Do you watch? I do. Actually, my whole house watches. Since an episode airs just about every thirty minutes, we watch a lot.

This show reminds of a quirky version of Friends, which I also watched religiously in its day. The ensemble cast has a rhythm uncharacteristic of such strong characters but it works here with great success. Repeatedly borrowing actors from another long standing sitcom “Roseanne”, it is interesting to watch them in new roles and interactions.

My favorite characters on the show are the mother as they stand in such stark contrast to each other. Leonard’s mom, played by Christine Baranksi, is the least maternal person you might imagine with an edge that could cut glass. On the other hand, Sheldon’s mother, played by Laurie Metcalf (Roseanne) is a devout religious woman who still cooks grilled cheese sandwiches for her scientist son. And, until recently Howard’s mom was played in voice by Carol Ann Susi, who never physically appeared on the show except for screaming directives to her son always from another room.

Are you a fan?