The Big Bang Theory Season 6 Discussion

[Starbreaker]

The show will continue as long as they can keep a handful of the regulars on board. It's the #1 scripted show among 18-54 year olds right now. This show is very similar to NCIS in that it's constantly gaining viewers somehow. I was extremely resistant to change when they started pairing everyone off into relationships, but I'm enjoying the growth the show has shown now.

[Brolan]

I think the whole point of the show (from the pilot on) is Leonard's pursuit of Penny. So he will get her in the end, but that doesn't mean they will not put him through Hell first. I can see them torturing Leonard with another guy who gets Penny's motor running, and even a proposal and marriage. Of course the marriage will fall through at the last second for some reason.

[Photoman15]

No, the last episode will be Sheldon's mother writing a book and telling us that unlike the book, in real life, Leonard married Bernadette, Sheldon married Penny, Raj married Leslie (Winkler) and Howard died of a heart attack trying to pick his mother up off the floor.

[FPAlpha]

Brolan wrote:

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I think the whole point of the show (from the pilot on) is Leonard's pursuit of Penny. So he will get her in the end, but that doesn't mean they will not put him through Hell first. I can see them torturing Leonard with another guy who gets Penny's motor running, and even a proposal and marriage. Of course the marriage will fall through at the last second for some reason.

They have to be very careful though not to overdo it.. Penny's and Leonard's relationship might not be the central theme of the show but it's a sizeable part and an endless will they/won't they can only hurt the show.

It's ok for a short while if you can get something out of it.. case in point was recently Sheldon's "Please don't hurt my friend" which i consider one of the most heartfelt and emotional scenes in the entire show (especially because it comes from Sheldon) but if it's done for artifical drama it will quickly lose appeal.

[Guy Gardener]

Really? I thought that the point was that he's happier without her, but can't recognize it.

[Skywalker]

FPAlpha wrote:

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I'd rather not see 10 seasons.

Most shows i know peak around season 3 or 4 and by the time you are watching season 7 it's usually more out of habit rather than quality.

TBBT definitely seems to be following that same trend right now.

[stj]

She's hot and not "intellectual" so she outranks every other character on the show. Of course Leonard needs to be validated by Penny.

[FPAlpha]

Guy Gardener wrote:

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Really? I thought that the point was that he's happier without her, but can't recognize it.

How so? Leonard has been in love with her since day one, he was jealous everytime she went out with one of her hunks and was the happiest person ever when they finally got together in season 3.

Really heartbroken when she broke up with him later in the season and after his relationship with Priya was done his feelings for Penny resurfaced (there were even there at times when he was with Priya).

Penny is just a little too immature to fully realize how good a guy Leonard is even if he's not George Clooney or whatever age appropriate guy is hot right now at that age. Let's hope her growth is fast enough and she realizes that she doesn't need drama in her life.

Jar Jar Binks wrote:

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TBBT definitely seems to be following that same trend right now.

So far the show has confirmed pick ups for seven seasons (a rarity for any show to be picked up so far ahead for so long) but it remains to be seen how the show develops. The influx of new cast members definitely worked out and gave the show new life and a broadened scope. Let's see what the producers can come up with to keep it interesting. Currently it has settled on a good, middle level.. it's not as awesome as seasons 2 and 3 but it has occasionally brilliant episodes and scenes.

[Enterprise is Great]

Starbreaker wrote:

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The show will continue as long as they can keep a handful of the regulars on board. It's the #1 scripted show among 18-54 year olds right now. This show is very similar to NCIS in that it's constantly gaining viewers somehow.

I think it's because like NCIS The Big Bang Theory is rerun constantly. It's on all the time on TBS and in local syndication. People have caught the reruns and have moved onto watching the new episodes weekly.

[Jimi_James]

Photoman15 wrote:

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No, the last episode will be Sheldon's mother writing a book and telling us that unlike the book, in real life, Leonard married Bernadette, Sheldon married Penny, Raj married Leslie (Winkler) and Howard died of a heart attack trying to pick his mother up off the floor.

I see what you did there.

[Brolan]

FPAlpha wrote:

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They have to be very careful though not to overdo it.. Penny's and Leonard's relationship might not be the central theme of the show but it's a sizeable part and an endless will they/won't they can only hurt the show.

It's ok for a short while if you can get something out of it.. case in point was recently Sheldon's "Please don't hurt my friend" which i consider one of the most heartfelt and emotional scenes in the entire show (especially because it comes from Sheldon) but if it's done for artifical drama it will quickly lose appeal.

I agree. The on-again off-again is getting tiresome. I would like to see them resolve the relationship and move on.

[propita]

Jimi_James wrote:

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I see what you did there.

I thought it was: "I see what you did there. Good one."

(The episode was just on, where Howard is being investigated by Faith (Eliza Dushku) for his security clearance and Sheldon blows it for him.

[Greg Cox]

Dare I admit that I find Leonard a little boring, too? He can't even enjoy his fannish interests without looking faintly pained and embarrassed all the time. He's not exactly the life of the party.

[Skywalker]

Leonard is very boring, yes.

[FPAlpha]

Jar Jar Binks wrote:

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Leonard is very boring, yes.

Which is why i hope his will they/won't they with Penny may lead him to be more self confident and assertive.. when they began dating again he was more self conscious for a short while and it turned Penny on (and made him more interesting then the wet towel he usually is).

May even be funny if he starts standing up to Sheldon some more (god knows i'd put his ass to the ground more than once if i had a roomate like this.. friend or no friend)