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8.5/10 (4732 votes)
#1

The Good Guy Fluctuation

S5:E7

A cute comic book artist puts Leonard and Priya’s relationship to the test, while Sheldon tries to scare the guys for Halloween.

OM4R Jan 14, 2016

''BAZINGA, punk! Now we're even!'' This was hilarious :'D It's the best episode of this season so...

8.5/10 (4432 votes)
#2

The Hawking Excitation

S5:E21

When Wolowitz gets to work with Stephen Hawking, Sheldon is willing to do anything to meet his hero.

ryan.s Nov 18, 2020

It was nice to see Hawkings. May he Rest In Peace

8.5/10 (4288 votes)
#3

The Countdown Reflection

S5:E24

The fifth season ends with Howard and Bernadette deciding to get married before his NASA mission, causing the gang to scurry into overdrive in an effort to stage the wedding. NASA astronaut Mike Massimino has a cameo as himself.

ryan.s Nov 22, 2020

They all holding hands at the end was sweet.

8.2/10 (4118 votes)
#4

The Beta Test Initiation

S5:E14

Leonard and Penny deal with the idea of starting a relationship again and Raj finally finds a "woman" he can talk to without being drunk, in the form of Siri on his new phone. Meanwhile, Sheldon decides to start a YouTube series entitled "Sheldon Cooper presents Fun with Flags" with the help of Amy.

brkg Sep 14, 2016

Hilarious! [spoiler]"Sheldon Cooper presents Fun with Flags"[/spoiler] is **brilliant**! They should...

8.2/10 (4053 votes)
#5

The Werewolf Transformation

S5:E18

Sheldon becomes agitated when his regular barber is out sick. Astronaut training causes Howard to reconsider wanting to go into space. Penny beats Leonard in chess, the first time she plays.

mounirabbas Dec 28, 2015

Howard is funny all the time

8.1/10 (4087 votes)
#6

The Ornithophobia Diffusion

S5:E9

Leonard and Penny try hanging out as friends on a 'non-date', but end up purposely ruining each others chances with perspective dates. Meanwhile, Sheldon enlists the help of Bernadette and Amy to overcome his fear of birds.

ryan.s Nov 4, 2020

“It depends upon how much time you spent on Yelp.” I loved that

8.1/10 (4135 votes)
#7

The Recombination Hypothesis

S5:E13

Leonard, who broke up with Priya, asks Penny out to a spur-of the-moment romantic dinner for two, and the duo contemplates on their relationship.

yakovd33 Jul 27, 2015

really great season. that episode wat amazing

8.1/10 (3863 votes)
#8

The Weekend Vortex

S5:E19

Sheldon must choose between joining Amy at her aunt's birthday party or playing videogames all weekend with the guys.

8.1/10 (3993 votes)
#9

The Transporter Malfunction

S5:E20

Penny buys Leonard and Sheldon “Star Trek” collectibles as a thank-you, leading Sheldon to be haunted by Mr. Spock. Meanwhile, Raj decides he has met the “Future Mrs. Koothrappali” after his parents set him up on a date.

ryan.s Nov 17, 2020

I wish Spock made a real appearance rather than just voice.

8.1/10 (3776 votes)
#10

The Launch Acceleration

S5:E23

When NASA moves up Howard's mission, he must face his fears and Bernadette's dad, thus putting the wedding plans in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Leonard says something surprising to Penny in the bedroom.

8.0/10 (4601 votes)
#11

The Skank Reflex Analysis

S5:E1

Penny is worried with how damaged her friendship with the guys will be in the aftermath of her sleeping with Raj while Sheldon becomes the leader of the paintball team.

mounirabbas Dec 5, 2015

haha sheldon slowmotion scene mm heroic and funny

8.0/10 (4116 votes)
#12

The Infestation Hypothesis

S5:E2

A fight between Sheldon and Penny leaves Amy caught in the middle, while Leonard tries to spice up his long-distance relationship with Priya.

mounirabbas Dec 5, 2015

funny with french kissing between raj and wits but chair and that thing ugh.disturbing.

8.0/10 (3974 votes)
#13

The Russian Rocket Reaction

S5:E5

Sheldon and Leonard get invited to a party at Wil Wheaton's house, and Howard gets an out-of-this-world opportunity.

TheLazyReviewer Jul 3, 2023

Not that I mind, cause I like his appearances, but Wil Wheaton's character did a complete 180.

7.9/10 (3933 votes)
#14

The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition

S5:E10

When Stuart asks Amy out on a date, Sheldon must confront his feelings and consider where his relationship with Amy is going.

CCIEdd Jan 20, 2021

I guess this is the dead of Sheldon?

7.8/10 (4019 votes)
#15

The Wiggly Finger Catalyst

S5:E4

Penny plays Matchmaker for Raj, which results in him finding a girl he is comfortable talking to.

eliaquimtx Mar 16, 2024

Howard being the sensible one in this episode throws me for a spin and it makes so much sense that R...

7.8/10 (3848 votes)
#16

The Rothman Disintegration

S5:E17

Sheldon battles Kripke for a coveted office at the university. Penny receives a very unusual gift from Amy.

chyneyee Nov 1, 2019

[spoiler] The basketball scene is the best one. Especially when Kripke screamed. [/spoiler]

7.7/10 (3767 votes)
#17

The Friendship Contraction

S5:E15

Sheldon's selfish demands force Leonard to reconsider their friendship. Meanwhile, Wolowitz tries to pick his astronaut nickname.

ryan.s Nov 12, 2020

Fruit loops is a cool nickname

7.7/10 (3817 votes)
#18

The Stag Convergence

S5:E22

After the guys throw Howard a bachelor party, Bernadette reconsiders marrying him after learning about his sexual history.

mounirabbas Dec 28, 2015

haha Raj omg funny alot

7.6/10 (3944 votes)
#19

The Pulled Groin Extrapolation

S5:E3

Leonard and Amy get to know each other better, while Howard and Bernadette spend the weekend with Mrs. Wolowitz.

Bob.Frapples Jul 20, 2019

Bernadette having the shouting conversation with Howard’s mom in the closing segment was great.

7.6/10 (3886 votes)
#20

The Isolation Permutation

S5:E8

Amy becomes heartbroken when she discovers that Penny and Bernadette went wedding dress shopping without her.

supersnek Aug 31, 2022

Honestly, the writing of this episode is pretty horrible. Amy shouldn't be rewarded for over steppin...

7.6/10 (3898 votes)
#21

The Shiny Trinket Maneuver

S5:E12

Sheldon gets in trouble with Amy when he isn't impressed by her recent accomplishment, and Howard must come to grips with Bernadette's dislike of children.

7.5/10 (3920 votes)
#22

The Rhinitis Revelation

S5:E6

Sheldon's mother, Mary Cooper, comes to visit, but Sheldon is annoyed that she also spends time with the rest of the gang, instead of catering to his every demand.

7.5/10 (3753 votes)
#23

The Vacation Solution

S5:E16

When Sheldon is forced to take his vacation, he goes to work with Amy in her neurobiology lab.

7.3/10 (3907 votes)
#24

The Speckerman Recurrence

S5:E11

Leonard must face his fears after being contacted by his high school tormentor.

virupatil147 Oct 17, 2019

Trivia : It’s sheldon’s father from young Sheldon

7.3/10 (3907 votes)
#1

The Speckerman Recurrence

S5:E11

Leonard must face his fears after being contacted by his high school tormentor.

virupatil147 Oct 17, 2019

Trivia : It’s sheldon’s father from young Sheldon

7.5/10 (3920 votes)
#2

The Rhinitis Revelation

S5:E6

Sheldon's mother, Mary Cooper, comes to visit, but Sheldon is annoyed that she also spends time with the rest of the gang, instead of catering to his every demand.

7.5/10 (3753 votes)
#3

The Vacation Solution

S5:E16

When Sheldon is forced to take his vacation, he goes to work with Amy in her neurobiology lab.

7.6/10 (3944 votes)
#4

The Pulled Groin Extrapolation

S5:E3

Leonard and Amy get to know each other better, while Howard and Bernadette spend the weekend with Mrs. Wolowitz.

Bob.Frapples Jul 20, 2019

Bernadette having the shouting conversation with Howard’s mom in the closing segment was great.

7.6/10 (3886 votes)
#5

The Isolation Permutation

S5:E8

Amy becomes heartbroken when she discovers that Penny and Bernadette went wedding dress shopping without her.

supersnek Aug 31, 2022

Honestly, the writing of this episode is pretty horrible. Amy shouldn't be rewarded for over steppin...

7.6/10 (3898 votes)
#6

The Shiny Trinket Maneuver

S5:E12

Sheldon gets in trouble with Amy when he isn't impressed by her recent accomplishment, and Howard must come to grips with Bernadette's dislike of children.

7.7/10 (3767 votes)
#7

The Friendship Contraction

S5:E15

Sheldon's selfish demands force Leonard to reconsider their friendship. Meanwhile, Wolowitz tries to pick his astronaut nickname.

ryan.s Nov 12, 2020

Fruit loops is a cool nickname

7.7/10 (3817 votes)
#8

The Stag Convergence

S5:E22

After the guys throw Howard a bachelor party, Bernadette reconsiders marrying him after learning about his sexual history.

mounirabbas Dec 28, 2015

haha Raj omg funny alot

7.8/10 (4019 votes)
#9

The Wiggly Finger Catalyst

S5:E4

Penny plays Matchmaker for Raj, which results in him finding a girl he is comfortable talking to.

eliaquimtx Mar 16, 2024

Howard being the sensible one in this episode throws me for a spin and it makes so much sense that R...

7.8/10 (3848 votes)
#10

The Rothman Disintegration

S5:E17

Sheldon battles Kripke for a coveted office at the university. Penny receives a very unusual gift from Amy.

chyneyee Nov 1, 2019

[spoiler] The basketball scene is the best one. Especially when Kripke screamed. [/spoiler]

7.9/10 (3933 votes)
#11

The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition

S5:E10

When Stuart asks Amy out on a date, Sheldon must confront his feelings and consider where his relationship with Amy is going.

CCIEdd Jan 20, 2021

I guess this is the dead of Sheldon?

8.0/10 (4601 votes)
#12

The Skank Reflex Analysis

S5:E1

Penny is worried with how damaged her friendship with the guys will be in the aftermath of her sleeping with Raj while Sheldon becomes the leader of the paintball team.

mounirabbas Dec 5, 2015

haha sheldon slowmotion scene mm heroic and funny

8.0/10 (4116 votes)
#13

The Infestation Hypothesis

S5:E2

A fight between Sheldon and Penny leaves Amy caught in the middle, while Leonard tries to spice up his long-distance relationship with Priya.

mounirabbas Dec 5, 2015

funny with french kissing between raj and wits but chair and that thing ugh.disturbing.

8.0/10 (3974 votes)
#14

The Russian Rocket Reaction

S5:E5

Sheldon and Leonard get invited to a party at Wil Wheaton's house, and Howard gets an out-of-this-world opportunity.

TheLazyReviewer Jul 3, 2023

Not that I mind, cause I like his appearances, but Wil Wheaton's character did a complete 180.

