The hilariously nerdy world of The Big Bang Theory truly grasps the viewers’ attention right from the very start. However, The Big Bang Theory has 12 seasons, and each season has several episodes.
It is not an easy task to commit to watching the whole series. It cannot be denied that The Big Bang Theory is a binge-worthy TV show, as it has its very own brand of humor, character development, and curated experiences.
So, if you are unable to commit to the whole series in one go, then you can watch these episodes to get a taste of the unique and intriguing world of The Big Bang Theory.
10 essential The Big Bang Theory Episodes to watch if you’re skipping the full 12 Seasons
1) Season 4 episode 1 (The Robotic Manipulation)

This episode starts off with Wolowitz showing Raj, Sheldon, and Leonard the tactics of the robotic hand. He used the robotic hand to take out their dinner from the packaging.
Even though Raj points out that the robotic hand took 28 minutes to do the task, it was incredibly entertaining for them. While they started to have their food, Sheldon started to talk about Amy.
Though his jokes about his conversations with Penny were hardly humorous to the others, when Penny asks them about Amy, Leonard tells her that she is Sheldon’s girlfriend.
She is completely surprised to know that they haven't told her about Amy yet. Later, Penny drives Sheldon to his date with Amy. She tells Sheldon about the things he should know about dating, and especially first dates.
The whole episode is filled with numerous humorous moments as we are introduced to a new aspect of Sheldon’s life. Along with it, Howard’s incident with the robotic arm also adds to the overall humor and intrigue of this episode.
If you are looking for all the essential episodes of The Big Bang Theory, then this is the right one for you.
2) Season 2 episode 15 (The Maternal Capacitance)

The Big Bang Theory is a series that is filled with both intense humor and subtle emotional moments, which resonate deeply with the viewers.
In this episode of The Big Bang Theory, we get to see Howard, Raj, and Sheldon practice music as the episode starts off. Sheldon is on his guitar, trying his best to play the correct tune, Howard is on the drums, and Raj thinks he is singing with the perfect pitch, but is singing completely off-key.
On hearing their song, Penny comes inside their flat and tells them that they sound like a cat that is being run over by a lawn mower. In this episode, we are also introduced to Leonard’s mother.
Penny is the first one who meets her on the ground floor. When Penny sees that Leonard’s mother is examining the elevator shaft, which is bordered with the sign, she understands that she is Leonard’s mother.
This whole episode is filled with unique humor and shows us the different sides of the characters.
3) Season 3 episode 22 (The Staircase Implementation)

Yet another intriguing episode that straightens out quite a few mysteries that the viewers have been eagerly waiting to know about. In this episode, we get to know why Sheldon and Leonard started to live together in the flat.
This question was on the viewer's mind and has been explained in a hilarious manner. On the other hand, we also get to know about the age-old secrets behind the working of the elevator, or rather, its malfunction.
Though according to Penny, Sheldon is still difficult to live with, yet when Leonard tells her that he was even more difficult to live with back when they first started to be roommates adds to the overall humor of the episode.
4) Season 10 episode 24 (The Long Distance Dissonance)

The Big Bang Theory shows the viewers the intriguing relationship between Amy and Sheldon and the way they are truly meant for each other. However, their happily ever after was not as easy as it seemed to be.
Even though they are always straightforward and open about all the troubles they might feel, they have had complications in their relationship. The Big Bang episode shows the viewers one such incident that affected Penny and Sheldon’s relationship.
The Big Bang Theory episode starts off with Amy telling Sheldon about the summer research fellowship offer that she received from Princeton. Later, with Dr. Nowitzki’s arrival and Amy away, things quickly take a unique turn in the group’s life.
5) Season 7 episode 6 (The Romance Resonance)

Though Sheldon’s antics take up most of the episodes of The Big Bang Theory, this episode shows us Howard and Bernadette’s relationship, and the viewers have loved it.
Howard’s song to Bernadette while she is quarantined. His song is filled with immense emotions, which also inspires Penny to think over her relationship with Leonard.
On the other hand, Sheldon finds out that the greatest scientific achievement of his life is based on a blunder. It quickly ruins his happiness, and he is deeply troubled by this new information.
He starts to feel like a fraud. On seeing Sheldon’s distraught condition, Amy tries to cheer him up, but it does not help. The humor and the overall nuanced manner in which this episode handled the various aspects of the characters’ lives in truly remarkable.
6) Season 9 episode 11 (The Opening Night Excitation)

Unlike the other episodes of The Big Bang Theory that usually focus on the humor, this episode is more about the growth and development of Amy and Sheldon’s relationship.
Through the time they have been together, they have added to one another’s lives. In this episode, their story becomes further intriguing. On the other hand, Leonard, Raj, and Howard think about someone to give Sheldon’s ticket to.
Leonard tries to ask Stuart, but quickly understands that he would ruin their experience. So, Howard quickly asks Wil whether he would want to go to watch Star Wars with them.
7) Season 5 episode 7 (The Good Guy Fluctuation)

Yet another intriguing episode of The Big Bang Theory. In this episode, Sheldon gets pranked by Howard, Leonard, and Raj, which leads him to faint and urinate in his pants. Initially, when they started the prank, Shledon was brave and did not get scared.
Even though he was a bit startled by the skeleton, he was doing fine. However, right when he thought that the prank was over, Leonard came out wearing a mask, which led him to faint.
Throughout the episodes, Leonard, Raj, and Howard kept making fun of him for fainting. Throughout the episodes, Sheldon tries her best to prank Leonard and the others, but every time he does it, he hardly succeeds.
8) Season 12 episode 24 (The Stockholm Syndrome)

If you do not have the time to watch all the episodes of the show, then this episode would definitely convince you to do otherwise. This episode ties together all the intricacies through the seasons in such a nuanced manner that it would make you want to watch the whole season again.
In this episode, we get to see Amy and Sheldon prepare to receive their coveted Nobel Prize. On the other hand, Leonard and Penny are ecstatic about Penny’s pregnancy.
Though Leonard wants to tell everyone about the big happy news, Penny stops him. She does not want to take away from their friends’ big event. This episode is filled with humor that aligns with their own brand.
9) Season 11 episode 24 (The Bow Tie Asymmetry)

This is one of the most interesting and fun episodes of The Big Bang Theory. Not only do we get to see Amy and Sheldon’s marriage, but the arrival of the parents and their unique quirks adds to the overall humor.
Penny drives Amy’s parents to their apartment. During their drive, she gets to understand why Amy was scared of her mother. On the other hand, Raj drives Missy and Sheldon’s mother.
Though Sheldon’s mother tries to hide Missy’s separation from her husband, Missy reveals it. Their ride was also quite interesting. Amy and Sheldon’s wedding vows were truly one of the most memorable aspects of this episode.
10) Season 12 episode 23 (The Change Constant)

This episode starts off with Amy, Penny, Leonard, and Sheldon worrying about whether they will win the Nobel Prize or not. In this episode, the announcement about the winners is made.
Along with it, we also get to see. After the news comes out, they are surrounded by news reporters as they ask them about their feelings on the news. On the other hand, Amy starts to get conscious about her looks.
On seeing Amy’s worries, Raj tries to cheer her up and tells her to get a makeover so that she can feel better. This whole episode is truly a memorable one for the viewers.
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