5 Best Kaley Cuoco Shows to Check Out Before Vanished Comes Out

For many fans out there, Kaley Cuoco was first known as Penny, a charming young actress aka waitress who lived opposite Leonard and Shelson in The Big Bang Theory. But today she is a real star with a busy schedule.

According to Deadline, Kaley will star in an upcoming series called Vanished. She will actually be the lead character in this newly developed suspense drama series. The show will begin filming in Paris and Marseilles at the end of April with Barnaby Thompson directing.

There isn't much known about the show right now, except for the fact that it was created by David Hilton and Preston Thompson. But before the new series makes it to TV, it's definitely worth looking back at some of her best performances in other memorable projects.

And here are 5 of them.

1. The Big Bang Theory (2007-2019)

Well, duh, there was no way we would have ignored the role that made her so popular, so just a brief reminder for those who still never watched the iconic series. In The Big Bang Theory, Cuoco plays Penny, a naive girl from Nebraska who is trying to become an actress in California.

Oddly enough, she develops an unlikely friendship with two nerds who live across the hall, Leonard and Sheldon, and even their two other nerd friends, Raj and Howard. The show's 12 seasons offer many stories of them all becoming better friends and going through everything together.

2. 8 Simple Rules (2002-2005)

Right before joining The Big Bang Theory, Cuoco starred in 8 Simple Rules, a family sitcom about the Hennessy family and their everyday life shenanigans. Kaley played Bridget Hennessy, the teenage daughter of Paul Hennessy. And she was like a breath of fresh air on TV at the time, with her over-the-top charisma and humorous approach.

Though the family comedy only ran for three seasons, Cuoco's performance helped establish her as a rising star, proving her comedic talent and likability.

3. The Flight Attendant ( 2020-2022)

Kaley Cuoco's dramatic turn in The Flight Attendant was one of her most impressive performances to date. Playing Cassie Bowden, a hard-partying flight attendant who wakes up next to a dead body, Cuoco delivered a committed performance in this mix of dark comedy and suspenseful drama.

The series explores Cassie’s chaotic life, which is now filled with mysteries, as she tries to piece together the events of the night before. Cuoco’s portrayal of the troubled, flawed character earned her critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe nomination.

4. Based on a True Story (2023-)

One of her latest projects, which is still on the air, is this dark comedy series created by Craig Rosenberg. Based on a True Story centers on Ava Bartlett, a pregnant real estate agent, and her partner Nathan Bartlett, a once-famous tennis player turned coach after suffering a knee injury.

In the show, both Ava and Nathan are determined to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime, staging elaborate discussions about real-life crimes as a way to get out of their middle-aged slump.

5. Charmed ( 1998-2006)

Kaley Cuoco joined the cast of Charmed for its final two seasons, playing Billie Jenkins, a witch-in-training with a complex relationship with the main characters. Her character, who initially struggles to control her powers, ultimately plays a pivotal role in the storyline, showing Cuoco's ability to handle more serious and action-driven roles and storylines.