The Big Bang Theory Hits 1.071 Billion Streaming Minutes
The Big Bang Theory ranked No. 2 overall and No. 1 among acquired titles on streaming for the week of August 31 to September 6, per Nielsen.
The Big Bang Theory remains a streaming powerhouse years after leaving the air. The sitcom generated 1.071 billion minutes watched on HBO Max for the week of August 31 to September 6, according to Nielsen data reported by Collider.
That total made it the No. 2 streaming program in America for the week, trailing only Prime Video's Reacher, which drew 1.246 billion minutes. Among acquired streaming titles, The Big Bang Theory took the top spot, with Bluey at No. 2.
The series, created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, ended its run seven years before this report. Its main cast includes Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch.
The strong showing underscores how legacy sitcoms continue to drive major viewing hours on subscription platforms, even against current originals.
Quick answers
How many minutes of The Big Bang Theory were streamed?
The show generated 1.071 billion minutes watched on HBO Max for the week of August 31 to September 6.
What was the No. 1 streaming program that week?
Prime Video's Reacher was No. 1 with 1.246 billion minutes.
Where did The Big Bang Theory rank among acquired titles?
It ranked No. 1 among acquired streaming titles, with Bluey at No. 2.