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S9.E16
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The Positive Negative Reaction

  • Episode aired Feb 18, 2016
  • TV-14
  • 19m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
3.4K
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Simon Helberg and Melissa Rauch in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
The Big Bang Theory: The Positive Negative Reaction
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Bernadette reveals her pregnancy to Howard and the rest of the gang.Bernadette reveals her pregnancy to Howard and the rest of the gang.Bernadette reveals her pregnancy to Howard and the rest of the gang.

  • Director
    • Mark Cendrowski
  • Writers
    • Steven Molaro
    • Steve Holland
    • Maria Ferrari
  • Stars
    • Johnny Galecki
    • Jim Parsons
    • Kaley Cuoco
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    3.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Cendrowski
    • Writers
      • Steven Molaro
      • Steve Holland
      • Maria Ferrari
    • Stars
      • Johnny Galecki
      • Jim Parsons
      • Kaley Cuoco
    • 7User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    The Big Bang Theory: The Positive Negative Reaction
    Trailer 1:03
    The Big Bang Theory: The Positive Negative Reaction

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    Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki
    • Leonard Hofstadter
    Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons
    • Sheldon Cooper
    Kaley Cuoco
    Kaley Cuoco
    • Penny Hofstadter
    Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg
    • Howard Wolowitz
    Kunal Nayyar
    Kunal Nayyar
    • Raj Koothrappali
    Mayim Bialik
    Mayim Bialik
    • Amy Farrah Fowler
    Melissa Rauch
    Melissa Rauch
    • Bernadette Rostenkowski
    • Director
      • Mark Cendrowski
    • Writers
      • Steven Molaro
      • Steve Holland
      • Maria Ferrari
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    User reviews7

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    3TrusTinsanity

    Cringe

    It's 2 AM and I'm writing this on my phone. Telling you all this just to show how dedicated I am and how strong I feel about how cringe this episode is. I feel like this show how descended from great episodes always to very hit or miss episodes.

    This is a big miss. Every joke seems forced and is unfunny, and the karaoke part lasts too long and is not very good at all.

    The only thing about this episode that makes it stick out is that it furthers the plot a lot with Bernardette telling the rest of the cast that she is pregnant, which is not done well anyways. I swear that there are 2 show writers. One is a genius and the other is a 50 year old morbidly obese person on acid. This episode was written by the latter.

    3/10.
    5djt-04358

    some what disappointed

    The Positive Negative Reaction:

    I was somewhat disappointed with tonight's presentation. Did the writers really have to have everyone getting drunk to celebrate Bernadett and Howards news? I expected a more clever way for them to celebrate, as the show usually has clever ideas.

    I did like how the girls had their own private talk as well as the guys on how things are or will be with a baby coming.

    I have watched this show( and repeats) from the time it first started with these talented actors and love it as well as the addition of new characters. Nice to see some intelligent but fun clean material on TV. Just hope the writers don't start running out of good ideas.
    7Hitchcoc

    Average Episode

    When Bernadette announces to Howard that she is pregnant, he goes into his frenetic mode. Obviously, it was over the top. When Sheldon finds out, he thinks this will ruin his fun. The second half of the episode ends up in a karaoke bar and it isn't all that funny.
    10sankeerthsunilkumar

    What an awesome epsiode

    I laughed till my stomach starts to feel pain.. The last portion of the episode was just killing me..The starting of the episode was just like other episodes... But seriously those last portionss... I'm still laughing.. I laughed very much..Sheldon, Raj, Leanord especially Howard..Just changed my mood.

    Related interests

    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
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    Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca (1942)
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    • Trivia
      This is the first episode this season where the whole gang are in the same scene together.
    • Goofs
      When Howard and Bernadette are freaking out about the baby in the kitchen screen, Howard questions if they are in a good school district. Howard grew up in the home having moved out after he returned from space and they were married; spending only a short amount of time. He would know if they are in a good school district.
    • Quotes

      Howard Wolowitz: I shouldn't be raising a kid! I don't even eat my own vegetables.

    • Crazy credits
      CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #518

      Dear President Obama,

      Even though I am not qualified in any way to be a Supreme Court justice, I would still like to be considered for the open seat. Before you dismiss my request as comic nonsense, I'd like to point out that the current primary race to be POTUS makes very clear that lack of qualifications is an advantage. I don't see why that principle doesn't also apply to SCOTUS. Please know I'm happy to supply my own robe.

      Jurisprudently yours,

      Chuck Lorre
    • Connections
      References Superman (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      History of Everything
      (uncredited)

      Written by Barenaked Ladies

      Performed by Barenaked Ladies

      [Series theme song played during the opening titles]

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    • Release date
      • February 18, 2016 (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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    • Runtime
      • 19m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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