Building the ‘Big Bang’ Ensemble

Executive producer and showrunner Steve Holland joins Jessica Radloff to look back at how “The Big Bang Theory” evolved into one of TV’s most memorable ensembles. Steve shares why there was no grand plan heading into Season 4 and reveals the episode when he realized the new seven-person cast had truly clicked. He also recalls how audiences first responded to Bernadette and Amy and why their additions changed the dynamic of the show. Plus, Steve reveals his least favorite episode of the entire series! All episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” are available on HBO Max. © 2026 WBEI. THE BIG BANG THEORY characters and elements are © & TM WBEI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices