper. If you look up the word neurotic, Sheldon's photo just might be there. Simon Helberg is Howard Wolowitz, the delusional sleaze, who does still have his good points. Kunal Nayyar is Rajesh Koothrappali, who can't speak to a beautiful woman unless he is under the influence of alcohol. Kaley Cuoco is Penny, the girl from Omaha who moved next door, works at the Cheesecake Factory . . . . and changed their universe.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great First Season
We watched it within a few days. The laughter never stopped. Couldn't wait to watch the next season. We just ordered two more seasons. I'm sure we will love those just as much.
Published 3 hours ago by Transylvania001
5.0 out of 5 stars big bang season 1
see my remarks for season 3 also purchased. It's a load of laughs and again a great season for your collection.
Published 1 day ago by Movieman
5.0 out of 5 stars I love it
it came in the conditions that I expected, it is exactly what i was looking for. I absolutely love this show.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love the Big Bang Theory
I absolutely love this show. It is fun, upbeat and intelligent. I recommend it to everyone who likes good comedy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Worth It
I recently got into The Big Bang Theory on TV and decided that I wanted to watch it from the beginning. So I found a great deal here on Amazon and decided to get it. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Felisha Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars A great Series
I love this show. It is made in a way that everyone can enjoy it. I definitely recommend this series.
Published 5 days ago by Kreyciaus
5.0 out of 5 stars love it!
This sitcom is bad ass! Its funny as hell! I will be getting all seasons! Plus it came extra quick and came in excellent condition!
Published 6 days ago by drummer593
5.0 out of 5 stars BigBang Theeory Rocks!
Just great! The first season has some very funny episodes and sets up the dynamic. Would recommend it. The 2nd season is funnier
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2.0 out of 5 stars Poor Video Quality and Overpriced!
When the HD streaming video works, it looks good, but that's less than 50% of the time. My high speed internet is not the problem as the average throughput is 54Mps (I test it... Read more
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Does Sheldon have Asperger's Syndrome or Autism?
I have a 17 year old son with Asperger's and he is very much like Sheldon. Highly intelligent (IQ of 175) yet he is socially awkward and often misses unspoken social cues. We started watching the show after his friends told him that Sheldon reminds them of him. The writers or producers may not... Read more
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This set of Blu-ray had spanish subtitles??
Kind of a little late for the reply, but in case anyone else interested reads this: Yes, they do have spanish subtitles. There's also spanish audio, though I don't recommend it. If it's the same one shown on TV, the translation is TERRIBLE. I mean, when your translator for a nerd TV show... Read more
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Is Big Bang Theory caoming out on Blu-ray??
I'd really like to know when Season 1 and 2 are coming out on Blu-ray too! I've had the 3rd season forever, and am waiting to give it to my husband until I can get the first two. What is the hold up!?!?
Aug 17, 2011 by Kimberly S. Readdy |  See all 8 posts
TBBT Season 1 Blu/DVD combo -- gag reel?
I will order mine today and let you know!

They are now blu/dvd/digi if you like that! I do!!!

digi - laptop
blu - ps3/pc
dvd - ?give away?extra coasters?

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Sep 14, 2012 by mc-Hotsauce |  See all 2 posts
Anyone know the release date for BBT season one on blu-ray?
i cant find anything either...
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