'The Big Bang Theory' Renewal Still In Talks, Melissa Rauch And Mayim Balik Pay Hike Demands?

"The Big Bang Theory" is trying to score a renewal but the network and cast are still in talks. Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch are reportedly demanding for a payhike to reprise their roles for two more seasons.

TV Line reported that "TBBT" remains one of the top-rated shows on CBS. In fact, it is averaging 19.5 million viewers each week. It is difficult to think of CBS without "The Big Bang Theory" but it is also a stretch to continue the series without Amy (Mayim Bialik) and Bernadette (Melissa Rauch).

Mayim Bialik in particular has gained four Emmy nominations for playing as Sheldon's (Jim Parson) awkward girlfriend. Meanwhile, Melissa Rauch has made an impression with her squeaky voice. Her character has one of the most interesting story in "The Big Bang Theory."

In fact, just recently, Michael Ausiello shared a controversial photo of Bernadette lying next to another man on the bed. He teases that Bernadette and Howard will be facing marital issues. "The woman's got needs. And Howard's no longer meeting them. End of story," Ausiello captioned the "TBBT" teaser.

 The woman's got needs. And Howard's no longer meeting them. End of story. #thebigbangtheory

A post shared by Michael Ausiello (@michaelausiello) on Feb 22, 2017 at 8:18pm PST

Per Variety, the five original cast of "The Big Bang Theory" which includes Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Kunal Nayyar and Simon Helberg are making $1 million per episode. Meanwhile, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch who joined "TBBT" in season 3 only make $200, 000 per episode.

Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch are now demanding for a pay hike to return in "The Big Bang Theory" Season 11 and 12. Their co-stars, who are earning so much, offer to cut their salary by $100, 000 to give Bialik and Rauch an increase. This will give the two a $450,000 fee per episode. Unfortunately, the pair is reportedly asking for more.

Bialik, Rauch and the network are still in negotiation. Meanwhile, CBS' license fee for "The Big Bang Theory" will no longer cover all the production cost. The renewal of cast will depend on Warner Bros. However, everyone is optimistic that "TBBT" will be renewed.

Are you positive that Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch will receive the increase they demand? Do you agree that Amy and Bernadette are significant in "The Big Bang Theory?" Drop a comment below.