30 of the most-memorable moments from
‘The Big Bang Theory’ ( Part 3)
When Sheldon kissed Amy for the first time
In a moment that’s almost as sweet as his surprise proposal, Sheldon Cooper, a man who could not stomach holding hands, won hearts everywhere by suddenly kissing longtime girlfriend Amy Farrah Fowler during the 7th season.
This all happens after the latter reveals how disappointed she is with Sheldon’s unwillingness to spend time with her during their Valentine’s Day vacation. Naturally, in true Sheldon fashion, he responds by ranting about the silliness of romance and goes in for a quick smooch trying to prove a point. But to the delight of viewers, his peck turned into a much longer, meaningful kiss.
When Professor Proton’s passing got to Sheldon.
In the “Big Bang” universe, Professor Proton was a children’s science television show host who served as a major role model for Sheldon and Leonard (but mostly Sheldon.) His death is one of the few things in the entire series that has a prominent emotional impact on Sheldon. Although it’s a sad moment, it causes him to embrace Leonard in a full hug, which previously would have been unheard of.
When the gang celebrated the prom they always wanted.
Even though the event didn’t go totally according to plan, it did feature slow dances, tuxedos, dresses, and lots of love.
When Leonard finally proposed to Penny with an actual ring.
One of the big running jokes on the show was Leonard and Penny’s back and forward marriage proposals that never happened at the right time. After three (or four) failed attempts at sealing an engagement, viewers finally got the satisfaction of seeing Leonard actually put a ring on it.
During this scene, Penny finally decides that getting married is a practical idea and Leonard catches her off guard by pulling out the actual ring that she had never seen before from his wallet. The element of surprise causes Penny to give him the obviously anticipated, yes, but more importantly, it turns an otherwise anticlimactic adult discussion into one of the series’ sweetest scenes.
When Sheldon and Amy got back together.
After a heartbreaking season eight finale that ended with Amy breaking up with Sheldon, and a season nine that showed her attempting to move on, this reunion felt well-earned. In true Sheldon fashion, he interrupts her date by knocking on her door and declares his love for her. The scene ends in a lengthy smooch between the pair that cues Amy’s date to leave, but the two scientists to finally be where they belong — with each other.
When Leonard and Penny eloped in Vegas.
Viewers breathed a sigh of relief after nine seasons of will-they-won’t-they finally got put to rest in a Las Vegas wedding chapel. The standout moment? After Leonard professes his love through thoughtful, poetic vows, Penny, unprepared, responds by reciting the lyrics to “You’ve got a Friend in Me.”
Naturally, an overly emotional Leonard responds by tearfully proclaiming that he loves “Toy Story.”
When Bernadette and Howard became parents on Amy’s birthday.
Baby Halley was immediately welcomed with lots of love by the group, despite interrupting Amy and Sheldon’s planned activities.
When Penny comforted Sheldon on his birthday.
For one, Sheldon acknowledges to Penny that he does care about disappointing other people when he expresses worry about ruining his party. But once Penny responds by saying she’d stay with him all night in the bathroom if he wanted, it becomes clear these characters are more than just neighbors now — they’re family.
When Sheldon and Amy dressed up as Howard and Bernadette for Halloween.
Throughout the series, there were a lot of great moments involving costumes, impressions, and practical jokes. For this reason, it’s perfectly fitting that during the last Halloween episode ever, viewers were treated with Howard nailing a perfect Sheldon Cooper costume. But the real treat came when Sheldon and Amy got their revenge by showing up to the party dressed as Howard and the other couple.
When Sheldon and Amy tried to do science on their wedding day.
To no one’s surprise, Sheldon did not care about the social convention of not seeing the bride before the wedding. Moments before their wedding ceremony begins, he barges into her dressing room to share his recent scientific epiphany and insists on using her lipstick to write equations on the mirror.
It became a classic Big Bang Theory moment as the pair become so entrenched in the problem that they nearly forget about the ceremony until Leonard and Penny interrupted and reminded them.
