The Big Bang Theory season 9 episode 6 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Sheldon and Leonard face a dilemma when a Swedish team threatens to scoop their superfluid vortex experiment, compounded by a delay in their liquid helium shipment. Desperate, they consider an unethical helium deal, leading to a tense and humorous standoff. Meanwhile, the group discovers Amy is actively dating through an app, sparking surprise and playful teasing. Ultimately, Sheldon and Leonard reluctantly accept Barry Kripke's help with helium in exchange for credit on their paper, while the friends unwind with a movie night.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Sheldon upset with Leonard at the beginning?
Sheldon is upset because a Swedish team is trying to scoop their superfluid vortex experiment.
What problem do Sheldon and Leonard face regarding their experiment?
They need liquid helium, but their shipment is on back order for a month.
Why does Barry Kripke refuse to lend Sheldon and Leonard helium?
Barry Kripke refuses because there's a shortage and he needs it for his own quantum excitation study.
What alternative method do Sheldon and Leonard consider for obtaining helium?
They consider buying helium through a less conventional, possibly unethical source.
How do the group members react to Stuart using a dating app?
They show interest and tease Stuart, leading to a discussion about setting up Amy on a dating app.
What ethical dilemma do Sheldon and Leonard face with the helium deal?
They fear the helium might be stolen property, making them accessories to a federal crime.
How does Amy's use of a dating app affect her friends?
Her friends are surprised and excited, leading to teasing and curiosity about her dating life.
What condition does Barry Kripke set for providing helium?
Kripke demands his name be added to Sheldon and Leonard's research paper.
How does the group spend their evening at the end?
They watch the movie "Ernest Goes to Jail."
What is Sheldon and Leonard's research hypothesis?
Their hypothesis is that space-time can be interpreted as the surface of an n-dimensional superfluid.