The Big Bang Theory: The 5 best moments from The Inspiration Deprivation
By John Dotson
This week on The Big Bang Theory, Amy and Sheldon attempt unloading their Nobel drama in a sensory deprivation tank. Here are the 5 best moments from the episode.
On the last episode of The Big Bang Theory, Amy unloaded all of her angst against the men trying to take credit for her and Sheldon’s discovery. This week’s episode deals with the stress that befalls both Amy and Sheldon after the vicious confrontation. However, most of the stress and anxiety ends up falling on Amy which will force Sheldon to get another new marital lesson.
The episode also has a plot involving Howard selfishly wanting a scooter against his wife’s wishes. In summary, the episode has a lot of teachable moments for the men. But will they learn anything? Let’s dive right into the episode and find out.
Here are the five best moments from this week’s episode of The Big Bang Theory!
#1 Seldon solves a rigged Rubix cube
This week’s episode picks up where last week left off with Amy and Sheldon dealing with the aftermath of Amy’s explosion on the men trying to take credit for their asymmetry discovery. The episode begins with the Dean of the college (Regina King) giving them a reprimand for Amy’s behavior but offering her a reminder that if she can calm her nerves she’ll be the 4th woman to win the Nobel in physics.
A little while later, Amy is talking with Leonard and Penny about the situation and relays her concern that Sheldon is freaking out over the fact they got in trouble. Leonard calms her nerves by saying he found a way to keep Sheldon preoccupied, we then discover Leonard has given him a rubix cube. However, the rubix cube has stickers moved around making the rubix cube impossible to solve. Yet somehow Sheldon solves it in a matter of minutes and realizes the trickery that was being played. This results in Sheldon staying upset about the situation.
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#2 Howard gets a scooter
The side plot of the episode involved Howard wanting to relive his old Bachelor days when he had a scooter. We find out that Howard used to have one but Bernadette made him get rid of it.
Sometime later, Howard brings Raj to a parking lot to show him a surprise. When he unveils the secret Raj sees a scooter sitting before him.
However, to his disappointment, the scooter is not for him but for Howard. Confused by this, Raj wonders if Bernadette will be mad at Howard for buying the ridiculous vehicle. Howard blows It off and comments on the amazing 12 horsepower of the new ride.
#3 Sheldon is annoying even when relaxing
To help Sheldon deal with the stress of everything going on with the Nobel Peace Prize drama Leonard recommends Sheldon trying a sensory deprivation tank. At first, Sheldon is hesitant but he eventually comes around to the idea The episode then cuts to the sensory deprivation location where Amy and Sheldon intend to try out the therapy.
Sheldon begins going through his OCD Rolodex of health concerns including whether they change the water, adjust to the right PH and saline levels, and do a sweeping of every unit with ultraviolet light. The therapist named BB responds yes to every ridiculous concern Sheldon has. Sheldon says he feels better already. As Sheldon gets into the tank he begins saying BB’s name over and over because it’s fun to say out loud, which seems to annoy her.