The Cushion Saturation
- Episode aired Mar 2, 2009
- TV-PG
- 21m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
4.6K
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Howard hooks up with Leslie, while Penny accidentally ruins Sheldon's spot on the couch.Howard hooks up with Leslie, while Penny accidentally ruins Sheldon's spot on the couch.Howard hooks up with Leslie, while Penny accidentally ruins Sheldon's spot on the couch.
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I agree with another reviewer that this is perhaps a thinner episode, but it cannot be denied surely that seeing this cast interact with such quick fire funny lines is a pleasure in itself.
Lovely stuff.
Lovely stuff.
Thank you, Sheldon, for sending me down a whole rabbit hole to find out that the civet cat is more like a mongoose than a cat! That is 20 minutes of my life I can't get back. Although, it was pleasantly enjoyable due to your level of genius. It was a pleasure to have to hunt down that information from a fellow genius.
The boys (and Leslie) are into paintball and not very good at it. While the others are out getting slaughtered, Leslie and Howard hook up. Later, while Leonard is helping Penny with her laptop, she picks up a paintball gun and accidentally shoots the cushion in Sheldon's spot. Of course, like the princess and the pea, he notices immediately and this leads to some amazing stuff. For one, histrionics over what he will do. Secondly, his trying to find a place to sit while he eats (or does anything). Leslie and Howard also have some hilarious moments in his bed.
This episode revolves around an accident that sparks conflict and unexpected developments among the group. The humor blends everyday mishaps with character quirks, creating both funny and awkward situations.
Pros: playful banter, solid group chemistry, light but effective humor.
Cons: straightforward plot, mostly situational comedy without deeper layers.
Verdict: A simple yet entertaining episode that highlights the group's dynamics and delivers consistent laughs.
My rating: 8/10.
Pros: playful banter, solid group chemistry, light but effective humor.
Cons: straightforward plot, mostly situational comedy without deeper layers.
Verdict: A simple yet entertaining episode that highlights the group's dynamics and delivers consistent laughs.
My rating: 8/10.
Did you know
- TriviaThis episode was watched by 10.94 million people with a rating of 3.9 (adults 18-49).
- GoofsMost paintballs do not stain and a fresh paintball on a leather cushion should actually wash off easily. It makes no sense to use permanent paint for recreational paintball because you want it to come off players' gear after you are done.
- Quotes
Penny: [Penny turns over the sofa cushion to hide the paint spot on Sheldon's seat] There! Looks fine, right?
Leonard Hofstadter: Mmm... butt print. There's not discernible butt print.
Penny: Oh, come on.
[Sits on cushion]
Penny: There! Butt print.
Leonard Hofstadter: It's too small and too... perfect.
Penny: Thank you!
- Crazy creditsCHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #242 A NOTE TO MY COLLEAGUES After writing and producing TV for twenty years, I have developed a survival mechanism I like to call "show biz peripheral vision." What this means is that I can set my attention on the work at hand and still be able to see what's going on around me. The huddled confabs, the whispered asides, the sideways glances, the roll of the eyes, the smirks of disdain, the sulking pouts, the exhalations of disgust, the looks of admiration (few and far between), and the endless variations of body language that reveal impatience, rejection, jealousy, and simple disbelief that I'm in charge and you're not. I see it all. And I don't comment. I just make note of it. Occasionally I will respond in a roundabout fashion that might make you think I'm clairvoyant. I am not. I am simply watching. Just thought you might like to know.
- ConnectionsFeatured in MsMojo: Top 10 Times Penny Was a Savage on The Big Bang Theory (2022)
- SoundtracksHistory of Everything
(uncredited)
Written by Barenaked Ladies
Performed by Barenaked Ladies
[Series theme song played during the opening titles]
Details
- Runtime
- 21m
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
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