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The Best Episodes of The Big Bang Theory Season 6

Every episode of The Big Bang Theory Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Big Bang Theory Season 6!

Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next door.
Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS

Season 6 Ratings Summary

"The Date Night Variable" is the best rated episode of "The Big Bang Theory" season 6. It scored 7.6/10 based on 4722 votes. Directed by Mark Cendrowski and written by N/A, it aired on 9/27/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Decoupling Fluctuation".

  • The Date Night Variable
    7.6/104,722 votes

    #1 - The Date Night Variable

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2012

    With his friends on dates, Raj must face his loneliness. Also, Wolowitz is caught in an argument between Bernadette and his mom, even while he’s in space.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Decoupling Fluctuation
    7.6/103,867 votes

    #2 - The Decoupling Fluctuation

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2012

    When Sheldon learns that Penny is thinking about breaking up with Leonard, he tries to intervene. Meanwhile, in space, the other astronauts pick on Howard.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Higgs Boson Observation
    7.9/103,891 votes

    #3 - The Higgs Boson Observation

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2012

    Amy feels threatened when Sheldon hires a young female assistant, and the pressure of being in space takes its toll on Wolowitz.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Re-Entry Minimization
    8.2/104,160 votes

    #4 - The Re-Entry Minimization

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2012

    When Wolowitz returns from space, he doesn’t get the hero’s welcome he expected. Meanwhile, Game Night turns into a battle of the sexes.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Holographic Excitation
    8.0/103,858 votes

    #5 - The Holographic Excitation

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2012

    The gang celebrates Halloween at Stuart’s comic book store. Meanwhile, Leonard seduces Penny with science.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Extract Obliteration
    7.8/103,714 votes

    #6 - The Extract Obliteration

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2012

    Sheldon’s relationship with Stephen Hawking is threatened over a game of “Words with Friends,” and Penny secretly enrolls in a class at the local college.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Habitation Configuration
    7.6/103,689 votes

    #7 - The Habitation Configuration

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2012

    Wolowitz struggles with moving out of his mother’s house. Meanwhile, Sheldon is caught in the middle of an argument between Amy and Wil Wheaton.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The 43 Peculiarity
    8.4/104,272 votes

    #8 - 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.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Parking Spot Escalation
    8.2/104,149 votes

    #9 - The Parking Spot Escalation

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2012

    When the University reassigns Sheldon’s parking spot to Wolowitz, their fight affects the whole gang.

    Director: Peter Chakos

    Writer: N/A

  • The Fish Guts Displacement
    8.0/103,929 votes

    #10 - 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.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Santa Simulation
    7.8/103,769 votes

    #11 - The Santa Simulation

    Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 12/13/2012

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

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Egg Salad Equivalency
    8.4/104,233 votes

    #12 - 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 Howard in trouble.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Bakersfield Expedition
    8.4/104,221 votes

    #13 - 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.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Cooper/Kripke Inversion
    7.7/103,710 votes

    #14 - 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.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Spoiler Alert Segmentation
    8.2/103,854 votes

    #15 - 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.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Tangible Affection Proof
    7.8/103,746 votes

    #16 - 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.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Monster Isolation
    7.6/103,594 votes

    #17 - 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.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Contractual Obligation Implementation
    7.7/103,678 votes

    #18 - The Contractual Obligation Implementation

    Season 6 Episode 18 - Aired 3/7/2013

    Leonard, Sheldon and Howard give lectures on science to junior high students. The girls ditch work to go to Disneyland. Raj devises a date for Lucy that fixes their social anxiety problems.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Closet Reconfiguration
    8.1/103,902 votes

    #19 - The Closet Reconfiguration

    Season 6 Episode 19 - Aired 3/14/2013

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

    Director: Anthony Joseph Rich

    Writer: N/A

  • The Tenure Turbulence
    8.0/103,749 votes

    #20 - The Tenure Turbulence

    Season 6 Episode 20 - Aired 4/4/2013

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

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Closure Alternative
    8.0/103,728 votes

    #21 - 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.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Proton Resurgence
    7.9/103,858 votes

    #22 - The Proton Resurgence

    Season 6 Episode 22 - Aired 5/2/2013

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

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A

  • The Love Spell Potential
    8.1/103,883 votes

    #23 - The Love Spell Potential

    Season 6 Episode 23 - Aired 5/9/2013

    A date between Raj and Lucy takes both of them out of their comfort zones. After a trip to Las Vegas goes awry, the girls join in on a Dungeons and Dragons game, which causes Amy and Sheldon to re-evaluate their relationship.

    Director: Anthony Joseph Rich

    Writer: N/A

  • The Bon Voyage Reaction
    7.7/103,671 votes

    #24 - The Bon Voyage Reaction

    Season 6 Episode 24 - Aired 5/16/2013

    When Leonard receives an exciting opportunity to work overseas, Penny and Sheldon are thrown for a loop. Raj and Lucy's relationship comes to a crossroad.

    Director: Mark Cendrowski

    Writer: N/A