I understand that Raj and Sheldon experienced epiphanies, but their progressions fell a little flat for me.
Luckily, the last few minutes had an unexpected revelation that made me giggle.
Lets start with Raj.
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We know hes a spoiled child who doesnt take care of his own financial needs.
His father no longer wants to force an arranged marriage?
Raj processes this rejection using retail therapy.
He buys Halley a brand new crushed velvet baby cape from Gucci.
Its just what shell need should she go yodeling in the Alps.
Raj explains to his friends that his father has officially given up on him.
He surveys the group see if he indeed is a spoiled little rich kid.
Raj doesnt pay his rent, his car note, or his credit cards.
He doesnt know what he spends on food because the housekeeper does all the shopping.
Let the judging begin!
Or better yet, he should actually make a budget.
The obvious place to start is for Raj to find a cheaper place to live.
Option one is to move in with Bernadette and Howard.
Stuart already lives there.
Whats one more vagabond?
The next time we see Raj, hes brown bag lunching it in the cafeteria.
Hes ditched his dog walker and is ready to live the life of a normal person.
Well see how long this lasts.
NEXT: Sheldon and Amys first big fight
Meanwhile, Sheldon and Amy celebrate date night at a restaurant.
They spy Bert at the bar.
Hes waiting for his G-Harmony date.
G-Harmony: for geologists who are ready to find love.
When Berts date stand him up, Sheldon invites him to join him on his date with Amy.
Bert says that he envies The Shamy.
Cue Amy spitting out her margarita.
It turns out everyone knows about the annual birthday coitus, and Amy is mortified.
Sheldon is confused by this turn of events.
He has no idea how everyone at Caltech found out.
Amy finds it humiliating that her sex life is water cooler talk.
Say hello to Sheldon and Amys first big fight!
Amy goes to bed angry.
Sheldon enters the bedroom with a whiteboard showcasing the Zones of Privacy.
Amy and Sheldon are in the middle.
Friends are in the next circle, including Hawking.
Stuart is in the next circle.
And strangers are in the last one.
Sheldon understands that the middle one, the circle regarding intimacy, is reserved for Amy.
And maybe Dr. Fink, if things get red and irritated.
Two years ago, he got his drivers license.
He didnt say anything because being chauffeured around makes him feel important.
Could this be a game changer?
Will Sheldon drive himself to the train store?
Will anyone let him borrow their car?
Theoretical LaughterBERNADETTE: You didnt have much when you moved here.
Howd you get by?PENNY: Well, you could get free food and wifi from the neighbors.
Just know you might have to marry one of them.
AMY: Theres Bert at the bar.
Television tells us that the man is supposed to sleep on the couch, but youre more sofa-sized.
