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“The Big Bang Theory” releases a still from the upcoming April 12 episode which unmistakably will tickle out laughter as well as curiosity. The four nerds are in the comic book store, dressed in superheroes costume and crossing the gender.
Wolowitz is Batgirl, Sheldon is Wonder Woman, Leonard is Supergirl while Raj, who is the only one excited about the costume, is Catwoman. “I will say this. This is not the worst thing that happens to someone in this episode,” executive producer Bill Prady told Entertainment Weekly.
In the episode, a fight between Leonard and Penny threatens their relationship. EW’s Ausiello previously questioned Prady whether the couple will head to splitsville. The producer reminded that fans “shouldn’t look at what happens in a single episode as definitive. The relationships between these characters – especially romantic relationships – are messy.”
Also in the episode, Wil Wheaton will come back as himself and battles Sheldon in bowling.
Sheldon’s dream of meeting Leonard Nimoy may soon become a reality on The Big Bang Theory. Executive producer Bill Prady says the hit sitcom will likely approach the Star Trek legend early next season about making a cameo.
“We’ll probably make a general inquiry,” says Prady. “And if there’s enough interest, we’ll develop a story. The fans have said that’s the dream get, and we agree.”
Nimoy declined an invitation to appear on Big Bang back in season 2, although the 78-year-old has since returned to television with a recurring gig on Fringe. “There’s always an issue with actors playing themselves,” Prady theorizes, “which most actors would rather not do.”
Perhaps Nimoy would be more amenable to playing a cloned version of himself? Sheldon does, after all, possess a napkin with the actor’s DNA on it. “I think [cloning Nimoy] is beyond even Sheldon’s capabilities at this point,” says Prady with a laugh. “Although I wouldn’t underestimate him.”
SHELDON HAS A BAD CASE OF STAGE FRIGHT, ON “THE BIG BANG THEORY,” MONDAY, MARCH 22
“The Pants Alternative” – Sheldon’s friends come to his aid when his fear of public speaking stands between him and a coveted award, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Monday, March 22 (9:31-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
SERIES REGULARS:
Leonard…………………………….. Johnny Galecki
Sheldon………………………………….. Jim Parsons
Penny…………………………………… Kaley Cuoco
Wolowitz……………………………. Simon Helberg
Koothrappali………………………… Kunal Nayyar
STORY BY: Chuck Lorre & Bill Prady & Steve Holland
TELEPLAY BY: Eric Kaplan & Richard Rosenstock & Jim Reynolds
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
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THE GUYS MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN A RARE MOVIE PROP AND THEIR FRIENDSHIP ON “THE BIG BANG THEORY,” MONDAY, MARCH 8
“The Precious Fragmentation” – When the guys find a ring from “The Lord of the Rings” at a garage sale, it threatens to tear them apart, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Monday, March 8 (9:31-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
SERIES REGULARS:
Leonard…………………………….. Johnny Galecki
Sheldon………………………………….. Jim Parsons
Penny…………………………………… Kaley Cuoco
Wolowitz……………………………. Simon Helberg
Koothrappali………………………… Kunal Nayyar
GUEST STAR:
Venkatesh…………………………. Frank Maharajh
STORY BY: Lee Aronsohn & Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari
TELEPLAY BY: Bill Prady & Steven Molaro & Richard Rosenstock
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
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As reporter earlier this week, Wil Wheaton will reprise his role (as an evil version of himself) later this season on The Big Bang Theory. The actor will also resurrect his feud with Shelton, but in an unusual manner: the pair will have a showdown in a bowling alley.
“Sheldon sees this as an opportunity to settle the score and right the injustice that was created when Wil beat him at the fantasy card game,” producer Bill Prady said, referring to the April 12 episode and to the scene below from October.
What will be the outcome of this bowl-off? Prady told Entertainment Weekly:
“Wil’s competitive desire to win at all costs will [inflict] collateral damage on other characters.” How intriguing and, we assume, hilarious. The Big Bang Theory returns with a new episode on March 1.
Geeks everywhere will be happy hear that Star Trek star Wil Wheaton will be returning to hang out with TV’s hippest nerds on The Big Bang Theory.
