The Big Bang Theory Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast Episode #268

It’s time for Big Bang Theory Trivia. The hit sitcom is over, but it’s ripe for mining questions for a show called “Dorky Geeky Nerdy”. As always, it’s three rounds of ten questions each.

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Episode Intro

Our whole universe was in a hot dense state

Then nearly 14 billion years ago, expansion started (wait)

Hey gang, it’s episode 268 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. For the second episode of Season Six, I thought we might cover one of the highest rated TV shows in recent memory. I’ve got Big Bang Theory trivia in three rounds of ten questions each.

If you’re new to the show, welcome. This is a weekly trivia podcast where I throw thirty questions at you and you do your best to answer. You can find out more about the show at DorkyGeekyNerdy.com

A big thank you to everyone that’s left reviews and become patrons in the last few months. If you’d like to learn more, check www.patreon.com/dorkygeekynerdy.

That’s enough fiddle-faddle, you’re here for trivia.

The Dorky Round

Before they got married, which character’s last name is never mentioned on screen?
a. Penny
What Star Trek actor played himself in 17 episodes of the Big Bang Theory?
a. Wil Wheaton
The show inspired what spin-off starting in 2017?
a. Young Sheldon
At the beginning of the series, Penny works for what restaurant chain?
a. The Cheesecake Factory
The four main guys all work at what real-world university?
a. The California Institute of Technology or CalTech
What TV legend played Professor Proton on numerous episodes?
a. Bob Newhart
Sheldon is obsessed with what mode of transportation?
a. Trains
Kelly Cuoco plays what character on The Big Bang Threory?
a. Penny
Rajesh Koothrappali initially suffers from selective mutism around what type of people?
a. Women. Though he does overcome this.
Which character is sent to the International Space Station?
a. Howard Wolowitz

The Geeky Round

What Canadian band gave us the theme song for the show?
a. Barenaked Ladies
Star Johnny Galecki and guest stars Laurie Metcalf & Sara Gilbert all appeared on what 80s & 90s sitcom?
a. Roseanne
Leonard and Sheldon, prior to moving in with their girlfriends, live in what apartment?
a. Apartment 4A.
The show takes place in what California city?
a. Pasedena
The passing of actress Carol Ann Susi led to the death of which character?
a. Debbie Wolowitz, Howard’s mother.
What is the name of Sheldon’s twin sister?
a. Melissa “Missy” Cooper
What recurring character wrote books titled, “Needy Baby, Greedy Baby” and “The Disappointing Child”?
a. Beverly Hofstadter
How many seasons did the show have?
a. Twelve.
If you include the unaired pilot, who are the only two characters to appear in all 280 episodes?
a. Leonard and Sheldon. Penny, Howard, and Raj appear in all 279 aired episodes.
Penny hails from what midwestern state?
a. Nebraska. Specifically, she’s from Omaha.

The Nerdy Round

Like her character, Mayim Bialik has a PhD. What is her’s in?
a. Neuroscience
A knock-off series, called “The Theorists” aired in what former Soviet republic?
a. Belarus. Once the actors learned it was a rip-off of an American series, they all quit.
What pair is credited with creating The Big Bang Theory?
a. Chuch Lorre and Bill Prady
What was the working title for the series?
a. Lenny, Penny, and Kenny
The Big Bang Theory debuted in what year?
a. The pilot episode, titled ‘Pilot’ premiered on Mon, Sep 24, 2007.
What is the name of Stuart’s store?
a. The Comic Center of Pasedena
Sheldon goes for ice cream and visit a carnival with what Star Wars actor?
a. James Earl Jones. They also play a prank on Carrie Fischer.
What is the title of the final episode?
a. The Stockholm Syndrome
Throughout the course of the series, how many girlfriends did Leonard have?
a. Five.
What actress plays Bernadette Rostenkowski?
a. Melissa Rauch

Episode Conclusion

We’re done with Big Bang Theory Trivia. How did you do? Let me know on social media. You can follow the show on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, Blue Sky and even Reddit.

I’ll be back next week with another three rounds of trivia. Here’s a clue:

What sitcom was pitched as the “show about nothing”?

Another huge sitcom, this time from the 90s. See you on Wednesday.

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