The Gothowitz Deviation (5 Oct. 2009)

Sheldon attempts to covertly alter Penny's habits, while Howard and Raj try their luck meeting women at a Goth-style club.

Director:

Mark Cendrowski

Writers:

Chuck Lorre (creator), Bill Prady (creator),

Stars:

Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Johnny Galecki	...	Leonard Hofstadter
Jim Parsons	...	Sheldon Cooper
Kaley Cuoco	...	Penny
Simon Helberg	...	Howard Wolowitz
Kunal Nayyar	...	Raj Koothrappali
Molly Morgan	...	Bethany
Sarah Buehler	...	Sarah
Andy Mackenzie	...	Skeeter

Storyline

Now that Leonard and Penny are dating, which means that Penny will be at the guys' apartment more often, Sheldon and Penny have to come to an understanding on how to get along better. Sheldon's approach is to use positive reinforcement, which he plans on using to "train" Penny. Meanwhile, Howard is sporting a new look in preparation for his and Raj's first night out to a goth bar. Miraculously, at the bar, Howard and Raj are picked up by two women named Bethany and Sarah (not that anyone cares about Sarah). The girls take the guys on an outing that may out the guys as being non-goth.

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Plot Keywords:

goth bar | goth | goth girl | reference to john grisham | double date | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 2009 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Chuck Lorre Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

20 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The anime that Sheldon, Leonard and Penny are watching is Oshikuru: Demon Samurai - the same cartoon that Charlie wrote the theme song for in Two and a Half Men: The Salmon Under My Sweater.

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Goofs

When Penny is making French Toast, the amount of egg/milk/etc varies on the bread while she's holding it.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Penny: [dancing and singing along to the radio] "I'm goin' out tonight / I'm feelin' alright /Gonna let it all hang out / Wanna make some noise really raise my voice / Yeah, I wanna scream and shout. Ah. No-" Morning, Sheldon. Come dance with me.
Sheldon Cooper: No.
Penny: Why not?
Sheldon Cooper: [turns radio off] Penny, while I subscribe to the "Many Worlds" theory which posits the existence of an infinite number of Sheldons in an infinite number of universes, I assure you that in none of them am I dancing.
Penny: Are you fun in any ...
[...]

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Crazy Credits

CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #260 FASHION TRENDS Dead is the new unambiguous. Bipolar is the new undecided. Heavily armed is the new born again. Bald is the new head... and the new crotch. Hairy is the new face. Sheepishly admitting to having an STD is the new flirting. Purell is the new face of fear. Finding the time that's right for you is the new impotence. The smiley-face emoticon is the new "sincerely yours." Smoking is the new outdoorsy lifestyle. Looking forward to insanely expensive private schooling, thousand dollar a week nannies and soccer is the new yuppie birth control. Misinformed is the new patriotic. Veganism is the new "tastes like chicken." Serotonin uptake inhibiting is the new crowd control. Texting is the new talking. Talking is the new singing. Singing is the new hubris. Gay marriage is the new "be careful what you wish for." And finally, and only because I really need this to catch on, fifty-seven years old is the new forty-five.

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Connections

References Alien (1979)

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Soundtracks

"Big Bang Theory Theme"
Composed and Performed by Barenaked Ladies

User Reviews

The Gothowitz Deviation was another hilarious episode of "The Big Bang Theory"

In this episode, Penny is making French toast and singing Shania Twain's "Man, I Feel Like a Woman" which doesn't please Sheldon as it's in his apartment and besides, it's Oatmeal Day. It seems Penny stayed overnight because she and Leonard broke the bed at her apartment previously. Leonard wants his roommate and girlfriend to stop arguing so Sheldon gives Penny a chocolate as reward for good behavior though Penny is oblivious while Leonard figures it out after a while. Meanwhile, Howard and Raj dress goth in order to attract likewise girls. They may later come to regret the decision...Another funny episode of "The Big Bang Theory" this was especially when Sheldon gives Penny the chocolate and says "Bazinga!" whenever he's sarcastic. And what a treat to see Howard and Raj getting equal treatment story-wise concerning their own adventures. All I'll say now is how refreshing to see such a sweet and funny show like this on television. So with that said, until next time...