“We were very excited when Wil Wheaton appeared as Sheldon’s nemesis, and right now we’re looking to see if he can come back to give Sheldon an opportunity to settle the score,” Executive Producer and Co Creator Bill Prady announced to TV Guide Magazine when the Academy of Televisions Arts and Sciences hosted an Evening With the Big Bang Theory on February 18th. “Fingers crossed that we can do that, I think an arch enemy is someone who appears from time to time.”
In the meantime, fans of the show will have the chance to watch Stan Lee’s cameo on the March 1st episode, as the comic book legend comes to the store to sign autographs. The Spider-Man creator was a huge hit with the cast, although Kaley Cuoco admitted that she didn’t know who he was before he came on! “Jim (Parsons) didn’t either, he had no idea who he was,” she giggled, but Kaley was quickly enamored with Lee. “I loved working with him, he was the cutest thing in the world. I got to have a scene with him, he was adorable and funny, this man has a lot to say.”
Parsons was equally impressed when he met him, and even thought he was similar to the show’s key characters. “He is honestly one of the most charming people who’ve ever had on the show. He reminded me a little bit of Sheldon and a little bit of Penny, he’s got this biting thing to him, he’s just witty.”
Prady says it was really was a dream to have such a legend appear as a guest star. “It’s one of the great things about the show because we are very geeky people ourselves, so being able to have our heroes from the worlds of science fiction and comic books come on the show is wonderful,” he explained. “He plays himself, though I think we made him a little nerdier than he actually is.”
Now his Prady’s next goal is to persuade Leonard Nemoy to guest star, which would be every geek’s dream!
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SHELDON MISSES HIS CHANCE TO MEET COMIC BOOK LEGEND STAN LEE ON “THE BIG BANG THEORY,” MONDAY, MARCH 1
Stan Lee Guest Stars as Himself
“The Excelsior Acquisition” – Sheldon winds up in traffic court when he gets a ticket because of Penny, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Monday, March 1 (9:31-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
SERIES REGULARS:
Leonard…………………………….. Johnny Galecki
Sheldon………………………………….. Jim Parsons
Penny…………………………………… Kaley Cuoco
Wolowitz……………………………. Simon Helberg
Koothrappali………………………… Kunal Nayyar
GUEST STARS:
Stuart………………………………… Kevin Sussman
Stan Lee………………………………………. Himself
Judge Taylor…………………………. Steve Paymer
Guard……………………………….. Marcus Folmar
STORY BY: Chuck Lorre & Lee Aronsohn & Steven Molaro
TELEPLAY BY: Bill Prady & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
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SHELDON STRUGGLES TO COPE WHEN HIS APARTMENT IS ROBBED, ON “THE BIG BANG THEORY,” MONDAY, JAN. 18
“The Bozeman Reaction” – When their apartment is robbed, Leonard and Sheldon turn to their friends to create a state-of-the-art security system, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Monday, Jan. 18 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Series Regulars:
Leonard…………………………….. Johnny Galecki
Sheldon………………………………….. Jim Parsons
Penny…………………………………… Kaley Cuoco
Wolowitz……………………………. Simon Helberg
Koothrappali ……………………….. Kunal Nayyar
Guest Cast:
Officer Hackett…………… Julio Oscar Mechoso
Young Man……………………………. Artie O’Daly
Story By: Bill Prady & Lee Aronsohn & Jim Reynolds
Teleplay By: Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Steve Holland
Directed By: Mark Cendrowski
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SHELDON TAKES ON HIS GREATEST CHALLENGE WHEN HE ATTEMPTS TO TEACH PENNY PHYSICS, ON “THE BIG BANG THEORY,” MONDAY, DECEMBER 7
“The Athens Recurrence” – Sheldon attempts to help Penny understand Leonard’s work, and Wolowitz becomes jealous when Leonard starts hanging out with his new girlfriend, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Monday, Dec. 7 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
SERIES REGULARS:
Leonard…………………………….. Johnny Galecki
Sheldon………………………………….. Jim Parsons
Penny…………………………………… Kaley Cuoco
Wolowitz……………………………. Simon Helberg
Koothrappali ……………………….. Kunal Nayyar
GUEST CAST:
Mrs. Wolowitz……………………. Carol Ann Susi
Bernadette…………………………… Melissa Rauch
STORY BY: Chuck Lorre & Richard Rosenstock & Steve Holland
TELEPLAY BY: Bill Prady & Steven Molaro & Maria Ferrari
DIRECTED BY: Mark Cendrowski
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