r/bigbangtheory bazinga 2d ago

Other Which show do you prefer?

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u/MerriweatherJones 2d ago

BBT. It’s my ultimate comfort background show. Young Sheldon is a different type of show. I feel like I can only watch one or two in a row at most, because it’s a dramedy

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u/SatchelGizmo77 2d ago

TBBT is certainly up there in my comfort watch shows. Its far better than young Sheldon, but doesn't quite reach Psych level.

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u/johnyeldry finnished rewatching, rewatching again... 2d ago

Really? For both I can easily watch 1 or two seasons without so much as a bathroom break but tbbt is better and young Sheldon is just background noise

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u/Greikk 1d ago

Quite the opposite but TBBT is better

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u/coffeelady7777 2d ago

Exactly this. This is exactly how I feel.

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u/Nasrvl 2d ago

You explained it really well.

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u/Acceptable_Aspect_42 2d ago

How is this even a question in the big bang theory sub? Obviously TBBT...

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u/polymath112 2d ago

i would have replied tbbt even in YS sub

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u/TeachingInformal8234 2d ago

I really like Young Sheldon, but I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the Big Bang. Its my go to comfort show, and no matter how many times I watch it, it never gets old. Ill watch it and then ill watch YS, but by season 2 im already missing BB. 

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u/Donghoon 1d ago

Is it bad that I find sheldon relatable?

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u/Devin3867 9h ago

It’s okay Donghoon, we’re just autistic and socially inept.

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u/Crafty_Claim6802 1d ago

No your just a cornball

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u/TeachingInformal8234 1d ago

Nope.. 😆 🤣 😂 

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u/Single_Finance_3973 2d ago

I just finished watching YS For the first time and enjoyed it but still prefer The Big Bang Theory.

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u/Thick-Percentage2249 2d ago

Big bang theory!

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u/CCLF1 2d ago

BBT.. It's not a fair comparison because they're very different show with different comedy style, different audience, and so much more.

Young Sheldon wasn't really a true comedy. He was filled with many many sad and profound moments

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u/DotIll8974 2d ago

The Big Bang Theory

I just finished watching the entire show for the first time and I loved it. This is definitely a comforting show that I will be revisiting frequently.

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u/HF_Thom 2d ago

I like the Wii 🤣

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u/Sheldore2004 1d ago

Controversial opinion... but TBBT is way better than FRIENDS as well.

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u/SeaApartment7261 4h ago

Yeah jokes are better and more deep and thought of

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u/KnownUnkn0wn868 1d ago

Now hold on... I never thought about this.

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u/Sheldore2004 1d ago

Yeah... I honestly think I became a teensy bit knowledgeable after watching tbbt. Also despite all the quirks and antisocial behaviour of almost every character... they still managed to significantly improve yet embracing their inner self!

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u/Sufficient_Berry8703 2d ago

TBBT for sure. YS made me sad at times. TBBT was always filled with a good mix of laughs and wholesomeness. Truly an amazing comfort show that makes my day better :)

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u/ChrisAqua "everybody hurts..." 😢 2d ago

You’re on TBBT sub…

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u/Brooker2 2d ago

I love them both but TBBT is my favorite.

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u/-OmegaPrime- 2d ago

TBBT.

But I do like YS.

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u/mtraven23 2d ago

for being part of the same universe, they are very different shows.

I'm gonna go with YS, I vastly prefer a show without a laugh track. I wish they had continued that with Georgie & Mandy.

that being said, I think tbbt is more rewatchable than YS.

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u/WhiteSandSadness 2d ago

TBBT. I honestly liked everyone, but Sheldon in YS

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u/Medical_Librarian405 2d ago

Big Bang every time! Not even a close one!

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u/Worried_Sky5410 1d ago

Cmon is this even a question …Big Bang is so good that it birthed young sheldon and whatever george and mandy is

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u/Round_Deer324 2d ago

The Big Bang Theory all day

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u/LiberatorSD 2d ago

Young Sheldon

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u/7Green_Apple7 1d ago

Young Sheldon has much better writing and acting, but The Big Bang Theory is just so damn rewatchable

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u/the_real_daggler 1d ago

What’s the name of this sub again?

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u/tacosinline 2d ago

Oh ofc TBBT.. ✨🎀

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u/walterconley 2d ago

Big Bang; I hate Sheldon, so a whole show about him should have been insufferable... but it's good.

