The Big Bang Theory season 6 episode 6 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Sheldon excitedly announces that Stephen Hawking accepted his Words with Friends game request, interpreting it as a sign of friendship. Meanwhile, Penny secretly enrolls in a history class, hesitant to tell Leonard due to his tendency to be overinvolved. Sheldon faces an ethical dilemma in the game when Amy suggests a word. Leonard discovers Penny's class and rewrites her paper without her consent, leading to a fallout. Penny asserts her independence, and Sheldon, after struggling with whether to let Hawking win, ultimately loses the game but maintains their friendship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Sheldon Cooper invite to play Words with Friends?
Sheldon invited Professor Stephen Hawking.
Why is Sheldon excited about Stephen Hawking accepting his game request?
Sheldon believes that playing Words with Friends makes him and Hawking friends.
What class is Penny secretly taking?
Penny is taking a history class at Pasadena Community College.
Why is Penny hesitant to tell Leonard about her class?
Penny is hesitant because she fears Leonard's overenthusiastic response and help.
What word does Sheldon play against Stephen Hawking in Words with Friends?
Sheldon plays the word "quiver."
What ethical dilemma does Sheldon face in his game with Hawking?
Sheldon faces an ethical dilemma about playing a word suggested by Amy.
How does Leonard react to Penny taking a college class?
Leonard is supportive but struggles with not being able to help her with her paper.
What does Leonard do after reading Penny's paper?
Leonard rewrites Penny's paper without her permission.
How does Penny react to Leonard rewriting her paper?
Penny is upset and asserts her independence, emphasizing she needs to do things on her own.
What decision does Sheldon face in his game with Hawking?
Sheldon struggles with whether to lose intentionally to maintain his friendship with Hawking.
What is the outcome of Penny's paper?
Penny receives a B-minus on her paper.
How does Stephen Hawking respond to Sheldon after their game?
Hawking calls Sheldon and teases him about losing the game.
What lesson does Leonard learn from his interaction with Penny?
Leonard learns to respect Penny's independence and capability in her academic pursuits.
Why is Sheldon concerned when Hawking doesn't play a word for three days?
Sheldon fears he may have ruined his friendship with Hawking by being too competitive.