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The Big Bang Theory vs How I Met Your Mother

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score
UpdatedJune 23, 2026

By current Buzz Score, The Big Bang Theory is the most popular at 5.4, followed by How I Met Your Mother at 3.6. 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 22, 2026
The Big Bang Theory5.460% · #62 in TV
How I Met Your Mother3.640% · #124 in TV
1-Year AverageDaily average
The Big Bang Theory5.666% · #83 in TV
How I Met Your Mother2.934% · #256 in TV
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average
The Big Bang Theory12.756% · #670 in TV · Apr 9 – May 8, 2020
How I Met Your Mother9.844% · #836 in TV · Jan 8 – Feb 6, 2022

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score
1W
1M
3M
6M
1Y
The Big Bang Theory67%
How I Met Your Mother33%
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