The Big Bang Theory has extended its hiatus following Kaley Cuoco's off-set injury, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Initially, Cuoco was to be written out of the show for one week, followed by a previously scheduled one-week production hiatus.

The Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco involved in horse accident

The 24-year-old actress, who broke her leg in an accident involving a horse, will now miss several episodes, and the CBS series will go on hiatus for an additional week, EW reports.

Cuoco, who is still in a Los Angeles hospital, is expected to make a full recovery.