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The Big Bang Theory Season 1 DVD brings home all 17 episodes of the 2007-08 CBS season, from “Pilot” to “The Tangerine Factor.” Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons star as roommates Leonard and Sheldon, with Kaley Cuoco as Penny, the new neighbor across the hall. In stock and dispatched within 2 business days. Add Big Bang Theory Season 1 to your cart today.
| Format | DVD |
|---|---|
| Discs | 3 |
| Studio | WarnerBrothers |
| Released | September 2, 2008 |
| Run time | 5 hours |
| Condition | Not specified |
| Availability | In stock |
The Big Bang Theory Season 1 DVD brings home all 17 episodes of the first season of Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady's CBS sitcom, which aired from September 24, 2007 to May 19, 2008. It is where Leonard, Sheldon and their friends first meet Penny, the new neighbor across the hall.
This is a DVD set, so it plays in standard DVD players and in Blu-ray players. The first season debuted on DVD in the US on September 2, 2008.
The Big Bang Theory follows two physicists who share an apartment in Pasadena, California. Leonard Hofstadter, played by Johnny Galecki, is an experimental physicist, and Sheldon Cooper, played by Jim Parsons, is a theoretical physicist. Most of the group works at Caltech.
Their lives change when Penny, played by Kaley Cuoco, moves in across the hall. She is an aspiring actress who works as a waitress, and Leonard is drawn to her from the start. Their friends Howard Wolowitz, an aerospace engineer played by Simon Helberg, and Raj Koothrappali, an astrophysicist played by Kunal Nayyar, complete the group.
Season 1 includes "The Hamburger Postulate," "The Pancake Batter Anomaly" and the finale, "The Tangerine Factor." Sara Gilbert also appears in a recurring role as physicist Leslie Winkle.
The series ran for 12 seasons and 279 episodes, and Jim Parsons went on to win four Primetime Emmy Awards for playing Sheldon. The first season is where those characters and their friendships take shape.
The pilot drew 9.52 million viewers, the season's biggest audience. Owning the season on disc means you can revisit the beginning any time, without depending on a streaming service.
Keep watching with The Big Bang Theory Season 2 and The Big Bang Theory Season 3. You can also browse more TV series on DVD or our guide to TV series box sets worth owning. For the episode list, see the Wikipedia article on Season 1.
The Big Bang Theory Season 1 DVD: Questions Buyers Ask
How many episodes are on The Big Bang Theory Season 1 DVD?
All 17 episodes of the 2007-08 season, from "Pilot" to "The Tangerine Factor."
Is the original unaired pilot included?
No. The episode called "Pilot" is the reworked version CBS ordered to series. The original pilot was never officially released.
Will it play in my Blu-ray player?
Yes. DVDs play in DVD players and in Blu-ray players.
Who stars in the first season?
Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar.
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Lori Isabella –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Hilarious Geek Fest
Big Bang Theory is one of my favorite sitcoms airing on TV today.
And unlike many sitcoms it was funny right from the very beginning.
This show follows the lives of roomates Sheldon and Leonard, their friend Raj and Wolfowitz and what happens when a super cute “regular” girl named Penny moves in next door. What I love about this show is that the characters are drawn from real life geeks. I have attended around 25 Sci Fi conventions in my life and when viewing this show for the first time my immediate reaction was “I KNOW these people!” But unlike other shows with geek stereotypes they are portrayed as funny, not pathetic. There are a lot of embedded Sci Fi “in” jokes that make the show especially funny for those in the know. I also like that Penny is not a ditz. She isn’t smart in the same way the guys are but she isn’t stupid either. And as the series progresses she starts fitting into their world and they into hers. The writing of this show is very well done and the performances by the actors are all top notch. While I don’t generally recommend purchasing sitcoms on DVD this one is worth every penny because
every time you watch an episode there is new stuff to discover. Big Bang Theory is currently in it’s third season and I have yet to see a sub par episode. Give this show a try…. you’ll like it!
David Seaman –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Television hasn’t been this good since Norman Lear
Let me preface by saying that Creationists should not be confused by the title of this show.
