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The third season of the wonderfully smart and silly comedy The Big Bang Theory is even better than the first two. When Sheldon, Leonard, Howard, and Raj--the show's quartet of supreme geeks--return from their research expedition in the Arctic, Leonard and his adorable neighbor Penny fall into each other's arms. In most TV shows, losing that sexual tension would deflate the entire series, but the writers and performers of The Big Bang Theory navigate these treacherous waters with aplomb; after a weak couple of episodes, the show regains its bearings with faux tattoos, sneaky behavior modification, lessons in football, a dislocated shoulder, a trip to Switzerland, pot brownies, and the one true Ring. Guest appearances by comic book legend Stan Lee, Katee Sackhoff from Battlestar Galactica, and former Star Trek boy genius Will Wheaton as themselves are used to remarkably good effect, and Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar, as Howard and Raj, get better story lines than ever before.
But make no mistake: Jim Parsons, as Sheldon, drives the show. With Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Penny (Kaley Cuoco) grappling with fairly conventional relationship issues, it falls to Sheldon to turn every potential cliché into an opportunity for unexpected lunacy. His combination of ruthless rationality, profound narcissism, and yawning neediness make Sheldon a remarkable comic creation, and Parsons plays him to the hilt. Even funnier than his relentless analytical approach to emotions is when he tries to be more human; his attempts to comfort Penny when she's injured are hilariously unnerving. Watching Sheldon "grow" over the course of The Big Bang Theory's progress is one of the show's greatest pleasures. --Bret Fetzer
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Big Bang Theory is the funniest sitcom that has come along in quite awhile.
In answer to Buddy Ray who gave this sitcom a 1 star, I would like to answer his query of "Who would watch this? The answer is "Anyone who has a mind that enjoys a show involving vocabulary of more than one syllable."
In answer to Buddy Ray who gave this sitcom a 1 star, I would like to answer his query of "Who would watch this? The answer is "Anyone who has a mind that enjoys a show involving vocabulary of more than one syllable."
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Lancinator
Format:DVD
For years I've become increasingly turned off by low-brow brainless laugh-track comedy, and when I started watching TBBT I was instantly hooked - the characters are hilarious, even (or, perhaps, especially) when the show turns into "The Sheldon Show", the writing is clever, and the concepts in the show actually require you to use your brain.
I was especially impressed when the show's rating climbed steadily, proving that there is a market for intelligent, clever programming. I agree with the other reviewer, this show is great, and I've never seen an episode I didn't enjoy - I can unreservedly recommend it, and the single negative reviewer can go back to watching the mindless crap on other channels.
If you've never seen it, you owe it to yourself to try it, you'll love it. (if you have a functioning brain)
I was especially impressed when the show's rating climbed steadily, proving that there is a market for intelligent, clever programming. I agree with the other reviewer, this show is great, and I've never seen an episode I didn't enjoy - I can unreservedly recommend it, and the single negative reviewer can go back to watching the mindless crap on other channels.
If you've never seen it, you owe it to yourself to try it, you'll love it. (if you have a functioning brain)
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By L. J. Casey
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I don't typically watch television so I didn't know about this show until a 13 year old young lady told me about it....it is in a word "BRILLIANT". I have the first 2 seasons on dvd and look forward to seeing the third season that way too. For the person who didn't think it was funny, I'm sure you like to watch what passes for 'reality' television and you don't happen to posess a sense of humor it seems. There need to be more television shows like this(intelligent) and maybe I wouldn't be cancelling my satelite service. There is really not much on television worth watching anymore. Sad commentary on the entertainment industry as a whole.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Good as always
Even after this time, I still enjoy these crazy people. Sheldon is exasperating all the time while the rest just carry on.
Published 7 days ago by Ellanore Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE it
Always funny...no need to say more! Those who watch the show, love the show. It is intelligent and very entertaining.
Published 1 month ago by Kimberly-Ann Pednault
5.0 out of 5 stars
Big bang wow!
Big bang... simply hilarious if you love nerds and know alot about star wars!!!:P
Geeks at their best! :P funny!
Geeks at their best! :P funny!
Published 1 month ago by Patricia Laplante
5.0 out of 5 stars
Money well spent
I just love this show. So happy I am now able to watch it all and that the price was so inexpensive.
Published 2 months ago by Suzanne Lanteigne-Rioux
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love the show
I would recommend this to everyonee. There is something in the characters we can relate to in ourselves. Sheldon is the whole show.
Published 2 months ago by diana smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious
Got this for my sister for Christmas. She loves. A must have for all Big Bang Theory fans or nerds
Published 2 months ago by Gianfranco J. Petruzzi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Show.
Love this show. Very funny cast and story line. Feel a bit sorry for Leonard at times. Can't wait for next season's.
Published 3 months ago by lmw
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite gang of nerds
Loved the two first seasons and i loved the third. Still funny, still making us laugh with all the awkward situations and so much references!
Published 3 months ago by nmfrter
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great set
The BBT is one of my fav shows .. having this dvd set at my fingertips allows me to watch shows over and over again whenever I want. Classic stuff!
Published 3 months ago by Jeff Reardon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love BIG Bang
Awesome to be able to watch over and over at our leisure :)
Having trouble with sound on HD TV - but otherwise GREAT!
Would recommend to Friends
Having trouble with sound on HD TV - but otherwise GREAT!
Would recommend to Friends
Published 4 months ago by Lee-Anne Gobeil
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