10 Insane Rules The Big Bang Theory Cast Had To Follow
3. Mayim Balik Had To Make Sure The Science Was Legit
Sheldon may not see Howard as a real scientist but that doesn't change the fact that he, as well as the rest of the gang, are certified geniuses. Of course, we know the actors aren't as smart as the characters they portray, meaning they have no idea what they're talking about when they discuss Fermi's paradox, the Feynman diagram, or quantum chromodynamics.
But they're not the only ones. Even though the show draws a large science-based audience, most viewers can't make heads or tails of the show's plethora of scientific jargon. Because of this, you'd assume most of the equations and algorithms that appear throughout the show (especially on Sheldon's whiteboards) are pure gobbledegook.
However, all the mathematical theorems are legit. Because Mayim Bialik has a PhD in neuroscience, she worked on TBBT as a scientific consultant before being cast as Amy Fowler. During her tenure, she and other consultants had to verify every scientific reference to make sure they were accurate. About 0.0001% of viewers will understand all the scientific terminology but the few who do will highly appreciate it.