The BEST episodes of The Big Bang Theory season 6

Every episode of The Big Bang Theory season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Big Bang Theory season 6!

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Last Updated: 4/14/2023Network:CBS
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The Fish Guts Displacement
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8.05
10543 votes

#1 - The Fish Guts Displacement

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2012

When Amy gets sick, Sheldon tries to nurse her back to health; Wolowitz and his father-in-law plan a fishing trip.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Egg Salad Equivalency
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8.04
9651 votes

#2 - The Egg Salad Equivalency

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/3/2013

When Sheldon is accused of sexual harassment, he ends up getting Raj, Leonard and Wolowitz in trouble too.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Closure Alternative
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8.01
9670 votes

#3 - The Closure Alternative

Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/25/2013

Amy tries to help Sheldon get over his compulsive need for closure when one of his favorite TV shows is canceled; Raj discovers a secret about Lucy.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Bakersfield Expedition
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7.96
9746 votes

#4 - The Bakersfield Expedition

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/10/2013

As the guys don costumes and go on a road trip to a comic book convention, the ladies decide to stay home and try to interpret a comic book.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The 43 Peculiarity
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7.96
10741 votes

#5 - The 43 Peculiarity

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/2012

Raj and Howard try to to figure out why Sheldon disappears at 2:45 every afternoon; jealousy arises in Penny and Leonard's relationship.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Tenure Turbulence
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7.93
9983 votes

#6 - The Tenure Turbulence

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/4/2013

The girls get involved when Leonard, Sheldon and Raj LL compete for tenure at the University.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Closet Reconfiguration
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7.91
9331 votes

#7 - The Closet Reconfiguration

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/14/2013

Howard considers whether or not he should open a letter from his father when Sheldon cleans his closet; Penny and Leonard host a "grown-up" cocktail party.

Directors: Anthony Rich
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The Parking Spot Escalation
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7.88
10394 votes

#8 - The Parking Spot Escalation

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2012

Sheldon and Wolowitz's fight over a parking spot at the University impacts the whole gang.

Directors: Peter Chakos
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The Love Spell Potential
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7.88
9685 votes

#9 - The Love Spell Potential

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/9/2013

Amy and Sheldon's relationship takes a surprising turn during a game of "Dungeons & Dragons;" Lucy and Koothrappali have an awkward date.

Directors: Anthony Rich
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The Contractual Obligation Implementation
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7.87
9541 votes

#10 - The Contractual Obligation Implementation

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/7/2013

Leonard, Sheldon and Wolowitz talk to junior high girls about science-related careers; Raj plans a date with Lucy.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Cooper/Kripke Inversion
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7.86
9490 votes

#11 - The Cooper/Kripke Inversion

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/31/2013

Sheldon faces a crisis of confidence when he is forced to work with his nemesis, Barry Kripke; Raj and Howard buy expensive action figures of themselves.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Higgs Boson Observation
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7.85
11266 votes

#12 - The Higgs Boson Observation

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2012

Amy feels threatened by Sheldon's new assistant; Wolowitz starts to feel the pressures of being in space.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Bon Voyage Reaction
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7.85
9520 votes

#13 - The Bon Voyage Reaction

Season 6 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/16/2013

When Leonard is considered for an exciting research opportunity, Sheldon becomes jealous and tries to scare him into backing out. Meanwhile, Raj's relationship with Lucy is strained when he tries to get her to meet his friends.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Tangible Affection Proof
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7.84
9604 votes

#14 - The Tangible Affection Proof

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/14/2013

The guys search for a perfect Valentine's Day gift for their significant others; Stuart and Raj host a "lonely people" party at the comic book store.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Monster Isolation
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7.84
9427 votes

#15 - The Monster Isolation

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/21/2013

After a bad date, Koothrappali decides to never leave his apartment; Penny's acting skills impress Sheldon.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Proton Resurgence
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7.82
9342 votes

#16 - The Proton Resurgence

Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/2/2013

Leonard and Sheldon hire the host of their favorite childhood TV show to perform for them; Bernadette and Howard run into trouble while dog-sitting for Raj's pet.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Spoiler Alert Segmentation
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7.81
9607 votes

#17 - The Spoiler Alert Segmentation

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/7/2013

A fight between Sheldon and Leonard impacts Amy and Penny's living arrangements; while Howard is away, Raj helps Mrs. Wolowitz out.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Re-Entry Minimization
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7.80
11236 votes

#18 - The Re-Entry Minimization

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2012

Wolowitz's return from space isn't all he expected; game night becomes a gender war.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Holographic Excitation
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7.79
11128 votes

#19 - The Holographic Excitation

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2012

The gang heads to Stuart's comic book store to celebrate Halloween; Leonard uses science to seduce Penny.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Santa Simulation
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7.78
9996 votes

#20 - The Santa Simulation

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/13/2012

During a game, Sheldon revisits Christmas memories; Amy, Penny and Bernadette look for a date for Koothrappali.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Habitation Configuration
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7.78
10791 votes

#21 - The Habitation Configuration

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2012

Bernadette wants Wolowitz to move out of his mom's house; Sheldon is caught in the middle of Amy and Wil Wheaton's argument.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Extract Obliteration
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7.77
11138 votes

#22 - The Extract Obliteration

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2012

A game threatens Sheldon's relationship with Stephen Hawking; Penny secretly signs up for a college class.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Decoupling Fluctuation
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7.76
11129 votes

#23 - The Decoupling Fluctuation

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2012

Sheldon tries to intervene when he learns that Penny is thinking about breaking up with Leonard; Howard is picked on during his space mission.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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The Date Night Variable
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7.68
11646 votes

#24 - The Date Night Variable

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2012

Raj faces his loneliness when his friends are out on dates. Also, while in space, Wolowitz gets drawn into a fight between Bernadette and his mom.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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