The Big Bang Theory: Season 6

2012 · 24 episodes · ★ 7.6

What Season 6 of The Big Bang Theory

Howard Wolowitz has just been named an astronaut and is getting used to married life with Bernadette, while Sheldon reviews his relationship with Amy. Leonard wants to move forward with Penny, but he doesn't know how to talk about the future of the two of them, and the group insists she open up. The jokes don't stop: Howard becomes the target of all of them on the space station. Sheldon and Howard clash over a parking space, and Raj suffers from loneliness while his friends are coupled up. The guys organize Dungeons & Dragons games and sign up for comic conventions, surrounded by the problems of a group of geeks who don't know how to relate outside their own world.

24episodes

Sep 27, 2012premiered

May 16, 2013latest episode

8.2 hrtotal runtime

Season 6 Episodes

6x01 The Date Night Variable
Sep 27, 2012 · 21 min · ★ 7.2
With his friends on dates, Raj must face his loneliness. Also, Wolowitz is caught in an argument between Bernadette and his mom, even while he’s in space.
Directing: Mark Cendrowski · Writing: Steven Molaro, Jim Reynolds, Maria Ferrari · Starring: Kevin Sussman, Carol Ann Susi, Pasha D. Lychnikoff
6x02 The Decoupling Fluctuation
Oct 4, 2012 · 21 min · ★ 7.3
When Sheldon learns that Penny is thinking about breaking up with Leonard, he tries to intervene. Meanwhile, in space, the other astronauts pick on Howard.
Directing: Mark Cendrowski · Writers: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Eric Kaplan · Starring: Kevin Sussman, Michael J. Massimino, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Stephane Nicoli
6x03 The Higgs Boson Observation
Oct 11, 2012 · 19 min · ★ 7.4
Amy feels threatened when Sheldon hires a young female assistant, and the pressure of being in space takes its toll on Wolowitz.
Directing: Mark Cendrowski · Writing: Jim Reynolds, Chuck Lorre, Maria Ferrari · Starring: Margo Harshman, Pasha D. Lychnikoff
6x04 The Re-Entry Minimization
Oct 18, 2012 · 21 min · ★ 7.8
When Wolowitz returns from space, he doesn’t get the hero’s welcome he expected. Meanwhile, Game Night turns into a battle of the sexes.
Directed by Mark Cendrowski · Written by Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre, Eric Kaplan · Starring: Kevin Sussman, Carol Ann Susi, Michael J. Massimino, Ken Lerner
6x05 The Holographic Excitation
Oct 25, 2012 · 21 min · ★ 7.5
The gang celebrates Halloween at Stuart’s comic book store. Meanwhile, Leonard seduces Penny with science.
Directed by Mark Cendrowski · Written by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Maria Ferrari · Starring: Kevin Sussman, Buzz Aldrin, Janelle Marra
6x06 The Extract Obliteration
Nov 1, 2012 · 21 min · ★ 7.3
Sheldon’s relationship with Stephen Hawking is threatened over a game of “Words with Friends,” and Penny secretly enrolls in a class at the local college.
Directed by Mark Cendrowski · Written by Steven Molaro, Jim Reynolds, Eric Kaplan · Starring: Stephen Hawking
6x07 The Habitation Configuration
Nov 8, 2012 · 21 min · ★ 7.3
Wolowitz struggles with moving out of his mother’s house. Meanwhile, Sheldon is caught in the middle of an argument between Amy and Wil Wheaton.
Directing: Mark Cendrowski · Writers: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Maria Ferrari · Starring: LeVar Burton, Carol Ann Susi, Wil Wheaton
6x08 The 43 Peculiarity
Nov 15, 2012 · 21 min · ★ 7.8
Raj and Howard try to to figure out why Sheldon disappears at 2:45 every afternoon; jealousy arises in Penny and Leonard's relationship.
Directed by Mark Cendrowski · Written by Steven Molaro, Jim Reynolds, Steve Holland · Starring: Margo Harshman, Ryan Cartwright
6x09 The Parking Spot Escalation
Nov 29, 2012 · 20 min · ★ 7.8
When the University reassigns Sheldon’s parking spot to Wolowitz, their fight affects the whole gang.
Directing: Peter Chakos · Writing: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Maria Ferrari · Starring: William Stanford Davis
6x10 The Fish Guts Displacement
Dec 6, 2012 · 21 min · ★ 7.8
When Amy gets sick, Sheldon tries to nurse her back to health; Wolowitz and his father-in-law plan a fishing trip.
Directing: Mark Cendrowski · Writers: Steven Molaro, Jim Reynolds, Eric Kaplan · Starring: Casey Sander, Meagen Fay
6x11 The Santa Simulation Mid-Season Finale
Dec 13, 2012 · 21 min · ★ 7.5
During a Dungeons and Dragons game, Sheldon revisits Christmas memories; Amy, Penny and Bernadette look for a date for Raj.
