Why The Big Bang Theory Just Got Cancelled

2. And It Doesn't NEED New Episodes To Make Money

In a similar vein to something like Friends, The Big Bang Theory is now a part of the pop-culture lexicon that transcends it being an active TV show, and it doesn't actually need to be producing new episodes in order to be making money.

With over 200 episodes it's long past the 100-episode barrier for syndication, and re-runs are shown multiple times per day in the United States, the U.K., and many other countries around the globe too.

Back in 2016, Variety reported that in just five years The Big Bang Theory had earned Warner Bros over $1 BILLION in syndication revenue, and with so many seasons the show could run for multiple episodes per week on networks for almost a year without needing to re-run the re-runs. Add in the potential for new streaming deals, the merchandise for the show, and the emergence of spin-off Young Sheldon (which is already one of CBS' biggest series), and it's going to remain a cash-cow for years to come, so spending more money on making it seems pointless when you can make billions without spending anything.