Having just caught up with the final episodes of season 11, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I still enjoy the show. But...I could also sense that this is the right way to go out. Looking forward to these final 24.

You made me tear up, young lady. 💛 Looking forward to discussing the show.

@SpecialFlowers said:

You made me tear up, young lady. 💛 Looking forward to discussing the show.

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How sweet of you I just watched the new episode even though I was almost not going to but then what would I talk about with all of you here. The reason I was planning not to watch it was because I learned that Amy’s parents were going to be on and I did not care for them the last time. But they redeemed themselves as Kathy Bates was less harsh and Teller talked, I thought he wasn’t going to talk because keeps silent in his magic act. So all was well with the Fowlers. Unfortunately with the rest of the gang arguing with each other the episode was pretty flat. Finally the last time Neil DeGrasse Tyson spoke about Pluto he was for the little planet and now he switched sides. What was that all about? I hope they don’t try to hook up Raj with the weather woman. I even stayed tuned for Young Sheldon which the same as any other Young Sheldon episode.

So let's see... Here are some initial thoughts:

1.I liked that Amy's parents were on the show. I don't really have any opinion of Teller because I've never seen his magical act, but I have always been a fan of Kathy Bates. She has seemed a bit rigid so far, but if the writers will let her "be herself" more, I think she could add some great comedy to the show.

2.Comparing Leonard and Penny to Amy's parents made sense, but where exactly are they going with that?

3.The scenes with Bernie and Howie were A-OK.

4.The Raj story. Oh writers. C'mon now. Haven't you received enough feedback that you need to stop making Raj look like a buffoon? Raj looked like an idiot and Neil Degrasse Tyson looked like a bully jerk. Granted, I was under the influence of some amount of cough medicine while watching the episode, but that's how I processed it.

5.Sheldon and Amy- The back and forth hot dogs were way too obvious. Sheldon should stick to being chased by dogs in hot dog scenes. And sorry Amy, but sex still ain't gonna be spontaneous, even with Sheldon's random-appearing algorithm.

@SpecialFlowers said:

So let's see... Here are some initial thoughts:

5.Sheldon and Amy- The back and forth hot dogs were way to obvious. Sheldon should stick to being chased by dogs in hot dog scenes. And sorry Amy, but sex still ain't gonna be spontaneous, even with Sheldon's random-appearing algorithm.

That really stood out for me too. Obviously, whenever Sheldon does (try to?) "initiate" sex - or just about anything else, really - it will be from a schedule he previously made up. Whether or not he tells her about it. If she somehow pretends that makes it "spontaneous" could say more about her than about him.

@SpecialFlowers said:

So let's see... Here are some initial thoughts:

1.I liked that Amy's parents were on the show. I don't really have any opinion of Teller because I've never seen his magical act, but I have always been a fan of Kathy Bates. She has seemed a bit rigid so far, but if the writers will let her "be herself" more, I think she could add some great comedy to the show.

2.Comparing Leonard and Penny to Amy's parents made sense, but where exactly are they going with that?

3.The scenes with Bernie and Howie were A-OK.

4.The Raj story. Oh writers. C'mon now. Haven't you received enough feedback that you need to stop making Raj look like a buffoon? Raj looked like an idiot and Neil Degrasse Tyson looked like a bully jerk. Granted, I was under the influence of some amount of cough medicine while watching the episode, but that's how I processed it.

5.Sheldon and Amy- The back and forth hot dogs were way to obvious. Sheldon should stick to being chased by dogs in hot dog scenes. And sorry Amy, but sex still ain't gonna be spontaneous, even with Sheldon's random-appearing algorithm.

Agree with everything you said. This episode didn't break any new ground, just felt like a continuation of last season with a nice treat at the end with Neil Degrasse Tyson and Bill Nye.

Raj being the saddest character on the show is played out. I wish they would persue other plots but we all know they won't.

@Knixon said:

@SpecialFlowers said:

...And sorry Amy, but sex still ain't gonna be spontaneous, even with Sheldon's random-appearing algorithm.

That really stood out for me too. Obviously, whenever Sheldon does (try to?) "initiate" sex - or just about anything else, really - it will be from a schedule he previously made up. Whether or not he tells her about it. If she somehow pretends that makes it "spontaneous" could say more about her than about him.

There is always Anything Can Happen Thursday

@znexyish said:

@Knixon said:

@SpecialFlowers said:

...And sorry Amy, but sex still ain't gonna be spontaneous, even with Sheldon's random-appearing algorithm.

That really stood out for me too. Obviously, whenever Sheldon does (try to?) "initiate" sex - or just about anything else, really - it will be from a schedule he previously made up. Whether or not he tells her about it. If she somehow pretends that makes it "spontaneous" could say more about her than about him.

There is always Anything Can Happen Thursday

It might be kind of nice this season to have a scene with Sheldon briefly explaining "anything can happen" days. Can ANYTHING really happen, or anything within his constraints? I am slightly curious.

And whatever does happen, was still PLANNED for THURSDAY.

Regarding the last season as a whole, not just the premiere, I hope they don't waste time on some "story arc" for Amy's parents. They've already been on twice as much as Yvette the Vet got. (Four times as much if you figure both of them.)

And if they're back again tonight, that will be three (six) times as much.

I have had enough of Amy's parents for the rest of the season. Bring them back in the end if you must but leave them back where they came from until then or if not give them something that makes sense and is less overly dramatic to justify another appearance. Plus the bossy woman cliche is a bit tired by now in the show.

And Penny already shut her down once at the wedding. Do we need to see more of that?

Generally, don't read the "Vanity Card" at the end of an episode--but, the first few words of this one from S12E1 caught my eye.

Must admit that my first thought was: OMG! Don't tell me Chucky has gone all marshmallowy-soft on fans now that show is coming to an end. Did he fall and hit his head or what!? At that point, I had a leopard/spots/change thought flicker through my brain that made me quite .

But, thank goodness I read through to the end because the Chucky-voice I expected to hear IS there in the last few lines.

It’s kind of wonderful to be reminded every now and then that those of us who spar on these Boards—those of us who can't bear to have anyone contradict our opinion about anything to do with the show—don’t have a “lock” on petty and vindictive.

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