- The science of funny is back! At work, physicists Leonard and Sheldon and their geek pals conquer the cosmos. At home, real life from dating to driving conquers them. This season, Leonard gets a girl. So does Sheldon. (Sheldon?!) Howard drives the Mars Rover into a ditch. Raj woos a terminator. Gorgeous girl-next-door Penny falls under the spell of Age of Conan. And super-smart, berconfident Lesli
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 08/18/2009 Run time: 558 minutes Rating: NrEarly in the second season of The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon (Emmy nominee Jim Parsons) asks Penny (Kaley Cuoco), “When did we become friends?” For a smart guy, Sheldon misses a lot. But for the record, season 1 answered the question of whether or not an adorkable group of geniuses can become friends with the hot girl next door (yes!). Season 2 shows us what that friendship looks like, and it’s awesome, especially when it includes a rousing game of “Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock.” Sheldon’s roommate Leonard (Johnny Galecki) wants to be more than friends with Penny, but the richest relationship of the show is that of Penny and Sheldon. He uses the “covenant of friendship” to get Penny to give him rides, he engages in an over-caffeinated business venture with her, and in the excellent Christmas episode, they exchange gifts and share a surprisingly touching moment. (Sheldon’s midseason efforts to befriend a colleague can’t compare.) Penny is forever changed by the guys, even telling a date about Schrodinger’s cat and delving into online gaming. The extras, including a gag reel and interviews with the cast and crew, reveal the stars to be as appealing and connected to each other as their characters. –Stephanie Reid-Simons
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January 6, 2006
#1
Speaking in an intelligent manner does not qualify as a joke. I’m surprise this show has such great reviews, but hey if you enjoy it, great. To me though, this is one of the unfunniest show on tv; right down there with According to Jim.
January 6, 2006
#2
Series One was superb. This one is concentrating far too much on Leonard’s love life. The whole thing is becoming less of an ensemble piece and more of a duet between Sheldon and Leonard. It is also moving towards high school angst instead of making more of the general nerdishness (and Howard’s mother!)
January 6, 2006
#3
I love this show. Why is it not being offered on Blu-ray? I won’t settle for a regular DVD, I’ll only spend my money on Blu-ray!
January 6, 2006
#4
I love this show. I have the 1st and 2nd season. My husband and I sit down to watch it a laugh a lot. I just wish it had less sexual humor. will be getting the 3rd seaon when it comes out.
January 6, 2006
#5
I like this show, I think it’s funny. I know I’m gonna be crucified for saying this, but here we go: The two-stars rating is due to one of the most obnoxious, unreleting, unforgiving laugh track I ever saw in a sitcom. It’s simple unbearable, it borders on aggressive. The guy says “Hello”, and there comes the laugh track, loud and and right through your head, like a hammer. Heck, the show is funny, I don’t know why the producers think they should use the laugh track this way. I repeat: it’s one of the worst laugh tracks ever in a sitcom.