The Big Bang Theory aired the latest new episode in Season 8, "The Champagne Reflection," on Thursday. The episode focused on some of the more melancholy aspects of the show and of life, but it was a welcome change of pace from the usual fare. Read More »
The Big Bang Theory paid tribute to deceased actress Carol Ann Susi in its latest Season 8 episode entitled "The Septum Deviation." Susi, 62, provided the voice of Wolowitz's mother, often heard but never seen. Susi passed away earlier this week after a battle with cancer. Read More »
Before we launch into the latest review of The Big Bang Theory, we want to extend condolences to the family and friends of Carol Ann Susi. Fans of the show might have known her as the voice of Howard's mother, often heard but never seen. Susi was 62 and finally succumbed after a battle with cancer. May she rest in peace. Read More »
The Big Bang Theory shifted back to Thursdays starting this week, and Season 8 rolled on with "The Misinterpretation Agitation." This was a heavier episode than most that dealt with some serious topics, but there were still plenty of chuckles throughout the half hour. Read More »
The Big Bang Theory delivered another strong Season 8 installment with "The Expedition Approximation." It's amazing what this show can do when it focuses on developing its characters rather than making fun of them or turning them into caricatures of themselves, and this episode had examples of both. Read More »
One of the biggest problems with The Big Bang Theory in its seven-plus seasons is the painfully slow character development. Sitcoms notoriously prevent their characters from changing all that much, and The Big Bang Theory is a guilty of this. But the latest Season 8 episode, "The Focus Attenuation," went a long way in changing that for one of the original main characters. Read More »
Last week's episode of The Big Bang Theory was infuriating because it relied too much on insulting its own characters and their culture to get a cheap laugh. This week, the show actually presented some realistic and relatable problems in "The Hook-Up Reverberation" to much greater effect. Read More »