Big Bang Theory

PLEASE put on the full episodes!!! I am in school on Monday nights and I leave so early in the morning I never remember to tape it. I would watch every episode if it was on the internet. Unfortunately, I have to be satisfied with 2 minute long clips. Not good enough!

Penny and Sheldon would make a much funnier couple. Leonard is too grateful to have a date and therefore the relationship is too unbalanced.

kstromain wrote: What has happen to the full show episodes? As someone who travels’ a lot for work, I found the ability to catch up on my favorite shows online a great tool. However, I guess if you no longer want to keep viewers interested and loyal to your show(s) that must be why you have removed the full episodes.

If a series is going to last more than two years it must have a carefully crafted story arc. That is the practical reason Penny and Leonard cannot get together now. But the fact that they both want to is a vital element grounding the stories for this season. Sheldon and Penny make absolutely zero sense, although Sheldon and Leslie Winkle kind of do [and please note that their relationship- and they definitely have one- is in fact the only truly passionate relationship in Sheldon's life- and maybe in Leslie's too].The relationship that Leonard and Penny could have would be far deeper and stronger than Sheldon and Leslie's precisely because in almost every way they are different from each other- which means that each of them has many things that the other one lacks, with the only common denominators being that both are very tolerant and considerate people. This last one common trait is what makes a very strong deep and lasting bond possible between them. Opposites attract for a reason- and that is why Leanard and Penny's real desire for each other is very deep rooted indeed- it is essentially chemical. But, by the same token, the huge differences are also barriers to understanding. So logically it amkes sense that there must be a long process involving misunderstandings, miscues and even unintentional insults and hurts (such as when Leonard responded to Penny's misgivings by coming over with a Community College course catalog during the season opener) before the two finally find ground they can stand on together as a couple. If I was writing the script for that moment I would actually have Koothrappali explain the idea of each bringing what the other lacks to Penny- marking a great moment of triumph and growth for Koothrappali as the very first time he is able to lok a beautiful woman in the eye and speak clearly, eleoquently and to the point to her. But before that moment can happen there must be a very long time when Leonard and Penny are moving towards each other by fits and starts- each step requiring courage and often marked by disappointing failure- but they keep it up because deep down it is what they both really want. And that can be a part of the storylines for many, many episodes to come. If the shows writers agree with me then it is a fairly safe bet that the series finale [may that be many years delayed] will actually be the wedding of Leanard and Penny (with Sheldon and Leslie winding up in the sack together?). Question- would that make the show resemble a sort of comic science genius version of a Jane Austin novel?The fact that this sort of thing is even possible is part of what I like about this show- this is not standard sitcom plots with yet another formulaic ensemble. There is a formula of sorts to this show- but it is a unique formula. I think that this show has more potential than any comedy that has come along in a very long time. Comedy has more potential to speak to the deepest parts of human nature than any mere drama and this show is much better set up to deliver on that potential than any that have come along in a very long time indeed. And I agree about the lack of full episodes. They did have them for the first season. It did not stop me from buying the complete first season DVD, so what is the problem?

I do wish Penny and Leonard would get together. He is like the longshot underdog and there could be some cute situations that could arise. Also, her being a free spirit and he being somewhat reserved is great, opposites attract right? Sheldon and Leslie. Not a bad idea, the distain betweeen them could provide intensity in their attraction. I do agree she is not my favorite actress or even in my top 200 but I think it could be written to work as long as they don't make it a constant thing.

You know how they say opposites attract. Oh and two people who hate each other endup closer than ever. For Leslie and Sheldon to end up with each other would be predictable.I think Penny and Leo are just taking a break and seeing others like they said. I'm sure Penny isn't liking it too much but tolerating it so far. They're communication is off. They're thinking the opposite of the other. Like when Penny thought he didn't like her cuz she didn't go to college. These misunderstandings is what got them separated in the first place until they decide to sit down and really talk things over.

I agree with what the last poster said- the misunderstandings are a part of this process. And to condirm this idea I listened to a clip of Penny discussing the show and specifically discussing the possibility that Penny and Leanard might get together eventually- but not for a long time AND that in the meantime they would both do things that carry them in the opposite direction at times. Last nigfht's episode was very obviously one of those.

I loved the Penny and Leonard connection. I don't know why the writers dropped it. Watching Penny and Leonard is the biggest reason I watch the show. The writers need to put Sheldon and Leslie Winkle together. The animosity is fun to watch between the two of them.

When Penny and Leonard finally get together that will be pretty much the end of the whole point of the show. The writers have to draw it out to create more suspense, however they do need to throw us a bone once in awhile. I think we got that when Penny admitted this week that she was being nosy in asking Leonard if he slept with Stephanie and then gave him a quick awkward peck on the cheek after a somewhat patronizing "Good For You!!!'The writers do need to give us some more obvious romantic tension between Penny & LEonard though. I love when they try to make each other jealous and i think that's where the writers are headed with Leonard and Stephanie. Unfortunately it is taking too long because they focused on Sheldon for so much of the 2nd season so far and i'm afraid viewers are getting restless.

Mr. Prady, one of the show's producers and creators, was just interviewed by TC Guide and has essentially confirmed the story line [with explanation]: " Prady: [In an early draft] they did not go out at the end of it, and it felt so unsatisfying. People said, "Careful, there are many sharks waiting to be jumped if they [have a date]," but we felt that if we were honest to the characters, the first time simply wouldn't go well. And they won't try it again for a while. My feeling is that the reality of that guy, with that girl, will start and stop over the years. This is of course the nerdiest writers room in television, and we've all brought our experiences of being nerds who loved pretty girls. What happens is you take a shot, you screw it up, you back off, time passes, you take a shot again.... Penny's not yet at the place in her life where she has figured out that the Leonards of the world are better for her than the Biffs. But she'll get there, someday"The good news: They think the show will run a long time. Better news: Penny and Leanard get together- but they are properly saving this for the end, just as I suspected. And this is dramatically right. Again, a geeky men's Jane Austen- lots of fun characters and it ends with a wedding.

I personally hope that they do get to go out again. I'd like to think of it as another Ross and Rachel serneo (sp). If it's what kept FRIENDS on the air for so long then I think it could work here too.

This is an ensemble show- so it may be hard to insert 'sexual tension' between Leonard and tension in every episode. Unfortunately the modern sitcom episode only has about 21 minutes of time. And some of the Sheldon episodes have been hilarious. Maybe we just need to be a little more patient.

himym93 wrote: I don't want Sheldon and Leslie to get together. It would be awful! I really dislike Leslie and I think Sheldon deserves someone better.

Jannessica wrote: Actually I would LOVE for Sheldon and Leslie Winkle to get together...how awesome would that beI like the way it is now. Its more funny to watch them go after each other than for them to be trying to hook up with each other.

I fell in love with this show because it's hilarious, but honestly, the whole Leonard/Penny thing was kind of the one thing that didn't really do it for me. I like both their characters, and they're cute when they interact, but the whole boy-in-love-with-the-unattaina ble-prett - -girl thing... Meh. It's like Ted and Robin on HIMYM. The only reason I can forgive that relationship is because the whole show's told in flash-back so we know from the start it doesn't last. Sorry to poop on anybody's Leonard/Penny parade, but I wouldn't be too torn up if they just forgot about it.