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The Big Bang Theory season 3 episode 23

The Lunar Excitation

 
While Penny worries that dating Leonard has ruined her for normal guys, Wolowitz and Koothrappali search for Sheldon's perfect match online.
 
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The Big Bang Theory / S03E23 : The Lunar Excitation
Season 3, Episode 23 | Aired on May 24, 2010 | TV-14 | 25 min. | CBS
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The Big Bang Theory season 3 episode 23 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Leonard, Sheldon, Raj, and Howard engage in a rooftop experiment bouncing lasers off the moon, which Penny and her intellectually challenged date Zack witness. Meanwhile, a drunken Penny sleeps with Leonard, regretting it the next day. Simultaneously, Raj and Howard secretly sign Sheldon up for online dating, leading to his meeting with Amy Farrah Fowler. Their date reveals common peculiarities and agreements, signaling the start of an unusual relationship.

Full Episode S03E23 Recap

### Experiment on the Roof - **Leonard, Sheldon, Raj, and Howard** set up a laser experiment on the rooftop. - They discuss the possibility of moonburn, with Sheldon joking about his fair skin. - Howard is asked to check the equipment, while Raj gets distracted by a TV show in a nearby apartment. ### Inviting Penny Over - Leonard thinks of inviting **Penny** to watch the experiment. - They discuss Leonard and Penny's past relationship, with Sheldon humorously describing their different emotional places. ### The Experiment Begins - The group starts the experiment, aiming the laser at the moon. - **Penny** arrives with her date, **Zack**, who shows interest but lacks scientific understanding. ### Zack's Confusion - Zack's lack of knowledge about basic science, like the moon having gravity, becomes apparent. - Sheldon and Leonard explain the purpose of the experiment, but Zack is unimpressed with the outcome. ### After the Experiment - Penny and Zack leave, with Sheldon commenting on Zack's intellect. - Leonard and Howard discuss Leonard's feelings about Penny dating someone else. ### Penny's Surprise Visit - Later, a drunk **Penny** visits Leonard, leading to them sleeping together. - The next morning, Penny expresses regret about the encounter. ### Sheldon's Online Dating - Meanwhile, **Raj** and **Howard** secretly sign Sheldon up for online dating. - They find a match for him, **Amy Farrah Fowler**. ### Leonard's Reaction to Penny - Leonard confronts Penny about their night together, feeling used. - Penny apologizes but insists it was a mistake. ### Meeting Amy Farrah Fowler - Sheldon, initially reluctant, agrees to meet his match due to a prank by Howard involving a dirty sock. - Sheldon and Amy meet, quickly finding common ground in their peculiarities and agreements about dating. ### Conclusion - The episode ends with Sheldon and Amy beginning what seems to be a unique and fitting relationship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What experiment are Leonard, Sheldon, Raj, and Howard conducting?

They are bouncing laser beams off the moon.

Why does Sheldon joke about needing an umbrella?

He jokes about getting a moon burn due to his fair skin.

Who is Penny with when she arrives to see the experiment?

She is with her date, Zack.

What does Zack not understand about the moon?

He doesn't understand that the moon has gravity.

What is the significance of the laser experiment?

It's to prove that there are man-made objects on the moon, demonstrating human progress.

How does Penny feel about sleeping with Leonard?

She regrets it and considers it a mistake.

What do Raj and Howard do for Sheldon?

They sign him up for an online dating site.

Who is Sheldon's match from the dating site?

Amy Farrah Fowler.

What agreement do Sheldon and Amy have about their date?

They agree that all forms of physical contact, including coitus, are off the table.

How does Leonard feel after his encounter with Penny?

He feels used and upset that Penny doesn't want a relationship.

What is Zack's reaction to the laser experiment?

He is initially impressed but ultimately unimpressed by the final outcome.

Why does Sheldon agree to meet Amy?

He agrees after Howard blackmails him with a hidden dirty sock.

What are Sheldon and Amy's views on attending church?

They both find the concept of a deity attending church baffling.

What does Leonard do after his confrontation with Penny?

He drunkenly proposes a casual sexual relationship to Leslie Winkle.

How does the episode end?

With Sheldon and Amy beginning their peculiar relationship.

 
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