5 Most Rewatchable Big Bang Theory Seasons, According to Reddit

Even though the final season of The Big Bang Theory aired four years ago, the show remains extremely popular, regularly attracting substantial audiences in reruns and on streaming services. The TBBT characters have become pop culture icons, with some gaining more recognition than others, and Sheldon even getting his own spinoff series, Young Sheldon.

Seeing how it comprised twelve seasons, it's only natural that TBBT's quality and popularity would have ebbed and flowed while it was on the air. For example, its inaugural season may very well be regarded as a flop, given its extremely low score on Rotten Tomatoes.

In the dim and distant 2007, when TBBT premiered, not many people could have anticipated it would eventually evolve into such a huge hit, but it did, and people keep revisiting it to this day. We've compiled a list of the top five fan-favourite seasons as per their Rotten Tomatoes scores.

1. Season 2 (100%)

This season saw the show really take off following the rather lukewarm reception of the first season. Many viewers note that it was during season two that TBBT 'evolved beyond its simplistic premise.' The humour became more nuanced; the characters began to gain some genuine depth. It's no wonder fans love to revisit this particular season so much.

2. Season 3 (100%)

The humour of this season remained fresh and had viewers in fits of laughter from the outset of each episode. The dynamic interplay between the three main characters – Sheldon, Leonard, and Penny – was electrifying, contributing to the fan base's adoration for this season.

3. Season 5 (100%)

This season served as a refreshing change after the rather underwhelming fourth season. The plot regained momentum, and the supporting characters, now part of the show's beloved ensemble cast, were given much-deserved development and screen time. Consequently, Season 5 ended up among the top-rated fan favourites.

4. Season 8 (67%)

Season 8 saw a return to the classic Sheldon-Penny rivalry that fueled the show's early seasons. Fans also appreciate the way this season keenly reflects on the time period it's supposed to be set in, leading them to rewatch from time to time.

5. Season 10 (83%)

This season added a touch of drama in a departure from TBBT's purely comedic style, and viewers liked it. There was even more character development and new storylines and conflicts with plenty of accompanying comic relief. The result is one of the top-rated and most-rewatched later seasons.

Source: Reddit.