The Big Bang Theory
I like this show even though I know I shouldn't. It's a show about geniuses, for idiots. Its humor is based entirely on sci-fi references and social awkwardness. That being said, when the show has a good plot, it makes the obvious jokes funny. Also, there's something fun about watching nerds use science fiction references as insults. (I could do that but no one would get them)
This week features the return of Will Wheaton playing himself as Sheldon's nemesis. The Star Trek references in this weeks episode were actually pretty good, but I saw the joke about being punished by watching Star Trek Nemesis coming from a mile away. The main plot focuses around the “gang” waiting in line for an extended showing of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (which somehow sells out even though the movie came out almost 30 years ago. I've never missed a new movie because it was sold out).
The secondary plot featured the shows female characters having a sleep over and was pretty standard - lowest common denominator humor for the non-nerdy masses who watch the show. This was an OK episode by this season's standards but really weak compared to when the show was somewhat original. Penny seems to have no role anymore after her breakup with Leonard at the end of last season. It really is spinning its wheels with no vision of what the future of the show holds. I can't say I'm looking forward to the next episode.
Episode Rating:
4 (Acceptably mediocre TV)
Episode's Best Line:
“Why is there never a pontoon plane when you need one?” - Sheldon
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