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The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Second Season, Ep. 21 "The Vegas Renormalization"

The boys go to Vegas, leaving Sheldon's locked out at home.

Directed by: Mark Cendrowski
Runtime: 22 minutes
Original air date: April 27, 2009
Network: Bill Prady

Episode 21, "The Vegas Renormalization"

Synopsis: The boys go to Vegas, leaving Sheldon's locked out at home.

Original air date: April 27, 2009

Runtime: 22 minutes

ASIN: B002P7DIP0

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,338 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Second Season

Synopsis: "Two and a Half Men" co-creator/executive producer Chuck Lorre and "Gilmore Girls" co-executive producer Bill Prady team up to create "The Big Bang Theory," a new comedy about a pair of brilliant physicists who understand how the universe works but have no clue about how to interact with people ... especially women ... and specifically the free-spirited beauty who moves in next door.

Starring: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons

Supporting actors: Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Carol Ann Susi, John Ross Bowie, Chris Krauser

Season year: 2009

Genre: Comedy

Executive producer: Lee Aronsohn

Network: CBS

ASIN: B002P79KAC

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137 of 142 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most brilliant takes on a sitcom I have ever seen June 12, 2009

By R. McAdams VINE™ VOICE

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Every situation comedy (sitcom) has to come up with a unique angle to view reality through, in the hopes of finding the humor in life. In the past, this was generally done in family situations with "zany" characters. That type of sitcom has also largely been done to death. Even the "group of funny friends" situation is starting to be overdone. Friends did it. How I Met Your Mother is currently doing it (very well I might add), Seinfeld did it, etc.

In "The Big Bang Theory" we are thrust into the lives of 3 genius level scientists, and one super-genius level scientist. The story needed its "Spock" or "Mr. Data" to explain to the rest of us what on Earth they were talking about, so we got Kaley Cuoco playing the lay-person's character of "Penny." As the genius scientists have to explain to her what they are talking about, it clues the rest of us in too.

The result of the situation this comedy is taking place in, is an inside look into a world most of us have never seen, nor do we understand. As someone who took both levels of introductory physics (and passed!) in college, I can tell you that their subject matter is accurate, and also way over the undergraduate level. The characters are pure genius, and pretty much every episode is hilarious and filled with heart.

I highly recommend this show to anyone looking for a good sitcom to watch. It isn't a "science show" -- no more than "Sports Night" was a "sports show." It is a comedy show, and it is darn funny! The Big Bang Theory is now entering its third season, and I strongly recommend you all support it so we can keep this quality entertainment on the air!

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68 of 75 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Funniest Sitcom Ever February 14, 2009

By Christy

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Started watching this half way through the 1st season. Became a fan immediately. I even bought 5 more DVDs for my friends and family as Christmas gifts and now they are hooked too. The writing is smart and fun. I catch something new every time I watch it, whether it is a prop, clothing or dialogue. Makes me have a good laugh every time. I can't wait for the 2nd season to come out on DVD even though I have watched all the episodes so far. I know I have missed things in each episode

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Future Classic March 23, 2009

By P. Taylor

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There is very little on TV that I consider worth watching. Big Bang is at the top of the list.This show has excellent writing,excellent character development,and excellent acting.The 1st year was great and the 2nd is just as good.This is one series that you can watch over and over and it's just as enjoyable as the first time.

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Equally As Brilliant As The First. May 1, 2009

By Steven Stewart VINE™ VOICE

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Season 1 of this purely genius show really set the tone for what has rapidly become my ultimately favourite sitcom. The show is based around 4 unsociable nerds and their relationship with their socially integrated neighbour, Penny (Kaley Cuoco). The four friends are Leonard (Johnny Galecki), Raj (Kunal Nayyar), Howard (Simon Helberg) and Sheldon (Jim Parsons).

In many of the American sitcoms, there is always the one stand out character that means you watch the show whenever you can as they never fail to make you chuckle. In "Friends" it was mainly either Chandler or Joey and in "Frasier", for me it was always Niles. So in Big Bang Theory their stand out character is without a doubt, Sheldon, played by the fantastic Jim Parsons. He is the socially inept but academically gifted and uptight gem of the entire series. From the minute he enters the screen, he owns the show with his uptight ways and the intelligence with which he delivers his lines.

During the course of Season 1, the relationship between Leonard and Penny was explored as a way of removing it from any future possibility allowing the characters to be focused on in more personal detail. In Season 2 we are treated to a number of excellent treats including Leonards mother coming to visit, Sheldon trying to become more sociable by creating a friendship algorithm and trying to get a grip on sarcasm.

Out of the entire second season, I have two favourite episodes that I can watch again and again, and it's thanks to the genius of the Sheldon character. "The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis" is just genius and perfectly encapsulates the character of Sheldon into one brilliant episode. Penny buys Sheldon a Christmas gift and now has an obligation to buy her a gift of equal monetary value.... Read more ›

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41 of 47 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Socially inept January 29, 2009

By J. Thyng

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I think this sitcom belongs up there with the all time greats- I love Lucy, All in the Family, The Beverly Hillbillies, (insert your favorite classic sitcom here). I purchased the first season, and can't wait for the second to become available. Sheldon is just so "out there". I love the whole cast.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh-out-loud FUNNY! March 25, 2009

By sdm40sdm

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This is by far the best/most underrated sitcom/show on T.V. Very smart! Laugh-out-loud funny! Unlike most "sit-com's", you are guaranteed to "laugh-out-loud" a few times during each and every episode. Terrific ensemble cast and tremendous writing. Their should definitely be numerous award nominations and hopefully wins for acting, writing, ensemble cast, etc. A treat!

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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't Miss a Beat January 23, 2009

By Pindizzy

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Our favorite sitcom continues to develope its characters, and there's plenty left. I disagree utterly with the previous reveiwer. I think his high school angst is blinding him to the obvious. Sorry I can't give the series 6 stars.

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