The 10 Best Episodes of The Big Bang Theory
Here are my pics of the best Big Bang Theory episodes of all time. Did your favourite make the cut?
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- 2007–201921mTV-PG9.1 (7K)TV EpisodeDirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoLeonard is disappointed when Penny develops an interest in an attractive physicist at the university. Meanwhile, Sheldon struggles to find an appropriate Christmas gift for Penny.Season 2; Episode 11
In this Christmas-themed episode, Penny falls for Leonard's colleague- much to his dismay.
Penny buys Sheldon a present and Sheldon feels obligated to return the favour.
Best Scene: After receiving Penny's awesome gift, Sheldon hugs her in a state of shock and delight. - DirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoSheldon seeks help from the rest of the gang in overcoming his fear of public speaking when he receives an award.Season 3; Episode 18
Sheldon receives an award for his work and is forced to make a speech; despite his stage fright. The guys come up with a plan to help him overcome his anxiety.
Best Scene: A drunk Sheldon takes to the stage to make a speech; but ends up making a fool of himself and offending some of his colleagues. - 2007–201921mTV-PG8.9 (5.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoPenny is forced to turn to Sheldon for help when she dislocates her shoulder in the bathtub. Meanwhile, the rest of the guys accidentally get stoned in the desert while waiting for a meteor shower.Season 3; Episode 8
Leonard, Raj and Howard go camping: in hope of seeing a meteor shower.
Penny dislocates her shoulder and Sheldon is forced to take her to the hospital.
Best Scene: Sheldon has to sing ‘Soft Kitty’ to Penny. - DirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoThe gang get competitive when they are forced to take part in Raj's scavenger hunt.Season 7; Episode 3
Raj organises a scavenger hunt for the gang consisting of puzzles and riddles.
Best Scene(s):
Amy and Howard professing their love for Neil Diamond.
Leonard, Bernadette and Penny wrestling to find the gold coin. - CreatorChuck LorreBill PradyStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoA woman who moves into an apartment across the hall from two brilliant but socially awkward physicists shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory.Season 1; Episode 1
Penny, a beautiful blonde aspiring actress and waitress moves in across the hall from Sheldon and Leonard- 2 socially awkward physicists. Leonard falls for Penny, who has broken up with her long-term boyfriend, and we learn about the characters. We also meet Sheldon and Leonard's friends; Howard- the 'wannabe ladies' man', and Raj- the Indian nerd who can't speak to women.
Best Scene: Sheldon and Leonard meet Penny for the first time. - 2007–201920mTV-148.8 (4.8K)TV EpisodeDirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoThe gang spend Thanksgiving at Mrs. Wolowitz's house. Howard tries to bond with his father-in-law, and a mistake from Penny's past comes back to haunt her.Season 7; Episode 9
Howard invites the gang to have Thanksgiving at his mother's house because Bernadette's father is coming and he wants as little awkwardness as possible.
Penny discovers she has been married to Zack Johnson for 3 years.
Best Scene: Sheldon and Mike bond over the football game and both get very drunk. - DirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoThe guys are stranded in the middle of nowhere when Leonard's car is stolen on the way to the Bakersfield Comic-Con. Back home, the girls try to figure out why the guys are so fascinated with comic books.Season 6; Episode 13
The guys decide to take a photoshoot on the way to the Bakersfield Comic-Con. Leonard's car is stolen.
The girls argue over the ability to lift Thor's hammer after they read a comic.
Best Scene: The guys have a photoshoot in their Star-trek costumes. - 2007–201920mTV-148.2 (3.8K)TV EpisodeDirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoSheldon and Amy take a train ride to Napa Valley with Howard and Bernadette on Valentine's Day. Leonard and Penny take Raj's dog to the vet when she accidentally eats some chocolate.Season 7; Episode 15
In this Valentine's-themed episode, we see Amy persuading Sheldon to come with her, Howard and Bernadette on a romantic break. Sheldon only agrees to go because Amy has arranged to have dinner on an old, famous steam train.
Penny and Leonard are asked to look after Cinnamon as Raj has made Valentines plans to view some stars. When they leave the room, Cinnamon eats all the chocolates.
Best Scene: Sheldon kisses Amy for the first time. - DirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoAs Howard prepares for his mission into space, flashbacks show the recent events leading up to his and Bernadette's wedding.Season 5; Episode 24
Howard is about to be launched into space and his life flashes before his eyes. We see the wedding of Bernadette and Howard through flashback. After being rejected to get married at city hall, the gang come up with a plan to make the wedding extra special.
Best Scene: Howard and Bernadette's wedding. - 2007–201920mTV-147.7 (3.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoThe guys's skills are put to the test when they get a flat tire on the way to Mexico for Leonard's bachelor party. The girls throw Penny a mini-bachelorette party.Season 9; Episode 3
Because Penny and Leonard eloped in Vegas, they did not get to have a bachelor/ bachelorette party. The guys hire a very special van and decide to take a road-trip to Mexico. Unfortunately the back wheel of the van is faulty and the guys' science and engineering skills are put to the test.
The girls throw Penny a bachelorette party, although it doesn't go exactly to plan.
Best Scene: Sheldon belts out the verse of 'We Will Rock You' by Queen.