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S8.E19
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The Skywalker Incursion

  • Episode aired Apr 2, 2015
  • TV-PG
  • 21m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
3.2K
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Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
The Big Bang Theory: The Skywalker Incursion
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When Leonard and Sheldon are invited to speak at UC Berkeley, they take a detour to try and meet one of their idols. Meanwhile, while cleaning out Mrs. Wolowitz's house, a ping pong battle e... Read allWhen Leonard and Sheldon are invited to speak at UC Berkeley, they take a detour to try and meet one of their idols. Meanwhile, while cleaning out Mrs. Wolowitz's house, a ping pong battle ensues when Howard and Bernadette argue over the fate of his TARDIS.When Leonard and Sheldon are invited to speak at UC Berkeley, they take a detour to try and meet one of their idols. Meanwhile, while cleaning out Mrs. Wolowitz's house, a ping pong battle ensues when Howard and Bernadette argue over the fate of his TARDIS.

  • Director
    • Mark Cendrowski
  • Writers
    • Chuck Lorre
    • Bill Prady
    • Steven Molaro
  • Stars
    • Johnny Galecki
    • Jim Parsons
    • Kaley Cuoco
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    3.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Cendrowski
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Bill Prady
      • Steven Molaro
    • Stars
      • Johnny Galecki
      • Jim Parsons
      • Kaley Cuoco
    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos3

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    The Big Bang Theory: The Skywalker Incursion
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    Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki
    • Leonard Hofstadter
    Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons
    • Sheldon Cooper
    Kaley Cuoco
    Kaley Cuoco
    • Penny
    • (as Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting)
    Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg
    • Howard Wolowitz
    Kunal Nayyar
    Kunal Nayyar
    • Raj Koothrappali
    Mayim Bialik
    Mayim Bialik
    • Amy Farrah Fowler
    Melissa Rauch
    Melissa Rauch
    • Bernadette Rostenkowski
    Tate Ellington
    Tate Ellington
    • Mitchell
    Michael Dempsey
    Michael Dempsey
    • Security Guard
    Mark Barrett
    • Security Guard #2
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    • Director
      • Mark Cendrowski
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Bill Prady
      • Steven Molaro
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    6studioAT

    The Skywalker Incursion

    'The Big Bang Theory' has made things look very difficult at times during its eighth series, when from the outside at least it appears far more simple - get the characters who work well together, give them a decent storyline, and let them have fun.

    We get Leonard and Sheldon together in this episode, and being nice towards each other too, which makes a nice change. With the upgrading of Raj and Howard's roles, not to mention the addition of Amy and Bernadette, you almost forget that this whole show was built on their friendship, so a buddy road-trip plot serves the well.

    The other plot is fine, fairly sitcom standard, and with more than a whiff of a 'Friends' rip-off quality about it.
    9celticladydi

    Good, but with a slight error

    I liked the storyline about cleaning out the Wolowitz house and deciding what to get rid of. A great line by Bernadette was that it's hard to find a balance between "tasteful modern and Jewish mother tchotchke crapfest"! That cracked me up.

    The other story involved Leonard & Sheldon going to Skywalker Ranch, and that's where a small error occurred. It has been noted that Sheldon has an idetic memory, which he demonstrated in the episode about the bachelor party trip when he launched into Queen's song "We Will Rock You" after hearing Raj and Howard sing it. Yet in this episode he doesn't know the song that goes: "I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it..." even though Raj had it playing at the comic book store in the episode that involved Stan Lee. He should have remembered it from hearing it before.
    6Hitchcoc

    It's Just a Show

    It seems that all the reviewers these days have one thing in common. All they can talk about is how funny the show used to be. If I have a bad experience at a restaurant, I don't go there any more. Please just stop watching. The main story here is when Leonard and Sheldon are going to Berkeley to speak about their new findings. They decide to stop on their way at George Lucas's Skywalker Ranch. Of course, they get into trouble. It isn't an Emmy winner but there are some funny scenes.

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    • Trivia
      When Sheldon runs away from the guard shack the guard announces a code "AA-23". Princess Leia was held in detention block AA-23 of the Death Star.
    • Goofs
      When Leonard and Sheldon pull up to the ranch, Sheldon says to drive up to the box and push the button. From the inside of the car, the window is rolled up, but from the outside, the window is already down. When they pull up to the box, the window is rolled up again, then in the next shot, the window is down.

      The window is up in all shots until Leonard starts to pull up to the box and it can clearly be seen going down.
    • Quotes

      Leonard Hofstadter: [they've just found the gate to Skywalker Ranch] You want to get a picture?

      Sheldon Cooper: I want more than a picture. I want to go in.

      Leonard Hofstadter: So do I, but they'll never let us.

      Sheldon Cooper: Is that the attitude that helped you get Penny?

      Leonard Hofstadter: No, but I don't have three years to make that gate feel sorry for me.

    • Crazy credits
      CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #496

      I tried meditating on the beach today. After a few minutes of gazing out at the ocean these words floated up into my consciousness, "An impersonal, life-creating vastness that is ever-changing." The metaphor touched me deeply. It seemed as if time stopped, or at least was on hold. A feeling of peace came upon me, or more accurately, from within me. Then a new thought wafted, "I am alive in an impersonal universe and I can't help but take it personally." Then another thought, "Life is sustained by eating other life. What's up with that?" Then one more, "Ever-changing is just a pompous way of saying $#!% happens." Realizing I'd strayed from my meditation, I took a deep cleansing breath and once again looked out at the ocean. That simple joy and serenity I'd felt earlier returned immediately, followed by a new thought, or rather, sensation, "I urgently have to urinate." I looked around and saw no facilities. Not even a tree to hide behind. Desperate for relief, I looked back to the ocean and heard these words calmly whispered in my mind, "Impersonal also means I will never judge you."

      The water was cold, but I managed.
    • Connections
      References King Kong (1933)
    • Soundtracks
      History of Everything
      (uncredited)

      Written by Barenaked Ladies

      Performed by Barenaked Ladies

      [Series theme song played during the opening titles]

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    • Release date
      • April 2, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 25, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Chuck Lorre Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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      21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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