Is Sheldon finally going to experience a big bang in more than theory? That’s at least what I’m hoping will happen when Christine Baranski reprises her Emmy-nominated role of Leonard’s smarty-pants mother in a January episode of The Big Bang Theory.
You’ll recall that when last the brainiacs crossed paths, the will-they-or-won’t-they tension between them was palpable. So it makes sense that viewers — at least this one — would wonder whether this time around Sheldon and the thinking man’s cougar would do it rather than duet.
My moles tell me that since both BBT and The Good Wife, where Baranski currently busts Julianna Margulies’ chops, are both on CBS, scheduling was no prob. But they still wouldn’t tell me what happens in the eppy.
Figures my sources would choose now to get tight-lipped. Thoughts? Make ‘em known below. (Additional reporting by Andy Patrick)
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Was hoping for Wil Wheaton, but this works.
This should be fun, though I prefer thinking of Sheldon as asexual.
I concur.
I have the same feelings. I love that there is actually an asexual character on tv, no matter how abnormal he is. He’s living his life and he doesn’t need sex. Oh well!
Ditto.
Absolutely. I’d be seriously turned off it he and Mama Leonard got it on.
nope!!!
Agreed. This would be a very bad idea. I didn’t sense any ’sexual’ tension between them at all, that is totally out of Sheldon’s realm (I recall Leonard’s father used his hugging machine, so procreation, not recreation was on her mind).
I do too! I love Sheldon’s ambiguity. Moreover, he has been successfully infantilized by Penny so having him sexual in any way would be awkward. I think Baranski offers a funny role sans sexual tension.
Absolutely. Christine Baranski is wonderful, but the idea of Sheldon and anyone would seriously turn me off a million times over.
I far more enjoy the *illusion* of tension, and the payoff being things like Sheldon wanting to sing a Rock Band duet with her again, or wanting to work with her on experiments.
Sheldon’s complete lack of interest in the sexual is part of what makes him so great as a character. There are already three other horny dorks on that show; leave Dr. Cooper out of it.
I think an awkward kiss would be funnier and serve the same purpose… irking Leonard.
Best move BBT has made this season – Baranski is wonderfully funny & with Shelton the show is hitting on all cylinders
Sheldon
Oh, Joe. You’re so smart.
Even better than this would be a meeting between Sheldon’s and Leonard’s mothers.
I think they should continue with the “Rosanne” connection. Have John Goodman be Sheldon’s dad – the one who has to explain football to him – to Laurie Medcalf’s mother. Roseanne should be Wolowitz’ mother – the one who’s voice we know but have never seen. Then we’d have Sara Gilbert, Laurie Medcalf, John Goodman and Roseanne. Squared. Very BBT, if you ask me…
Sheldon’s dad is deceased
I agree this would make for a fun episode, also I would love to hear how Sheldon thinks it is logical and right to sleep with Leonard’s mother.
heh, that would be interesting.
I really hope Beverly Hofsteader is not the woman who finally opens Sheldon up to romance. Even though this season all of the characters are in a different dynamic and we hardly see them together anymore– I still keep hoping some day that woman will be Penny.
me too… or in the very least I want Penny and Sheldon to have more scenes together. They have the best chemistry in their scenes.
YES.
I mean, yes to Baranski. The thought of Sheldon and her getting it on is a little outside my realm of thought.
He won’t sleep with her because for him, its purely for procreation. He can’t logically understand why anyone engages in it. I prefer to think of him as asexual as well, however, a little kiss, maybe awakening both of them, could be adorable…
I am happy she is back but I think this episode will be more about Penny meeting Leonard’s mom as his girlfriend.
Also Sheldon and Leonard’s mom..ewww
This is my though too. I believe Leonard’s mom will contradict the nature of Leonard & Penny’s relationship.
No way in hell would Frost Queen engage in sex unless it was to procreate! Didn’t you all hear about her amazing paper and power point presentation outlining her experiences??
Perhaps she’ll ask him to donate his sperm so that she can carry a crazy-intelligent superbaby!
I know that Sheldon is socially inept, but I doubt even he would break the code.
Not sure about that. At the rare times Sheldon is aware of social conventions, it tends to be as an observer — as if he were an anthropologist. It seems like the only time he takes other people’s feelings into account is when he’s trying to manipulate their behavior.
There’s a code???
Not for horny geeks….
that would be hysterical. i love them both. they are fantastic. i really just want to see it to see sheldons reaction afterwards.
Eppy? geez. no wonder they wouldnt tell you.
Sorry, Sheldon is asexual.
Second
agreed!
Christine Baranski is truly funny and I would watch her in anything!
Are Leonard’s parents divorced or is she a widow? Im not sure.
I enjoy the sexual tension between Sheldon and Leonard’s mom but i want it to stay like that, anything more would be out of character for both.
MILFTASTIC!!!
SHE plays LEONARD’S MOTHER. I think the episode is going to be more about Leonard and Penny and his mother. Plus if Sheldon was going to have sex – It would be during a sweeps months.
I thoroughly trust the BBT writers to honor Baranski’s return with an outstanding episode. Whether it’s Rock Band, brainscans or talk of the frequency in which Leonard’s parents had sex, Baranski and Parsons have awesome chemistry!
OOOHH… should be exciting! As long as it doesn’t go too far– that might get a touch ewww.
Agree with other– Hoped for Wil Wheaton reprise
Not only would a romantic relationship between them be extremely icky but I’d consider not watching again since they’re ruining the best character on their show.
I think everyone is mistaken about Sheldon sexuality. I think he has yet to find the woman who could fuel his fire. I think Leslie Winkle would be a candidate if he didn’t hate her so much. He is also sophisticated enough to know that there is more to a relationship than just procreation. He just hasn’t experienced it yet.
Think of when he tried to make a friend or when he tried to train Penny to behave. He knows human emotion.
I don’t think we’re mistaken when the writers of the show have said repeatedly that he’s not interested in relationships.
Thank you, lynn. They have been really clear about that from the beginning. Sheldon wouldn’t work if he were interested in sex.
Michael, iccccckkkkkk! Sheldon is completely asexual. Stop!
I think Baranski’s first BBT was the funniest episode of the series yet, so I am really looking forward to it. I think the whole double-entendre about their connection–which turned out to be anything but sexual–was perfect. I won’t speculate on whether Sheldon is asexual, but I certainly know a physical hookup between them would be utterly ridiculous.
My mind got stuck at how Sheldon would react should he have a good experience. Imagine him trying to be a horndog and wanting to try out different positions,partners, toys and how much we would all squirm as he explained everything in excited excruciating detail.
Baranski is great, but bring back Summer Glau! There was way too much left unsaid.
Sheldon can’t have sex. That would be totally out of character and would be utterly ridiculous!
I agree! If Sheldon can’t drive then he probably won’t have sex either. Ironically, Sheldon is probably too evolved for sex too.
I’m fine with Momma Leonard coming back. I prefer Sheldon as NOT being with any girl…Penny…Mrs. Hofstadter…Lalita…Ramona…just NO! That’s what makes him so funny is he just doesn’t get it.
I would stop watching if Sheldon hooked up with anyone. I dont’ have enough room here to explain why. Are you just speculating, or has anyone given you an indication of this happening? I think that she’s going to show up and have her long, complicated analogy of why Leonard and Penny (the REAL couple) are together, not to hook up with Sheldon. If she does, then it all ENDED with a bang, not started.
Yes! And Leonard’s mom loves the mind games with Penny, so I’m certain there will be plenty of that.
no way sheldon has sex with leonards mom, if sheldon had a relationship it would ruin his character
Sheldon and anyone and I’m done watching this show.