This brilliant sitcom centers around Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon (Jim Parsons), two science professors, both physics PhD types. Across the hall lives Penny (Kaley Cuoco), a waitress who eventually begins to have feelings for straight man Leonard but doesn't get along with Sheldon, who has no empathy. Leonard and Sheldon also have two equally geeky friends--Howard, a "ladies' man" (or so he thinks) who doesn't have a PhD and lives with his mother, and Raj, a Hindu who is shy around women. Every episode has multiple events or comments that make you laugh out loud.
FAVORITE CHARACTER: Sheldon
Sheldon is overtly technical and looks at the logical way of things, which makes him come across as having no conscious. In the first season, he doesn't understand sarcasm, but now he is beginning to. His social misfires are classic, and episodes focusing on his misunderstandings with Penny are among the funniest. Actor Parsons completely disappears into character.
There has been some speculation that the writers are implying that Sheldon has Asperger's syndrome, but creator Chuck Lorre says that's not the case.
CHARACTER I RELATE TO THE MOST: Leonard
Leonard is the straight man on the show, and I have a lot in common with him. Leonard is very smart and has photographic memory. He is also embarrassed by some of his nerdy interests. I also have some traits of Sheldon and Raj, but I don't compare to Howard at all.
Overall, the sitcom is very entertaining. Not for all ages, but I would encourage you to start watching it. It is on Thursdays at 8/7 central on CBS.
My favorite show of the week! I love Sheldon - especially when he and Penny have to interact - too funny!
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