The Big Bang Theory: The Monopolar Expedition (season finale)

I do the same thing as Sheldon when I can’t make a decision by asking people what I should do and then disagree no matter what option they suggest. I love when the guys all cheer when Sheldon says he accepted the invitation to the Arctic. Sheldon asking his 3 friends was not a surprise. Blockbuster was my first choice in the past but since Netflix started I used them for many years until they raised my price but now that my free mail membership has come into my life I’m all for Blockbuster. I order the BBT seasons one disk at a time which fits my availability perfectly. I got it free with my new DISH Network employee account but it’s free for anyone. http://bit.ly/jYtohY

I've always felt that whilst the show itself is hilarious, the "premise" - geeky guy, attractive blonde, and the hint of romance between the two - isn't true-to-life.
I've never really cared about this since the show's funny and entertaining, and the romance aspect doesn't take up too much time.

Here's why I think the romance isn't going to happen - apart from being a geek, Leonard has no appeal. He's not especially funny or interesting, and while he has done some honourable things (he seems to pride himself on being the "good" guy), he's also done some pretty sneaky, self-serving things as well. He's basically just an average guy - if anything, his geekiness makes him less appealing than average to Penny, as it represents the fact they have very little in common.

I am very much biased, as I think Leonard is the least interesting character on the show - all he really seems to do is make the same sarcastic jibes about Sheldon, and complain about how women don't like him.

We can look at this in two ways: As a TV show which historically--even on 'Friends' and 'Frasier'-after the two intended love interest get together ratings drop, it's the happily ever after paradox. They are happy, but the sitcom suffers.

Another way to look at it is by way of the illusion that is presented to us through romanticism. The Penny and Leonard storyline is archetypal pretty, yet flawed, girl meets geeky, self-conscious boy. She goes out with "man after man, who seem to never return" and he is seen going out with two women, which helps to make Penny see that he is not a total freak hence making him desirable. We are waiting for when, when, when not just if, if, if, it will happen. Most importantly we are rooting for them, because they represent all that we hold dear the aspiration that we too have a chance for happiness.

What has truly been surprising is not their story, but the other geeks future. Will Wolowitz ever find true love? Will Koothrappali be able to talk to women while sober? And how about Sheldon? It's been established that Sheldon cannot do without Leonard, though he thinks he can. Who will ever be able to put up with him? I believe that the true challenge in the storyline is Sheldon and humanizing him or more over getting him married off--or is that passing him off to some unsuspecting poor simpleton who can take it.

Either way it's a great show and I look forward to a long run!!!!!!

I'll tell you exactly what's going on with Penny- she wants him to WANT her and she sort of wants him but she doesn't REALLY want him. It's just nice to have him around all the time, knowing that he worships her, but never really having to be with him. Haven't we all been there, on both sides?

I loved that the hut they were staying in is setup pretty much just like their apartment.

Anyone remember "Moonlighting" with Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd? Once Maddie and David consummated their realtionship the ratings tanked and the show was cancelled. Same thing. I'd vote for Penny getting another boy toy and Leonard to find another hot girlfriend to keep the tensions going.

Raj's parents stole the show

How funny was it that one of the movies they were going to watch at the North Pole was John Carpenter's "The Thing"!?!?

I think Penny didn't say anything because she already rejected Leonard once after their first small go at dating. She probably feels like she had her chance and she doesn't want to hold him back from the once in a lifetime science trip.

Penny knocking back at Sheldon made me laugh so hard I did a spit take.

They obviously can't get Leonard and Penny together for the usual will they/won't they reasons and so the plot device to keep forward progress yet falling short of a real moment seems strained. I fear that when the boys return she will be dating another vapid pretty boy. Stewart was obviously too much like Leonard to put him out of her mind. A pretty boy will be more distracting. In terms of the character development and why they can't express themselves beyond plot device, I think they both fear what may or may not happen if they try again since the first attempt didn't take.