Simon Helberg recently revealed he'd love to go back to The Big Bang Theory's pilot, if only so he could enjoy the ride. I'm surprised to hear what the star had to say about his time on the show, especially given the franchise's continued relevance.
The Big Bang Theory ultimately became one of the most successful modern television shows of all time, and has spurred a few spinoffs, two of which are coming to the 2026 TV schedule later this year. It's wild to think there was ever a time where TBBT wasn't considered a pop culture phenomenon, but as Helberg recently revealed on The Big Bang Theory Podcast, he was "living in a state of fear" throughout most of the run, and wished he could go back and enjoy it:
