The Big Bang Theory

While Dr. Rajesh Koothrappali continues to be a letdown for me, Dungeons & Dragons always delivers, even with the game's progress interrupted by three Vegas girls this time. Fortunately, Howard took on the role of the Dungeon Master, and I was just as thrilled as Sheldon. Despite the writers' attempts to undermine Howard, they were unsuccessful. This episode truly belonged to Howard. / Lesson learned: If you want to enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends, lock the door. 5*- (08/02/2022)

The finale of the sixth season left me feeling a bit let down. Instead of the expected humor, it served up yet another portion of relationship drama. While I wouldn't mind the relationship issues as much if they were laugh-worthy, unfortunately, that wasn't the case. Just when it looked like some fun was on the horizon, the tone shifted to unnecessary emotional moments, bringing me right back to where the episode started. I had hoped for a more entertaining conclusion to the sixth season. / Lesson learned: When the sea gets rough, wheelchair users might want to stay below deck. (08/03/2022)

I've only rated six out of the twenty-four episodes with a four or five, which is a massive drop compared to previous seasons. Blame it on the fact that the creators ditched most of what I liked about the show in Season 7 in favor of making another relationship sitcom. Plus, they started dramatically changing the characters’ personalities, so Sheldon helps the sick (!!!), Raj has sex without Howard present (!!!), and so on. Season 7 was a huge disappointment for me. / Lesson learned: If you don't like something, walk away. Don't be dumb like me. (08/09/2022)

I wasn't exactly thrilled about the start of the seventh season. It's not that the first episode was dull; the scenes featuring Leonard and the banter between Sheldon and Penny brought some laughs. However, the rest of the episode fell a bit flat for me. I'm still holding out hope for improvement, though. (08/03/2022)

As the sixth season finale approaches, the show has transformed into an emotional relationship drama. Unfortunately, it's an ongoing trend. The second episode maintained the same level as the previous one, with a few humorous moments sprinkled in, but overall, it didn't really grab my attention. / Lesson learned: Not Aquaman! 3*- (08/03/2022)

The episode couldn't match up to the series' good old days, but for me, Raj's competition was the highlight in the last four episodes. Despite that, I can't help feeling that the creators have veered off in the wrong direction, and there's no turning back. However, Simon Helberg keeps shining brighter with each episode, and his physical, vocal, and singing performance consistently manages to entertain me. / Lesson learned: When you're leaving the house, don't forget your bowling ball. (08/03/2022)

Things aren't just stagnating; they're taking a turn for the worse. The fourth episode only solidified my impression of the dwindling creative spark. I used to rely on this series for good laughs, but now I consider myself lucky if I manage to crack a smile during the twenty-minute episode. Adding to the disappointment, I discovered that Indiana Jones is an entirely unnecessary character. / Lesson learned: Don't give in to blackmailers. Not even the emotional ones. (08/04/2022)

It's clear that the creators are steering the series in a completely different direction than what initially hooked me. I'm just watching all the elements I enjoyed gradually fade away, replaced by a loop of essentially identical relationship issues. What a letdown. / Lesson learned: Give your monkey a good scare! (08/04/2022)

The creators have brought me to a point where I'm thankful for any small reason to laugh. It's like I'm a drowning person who grabs onto even the tiniest straw. Yeah, even the sixth episode gave off the vibe that Raj contributed to the script, but Sheldon came to the rescue with his discovery. Surprisingly, Bernadette's raccoon virus was also hilarious. / Lesson learned: Don't take on more than you can handle. (08/04/2022)

The seventh episode didn't offer much, yet somehow it earned a four-star rating from me. Go figure, right? The mystery lies in Bob Newhart's brilliant portrayal of Arthur Jeffries, filling the entire episode with deadpan lines that had me laughing out loud. Almost made me overlook that desperate attempt at humor during the jewelry-making scene. / Lesson learned: Don't ditch your old friends. (08/04/2022)

The case of the unreturned DVD and the plot that unfolded around it got me hooked. After a long time, finally a good idea that was handled appropriately. / Lesson learned: Get rid of unsuitable clothes straight away. You never know... (08/04/2022)

Mike Rostenkowski and Sheldon were on a roll, and I had a great time. / Lesson learned: Don't enslave your friends. (08/04/2022)

The creators have returned to the muddy waters of mediocrity. Even though I really enjoyed the plot that returned to Sheldon's groundbreaking discovery, the rest of the story didn't really appeal to me. It's probably mainly because Raj is starting to annoy me, as his storyline seems to be permanently stuck in a loop. / Lesson learned: Feeling bad? I recommend train therapy. (08/05/2022)

The eleventh episode mostly took place in a different time-space and left me with mixed feelings. Some ideas seemed quite funny to me, while others didn't interest me at all, and it could have turned out even worse with my rating for this episode if Sheldon hadn't saved the situation as a birth assistant/uterus custodian for his sister. / Lesson learned: When a good friend tells you that you should look the other way in your own interest, you might want to trust them on that one. (08/05/2022)

The Big Bang Theory held a special place among my favorite TV shows for a while, even if it didn't quite make it into my Top Ten. However, that was based on only having watched the first six seasons. Now, as I'm diving into the seventh season, I find myself feeling like a little boy whose prized toy got snatched at the playground. The twelfth episode was really poor, except for Bernadette's fake laughter and Sheldon's research. / Lesson learned: Hope dies last, but it's a very painful death. 2*- (08/05/2022)

The thirteenth episode wasn't exactly fantastic, but I can at least give it a slightly above-average rating, mainly thanks to Sheldon's take on man's best friend and the monumental Bert. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the prehistoric findings were his personal belongings. / Lesson learned: There's rock and then there's rock. (08/05/2022)

Episode fourteen truly brightened my day. Admittedly, the tea party slightly dampened the overall vibe, but given the rest of the episode, I still stand by my five-star rating. The attempt to go to Comic-Con was already hilarious, but it was completely outshone by James Earl Jones' acting performance which had me in stitches. / Lesson learned: Craving an experience? Tijuana's the place to be. 5*- (08/06/2022)

While there are sitcoms like Modern Family that get me excited for their Valentine's Day episodes, The Big Bang Theory has me feeling quite apprehensive about them, and for good reason. It's been a while since the show started, originally taking a different direction. As the number of female characters increased to three, it was still tolerable. However, come the seventh season, the creators took a turn that I'm not a fan of. / Lesson learned: Buy yourself a pocket watch. (08/06/2022)

Sure, Sheldon's quirks brought some entertainment, and Mike Rostenkowski managed to spread joy in his brief appearances. However, aside from that, it felt like just another romantic storyline, and honestly, that's not what I signed up for with The Big Bang Theory. / Lesson learned: Focus on the good stuff, you'll feel much better. (08/06/2022)

I hate giving low ratings to episodes but if the creators stick to this mediocrity and keep serving up relationship-focused episodes instead of the content I signed up for, they might just get a taste of their own medicine from me. / Lesson learned: Don't let the monkey win. (08/07/2022)