8.1/10 (4087 votes)
#15

The Ornithophobia Diffusion

S5:E9

Leonard and Penny try hanging out as friends on a 'non-date', but end up purposely ruining each others chances with perspective dates. Meanwhile, Sheldon enlists the help of Bernadette and Amy to overcome his fear of birds.

ryan.s Nov 4, 2020

“It depends upon how much time you spent on Yelp.” I loved that

8.1/10 (4135 votes)
#16

The Recombination Hypothesis

S5:E13

Leonard, who broke up with Priya, asks Penny out to a spur-of the-moment romantic dinner for two, and the duo contemplates on their relationship.

yakovd33 Jul 27, 2015

really great season. that episode wat amazing

8.1/10 (3863 votes)
#17

The Weekend Vortex

S5:E19

Sheldon must choose between joining Amy at her aunt's birthday party or playing videogames all weekend with the guys.

8.1/10 (3993 votes)
#18

The Transporter Malfunction

S5:E20

Penny buys Leonard and Sheldon “Star Trek” collectibles as a thank-you, leading Sheldon to be haunted by Mr. Spock. Meanwhile, Raj decides he has met the “Future Mrs. Koothrappali” after his parents set him up on a date.

ryan.s Nov 17, 2020

I wish Spock made a real appearance rather than just voice.

8.1/10 (3776 votes)
#19

The Launch Acceleration

S5:E23

When NASA moves up Howard's mission, he must face his fears and Bernadette's dad, thus putting the wedding plans in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Leonard says something surprising to Penny in the bedroom.

8.2/10 (4118 votes)
#20

The Beta Test Initiation

S5:E14

Leonard and Penny deal with the idea of starting a relationship again and Raj finally finds a "woman" he can talk to without being drunk, in the form of Siri on his new phone. Meanwhile, Sheldon decides to start a YouTube series entitled "Sheldon Cooper presents Fun with Flags" with the help of Amy.

brkg Sep 14, 2016

Hilarious! [spoiler]"Sheldon Cooper presents Fun with Flags"[/spoiler] is **brilliant**! They should...

8.2/10 (4053 votes)
#21

The Werewolf Transformation

S5:E18

Sheldon becomes agitated when his regular barber is out sick. Astronaut training causes Howard to reconsider wanting to go into space. Penny beats Leonard in chess, the first time she plays.

mounirabbas Dec 28, 2015

Howard is funny all the time

8.5/10 (4732 votes)
#22

The Good Guy Fluctuation

S5:E7

A cute comic book artist puts Leonard and Priya’s relationship to the test, while Sheldon tries to scare the guys for Halloween.

OM4R Jan 14, 2016

''BAZINGA, punk! Now we're even!'' This was hilarious :'D It's the best episode of this season so...

8.5/10 (4432 votes)
#23

The Hawking Excitation

S5:E21

When Wolowitz gets to work with Stephen Hawking, Sheldon is willing to do anything to meet his hero.

ryan.s Nov 18, 2020

It was nice to see Hawkings. May he Rest In Peace

8.5/10 (4288 votes)
#24

The Countdown Reflection

S5:E24

The fifth season ends with Howard and Bernadette deciding to get married before his NASA mission, causing the gang to scurry into overdrive in an effort to stage the wedding. NASA astronaut Mike Massimino has a cameo as himself.

ryan.s Nov 22, 2020

They all holding hands at the end was sweet.

8.0/10 (4601 votes)

The Skank Reflex Analysis

S5:E1

Penny is worried with how damaged her friendship with the guys will be in the aftermath of her sleeping with Raj while Sheldon becomes the leader of the paintball team.

mounirabbas Dec 5, 2015

haha sheldon slowmotion scene mm heroic and funny

8.0/10 (4116 votes)

The Infestation Hypothesis

S5:E2

A fight between Sheldon and Penny leaves Amy caught in the middle, while Leonard tries to spice up his long-distance relationship with Priya.

mounirabbas Dec 5, 2015

funny with french kissing between raj and wits but chair and that thing ugh.disturbing.

7.6/10 (3944 votes)

The Pulled Groin Extrapolation

S5:E3

Leonard and Amy get to know each other better, while Howard and Bernadette spend the weekend with Mrs. Wolowitz.

