The Discovery Dissipation

Episode aired Dec 5, 2013
TV-14
20m

IMDb RATING

7.6/10

3.6K

YOUR RATING

Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)

Comedy Romance

Leonard has to deal with the fallout of disproving Sheldon's new scientific discovery. Raj spends a week at Howard and Bernadette's apartment.Leonard has to deal with the fallout of disproving Sheldon's new scientific discovery. Raj spends a week at Howard and Bernadette's apartment.Leonard has to deal with the fallout of disproving Sheldon's new scientific discovery. Raj spends a week at Howard and Bernadette's apartment.

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IMDb RATING

7.6/10

3.6K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Featured reviews

8Hitchcoc

Met With Your Disapproval

When Leonard disproves Sheldon's discovery, Sheldon takes it personally, even though he hated the attention he was getting before. There are some funny moments on Ira Flato's Science Friday. In another development, Raj stays with the Wolowitzes and almost destroys their marriage by his ongoing commentary. Funny episode.

10tombombadil1

Bitten by a dog and there is his first breakthrough

Amazing episode.

Big Bang can do no wrong this season. They are connecting all the dots perfectly and more importantly in a hilarious fashion. Sheldon's trauma and how Leonard tries to come to his help in an Amyish fashion is moving in a funny way. But it was Kripke's appearance which just blew me way. The dialogues and intensity of the scene make me laugh every time I am watching it.

Raj, Howard and Bernadette are forming a perfect trio on the other side and you just watch the episode to appreciate Raj as a counselor.

As for Penny and Amy, well! they are embarrassed.

4studioAT

The Discovery Dissipation

This is one of those episodes where the character of Sheldon walks a very thin line between being loveable and just a big pain in the rear end who you want to yell at.

The writers and the skill of Jim Parsons in the role just about keep it on the right side of the line, but only just.

The subplot actually worked better for me, with Raj unintentionally causing drama for Howard and Bernadette whilst staying with them.

I liked the interaction between the characters and there were some nice lines along the way.

Overall, a mixed bag episode that just about stayed on the right side of being funny.

Trivia
Kripke accuses Sheldon of making fun of his speech impediment. In other episodes Kripke seems to be unaware that he has a speech impediment. For example, he doesn't understand why Siri can't understand him.

Goofs
Contrary to Sheldon's claim that it's the first time since he was seven years old that he's had to write a retraction, he wrote one in Season 3, The Electric Can Opener Fluctuation (2009), when it was discovered his readings of magnetic monopoles were caused by a can opener.

Quotes
Penny: [to Raj's dog] Bark once if you need me to call PETA.

Crazy credits
CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #432

I've been told that the act of forgiveness frees the person doing the forgiving from harboring dark, and ultimately self- destructive, emotions. While there is no guarantee that the transgressor will be relieved of shame and guilt, the forgiver will always feel better. In other words, forgiveness is, first and foremost, self-serving. Now I am all about self-serving, so for the last few years I have been practicing a sort of forgiveness mantra. Upon awakening and before retiring, I visualize those who have harmed me and imagine myself flowing love and compassion toward them. Additionally, I wish for them to have everything they could possibly want. I'm happy to report that it's working. Slowly, over time, anger has become resentment has become indifference has become amusement has become affection. And now I'm free and my heart is full.

You believe me?

Do I believe me?

Connections
References Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

Soundtracks
History of Everything
(uncredited)
Written by Barenaked Ladies
Performed by Barenaked Ladies
[Series theme song played during the opening titles]