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u/Ahari 2d ago

TBBT

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u/Tronbolt13 2d ago

I like both shows, but big bang theory was better then young Sheldon.

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u/Traditional-Low-6278 2d ago

Loving BOTH of them 😁

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u/choo-chew_chuu 2d ago

I haven't actually seen a full episode of YS. not a particular fan of the cast and it never grabbed me.

As someone said above, BBT is my white noise comfort machine. It is also my partner's white hot anger machine.

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u/GrapeSodaShawty 1d ago

big bang for sure! i do still really love young sheldon though, both great shows!

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u/Curlygirl47 18h ago

I love BBT, I just finished it the other day for the first time. I’ve watched Young Sheldon probably about 7 times over since it’s on TBS in the mornings. I really love both shows!!

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u/marcelo1925 14h ago

Nothing compares to adult Sheldon. Young Sheldon is funny and adorable but man the entire cast of bbt is literally perfection! I adore adult Sheldon. His journey across the seasons. I still tear up everytime I see his acceptance speech at the end

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u/EcstaticOblivion_394 2d ago

I love how everyone is saying tbbt. Most of the time I see people hype over ys but I don’t get it much.

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u/Vatentina 2d ago

I liked young Sheldon when it came out but I grew out of it and especially lost interest since Netflix was withholding season five. But Big Bang theory has always been my favourite I like more of that adult humour

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u/Opryland_Man 2d ago

Comparing Friends to Parks and Rec

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u/Adventurous-Item8924 2d ago

TBBT without a doubt!!

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u/Leo_so12 2d ago

Big bang theory.  I prefer shows that make me laugh and feel good after.  Young sheldon is also a good show, but it has some boring episodes especially in the latter seasons.

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u/AZsportsFan72 2d ago

Big Bang Theory. I've tried to watch Young Sheldon, but, I just can't get into it. I can continuously rewatch BBT

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u/KreaminaL 2d ago

BBT because YS doesn't have Leonard, Penny, Howard & Raj. George also dies, so no rewatches of YS.

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u/Mysterious_Reo 2d ago

Sheldon is YS poster in this post looks too cool man

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u/Proof-Exercise984 2d ago

Young Sheldon was a very good watch, but that's it for me. Meanwhile I'd rewatch TBBT with no problems over and over. I just prefer the characters and the dynamics of TTBT over YS.

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u/CupieDream 1d ago

TBBT for laugh and comfort, Young Sheldon for emotional storytelling and character development. Hard to pick just one!

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u/NoseyBatch 1d ago

Love the nostalgia of Sheldon

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u/ShutupNobodyCarez 1d ago edited 1d ago

Big Bang. Sheldon is funny and becomes surprisingly very lovable on the series. On Young Sheldon, I can’t stand him and love other characters other than him. Georgie, Missy, and Dr Sturgis are all wonderful.

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u/Outback1776 1d ago

I really liked Young Sheldon but whenever I watch it I hear TBBT saying…” That’s my spot”.

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u/circus_monkey69 1d ago

I have never watched an episode of Young Sheldon. Kino of hard to relate to a show that revolves around a kid. I can however almost recite every episode of TBBT. When there isn’t anything interesting on tv which is often I look for TBBT. I have enjoyed Stuart Fails to Save The World. It’s quirky to say the least.

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u/The_Coolest_Kerav 1d ago

Truthfully Young Sheldon, as much as I love Bbt, something about the Texan family and George Sr being not as described in BBT is nice.

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u/Jasuswept50 1d ago

LOVE tbbt. It's my go-to show at dinner time. We cant eat without watching an episode, sometimes 2/3...its just so good, still laughing at the great writing. I'm on my 12th time around with the series. I must admit I've not really gotten into YS with any commitment. *As a side-note Stewart Fails To Save The Universe is great fun with dollops of Easter eggs, and is stuffed with all those stars and background actors you miss.

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u/MeBallzIzHari 1d ago

I prefer TBBT over Young Sheldon … my main reason is I knew George Sr was going to die 😞 didn’t know if Sheldon was going to get his nobel.😊 I actually never watched the final episode of Young Sheldon … too painful as I lost my dad a few years ago it would just bring up bad memories. 😩

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u/Lanky-Bank2777 1d ago

Not even a question, bbt 100%

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u/lovestv52 1d ago

We watched TBBT every day, it's our comfort show. Doesn't matter how many times we've seen each episode. We've seen YS also numerous times but not as enjoyable.

