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L+7 Ratings: “The Big Bang Theory” Sets Record For Sheldon, Amy Hookup

A strong performer on a live+same-day basis, the December 17 “The Big Bang Theory” turned into a monster with seven days of time-shifted viewing included.

On a Live+7 basis, the episode drew a 7.0 adults 18-49 rating and 24.43 million total viewers. The numbers best those of the L+SD report (4.1, 17.25 million) by 2.9 and 7.18 million, respectively.

Breaking the record set by the series premiere of “How To Get Away With Murder” (+6.95 million), the 7.18 million live+7 viewership lift is the greatest ever recorded.

In reaching a total of 24.43 million Live+7 day viewers, the episode meanwhile ranks as the season’s most-watched scripted program.

Entitled “The Opening Night Excitation,” the episode featured the consummation of Sheldon and Amy’s relationship.

Written by Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002.

Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj.

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