Bob.Frapples Jul 20, 2019

Bernadette having the shouting conversation with Howard’s mom in the closing segment was great.

7.8/10 (4019 votes)

The Wiggly Finger Catalyst

S5:E4

Penny plays Matchmaker for Raj, which results in him finding a girl he is comfortable talking to.

eliaquimtx Mar 16, 2024

Howard being the sensible one in this episode throws me for a spin and it makes so much sense that R...

8.0/10 (3974 votes)

The Russian Rocket Reaction

S5:E5

Sheldon and Leonard get invited to a party at Wil Wheaton's house, and Howard gets an out-of-this-world opportunity.

TheLazyReviewer Jul 3, 2023

Not that I mind, cause I like his appearances, but Wil Wheaton's character did a complete 180.

7.5/10 (3920 votes)

The Rhinitis Revelation

S5:E6

Sheldon's mother, Mary Cooper, comes to visit, but Sheldon is annoyed that she also spends time with the rest of the gang, instead of catering to his every demand.

8.5/10 (4732 votes)

The Good Guy Fluctuation

S5:E7

A cute comic book artist puts Leonard and Priya’s relationship to the test, while Sheldon tries to scare the guys for Halloween.

OM4R Jan 14, 2016

''BAZINGA, punk! Now we're even!'' This was hilarious :'D It's the best episode of this season so...

7.6/10 (3886 votes)

The Isolation Permutation

S5:E8

Amy becomes heartbroken when she discovers that Penny and Bernadette went wedding dress shopping without her.

supersnek Aug 31, 2022

Honestly, the writing of this episode is pretty horrible. Amy shouldn't be rewarded for over steppin...

8.1/10 (4087 votes)

The Ornithophobia Diffusion

S5:E9

Leonard and Penny try hanging out as friends on a 'non-date', but end up purposely ruining each others chances with perspective dates. Meanwhile, Sheldon enlists the help of Bernadette and Amy to overcome his fear of birds.

ryan.s Nov 4, 2020

“It depends upon how much time you spent on Yelp.” I loved that

7.9/10 (3933 votes)

The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition

S5:E10

When Stuart asks Amy out on a date, Sheldon must confront his feelings and consider where his relationship with Amy is going.

CCIEdd Jan 20, 2021

I guess this is the dead of Sheldon?

7.3/10 (3907 votes)

The Speckerman Recurrence

S5:E11

Leonard must face his fears after being contacted by his high school tormentor.

virupatil147 Oct 17, 2019

Trivia : It’s sheldon’s father from young Sheldon

7.6/10 (3898 votes)

The Shiny Trinket Maneuver

S5:E12

Sheldon gets in trouble with Amy when he isn't impressed by her recent accomplishment, and Howard must come to grips with Bernadette's dislike of children.

8.1/10 (4135 votes)

The Recombination Hypothesis

S5:E13

Leonard, who broke up with Priya, asks Penny out to a spur-of the-moment romantic dinner for two, and the duo contemplates on their relationship.

yakovd33 Jul 27, 2015

really great season. that episode wat amazing

8.2/10 (4118 votes)

The Beta Test Initiation

S5:E14

Leonard and Penny deal with the idea of starting a relationship again and Raj finally finds a "woman" he can talk to without being drunk, in the form of Siri on his new phone. Meanwhile, Sheldon decides to start a YouTube series entitled "Sheldon Cooper presents Fun with Flags" with the help of Amy.

brkg Sep 14, 2016

Hilarious! [spoiler]"Sheldon Cooper presents Fun with Flags"[/spoiler] is **brilliant**! They should...

7.7/10 (3767 votes)

The Friendship Contraction

S5:E15

Sheldon's selfish demands force Leonard to reconsider their friendship. Meanwhile, Wolowitz tries to pick his astronaut nickname.

ryan.s Nov 12, 2020

Fruit loops is a cool nickname

7.5/10 (3753 votes)

The Vacation Solution

S5:E16

When Sheldon is forced to take his vacation, he goes to work with Amy in her neurobiology lab.

