Roush on Big Bang Theory
Question: I see that
The Big Bang Theory has been picked up for a 24-episode order next year. I am glad to see CBS is showing faith in this show by moving it to 8 pm/ET and giving it a full-season renewal. But do you think the ratings will decline, because fewer people watch TV at 8 pm?
— Scott G.
Matt Roush: Practically speaking, especially once the time changes again, viewership in the 8 pm/ET time period does go down, so The Big Bang Theory may experience a bit of a drop by airing earlier. But as you said, this switch is a vote of confidence that a broad, funny show like this can kick off a night, perhaps giving a boost to How I Met Your Mother in the hammock between Big Bang and the night's anchor show, Two and a Half Men. The move makes sense to me, and I'd be surprised if it makes Bang a bust. I'm just eager to see new episodes. It was cut off way too soon.
