Sitcom star Johnny Galecki reveals the surprising finale twist that left him stunned as The Big Bang Theory's 12-year run came to a close.
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Galecki, who played Leonard, was blindsided when he learned that his character and his on-screen wife Penny would move to New York City in the series finale - a major shift from their Pasadena roots.
The actor says the change in direction for the beloved couple caught him off guard, but he's proud of how the writers wrapped up one of TV's most popular comedies of the decade.