Big Bang Theory Trivia to Test How Well You Know the Show

Some shows are easy to watch and forget. The Big Bang Theory is not one of them. Between Sheldon’s rules, Leonard and Penny’s relationship, Howard’s one-liners, Raj’s awkward moments, and all the science jokes packed into the series, there is a lot for fans to remember. That is exactly why Big Bang Theory trivia is so much fun. It gives casual viewers and longtime fans a chance to see how much they actually picked up from all those episodes.

This collection of Big Bang Theory trivia questions is great for game nights, fan quizzes, watch parties, or anyone who still quotes the show years later. Some questions are easy wins, some will make you stop and think, and a few are perfect for the fans who believe they know every apartment argument, comic book debate, and “Bazinga” moment by heart.

Easy Big Bang Theory Trivia

1. What is the name of Sheldon’s roommate at the start of the series?

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Leonard Hofstadter

2. What is the name of the woman who moves in across the hall?

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Penny

3. What field of science does Sheldon study?

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Theoretical physics

4. What field of science does Leonard study?

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Experimental physics

5. What is Howard Wolowitz’s profession?

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Engineer

6. What is Raj Koothrappali’s field?

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Astrophysics

7. On which TV network did The Big Bang Theory air?

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CBS

8. How many seasons did the show run?

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12

9. What is Sheldon’s favorite spot on the couch called?

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His spot

10. What is the name of the comic book store the group visits?

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The Comic Center of Pasadena

11. What song is Sheldon often sung when he is sick?

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“Soft Kitty”

12. What is Penny’s job for much of the early series?

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Waitress

13. What is Sheldon’s last name?

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Cooper

14. What is Leonard’s last name?

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Hofstadter

15. Which main character cannot talk to women for much of the early show?

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Raj

Apartment and Daily Life Trivia

16. What apartment number do Leonard and Sheldon live in?

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4A

17. What apartment number does Penny live in?

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4B

18. What document does Sheldon constantly refer to with Leonard?

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The Roommate Agreement

19. What board game does the group frequently play?

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Halo, Klingon Boggle, and many others, but one common tabletop answer is Dungeons & Dragons

20. What food does the group often order for dinner?

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Takeout, especially Chinese food

21. What instrument does Howard sometimes play to annoy or impress others?

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The keyboard or piano

22. What is Sheldon’s strict weekly routine around meals and activities known for?

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His schedule

23. What city is the show primarily set in?

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Pasadena, California

24. Where do the characters often work?

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Caltech

25. What kind of collectible and fandom culture is central to the group’s friendships?

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Comic books, sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming

Characters and Relationships Trivia

26. What is the name of Sheldon’s eventual wife?

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Amy Farrah Fowler

27. What is the name of Howard’s wife?

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Bernadette Rostenkowski

28. Which character becomes a neuroscientist?

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Amy Farrah Fowler

29. Which character is known for speaking in a very high voice despite being small?

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Bernadette

30. Who does Leonard eventually marry?

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Penny

31. Who is Sheldon’s twin sister?

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Missy Cooper

32. What is the name of Sheldon’s mother?

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Mary Cooper

33. Which recurring character owns the comic book store?

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Stuart Bloom

34. What is Penny’s original dream career?

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Actress

35. Which character is famous for saying awkward or overconfident things to women early in the series?

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Howard

Memorable Moments Trivia

36. What phrase does Sheldon often say after explaining something obvious?

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Bazinga

37. What is Sheldon’s favorite superhero?

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The Flash

38. What costume does Sheldon famously wear featuring The Flash?

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A Flash T-shirt or Flash costume

39. What kind of train set or hobby is Sheldon especially obsessed with?

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Model trains

40. What is the name of the song used as the show’s theme?

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“The Big Bang Theory Theme”

41. Which band performs the theme song?

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Barenaked Ladies

42. What repeated seat preference of Sheldon becomes a running joke?

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No one can sit in his spot

43. What game console and gaming culture often show up in the group’s life?

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Video games and console gaming

44. What soft song is tied closely to Sheldon being ill?

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“Soft Kitty”

45. What major scientific honor is central to the series finale?

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The Nobel Prize

Harder Big Bang Theory Trivia

46. Who created The Big Bang Theory?

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Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady

47. In what year did the series premiere?

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2007

48. In what year did the series end?

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2019

49. How many episodes were produced across the full series?

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279

50. Which character first appears as a match for Sheldon through online dating?

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Amy Farrah Fowler

51. Which character’s mother is almost always heard but rarely seen?

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Howard’s mother

52. What is the name of Raj’s sister who dates Leonard for a time?

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Priya

53. Which character often mispronounces names and behaves rudely while still being brilliant?

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Sheldon

54. Which university is most closely tied to the main characters’ work lives?

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Caltech

55. Which two characters win the Nobel Prize in the finale?

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Sheldon and Amy

56. What spin-off focused on Sheldon’s childhood?

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Young Sheldon

57. What is Stuart’s job besides being part of the friend group?

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Comic book store owner

58. Which character is an engineer rather than a physicist?

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Howard

59. Which character is most associated with astrophysics?

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Raj

60. What is the overall genre of The Big Bang Theory?

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Sitcom

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