4 Science Geeks + 1 Savvy Blonde Waitress = A Big Bang You don't have to be a theoretical physicist to understand why 'The Big Bang Theory' is one of the most popular shows on television. Brains meet beauty in a calculus of comedy that always adds up to smart and hilarious results. 'Unraveling the Mysteries of The Big Bang Theory: An Unabashedly Unauthorized TV Show Companion' is a quantum leap beyond the typical TV show guidebook. Exploring every nook and cranny of the 'Big Bang Theory' universe, it provides a wealth of information about our favorite television show: - A profile of "intelligent designers" Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady - A detailed look at what went wrong with the unaired original pilot-and what went right in the reboot - In-depth background on the principal actors and the characters they play - A photo-illustrated breakdown of the Sheldonian universe, from couch to cosmos (including the show locations you can visit in real life) - How to get your geek on, 'Big Bang' -style - A primer on the show's key scientific concepts, plus its galaxy of guest star scientists - A concise guide to every episode and the meaning behind each title, organized by season - An A-Z guide to the pop culture miscellanea mentioned in the show - And more!Pull up a seat-just not Sheldon's, which is in a state of eternal dibs-and get ready to unravel the mysteries of 'The Big Bang Theory'.