The Big Bang Theory season 4 episode 21 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Sheldon urgently needs the bathroom but finds Leonard and Penny together in the shower, breaching the roommate agreement. Sheldon charges Leonard with agreement violations, but Priya, Leonard's lawyer girlfriend, successfully defends him. The group switches their traditional pizza night to Greek food, upsetting Sheldon. During a girls' night out, Sheldon reluctantly joins and ends up dancing impressively. To regain control, Sheldon blackmails Leonard into signing a new, favorable roommate agreement. The next day, Sheldon and Amy agree to reset their relationship to a comfortable point.

Full Episode S04E21 Recap

### Shower Emergency and Roommate Agreement Violations - Leonard is in the shower when Sheldon, facing a "mathematical emergency" (full bladder), urgently needs to use the bathroom. - Sheldon discovers Penny is also in the shower with Leonard, violating their roommate agreement. - Sheldon cites the roommate agreement's clause on bathroom privacy suspension during emergencies. ### Roommate Agreement Trial - Sheldon officially charges Leonard with two violations of the roommate agreement. - Priya, Leonard's girlfriend and a lawyer, defends Leonard, arguing ambiguities in the agreement. - Priya successfully challenges Sheldon's claims, much to Sheldon's frustration. ### Greek Food on Pizza Night - The group, except Sheldon, enjoys Greek food on their traditional pizza night, further upsetting Sheldon. - Sheldon, feeling alienated by the changes in his living situation, seeks Amy's advice. ### Girls' Night Out - Penny, Amy, and Bernadette have a girls' night out, reluctantly joined by Sheldon. - Amy and Sheldon share a brief, awkward kiss, prompted by the group's teasing. - The group convinces Sheldon to go dancing, where he surprisingly reveals his proficiency in various dance styles. ### Sheldon's Retaliation - Sheldon, feeling cornered by Priya's legal maneuverings, drafts a new roommate agreement favoring him. - He blackmails Leonard into signing the new agreement by threatening to reveal Leonard and Priya's relationship to her parents in India. - Priya reluctantly urges Leonard to sign the agreement to avoid family complications. ### The Morning After - Amy wakes up hungover and confused about the events of the previous night. - Sheldon explains what happened and suggests they reset their relationship to a point where they both were comfortable. ### Tensions and Resolutions - Priya confronts Leonard about Sheldon's blackmail, expressing frustration over the situation. - Sheldon and Amy agree to reset their relationship to a comfortable point, while Sheldon deals with the continued challenges of living with Leonard and Priya.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Sheldon need to use the bathroom urgently?

Sheldon had a "mathematical emergency" due to a full bladder.

What roommate agreement violation did Sheldon accuse Leonard of?

Sheldon accused Leonard of denying emergency bathroom access and exceeding the agreed shower occupancy.

Who defended Leonard against Sheldon's charges?

Priya, Leonard's girlfriend and a lawyer.

What was the outcome of Sheldon's charges against Leonard?

Priya successfully challenged the charges due to ambiguities in the roommate agreement.

Why was Sheldon upset on pizza night?

The group chose to eat Greek food instead of pizza, deviating from their tradition.

Who kissed Sheldon during the girls' night out?

Amy kissed Sheldon.

What dance styles is Sheldon proficient in?

Sheldon is proficient in the rumba, waltz, and cha-cha.

How did Sheldon retaliate against Priya's legal challenges?

Sheldon drafted a new roommate agreement favoring himself and blackmailed Leonard to sign it.

What threat did Sheldon use to blackmail Leonard?

Sheldon threatened to reveal Leonard and Priya's relationship to her parents in India.

How did Amy feel the morning after the girls' night out?

Amy felt hungover and confused about the previous night's events.

What suggestion did Sheldon make to Amy about their relationship?

Sheldon suggested they reset their relationship to a previous comfortable point.

What was Priya's reaction to Sheldon's blackmail?

Priya was frustrated and confronted Leonard about the situation.

The Big Bang Theory season 4 episode 21

The Agreement Dissection