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Recap / The Big Bang Theory S 9 E 2 The Separation Oscillation

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Sheldon and Leonard deal with their relationship fallout. Leonard confronts the woman he kissed in the North Sea. Sheldon prepares a new episode of "Fun With Flags," sans Amy.


  • Bait-and-Switch: The Cold Open. See Big Damn Kiss below for details.
  • Big Damn Kiss: To help out, Sheldon kisses Penny. It turns out to be All Just a Dream. If you look closely, you'll see Penny trying not to laugh.
  • Catapult Nightmare: Leonard after dreaming that Sheldon kissed Penny.
    Thankfully, all the things my girlfriend used to do can be taken care of with my right hand.
  • Freudian Excuse: Discussed, as Leonard reviews his relationships with women, and his attachment to Sheldon. Leonard feels he isn't good enough for Penny, and may have tried to sabotage their wedding. Turns out Penny feels the same way about her intelligence and passion which she feels is lacking.
  • Shout-Out:
  • Relationship-Salvaging Disaster: Despite the issues caused in the previous episode, Penny and Leonard reconcile and happily consummate their marriage.

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