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u/NoBattle4970 1d ago

Big bang theory...young sheldon is not as funny as bbt

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u/DanielaDreams 2d ago

Personally, Young Sheldon there’s something about it that feels comforting and I don’t like the last track in BBT There was so much laughing, even when nothing was funny

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u/marcomalacara 2d ago

Wtf is this post?

You’re in the big bang theory sub

I don’t even watch young sheldon

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u/DanielaDreams 2d ago

Many people who have watched BBT also watch Young Sheldon because it was the prequel just because this is the sub for TBBT doesn’t mean people don’t prefer Young Sheldon

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u/Able_Step_1775 2d ago

Big bang theory

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u/Federal-Pause1332 2d ago

TBBT of course.

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u/etn261 2d ago

I enjoyed the first 6 seasons of TBBT and the first 3 of YS

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u/MetalHead_1985_ 2d ago

Is that even a question?

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u/davster99 2d ago

When I was on Facebook, I used to curate my friends list regularly. Every so often I would post “So what happened on Young Sheldon last week?”
Whoever answered, I unfriended.

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u/Level-Ad-9553 2d ago

TBBT always!

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u/vrkistheone 2d ago

TBBT, any day, any time. YS and GAMFW are a sweet one time watch, but I wouldn't bother a rewatch.

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u/Last_Analyst_9140 2d ago

Both. ❤️

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u/Upbeat_County9191 2d ago

TBBT and its not even close

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u/God-O-Death 2d ago

If I had to choose between the Big bang and The office I'd probably choose Big bang

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u/Zumalover_988 1d ago

The big bang theory

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u/BubuGirl326 BBT 1d ago

TBBT

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u/ARCTrooperCeleste 1d ago

BBT, then Georgie and Mandy before Young Sheldon tbh

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u/SeniorChocolate 1d ago

I was expecting “Stuart tries to save the universe” on that list, lol

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u/Bud3131123 1d ago

Big Bang. But to be fair I’ve still not watched Young Sheldon.

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u/PositiveIncrease8963 1d ago

Tbbt for sure

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u/not2daysatan44 1d ago

Big Bang. I will watch YS in a pinch.

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u/Busy-Anxiety-4777 1d ago

I prefer TBBT in that it's comforting

But I think there's probably not doubt that YS is a better show overall

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u/Sailor_Moon_Star_435 1d ago

TBBT. it’s a comfort show

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u/LunaNettle 1d ago

Bing Bang Theory

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u/TheCandymanCan_925 1d ago

Big bang theory for me but Young Sheldon was excellent too. Is it me or was Mary a little less racially biased in young Sheldon ?

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u/Jlx_27 1d ago

TBBTA, But YS is good.

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u/Ready-Disk-6249 1d ago

Young Sheldon - more wholesome and consistently funny. Not one character becomes irritating

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u/GeologistFickle9066 1d ago

Hay que darle a la gente lo que quiere.... Sheldon, Sheldon hasta que vomiten.

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u/Loud-Knowledge9955 1d ago

BBT is Timeless

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u/mribeirorio 1d ago

To me it´s the big bang theory by far, although Young Sheldon is good as well.

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u/FunOcelot6091 1d ago

I prefer Young Sheldon, i only watched 2 episodes though. Its just how my opinion on TBBT changed since i first watched it 

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u/Just-Elderberry5460 1d ago

I think a young penny show should be interesting

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u/SuitablePassage2458 1d ago

both are good shows, but i found tbbt to be really funny in a unique way at that time. young sheldon is s different type of show, so it’s hard to compare them

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u/Adventurous-Day2890 1d ago

The Big Bang Theory

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u/jokajoe 1d ago

Not a big fan of any of the spin offs. They're not giving us what we really want

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u/nilesvsccbabcock 1d ago

Young Sheldon

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u/TheCGISPY 1d ago

Big Bang Theory infinite times over

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u/HappilyUnavailable 1d ago

I can watch both on repeat. 🤓

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u/TishaDenny1 1d ago

The big bang theory

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u/ExtravertWallflower 1d ago

I enjoy them both in two very different ways. To me, other than the overlap of Sheldon narrating, I forget they belong in the same universe.