On one of the corporate controlled network channels, tucked away quietly at 8pm on Monday evenings, is a new piece of brilliance called “The Big Bang Theory.” Now most of us have stopped looking to the networks for intelligent entertainment that is based on quality writing. The only reason I saw this was because I was visiting my mother on her farm in the middle of no where where neither cable nor DSL has snaked up the mountains and across the fields. I watched Sheldon and Leonard for the first time through the snowy reception of days of yore and perhaps it is my age-perhaps it is that I work in theatre and music- that I caught onto the inside joke of our central characters first names: Sheldon Leonard was one of the pioneers of television situation comedies. The Sheldon and Leonard in our show are two men in their twenties whose combined I.Q.’s are 360. They’re “Star Trek” loving, Halo playing PhD research physicists at Cal Tech. They share an apartment on the third floor of a building with a perpetually broken elevator. The two hundred pound transvestite across the hall has moved out and is replaced by a beautiful, sweet young woman from Nebraska who is a waitress at the Cheesecake Factory. Her name is Penny and she is tolerant and wise and, mostly, normal. This makes us bond with her instantly. Sheldon is incapable of dealing with anything that isn’t logic based and Leonard is starting to explore the world outside of his lab and his lap-top. In a rare moment of understanding, Sheldon says, “We’re not through with her, are we?” to which Leonard says, “Our children will be both smart AND beautiful.”
The supporting characters are outstandingly developed: Howard, a Jewish, Casanova wanna-be works as an engineer at Cal-Tech where some of his work orbits Saturn’s moons and help to keep the Hubble Telescope on point. He’s the black sheep of their group. Is this because he still lives with his mother (a faceless voice screaming a la Constanza from the other room)? Is it because he hits on women with sickeningly nauseating form? Because he is and engineer and not a physicist? No. It’s because he only has a Masters Degree and did not begin graduate school until after he was eighteen. The fourth of their group is an Indian genius named Raj who is incapable of speaking with women to the point where he often must go hungry in restaurants. The four of them have their lives scripted out together and all is in balance until the Pilot brings Penny into their lives and Leonard-expertly played by Johnny Galecki-begins to learn about love.
The direction, acting and photography is all brilliant but it is the writing that makes this a television show worthy of FX, Showtime or HBO. (And, perhaps, history) The fact that it’s CBS should be ignored until you’ve seen it. And then, as time goes by, perhaps we can begin to expect more from CBS than we’ve seen throughout the dark years of unscripted television (Or as Jordan McDeere called it, “Illiterate Programming”, thanks Mr. Sorkin) and now, perhaps after a decade of watching nearly naked men and women eating insects, entrails and pig feces, or watching human devastation as mass entertainment (thanks, Ani) we can creep from behind our DVD towers and carefully unplug our iPods to once more risk our ever-fragile need for intelligent and classy entertainment in order to watch “The Big Bang Theory”. I recommend-as I always do-the price of the DVD over waiting until 8pm on Monday evenings,as television commercials are simply a whole different essay unto themselves.
This is outstanding television and everyone who has anything to do with producing it should be very proud. I thank you for being part of this Renaissance. I thank my Mom for pointing it out to me. She is braver than I.
miceatwork –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Intelligent, witty, and creative: What else could you possibly want?
Clear the decks on Monday nights on CBS at 8:00 EST. You will not regret it. Okay, I absolutely love this show. It is the funniest thing I have ever seen on television. Every episode is a little gem. The writing is bright and hilarious and the acting and casting are superb. I cannot remember any new sitcom that I have ever watched that hit the ground running like this one did or where the cast jelled so quickly as a tight ensemble. I had almost completely sworn off network television sitcoms after those halcyon days of Seinfeld had finally passed. (May you rest in peace, beloved characters Jerry, George, Elaine, Kramer, and “Newmie.”) Then a friend told me about this hilarious new sitcom, THE BIG BANG THEORY, about two science geeks named Sheldon and Leonard. When I finally got around to watching the show at the third episode, I was astounded at how unbelievably funny this show actually was. The writing was smart and creative and the acting and comic timing were simply superb. Amazingly, the cast seemed to hit the ground running and immediately was a cohesive ensemble from the very first episode (which I got to see later in reruns). Even the supporting cast choices were inspired, such as Sara Gilbert for the uber utilitarian and throroughly heartless brain girl (“Leslie Winkle), Laurie Metcaf as Sheldon’s no-nonsense east Texas mother (“Mrs. Mary Cooper”), and that great character actor who played “Ray-Ray” on “My Name Is Earl” as Sheldon’s fictitious cousin fresh out of non-existent substance abuse rehab (“Leopold Houston”). Everybody involved in this show–from the writers, directors, actors, set and costume designers, etc.)–have created a wonderful little world where you feel you are watching the actual lives of real people you know and care about. The writers are true masters of characterization and, as is the case with pulling off a great con, the secret is in the details. I love how references to things like Howard’s allergy to peanuts, Koothrapalli’s phobia about talking to women, Sheldon’s anal retentive obsession with labeling everything,and Leonard being lactose intolerant keep popping up in the episodes. And, the final test for me for rating the greatness of a sitcom is is how many of the tag lines (great one-liners) I incorporate into my own conversation. I find a lot of lines from the show keep popping up in my everyday speech: “If you have time to lean, you have time to clean,” “You could always power down,” “Good-bye, Honey Puffs. Hello, Big Bran,” to list just a few. Needless to say, I am thrilled that these wonderful comic episodes are coming out on DVD. I am going to preorder them as soon as I finish this review.
