The Wheaton Recurrence
- Episode aired Apr 12, 2010
- TV-PG
- 21m
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7.8/10
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Sheldon takes on Wil Wheaton in a game of bowling. Leonard and Penny's relationship comes to a crossroad.Sheldon takes on Wil Wheaton in a game of bowling. Leonard and Penny's relationship comes to a crossroad.Sheldon takes on Wil Wheaton in a game of bowling. Leonard and Penny's relationship comes to a crossroad.
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Did you know
- TriviaWhen Sheldon tries to "be the ball", he performs a Vulcan mindmeld on it from Star Trek (1966), one of his favorite series.
- GoofsDuring the final match, Wil Wheaton bowls the ball left-handed, meaning the ball should curve from left to right as it rolls down the lane. However, when the camera angle changes to show the ball, it is curving from the right side of the lane to the left. Therefore a right-handed bowler had to have bowled that ball.
Not necessarily. Some bowl right-handed, and the ball curves to the right.
- Quotes
Sheldon Cooper: You did this, didn't you?
Wil Wheaton: You think I would really break up a couple just to win a bowling match?
Sheldon Cooper: No, I suppose not.
Wil Wheaton: Good. Keep thinking that.
Sheldon Cooper: [under his breath] Wheaton!
- Crazy creditsCHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #284 2010 Census 1) How many people were living or staying in this house, apartment or mobile home on April 1, 2010? Well, after a difficult divorce and several failed attempts at a meaningful relationship, I guess the answer is one. One lonely, middle-aged guy. But I shouldn't get too down on myself. I mean, at least I'm trying. At least my intentions are good. Well, mostly good. I am guilty of what I call self-righteous self-centeredness. You know, that workaholic syndrome which requires everyone to adapt to my "very pressing needs," rather than being available to theirs. In fact, that actually might be the core of my problem. That, or my compulsive desire to make women happy, which, no surprise, stems from a deep fear that unless I'm perfect, they'll leave me. Oh, and they sure let you know when you're not perfect. They don't mince words when you fail to live up to their expectations. You hear about it. Or worse, you don't hear about it and then have to deal with their subliminal rage that you're not healing their deep-seated daddy wound. But that's beside the point. Bottom line, one person lives here. There, you happy U.S. Department of Commerce Economics and Statistics Administration/U.S. Census Bureau?! Anything else you want to know? 2) Were there any additional people staying here that you did not include in question one? I already told you, I'm alone! What is with you people?! Why do you keep taunting me?! Haven't I suffered enough?!
- ConnectionsReferences West Side Story (1961)
- SoundtracksHistory of Everything
(uncredited)
Written by Barenaked Ladies
Performed by Barenaked Ladies
[Series theme song played during the opening titles]
Featured review
Leonard is the worst
Leonard sometimes makes this show unwatchable. He manages to be whiny, nagging, and submissive all at the same time, which is no small feat. His passive aggressive treatment of Penny throughout the series is played for laughs, but it's actually quite creepy and mentally abusive. He's not the nice nerdy guy he's portrayed to be. He views Penny as a coveted object more than a person-a pretty shiny thing he wants to possess even though they have absolutely nothing in common. Leonard is incredibly shallow. As I watch this series, I have to conclude that the writers don't put any thought into the messages they are sending through their characters.
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- cacarosella
- Sep 8, 2022
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- Runtime21 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 16 : 9
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