The Big Bang Theory season 12 episode 14 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Leonard and Penny grapple with privacy issues due to their new neighbor Andy's intrusive balcony and floodlights. Meanwhile, Sheldon is distracted by a Nobel Prize dilemma. Raj and Bert collaborate on a meteorite project, rejecting Leonard's suggestion to use his new laser. Leonard and Penny's attempt to resolve the balcony issue reveals their own unpermitted home renovations, leading to a humorous bureaucratic maze. Sheldon ultimately prioritizes friendship over rules, reporting the neighbor's balcony instead of Leonard and Penny's violations. The episode closes with a light-hearted, apocalyptic fantasy shared by Stuart and Denise.
Full Episode S12E14 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Leonard and Penny upset with their new neighbor?
They are upset because the neighbor's balcony overlooks their yard, and his bright floodlights invade their privacy.
Who is the new neighbor that Leonard and Penny meet?
The new neighbor's name is Andy.
What is Sheldon preoccupied with in this episode?
Sheldon is preoccupied with a Nobel Prize issue.
What project are Raj and Bert working on?
Raj and Bert are working on analyzing a meteorite.
Why does Sheldon choose not to report Leonard and Penny's unpermitted work?
Sheldon decides that the unwritten rules of friendship are more important than the written rules of zoning and planning.
What solution do Leonard and Penny find for their neighbor's intrusive balcony?
Sheldon reports the neighbor's balcony for encroaching on their property line, resulting in the neighbor having to remove it.
Does Leonard get to use his new laser for the meteorite project?
No, Raj and Bert prefer to use a traditional approach rather than Leonard's laser.
How does the episode depict Sheldon and Amy's reaction to Leonard and Penny's unpermitted home renovations?
Sheldon and Amy are initially shocked and disapproving of the unpermitted renovations at Leonard and Penny's house.
What happens in Leonard's feverish dream?
In his dream, Leonard eats his friends, influenced by the meteorite project.
What humorous scenario do Stuart and Denise imagine at the end of the episode?
They humorously consider a post-apocalyptic scenario where they might be the last two people alive due to a space plague from the meteorite.