'Big Bang Theory' Series Finale Watched by 18 Million Viewers

The Big Bang Theory series finale landed approximately 18 million viewers, Deadline reports.

The two-hour final episode of the hit CBS comedy premiered on Thursday (May 16).

The finale secured a 3.1 rating in the key 18-49 demographic group, which is up 7 percent from last year’s finale – a 2.9 on May 10, 2018.

According to the outlet, the longest-running multi-camera U.S. comedy series in TV history wrapped its 12-season run as the top entertainment series in its last year in total viewers – the first show that can make that claim since NBC’s Seinfeld 21 years ago.

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