Directing: Mark Cendrowski · Writing: Steven Molaro, Jim Reynolds, Maria Ferrari · Starring: Kevin Sussman, Dakin Matthews
6x12 The Egg Salad Equivalency
Jan 3, 2013 · 21 min · ★ 7.6
When Sheldon is accused of sexual harassment, he ends up getting Raj, Leonard and Howard in trouble.
Directing: Mark Cendrowski · Writing: Steven Molaro, Bill Prady, Steve Holland · Starring: Margo Harshman, Regina King
6x13 The Bakersfield Expedition
Jan 10, 2013 · 21 min · ★ 8.0
As the guys don costumes and go on a road trip to a comic book convention, the ladies decide to stay home and try to interpret a comic book.
Directed by Mark Cendrowski · Written by Steven Molaro, Maria Ferrari, Eric Kaplan · Starring: Kevin Sussman, Matt Battaglia, Angela Sargeant, Craig Gellis
6x14 The Cooper/Kripke Inversion
Jan 31, 2013 · 20 min · ★ 7.4
Sheldon faces a crisis of confidence when he is forced to work with his nemesis, Barry Kripke; Raj and Howard buy expensive action figures of themselves.
Directing: Mark Cendrowski · Writing: Steven Molaro, Jim Reynolds, Steve Holland · Starring: John Ross Bowie
6x15 The Spoiler Alert Segmentation
Feb 7, 2013 · 21 min · ★ 7.7
A fight between Sheldon and Leonard impacts Amy and Penny's living arrangements; while Howard is away, Raj helps Mrs. Wolowitz out.
Directed by Mark Cendrowski · Written by Steven Molaro, Maria Ferrari, Adam Faberman · Starring: Carol Ann Susi
6x16 The Tangible Affection Proof
Feb 14, 2013 · 21 min · ★ 7.5
The guys search for a perfect Valentine's Day gift for their significant others; Stuart and Raj host a "lonely people" party at the comic book store.
Directing: Mark Cendrowski · Writers: Steven Molaro, Jim Reynolds, Tara Hernandez · Starring: Kevin Sussman, Kate Micucci, Margo Harshman, Josh Brener
6x17 The Monster Isolation
Feb 21, 2013 · 19 min · ★ 7.6
After a bad date, Koothrappali decides to never leave his apartment; Penny's acting skills impress Sheldon.
Directing: Mark Cendrowski · Writers: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Eric Kaplan · Starring: Kevin Sussman, Kate Micucci, Riccardo LeBron
6x18 The Contractual Obligation Implementation
Mar 7, 2013 · 20 min · ★ 7.5
Leonard, Sheldon and Howard give lectures on science to junior high students. The girls ditch work to go to Disneyland. Raj devises a date for Lucy that fixes their social anxiety problems.
Directing: Mark Cendrowski · Writers: Steven Molaro, Jim Reynolds, Maria Ferrari · Starring: Kate Micucci, Piper Mackenzie Harris, Diamond White, Dawson Fletcher
6x19 The Closet Reconfiguration
Mar 14, 2013 · 20 min · ★ 7.6
Howard considers whether or not he should open a letter from his father; Penny and Leonard host a "grown-up" cocktail party.
Directing: Anthony Rich · Writers: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Eric Kaplan
6x20 The Tenure Turbulence
Apr 4, 2013 · 19 min · ★ 7.7
The girls get involved when Leonard, Sheldon and Raj compete for tenure at the University.
Directing: Mark Cendrowski · Writing: Jim Reynolds, Steve Holland, Chuck Lorre · Starring: John Ross Bowie, Regina King
6x21 The Closure Alternative
Apr 25, 2013 · 20 min · ★ 7.7
Amy tries to help Sheldon get over his compulsive need for closure when one of his favorite TV shows is canceled; Raj discovers a secret about Lucy.
Directing: Mark Cendrowski · Writing: Steven Molaro, Jim Reynolds, Steve Holland · Starring: Kate Micucci
6x22 The Proton Resurgence
May 2, 2013 · 21 min · ★ 7.7
Leonard and Sheldon hire the host (Bob Newhart) of their favorite childhood TV show to perform; Bernadette and Howard run into trouble while dog-sitting for Raj's pet.
Directed by Mark Cendrowski · Written by Steven Molaro, Maria Ferrari, Eric Kaplan · Starring: Troy Winbush, Bob Newhart
6x23 The Love Spell Potential
May 9, 2013 · 21 min · ★ 7.6
A date between Raj and Lucy takes both of them out of their comfort zones. After a trip to Las Vegas goes awry, the girls join in on a Dungeons and Dragons game, which causes Amy and Sheldon to re-evaluate their relationship.
Directing: Anthony Rich · Writing: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Eric Kaplan · Starring: Kate Micucci, David Trice
6x24 The Bon Voyage Reaction Season Finale
May 16, 2013 · 20 min · ★ 7.4
When Leonard receives an exciting opportunity to work overseas, Penny and Sheldon are thrown for a loop. Raj and Lucy's relationship comes to a crossroad.
Directing: Mark Cendrowski · Writing: Jim Reynolds, Chuck Lorre, Maria Ferrari · Starring: Kate Micucci