Say goodbye to The Big Bang Theory with EW's collector's edition

Twelve seasons. More than 200 episodes. The same four nerds. God only knows how many utterances of “Bazinga.” It’s been a long, winding road unraveling the mystery that all started with, well, you know. But now it’s finally time to say goodbye…almost.

Ahead of The Big Bang Theory‘s series finale on May 16, we’re here to help you bid the show farewell with EW’s Ultimate Guide, a special collector’s edition jam-packed with all the Big Bang content you could crave. The issue features a roundtable with the cast, a behind-the-scenes look at the final season, a roundup of our favorite moments from the show’s history, a look back at its troubled origin story (involving a recast lead character and a reshot pilot), and plenty of teases for the sure-to-be-emotional series finale, plus much more. (Have you been waiting for a breakdown of Sheldon’s favorite T-shirts? This is the issue for you!)

Pick up a copy of Entertainment Weekly’s Ultimate Guide to The Big Bang Theory on newsstands now, or buy it online.

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