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The Big Bang Theory
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The Commitment Determination

  • Episode aired May 7, 2015
  • TV-PG
  • 20m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
3.8K
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Mayim Bialik and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
The Big Bang Theory: The Commitment Determination
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As Sheldon presses Leonard and Penny to set a wedding date, he encounters major changes in his relationship with Amy. Meanwhile, Raj wonders if he should break up with Emily, and Howard and ... Read allAs Sheldon presses Leonard and Penny to set a wedding date, he encounters major changes in his relationship with Amy. Meanwhile, Raj wonders if he should break up with Emily, and Howard and Bernadette struggle to ask Stuart to move out.As Sheldon presses Leonard and Penny to set a wedding date, he encounters major changes in his relationship with Amy. Meanwhile, Raj wonders if he should break up with Emily, and Howard and Bernadette struggle to ask Stuart to move out.

  • Director
    • Mark Cendrowski
  • Writers
    • Chuck Lorre
    • Bill Prady
    • Steven Molaro
  • Stars
    • Johnny Galecki
    • Jim Parsons
    • Kaley Cuoco
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    3.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Cendrowski
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Bill Prady
      • Steven Molaro
    • Stars
      • Johnny Galecki
      • Jim Parsons
      • Kaley Cuoco
    • 14User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Johnny Galecki
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    • Leonard Hofstadter
    Jim Parsons
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    • Sheldon Cooper
    Kaley Cuoco
    Kaley Cuoco
    • Penny
    • (as Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting)
    Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg
    • Howard Wolowitz
    Kunal Nayyar
    Kunal Nayyar
    • Raj Koothrappali
    Mayim Bialik
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    • Amy Farrah Fowler
    Melissa Rauch
    Melissa Rauch
    • Bernadette Rostenkowski
    Kevin Sussman
    Kevin Sussman
    • Stuart Bloom
    Laura Spencer
    Laura Spencer
    • Emily Sweeney
    • Director
      • Mark Cendrowski
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Bill Prady
      • Steven Molaro
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    7Hitchcoc

    Sad Finale

    The writers decided that all the characters needed to test the waters of relationships. So we have Howard and Bernadette dealing with Stuart, Penny and Leonard heading to Las Vegas, Sheldon and Amy in huge conflict. Raj is in a graveyard, having a picnic with his creepy girlfriend. The problem is that it's all really harsh and sterile. I won't go into details but there is something really sad and empty here.
    1sanchitdomun

    Big Bang Theory was about comedy not tragedy

    This show was all about science,nerds,comedy,awkward situations and fun but season 8 has been overall a

    bore and the finale hasn't got any better rather its crappier than the whole season. I guess our expectations were higher because of the previous seasons,but overall the final episode was crap with no story,it felt as if the writers are experimenting. Any ways The Big Bang Theory is about science and comedy,so maybe they should focus on that rather than changing the crux. Btw Penny's haircut sucks big time. Hope the writers do better in the next season coz the show used to be awsum ..:(...
    2np-lsinterlaw

    A jumped shark.

    I am (was) a really big fan of this show. watched season 1 to 4 already like 6-7 times.

    I just have one thing to say.

    This show hasn't just jumped the shark. The shark that this show jumped... has been jumped by another shark...a big fat, ugly, boring shark.

    We had some really good times with this show... but lets face it, that' s all in the past now... the distant past.

    Its a pity that the producers/ creators stop caring when they started making easy money out this show.

    Oh well. We ll live with out it.
    3RoccoRossFox

    it's sad but think i'm done with the show

    I'm sorry but this episode doesn't feel as a finale. The story feels so rushed/not in place and on the end they tried to go for that OMG moment but sadly that didn't work at all for me. Not saying more about that to spare people from spoilers. Ever sinds they ended up in a relation the show felt going down for me and season 8 really hit a new low on that point. The actors do great work (Jim Parson for sure) but the story and mainly the jokes letting down. Didn't have many Laugh out Loud moments this season. Those rare moments came either from Jim Parson or Kevin Sussman (Stuart, who is a blessing for this season). Overall the entire season gets a small 7, 6 for this episode...

    (yes i know they had to evolve and give them partners but that doesn't mean the bromances had to go or the funny parts getting so rare)
    6IPyaarCinema

    Season 8 Review

    Though it's not up to the same standards as some of the previous seasons, The Big Bang Theory continues to maintain decent storylines with relatable and lovable characters, even if the jokes do begin to get repetitive.

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    • Trivia
      Sheldon wonders if he should start watching The Flash. On that show, one of the characters, Cisco, is seen wearing a Bazinga t-shirt in at least one episode.
    • Goofs
      Although goats are highly curious and will nibble on anything to determine its nature, they do not actually eat tin cans.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Sheldon Cooper: [on a Skype call with Amy] Listen, I've been thinking a lot about relationships and how difficult they can be, and I think...

      Amy Farrah Fowler: I've been thinking about them too, Sheldon. Being your girlfriend is so challenging. Emotionally, physically. I've been incredibly patient for years.

      Sheldon Cooper: Strongly disagree. Go on.

      Amy Farrah Fowler: Okay, well... this isn't easy to say, because I love you, but... I need some time to take a step back and reevaluate our situation.

      Sheldon Cooper: [beat] Oh.

      Amy Farrah Fowler: I hope you understand.

      Sheldon Cooper: [hesitates] Okay.

      Amy Farrah Fowler: Bye, Sheldon.

      [Skype call ends. Sheldon sits in silence a moment, then turns to a small figurine of Gollum on his desk]

      Sheldon Cooper: Well, Gollum... you're an expert on rings.

      [opens his desk drawer and takes out an engagement ring]

      Sheldon Cooper: What do I do with this one?

    • Crazy credits
      CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #500

      When I sat down to write this, my five hundredth vanity card, my first inclination was to use self-deprecating humor. Something along the lines of how proud I am to have a large body of work. Sure, it has no real value, but hey, it's still large. If a person were to sit down and try to read all my cards, the verb "wade" might come to mind. But then I thought, "No. I am not going to waste this momentous event with false modesty. I am going to trumpet my accomplishment. I am going to take a well- deserved bow for eighteen years of hard work. Unpaid work. Work done just for the love of doing it. And let's not forget, I've really spilled my guts in some of these things. A man's life and innermost thoughts exposed for all to see. And oh, how I've labored over the jokes. Literally thousands of hours, grinding away, trying to find just the right combination of words to make you laugh. What was I thinking with the self- deprecation? Five hundred vanity cards. Who else has done that? I'll tell you who. Nobody. Just me. Yeah, that's right. You heard me. And I'll tell you another thing. No one ever will do it. You know why? Because you have to produce five hundred friggin' TV shows first!"

      Okay, I'm done trumpeting.

      And I think I need help
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      [Series theme song played during the opening titles]

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    • Release date
      • May 7, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 25, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Chuck Lorre Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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      • 20m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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