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10 Beste Episodes of The Big Bang Theory - Season 8

The Big Bang Theory, which is available on CBS, first aired in 2007 and has since had 13 seasons. It follows the lives of five characters living in Pasadena, California, and tells the story of their geekiness and intellect and the contrast between them and Penny's social skills and common sense. In this article, we will be ranking the worst episodes of The Big Bang Theory.

Although The Big Bang Theory has been highly acclaimed, there have been some episodes that have been less than stellar. We have gone through all of the episodes and have ranked them according to their quality. These are the worst episodes of the show, from least to most disliked.

So if you are a fan of The Big Bang Theory, read on to find out which episodes you should avoid! We will also give you our opinion on why each episode ended up on this list.

Written by Sophie and last updated on Mai 02, 2024.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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The Big Bang Theory - S8E3

#15 - The First Pitch Insufficiency (Staffel 8 - Folge 3)

Wolowitz feels nervous when he is asked by NASA to throw the first pitch at a Los Angeles Angels game; Penny and Leonard want to prove Sheldon wrong after he says he and Amy are the better couple.

The episode was rated 7,66 from 5157 votes.

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#14 - The Locomotion Interruption (Staffel 8 - Folge 1)

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Leonard and Amy make an unexpected trip to Arizona to bring Sheldon home; Penny interviews for a job at Bernadette's company; Stuart's relationship with Mrs. Wolowitz disturbs Howard.

The episode was rated 7,66 from 5695 votes.

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#13 - The Colonization Application (Staffel 8 - Folge 17)

Trouble arises when Amy learns Sheldon has applied for a one-way mission to colonize Mars. Also, a trip to the pet store ends in a fight for Sheldon and Amy, Leonard surprises Penny with a very “adult” purchase, and Raj is caught snooping in Emily’s apartment.

The episode was rated 7,66 from 4427 votes.

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#12 - The Comic Book Store Regeneration (Staffel 8 - Folge 15)

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Wolowitz receives some shocking news as everyone prepares for the reopening of Stuart’s comic book store. Penny teaches Sheldon how to “let it go,” but can’t follow her own advice after she learns something infuriating about Amy. Also, Leonard and Raj think they've spotted Nathan Fillion at a restaurant.

The episode was rated 7,68 from 3952 votes.

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#11 - The Intimacy Acceleration (Staffel 8 - Folge 16)

As a joke, Sheldon and Penny try an experiment designed to make participants fall in love. Also, Leonard, Amy, Raj and Emily spend the evening trying to escape a room with a “zombie.” And, after returning from Mrs. Wolowitz’ funeral, Bernadette and Howard run into trouble at the airport.

The episode was rated 7,68 from 4051 votes.

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#10 - The Expedition Approximation (Staffel 8 - Folge 6)

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Sheldon and Raj test whether they could survive a dark-matter research expedition in a salt mine by simulating the conditions in a steam tunnel deep underground. Leonard and Penny seek advice from Howard and Bernadette after they fight about money.

The episode was rated 7,68 from 4974 votes.

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#9 - The Hook-Up Reverberation (Staffel 8 - Folge 4)

Raj's honesty comes back to haunt him when his new girlfriend is unfriendly to Penny; the guys think about becoming part owners in Stuart's store.

The episode was rated 7,68 from 5161 votes.

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#8 - The Clean Room Infiltration (Staffel 8 - Folge 11)

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Leonard and Howard turn to Raj for help in dealing with a work emergency when they nearly come to blows after blaming each other for a potential disaster at the university. Amy throws an authentic Victorian Christmas party, while Sheldon seeks revenge on her for making him celebrate the holidays.

The episode was rated 7,71 from 4795 votes.

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#7 - The Commitment Determination (Staffel 8 - Folge 24)

Sheldon pushes Leonard and Penny to choose a date for their wedding and deals with dramatic changes in his own relationship with Amy.

The episode was rated 7,78 from 4762 votes.

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#6 - The Focus Attenuation (Staffel 8 - Folge 5)

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During their weekend in Las Vegas, Bernadette and Amy accuse Penny of being a buzz kill; the guys try to invent the next big thing, but only succeed in procrastination.

The episode was rated 7,78 from 5146 votes.

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#5 - The Troll Manifestation (Staffel 8 - Folge 14)

Leonard and Sheldon publish a paper which is widely accepted except for comments from an internet troll. Meanwhile, the girls reminisce about embarassing incidents from their past.

The episode was rated 7,79 from 3746 votes.

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#4 - The Septum Deviation (Staffel 8 - Folge 9)

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When Leonard gets minor surgery on his nose, Sheldon is the one in need of sympathy. Meanwhile, Raj's parents' impending divorce causes Howard and Bernadette to work on their own marriage.

The episode was rated 7,79 from 5084 votes.

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#3 - The Misinterpretation Agitation (Staffel 8 - Folge 7)

The guys try to help Penny out of an awkward work dilemma, when a smitten doctor shows up at her door after her flirtatious sales techniques work a little too well. Meanwhile, Amy and Bernadette argue over whether or not female scientists should play up their sexuality.

The episode was rated 7,80 from 5054 votes.

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#2 - The Junior Professor Solution (Staffel 8 - Folge 2)

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When Sheldon must teach a class, Howard decides to take it; Amy takes advantage of the tension between Penny and Bernadette by playing both sides.

The episode was rated 7,88 from 5439 votes.

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#1 - The Prom Equivalency (Staffel 8 - Folge 8)

When the gang recreates a high school prom night on the roof of the guys' apartment building, Sheldon feels pressure to participate in all the typical romantic traditions.

The episode was rated 7,94 from 5171 votes.

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