Top 10 Underrated Friendship Moments on The Big Bang Theory
#10: Raj Gives Amy a Makeover
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“The Stockholm Syndrome” Raj is no stranger to a girls’ night, but his friendship with each lady is pretty special, too. He grows close with Penny, who lets him unapologetically be his true self and supports Bernadette when she worries her maternal instincts haven’t kicked in yet. However, perhaps the most overshadowed friendship moment occurs between him and Amy in the final episodes. He comforts her after finding her crying in a bathroom over some unflattering photos. He reminds her she’s perfect as she is, but also, if she wants to make some changes, she’s the boss of her own life. With Raj’s guidance, Amy flaunts her new look, and it’s fabulous.
#9: Penny Insists on Being Amy’s Maid of Honor
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“The Matrimonial Metric” Since Amy entered the scene, she’s pretty much claimed that she and Penny are BFFs, although the feeling doesn’t often seem mutual. In season 11, the gang flips out when they realize that Sheldon and Amy have been testing them to see who’s best suited to be in their wedding party. Penny realizes she has some personal gripes with their decision-making, too. To say that Amy had been waiting for this moment would be a huge understatement. Penny turns out to be an excellent maid of honor, too. She gives Amy the bachelorette party of her imagination— quite literally, and makes sure that the couple gets hitched without too many, well, hitches.
#8: Secret Language Showdown
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“The Veracity Elasticity” In this episode, Sheldon uncovers Amy's secret, sparking a chain reaction as Leonard realizes Penny’s been deceiving him, too. So, while Penny gets Amy to ‘fess up over her apartment renovations, Sheldon morphs into Leonard’s bedroom detective. This sparks a verbal duel between the guys and ladies, especially when Penny backs Amy’s lie, throwing Leonard and Sheldon for a loop. They switch to Klingon to unravel this mystery, but it turns out they’re not the only ones with a secret language. This face-off is hilarious and showcases the tight bonds between the two pairings. Who hasn’t dreamed of a friendship so strong it speaks its own language?
#7:Sheldon Tailors D&D for Bernadette
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“The Fermentation Bifurcation” When Penny scores a night of wine tasting, everyone’s up for joining except Sheldon, of course, and Bernadette, who’s pregnant. So, Sheldon crafts an alternative evening with more fitting activities for the two of them. Kicking things off with lectures about trains and toast, it looks like she's in for a long and tedious evening. But then Sheldon switches gears with a game of “Dungeons and Dragons” designed especially for his guest. It’s a surprisingly thoughtful gesture on Sheldon’s part, and Bernadette ends up having more fun than she thought. It’s just too bad that the writers didn’t take another opportunity to really develop this budding friendship.
#6: Sheldon Keeps a Secret
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Various Sheldon Cooper hates keeping secrets. But he’ll go above and way past beyond to safeguard his friends’ confidences. He’s no stranger to inventing fictional personas like his cousin Leo and Ms. Maggie McGarry to avoid spilling Leonard’s secrets. He even moves out of the apartment to make sure he doesn’t accidentally break Penny’s trust (though some funny-tasting milk throws a wrench in that plan). Say what you want about Sheldon, but in his own quirky way, he truly cares about his friends, even if he doesn’t always show it. Despite his awkwardness, when he learns Penny has doubts about her relationship with Leonard, Sheldon steps up to protect his friend from heartache.
#5: Amy & Bernadette Hang Out at a Convention
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“The Hofstadter Insufficiency” Penny is usually the glue that keeps this posse together, but while away at a conference, the dynamic trio becomes a duo, and the difference is palpable. Initially excited for some science talk, the chat turns to men after guys at the bar send over drinks. Sure, things get a little rocky, but tapping into this rarely-explored dynamic is still a lot of fun. Plus, who among us doesn’t have fond memories of those late-night gossip fests with good friends? Amy and Bernadette even learn they share more in common than they realize. A few seasons later, after breaking up with Sheldon, Amy even turns to Bernadette for comfort.
#4: Amy & Leonard Bond over Childhood Science Experiments
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“The Solo Oscillation” Another friendship we wish we’d seen more of is Leonard and Amy’s. We first suspected they could be BFF material when they attended a wedding together— friends who Chicken Dance together stay tight, right? But their friendship truly peaks in season 11 when they hang out after Sheldon kicks Amy out of the apartment for some focus time. We learn they had a blast together, making us believe that if they’d met as kids, they would’ve clicked for sure. In fact, we glimpse how that might've looked when they spend another evening together revisiting old science fair experiments. Dare we say it: with a bit more TLC, their friendship could’ve even rivaled Sheldon and Penny’s.
#3: Leonard & Sheldon’s Adventures on Skywalker Ranch
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“The Skywalker Incursion” Sheldon and Leonard's escapades are always entertaining, and this one takes us to a galaxy far, far away. Okay, maybe not quite that far, but Skywalker Ranch is a cool second, right? On their way to a lecture with some time to spare, they take a slight detour. Obviously, they’re denied entry, but a friendly security guard offers them a sweet memento instead. That doesn't satisfy Sheldon, and his antics get them both detained. Leonard’s understandably annoyed until Sheldon’s positive spin puts a new perspective on their adventure. The guys also share a sweet moment before Shamy’s wedding. They might not voice their feelings outright, but we could read the subtext.
#2: Sheldon & Howard Launch a Model Rocket
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“The Explosion Implosion” Howard and Sheldon’s friendship is mostly sparring. So, those occasional moments of genuine camaraderie are always a welcome surprise. Let’s not forget who pulled in a favor to have Mark Hamill officiate Sheldon and Amy’s wedding. Earlier that season, the friends unite for the father-son bonding experience they wish they’d had growing up. While their rocket launch fails, their friendship takes off into new territory. Sheldon tries to ease Howard’s anxieties about having a son and, when that fails, opts for some tough love. Meanwhile, Howard helps Sheldon get past his fear of driving. It’s a real heartwarming moment, but it lasts about as long as that rocket launch. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
Raj & Stuart Strike up a Friendship on Common Grounds, “The Hesitation Ramification”
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Sheldon Hugs Leonard, “The Proton Transmogrification”
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Howard & Bernadette Give Raj a Paw-Fect Present, “The Transporter Malfunction”
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Sheldon Supports Penny’s Dreams, “The Occupation Recalibration”
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#1: Howard & Amy’s Dynamic
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“The Scavenger Vortex” & “The Collaboration Contamination” This “Big Bang” friendship is a hidden gem that unjustly flies under the radar. We first glimpse Howard and Amy’s bond when they’re paired up for Raj’s scavenger hunt. It’s awkward at first, but they quickly connect after learning they’re both Diamondheads. After that, the competition takes a backseat while they embark on a musical adventure. They might not even make it to the finish line, but they won us over instead. In a later season, their chemistry shines again as co-workers, bonding over magic tricks and another Neil. These two had all the elements for a brilliant and entertaining friendship; we only wish it had been explored further.
