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Megan Behnke

Wil Wheaton Loves Being Part Of The Big Bang Theory Family. So I’m Surprised There Was A Time He Avoided The Show

Wil Wheaton as Professor Proton in The Big Bang Theory.

The Big Bang Theory Universe is staying strong thanks to current spinoff, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, and upcoming spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. Seven years after it ended, Big Bang is one of the best sitcoms of all time. Even the cast still loves the show, including Wil Wheaton. He’s shown his love for his time on the CBS series numerous times, so I’m surprised to know there was a time he avoided the show.

The Star Trek star recurred on The Big Bang Theory as a fictionalized version of himself, and Sheldon’s often frenemy. He’s been on a rewatch kick as of late and has even shared BTS stories and photos from his time on the series. Wheaton recently showed support for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, which will be streaming with an HBO Max subscription soon on the 2026 TV schedule. However, there was a time when Wheaton disliked Big Bang. While Wheaton was appearing on The Official BB Podcast, host Jessica Radloff brought up his love for the show and how he did not want to watch TBBT at the beginning. Wheaton set the record straight, and I can actually see where he’s coming from:

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