12 Best Guest Stars In The Big Bang Theory ( Part 1)
The Big Bang Theory featured dozens of cameos across the shows duration, with idols of the main group frequently popping up and confronting the guys.
The Big Bang Theory managed to pull in some amazing talent for cameo appearances during its run, and these are some of the best. Following a group of four nerdy guys who thoroughly enjoy comics, TV, and movies, TBBT developed a dedicated fanbase that resonated with the central cast or simply found the concept too funny to pass up. While the group of highly intelligent scientists may excel in their careers as doctors (except Howard) of science, all of them become star-struck when engaging with their idols.
From early in the show’s run, they managed to book incredible cameos from some of the biggest names in popular franchises, such as Star Wars, Star Trek, technology and educational science shows. Due to the nature of the characters, and their deep reverence for many of these subjects, the gang frequently loses their cool. Most of these cameos also only appeared in one or two episodes. However, some guest stars returned again and again, becoming a more regular part of the show.
1.Bill Nye
The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 7 And Season 12, Episode 1
Bill Nye the Science Guy was a popular science education show hosted by Nye himself. In The Big Bang Theory, Bill Nye had a direct competitor known as Professor Proton who also hosted an educational science show for kids, and this is who Sheldon preferred growing up. However, when Sheldon feels betrayed and hurt by his childhood hero asking his roommate to read one of his research papers, Sheldon attempts to make him jealous by contacting Nye. Understandably, this mainly results in Sheldon adding another restraining order to his growing collection. He also appears in a brief cameo later in the series when Neil DeGrasse Tyson calls him.
2.Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart is a long-time comedian who starred in several sitcoms during the 70s and 80s. He also ended up becoming a recurring guest star on The Big Bang Theory as Sheldon’s childhood hero, Professor Proton. The character is a clear parody of Bill Nye’s, but over the course of six appearances on the show, it becomes clear just how much Sheldon cares about and idolizes Arthur Jeffries, the man behind Professor Proton.
03. Steve Wozniak
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 2
The other co-founder of Apple, Steve Wozniak took a much longer time to rise to fame than Steve Jobs, as Jobs adopted more of a frontman persona and the two had personal conflicts. The Woz is revealed to be Sheldon’s 15th favorite technological visionary, which places him several places ahead of Jobs in Sheldon’s esteem. Sheldon bumps into the Woz at The Cheesecake Factory when he is making use of a crudely constructed robot to interact with the outside world while he remains safe at home.
04.Summer Glau
The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 17
Summer Glau is a popular actress in pop culture, having appeared in both Firefly and the Terminator franchise, among other sci-fi roles. When the gang spots Summer sharing a train cart with them on a long-haul journey, a few of the guys decide to shoot their shot and strike up a conversation. However, the boys’ ineptitude when it comes to talking to women comes shining through, and they all ultimately leave a bad impression. The cameo is great due to the comedy it adds to the episode and reveals how the characters may be mature in some ways, but positively juvenile in others.
05. LeVar Burton
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 17, Season 6, Episode 7, And Season 8, Episode 10
Most famous for his portrayal of Geordi LaForge in Star Trek: The Next Generation, LeVar Burton is another significant idol for the guys in TBBT. When Sheldon reaches out on Twitter to invite Burton to a game night, Burton arrives a little too late after Sheldon has already left. However, later in the series, Sheldon does get to interact with LeVar when he invites him to guest star on his web series, “Fun with Flags,” which Burton does twice before having Sheldon delete his contact info.
06. Brent Spiner
The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 5
Another star from Star Trek: TNG, Brent Spiner, played the incredibly popular Data. Brent Spiner meets the group while attending a birthday party for Wil Wheaton, and during their interaction, he decides to take a pristine action figure of Wheaton out of the packaging. This obviously incites the wrath of Sheldon, who chooses to add Spiner to his list of mortal enemies. The interaction is comical and displays the high esteem Sheldon gives to the inanimate figures in his life, even over real-life idols.
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