"The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition" is an episode of The Big Bang Theory that first aired on November 17, 2011. Directed by Mark Cendrowski. Teleplay by Bill Prady, Jim Reynolds and Steve Holland, based on a story by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro and David Goetsch.
Sheldon considers taking his relationship with Amy to the next level after Stuart (Kevin Sussman) asks her out on a date. Sheldon appears at the movies on their date and asks Amy to be his girlfriend.
Tropes
- "Cavemen vs. Astronauts" Debate: Howard and Raj get in an argument over who would win in a fight between Billy the Kid and the White Wizard from Mystic Warlords of Ka'a. Stuart uses this to talk them into buying the "Wild West and Witches" Expansion Pack to find out.
- Genre Mashup: In-Universe, the card game Mystic Warlords of Ka'a has a Wild West expansion pack.
- Most Common Superpower: Discussed.Stuart: Need help finding anything you like?
Amy: Yeah, a comic book without a woman whose bosom could be used as a flotation device.
Stuart: Sorry, people who come here like big boobs. Some of them have big boobs. - Operation: Jealousy: Sheldon resorts to asking Penny on a date just to make Amy jealous after she went out with Stuart.
- Relationship Upgrade: Sheldon finally asks Amy to be his girlfriend.
- Running Gag: By this time, Sheldon's knocking routine is so familiar Penny is able to have fun with it.[knock-knock-knock]
Penny: Who do we love?
Sheldon: Penny?
[knock-knock-knock]
Penny: Who do we love?
Sheldon: Penny?
[knock-knock-knock]
Penny: Who do we love?
Sheldon: Penny? - Wham Episode: Sheldon and Amy become an Official Couple at last!