Mark Baker – Carstairs Considers –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
“I’ve Been Thinking About Time Travel Again.” “Hit a Road Block with Invisibility?”
I have had an on again/off again relationship with The Big Bang Theory since it premiered. I watched it for a little while but got turned off by the content. The previews kept cracking me up, however, I was debating about watching it again. When I got a great deal on the first and second seasons on DVD, I decided to give up the fight, and I watched the first season in a matter of days.
For those who have yet to inhabit this universe, the show focuses on four geeks and a “normal.” Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon (Jim Parsons) are roommates and physicists working at Cal Tech. But these are just high tech guys, they also enjoy other geekly endeavors like comic books and video games. They usually hang out with co-workers Howard (Simon Helberg) and Raj (Kunal Nayyar).
As the series opens, into this world walks Penny (Kaley Cuoco). She’s literally the beautiful girl next door since she moves into the apartment across the hall from Leonard and Sheldon. She’s an aspiring actress, which naturally means she’s making a living as a waitress. Most of the guys immediately develop crushes on her, but it’s Leonard who is the most serious about her.
And despite how little they have in common, the five of them begin to form a friendship. But first, Penny has to deal with Sheldon and Leonard cleaning up her place for her while she slept. Sheldon gets fired for telling his new boss exactly what he thinks of him. Leonard and Sheldon stop speaking to each other after Leonard decides to present a paper they both authored. Sheldon tries to tell a sufficiently complex lie to Penny. And Penny must take care of a sick Sheldon.
If there is any standout character that makes this show hilarious, it’s Sheldon. This guy may be brilliant when it comes to his job, but he is a complete idiot when it comes to interacting with anyone. His reaction to things, or lack of reaction, makes for some of the best jokes in the show.
Watching this season also made me aware that I might have to admit to the geek label I’ve been avoiding for a while. I have been part of some of the conversations the guys have, although usually as an outsider. (At least that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.)
This show could easily devolve with stereotypical characters, and I’ll admit that most of these characters seem to have one or two dominate traits with hints at more, even after a complete season. However, I do feel that most of the characters are real, or at least real enough that we can’t help but root for them. Even Sheldon, as much as I would be ready to slap him in real life, is likable.
The exception to that is Howard. His is described on multiple occasions as creepy. While all the characters are obsessed with sex, Howard takes it to an uncomfortable low. If there are any moments that make me squirm in disgust, you can bet that he’s involved. And that pretty much seems to be his only trait. It’s disappointing to say the least.
Frankly, the constant sex jokes are the main reason I stopped watching at one point and still the only turn off to the show for me. They don’t need them to be funny; most of the funniest scenes have come from the characters and not the sex jokes. But that’s what they revert to time and time again. Additionally, the couple of times that religion has come into things, it’s been treated negatively. Not too big a fan of that, but at least so far it’s been minor enough that I can still enjoy the show.
The acting on the show is universally great. The main actors are great as breathing life into their characters and really rounding them out. Yes, even Simon Helberg is good as Howard. Special praise must go to Kunal Nayyar whose Raj is too terrified to talk to women. His facial expressions alone are priceless. But the undisputable star of the show is Jim Parsons. He makes anti-social Sheldon completely believable and funny without resorting to too many stereotypes. He was born for this role pure and simple.
Due to the writer’s strike of the fall of 2007, there were only 17 episode in the first season. All of them are here on three discs in widescreen and stereo sound. Not surprising from a recent TV show, they look and sound great. There is one 17 minute behind the scenes type featurette that talks about the creation of the show and the characters. It’s nothing too groundbreaking but interesting.
While I don’t find all the sex jokes funny, when things come together perfectly, The Big Bang Theory is brilliantly funny. I used to watch lots of sitcoms, but got away from them. I’m quite happy to get back into them for season one of this show.
Abbey Ghirga –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase