The Big Bang Theory

Summary

Some underrated episode ofThe Big Bang Theoryhighlight aspects of the main characters better than any other episode in the series . The under - the - radar episode also include screaming laugh that reflect or lead to character development , as well as cameos from noteworthy scientists and multitude involved in fantasy and sci - fi pop civilisation .

Select episodes are entertaining becausethey use the characters , particularly Sheldon and Penny , in different fashion than usual to make humourous minute . episode in the ulterior seasons play up how much the character have grown since the first of the serial , include Penny becoming a successful pro and Raj becoming financially independent . And some episodes just include underrated jokes that merit more attention .

10The Focus Attenuation (Season 8, Episode 5)

Penny preps for her new job while everyone else wastes time.

Leonard , Sheldon , Howard , and Raj resolve to have a weekend dedicated to do up with new project ideas . When they tellPenny , Amy , and Bernadette , the women decide to have their own weekend in Vegas . However , the guys are distracted by movies and get nothing done . Meanwhile , Penny find out that she take to study for a project at study and sendsAmy and Bernadetteoff on their own .

Penny ’s character changes significantly after she lands a occupation as a sale repp at Bernadette ’s company . It ’s shady yet fulfil to see her being professional while everybody else goofs off . The next cockcrow , Penny enjoys her holiday after she is done with piece of work . She mocks a very hungover Amy and Bernadette before belong to the puddle at their hotel .

9The Indecision Amalgamation (Season 7, Episode 19)

Sheldon, Penny, and Raj all face dilemmas.

While Penny debates rent a role in a dire movie , Raj feels guilty about dating Emilyand Lucy at the same time , andSheldon sweat over whether to buy the fresh PlayStation or Xbox . Penny ends up taking the part and whiz alongside Wil Wheaton , whose guest appearances are always hilarious . While Penny regret being in the movie later , it is an important moment for her as she come to realize that acting is not making her glad . Meanwhile , Sheldon ’s dilemma precede to some large jokes , including him taking a opinion poll among the gang and Bernadette naively saying,“I like the Wii . "

From Sheldon ’s toxic personality to the verity about Leonard and Penny ’s human relationship , The Big Bang Theory was a sitcom with a circle of trouble .

8The Troll Manifestation (Season 8, Episode 14)

Stephen Hawking messes with Leonard and Sheldon.

The Big Bang Theorywas always prosperous to get celebrated scientists to cameo on the show , include Stephen Hawking , who makes his first cameo in season 5 . In season 8,Leonard and Sheldonpublish a paper and are appear over the reactions online when someone starts criticizing their employment . They end up let an online argument with the anon. figure until Sheldon impulsively video - chats the mortal to present them human face - to - font .

Leonard and Sheldon ’s cyberbully is then revealed to be hawk himself . The reveal is hysterical , but Hawking says that he actually liked their paper and was just messing with them . The sequence get another funny moment fromLeonard walk into centime ’s flat to tell the woman about Hawking ’s regard , and they all scream at him to get out because they are too busy reading Amy ’s fanfiction .

7The Retraction Reaction (Season 11, Episode 2)

The guys think about the future of physics and Regina King guest stars.

When Leonard says that physics is a stagnant close on the wireless , Sheldon also begins to worry that his work is pointless . cent and all the Guy then visit the grave accent of Richard Feynman for inspiration . While science is a huge part of the show , this instalment is unique in its discussion about the harder parts of being a scientist with words from a famed scientist about the job ’s true import . to boot , Oscar - winner Regina King guest stars as Janine Davis , Caltech ’s Human Resources managing director . Janine clearly revel getting to embarrass Leonard by take back the intoxicated email he beam her from Feynman ’s tomb .

6The Holographic Excitation (Season 6, Episode 5)

Penny takes an interest in science and Raj plans an epic Halloween party.

Amy and Bernadette manoeuver out that Penny should make more of an travail to sympathise Leonard ’s job , leading toLeonard and Pennyhooking up in his research laboratory . Howard and Bernadettehave a seraphic second when she reminds him that she fell in love with him before he was an spaceman , and he does n’t involve to evidence anything to anyone . All of this happens against the backdrop of Raj planning an all - out party at the comic book fund for Halloween , demonstrating his underappreciated preparation skills . Some of the bunch also have some outstanding costumes , withLeonard as Albert Einstein , Stuart as Willy Wonka , and Howard and Bernadette as Smurfs .

5The Good Guy Fluctuation (Season 5, Episode 7)

Leonard “cheats” on his girlfriend and Sheldon scares Leonard.

While Leonard is in a long - distance relationship with Raj ’s babe Priya , he meets and has a flirtationship with Alice , a amusing book creative person . Leonard is caught between Priya and Alicegets some no - folderal advice from bothPenny and Sheldon . Penny designate out that Leonard is the job when she say him he is"looking for a way to sleep with both adult female and have everybody be happy about it . "

Meanwhile , Sheldon endeavor to scare his friends to get revenge for a Halloween prank . He is finally successful by hiding in the couch and scare away Leonard – albeit at a bad time . Leonard has just told Priya that he stopped things with Alice before it travel too far , only for Priya to admit that she sleep with her ex-husband .

4The Allowance Evaporation (Season 10, Episode 16)

Raj grows as a person when he decides to start supporting himself.

Raj being violate is the punchline of a lot of jokes throughoutThe Big Bang Theory . However , in season 10 , he constitute the fledged determination to stop taking money from his parent and learn to support himself . For the rest of season 10,Raj demonstrates impressive fibre development by figure out a real budgetand moving into a cheaper apartment . This change leads to others for Raj , including let a Modern job and standing up to Howard for always making merriment of him .

3The Tangible Affection Proof (Season 6, Episode 16)

Leonard and Penny come to an agreement and Raj throws a Valentine’s Day party.

Leonard and Penny have an fair conversation after a disastrous dinner party where she admits that the idea of getting married scares her . Leonard suggests that she be the one to propose to him when she is quick . Unfortunately , the writers seem to have bury to have Penny plan the over - the - top proposition Leonard ask for . Meanwhile , Raj throw off a party at the comic Scripture memory board for single people . It ’s a gracious change of step for Raj , who is always worried that he will end up alone – even if the moment is subvert when he leaves with Lucy .

2The Comet Polarization (Season 11, Episode 21)

Denise starts working at the comic book store and Neil Gaiman appears.

One ofThe Big Bang Theory’srunning gags is that the women are not interested inStar Wars , comic books , or anything else the guys like . That is why Denise was a great plus to the show . When Stuart ’s comic Christian Bible business organization picks up , he charter Denise , an art bookman who impress Sheldon with her noesis of comic . Additionally , Neil Gaiman cameos in the same episode . Gaiman turns Stuart ’s business into a success overnight by twirp about the store . Despite being immense buff , the gang is always forgetful when Gaiman visit the fund .

The Big Bang Theory feature dozens of cameo across the show duration , with perfection of the main group frequently pop up and confronting the guys .

1The 43 Peculiarity (Season 6, Episode 8)

Leonard, Howard, and Raj all obsess over something, and Sheldon doesn’t care.

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