7.8/10 (3848 votes)

The Rothman Disintegration

S5:E17

Sheldon battles Kripke for a coveted office at the university. Penny receives a very unusual gift from Amy.

chyneyee Nov 1, 2019

[spoiler] The basketball scene is the best one. Especially when Kripke screamed. [/spoiler]

8.2/10 (4053 votes)

The Werewolf Transformation

S5:E18

Sheldon becomes agitated when his regular barber is out sick. Astronaut training causes Howard to reconsider wanting to go into space. Penny beats Leonard in chess, the first time she plays.

mounirabbas Dec 28, 2015

Howard is funny all the time

8.1/10 (3863 votes)

The Weekend Vortex

S5:E19

Sheldon must choose between joining Amy at her aunt's birthday party or playing videogames all weekend with the guys.

8.1/10 (3993 votes)

The Transporter Malfunction

S5:E20

Penny buys Leonard and Sheldon “Star Trek” collectibles as a thank-you, leading Sheldon to be haunted by Mr. Spock. Meanwhile, Raj decides he has met the “Future Mrs. Koothrappali” after his parents set him up on a date.

ryan.s Nov 17, 2020

I wish Spock made a real appearance rather than just voice.

8.5/10 (4432 votes)

The Hawking Excitation

S5:E21

When Wolowitz gets to work with Stephen Hawking, Sheldon is willing to do anything to meet his hero.

ryan.s Nov 18, 2020

It was nice to see Hawkings. May he Rest In Peace

7.7/10 (3817 votes)

The Stag Convergence

S5:E22

After the guys throw Howard a bachelor party, Bernadette reconsiders marrying him after learning about his sexual history.

mounirabbas Dec 28, 2015

haha Raj omg funny alot

8.1/10 (3776 votes)

The Launch Acceleration

S5:E23

When NASA moves up Howard's mission, he must face his fears and Bernadette's dad, thus putting the wedding plans in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Leonard says something surprising to Penny in the bedroom.

8.5/10 (4288 votes)

The Countdown Reflection

S5:E24

The fifth season ends with Howard and Bernadette deciding to get married before his NASA mission, causing the gang to scurry into overdrive in an effort to stage the wedding. NASA astronaut Mike Massimino has a cameo as himself.

ryan.s Nov 22, 2020

They all holding hands at the end was sweet.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
3 ★ 8.2 23
★ 9.0 The Staircase Implementation
★ 7.4 The Cornhusker Vortex
2 ★ 8.2 23
★ 9.1 The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis
★ 7.6 The Vartabedian Conundrum
1 ★ 8.1 17
★ 8.5 The Tangerine Factor
★ 7.6 The Fuzzy Boots Corollary
4 ★ 8.0 24
★ 8.7 The Robotic Manipulation
★ 7.5 The Bus Pants Utilization
6 ★ 7.9 24
★ 8.4 The 43 Peculiarity
★ 7.6 The Date Night Variable
5 ★ 7.9 24
★ 8.5 The Good Guy Fluctuation
★ 7.3 The Speckerman Recurrence
7 ★ 7.9 24
★ 8.8 The Thanksgiving Decoupling
★ 7.4 The Hesitation Ramification
9 ★ 7.6 24
★ 9.0 The Opening Night Excitation
★ 6.8 The Matrimonial Momentum
8 ★ 7.5 24
★ 8.0 The Prom Equivalency
★ 7.0 The First Pitch Insufficiency
10 ★ 7.4 24
★ 8.5 The Long Distance Dissonance
★ 6.8 The Cognition Regeneration
12 ★ 7.3 23
★ 8.2 The Imitation Perturbation
★ 6.8 The Planetarium Collision
11 ★ 7.3 24
★ 9.0 The Bow Tie Asymmetry
★ 6.8 The Athenaeum Allocation