( EW.com ) -- At this rate , maybe we will see a Sheldon-Amy wedding ! CBS has renewed `` The Big Bang Theory '' through the 2016-17 season . 'Game of Thrones ' team : 7 seasons is the plan . `` Comedy is a big part of our schedule , and 'The Big Bang Theory ' is the biggest comedy force on television , '' said CBS Entertainment Chairman Nina Tassler in a statement . `` This multi-year deal further strengthens our network 's position for future seasons and marks another chapter in the great partnership CBS enjoys with Warner Bros. Television for delivering audiences the best in comedy . We 're proud to work with and showcase the incredible talents of Chuck Lorre , Steve Molaro and this amazing cast every week . '' 'How I Met Your Mother ' farewell site : Say goodbye in legendary style . `` The Big Bang Theory '' has ranked as the No . 1 sitcom among viewers since the 2010-11 season , and continues to hold the top spot in key demographics for the second straight year . It 's currently averaging 19.79 million viewers ( up 4 percent versus last year ) with a 6.1 rating in adults 18-49 , and a 7.8 in adults 25-54 . See the original story at EW.com . CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved .
NBC has renewed ` ` The Big Bang Theory '' through the 2016 - 17 season . The series has ranked as the No . 1 sitcom among adults since the 2010 - 11 season . It held the top spot in key demographics for the second straight season .