4 Science Geeks + 1 Savvy Blonde Waitress = A Big Bang

You don’t have to be a theoretical physicist to understand why The Big Bang Theory is one of the most popular shows on television. Brains meet beauty in a calculus of comedy that always adds up to smart and hilarious results.

Unraveling the Mysteries of The Big Bang Theory: An Unabashedly Unauthorized TV Show Companion is a quantum leap beyond the typical TV show guidebook. Exploring every nook and cranny of the Big Bang Theory universe, it provides a wealth of information about our favorite television show:

A profile of “intelligent designers” Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady

A detailed look at what went wrong with the unaired original pilot—and what went right in the reboot

In-depth background on the principal actors and the characters they play

A photo-illustrated breakdown of the Sheldonian universe, from couch to cosmos (including the show locations you can visit in real life)

How to get your geek on, Big Bang—style

A primer on the show’s key scientific concepts, plus its galaxy of guest star scientists

A concise guide to every episode and the meaning behind each title, organized by season

An A-Z guide to the pop culture miscellanea mentioned in the show

And more!

Pull up a seat—just not Sheldon’s, which is in a state of eternal dibs—and get ready to unravel the mysteries of The Big Bang Theory.