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The Big Bang Theory vs How I Met Your Mother

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedJune 3, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Big Bang Theory is the most popular at 6.6, followed by How I Met Your Mother at 3.7. The Big Bang Theory has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 5.6. The Big Bang Theory has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 12.7 during Apr 9 – May 8, 2020.

2 compared
The Big Bang TheoryTV · CBS · 2007
How I Met Your MotherTV · CBS · 2005
Current Buzz ScoreJune 2, 2026
The Big Bang Theory6.664% · #58 in TV
How I Met Your Mother3.736% · #148 in TV
1-Year AverageDaily average
The Big Bang Theory5.666% · #84 in TV
How I Met Your Mother2.934% · #258 in TV
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
The Big Bang Theory12.756% · #666 in TV · Apr 9 – May 8, 2020
How I Met Your Mother9.844% · #832 in TV · Jan 8 – Feb 6, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
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1M
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6M
1Y
The Big Bang Theory68%
How I Met Your Mother32%
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