The Big Bang Theory will air for the last time on CBS next week (Picture: CBS)

The Big Bang Theory will air for the last time on CBS next week before losing broadcasting rights over the sitcom.

According to TVMoJoe, on Monday night the channel will screen the season 12 finale episode The Stockholm Syndrome, which sees all our favourite characters part ways.

They add that this will signify the end of the comedy’s relationship with the network ‘barring any future special events, reunions, or a syndication deal in 2030.’

ComicBook also reports that episodes of The Big Bang Theory will disappear from CBS All Access just a few days later as the broadcaster’s streaming rights will expire.




Yep, it truly is the end of an era.

Metro.co.uk has contacted CBS for comment.

The Big Bang Theory came to an end in May (Picture: CBS)

Upcoming streaming platform HBO Max is hoping to get the rights to The Big Bang Theory, which stars Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco, along with Two And A Half Men.

Deadline revealed last month that both shows are on offer for a mere $1.5billion (£1.2billion).

They claim that the deal is so complex because of ‘stipulations in co-creator/executive producer Chuck Lorre’s deal with WBTV’, but WarnerMedia hope to have both series on the streaming service when it launches in 2020.

The Big Bang Theory came to an end in May after an impressive 12 seasons, with fans saying goodbye to Sheldon, Leonard, Penny and the rest of the gang.

Although Young Sheldon is somewhat keeping the spirit alive, director Mark Cendrowski has teased that a second spin-off could be on the horizon ‘in a couple of years’ – which could see either one or a couple of characters return ‘for a catch up’.

The Big Bang Theory finale will air on CBS on Monday in the US and seasons 1 to 12 are available to stream on Netflix in the UK.

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