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CBS Picks Up 'Big Bang' and 'The Unit'

October 18, 2007 4:54 PM

Big Bang TheoryCBS has ordered full-season pickups for freshman comedy “The Big Bang Theory” and returning drama “The Unit,” the network confirmed.

Since its debut, "Big Bang" has maintained and built slightly on its "How I Met Your Mother" lead-in to become a solidly performing member of the CBS Monday comedy block. The most recent episode garnered a 3.1 rating, placing second in the half hour behind ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." Its pickup makes "Big Bang" the first comedy of the fall season to receive a full order.

"The Unit" only received a partial season order earlier this year. On Tuesday the show bounced 17 percent to a 3.5 rating—its best since February.

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Comments (10)

Scott:

Yes !!

I am so glad The Big Bang Theory is going to be here for the full season. Best new sitcom in years. I love this show.

abubakar:

hmmm it is a great effort. best wishes for all

Kimberly:

The Unit is an excellent show.

Lynnation:

I've been watching and I think the show has potential - happy to see "Big Bang" got picked up. As for "The Unit" - I could care less.

Keith:

Lynnation, If you could care less, then you at least care a little. Thanks for supporting The Unit, one of my favorite shows....

April:

I am glad to see that both "Big Bang" and "The Unit" have been picked up. My husband and I watch them both. Acutally on Mondays and Tuesdays our tv stays on CBS all night with all the shows. On Monday "How I met your Mother", "Big Bang", and "2 and 1/2 Men" and on Tuesday "NCIS" and "The Unit" Keep up the GREAT work.

carol:

WHY, OH WHY did they replace the theme marching cadence with that sappy song? Are they going to have some re-runs so I can hear the original theme song again? Otherwise, "The Unit" continues to be such a great show.

meluska:

I love the big bang theoty is the best serie that i ´ve seen in times before friends

Michaelene:

The Big Bang Theory is the best show in the world!

Chick Geek:

OMG! Im soooo happy The Big Bang Theory got picked up for another season. This is the best and funniest show and I love it! Its one of the few shows now a days that are actually funny. It has made monday nights the best night of the week!
I cant wait for the new season to start!

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