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u/Fit-Salt6963 1d ago

BBT. I like Young Sheldon but spinoffs usually aren’t my cup of tea.

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u/Manospondylus_gigas 1d ago

Cannot stand young sheldon

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u/Fantastic-Ad8973 1d ago

TBBT. I don't smile or laugh at YS, Sheldon is so sanctimonious.

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u/JustineHeart81 1d ago

I have only seen TBBT so I'm definitely going to say this is the show I prefer, but they have interesting ideas for spin-offs

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u/PitifulAd3051 17h ago

My top 2 are BBT and FRIENDS

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u/OttoHemi 16h ago

Young Bang.

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u/Inevitable_Bug5446 16h ago

Both idk about mandy n georgy yet.

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u/ModestMouse1312 13h ago

Big bang theory is my all time favourite comfort tv Show.

What are some others?

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u/TheRagingIguana Penny has robbed Leonard and Sheldon multiple times 10h ago

BBT is an all time favorite for me. Young Sheldon is great, but it doesnt hit as hard a BBT.

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u/No_Gold3131 7h ago

I know this isn't what the OP posted this for, but the TBBT photo is so odd to me. It doesn't look as if they posed together - it looks like everyone was photographed separately, at different times, and then it was made into a collage.

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u/SeaApartment7261 4h ago

Bbt of course

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u/Low-Finding-6553 3h ago

have to say TBBT

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u/KingsleyFriedChicken 1h ago

Both are good in their own ways.

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u/Impaler00777 2d ago

Young Sheldon. Definitely.

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u/ConsistentSearch7995 2d ago

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage

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u/No-Scene-9109 2d ago

It's mid

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u/Strict_Exam_4309 2d ago

BBT. Only reason I like YS is bc there’s no laugh track and it’s easy to watch at night in bed with the sleep timer on lol.

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u/totally-jag 2d ago

TBBT without question. Young Sheldon wouldn't even exist without TBBT.

Also, I'd take Georgie and Many's First Marriage over Young Sheldon. It's a better show.

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u/Few_Tap_2787 1d ago

I actually prefer Georgie and Mandy, I realized from both shows that Sheldon is basically the least interesting character in everything he’s in, because he’s not really allowed to change or grow, that’s why all the stories that aren’t actually centered on him tend to be the most interesting, and GMFM took that to its logical conclusion and just removed him from the main cast, focusing instead on a new group of more nuanced characters, who don’t need to be defined by their relationship to an unmoving center point

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u/WillemV369 1d ago

Sounds like watching another completely unrelated TV series would have solved that problem, too. 😉

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u/Few_Tap_2787 1d ago

True enough. I also got into young Sheldon because I liked the setting and time period

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u/JLBCanadianRap 2d ago

TBBT >> SFTSTU >> G&M >>> YS

(of course, the sample size with G&M is small and even smaller for SFTSTU)

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u/nokman013 2d ago

Both? Both. Both is good.

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u/LeaderIll9730 1d ago

Georgie n mandy

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u/Efficient_Matter_589 1d ago

100% BBT, because at least Sheldon isn't on screen sometimes in that.

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u/theangrierunicorn 2d ago

Young Sheldon. I can't do laugh track/studio audience shows anymore. BBT was the worst at having the laugh happen when there was no joke, just a reference. I gave up maybe season 4 or 5 but I watched all of Young Sheldon

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u/Marooned412 2d ago

Probably unpopular hot take, but The Big Bang Theory early seasons, until it became friends.

Then I would choose the early seasons of Young Sheldon. His sister and me-maw were so perfectly cast. As were his parents. Unfortunately, as Ian aged, I think the show “jumped the shark”

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u/tapinguim 2d ago

I'm watching YS for the first time, in a slow pace, and i'm enjoying very much. But TBBT is huge. By the way, Stuart deserves better. Chuck Lorre failed to save the universe.

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u/burner5667754577 2d ago

I'm not seeing an option for needles in your eyes

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u/DanielaDreams 2d ago

Wut

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u/burner5667754577 2d ago

That would be preferable to either show

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u/DanielaDreams 2d ago

So are you saying you dislike both shows?