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The Big Bang Theory Season 6 Episode 8

The 43 Peculiarity

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AIRED: Nov 15, 2012

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Raj and Howard try to figure out Sheldon's secret daily afternoon routine. Meanwhile, jealousy takes over Leonard and Penny's relationship.

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The Big Bang Theory "The 43 Peculiarity" Review: The L Word

For once, Penny wasn't the party I wanted to give a swirlie to all episode long. That dubious honor certainly goes to Leonard.

By MaryAnn Sleasman, Nov 16, 2012

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By generalfranci, Feb 02, 2013

While the progress in Leonard and Penny's relationship is a reason to watch, Sheldon's side-plot is very amusing, suspenseful and fascinating. For how silly and simple it is, I loved it. And the ending, to find out what he was actually doing in that secret room of his, was great.
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A return to form

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By Tvteen, Jan 13, 2013

Even though I'm happy that Leonard and Penny are back together, Leonard is turning into a huge control freak panicking over Penny working with someone else and telling her what to text. I found this part of the episode boring and rather uncomfortable. But the other part of the episode with Sheldon, Raj and Howard was brilliant as Sheldon seems to be getting less funny every episode and then he pranks Howard and Raj in the best moment in series 6. I hope the writers will realise that you don't need Amy and Bernadette for a good episodemoreless
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By dsdm, Dec 30, 2012

LOved Penny's L word wich was the reason for their breakup in the 3rd season hope thing turn out well. maximum comic episode !!!
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Finally!

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By missmarina, Nov 30, 2012

The best part of it all was that Penny said it like it was something completely normal, like d'oh! Cute.
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I couldn't agree less with....

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By mnementh01, Nov 21, 2012

the anti Amy and Bernadette reviewers about this episode !

Yes, the primary emphasis is on the 4 guys and Penny but the ONLY reason this show is the highest rated comedy in the States is that it appeals to everyone, NOT just geeks.

I reckon the show would have run out of steam around mid third season without the appearance of relationships for the cast. Let's face it, nerdiness can only appeal for just so long !

Anyway, to this episode and the "L" word.

At last, Penny finally managed to blurt out what we all knew and give poor Leonard (massively intelligent but unable to notice he's being hit on) a huge confidence boost.

Unfortunately for Penny, I fear this might lead to him trying out his new found "studliness", when he finally realises what Alex is actually saying to him.

As a "Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" and "X-Files" fan, I too was thrown by the "43" on the board for the same reason as Howard and Raj (the X-Files reference is that Fox Mulders apartment number was also "42" in an homage to "Hitchhikers").

I also thought it might be a Sheldon experiment to see how many days it would take 'till the gang tried to find out what he was doing.

Hackey Sack, I did NOT expect. Well done the writers for the trickery !

My only issue (let's face it, it wouldn't be me if I didn't have one), is the timescale that Sheldon managed to produce the fake video. It looked like Howard and Raj had barely fitted the camera (loved the "million dollar camera, 10 dollar lock" reference) and Sheldon had the vid ready.

Realistically, I don't care as Howard and Raj are NEVER going to suffer from constipation again, after Sheldon dropped the multi-limbed creature on the laptop.

Certainly one of the better episodes but I see trouble ahead for Leonard, when Penny hits "jealous" mode and possibly tries to chop off his dangly bits.

P.S. Bart Simpson is still a kid because IT'S A CARTOON and he doesn't need to evolve and Scrubs died a natural death when Zack Braff wanted to go on to other things and as he was the main character, the show had nowhere to go.moreless
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Johnny Galecki	Leonard Hofstadter
Jim Parsons	Sheldon Cooper
Kaley Cuoco	Penny
Simon Helberg	Howard Wolowitz
Kunal Nayyar	Rajesh Koothrappali
Melissa Rauch	Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz

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Margo Harshman	Alex	Guest Star
Ryan Cartwright	Cole	Guest Star

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- Original International Air Dates:
  Canada: November 15, 2012 on CTV
  United Kingdom: January 10, 2013 on E4/E4 HD
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