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The Best Episodes of The Big Bang Theory Season 7

Every episode of The Big Bang Theory Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Big Bang Theory Season 7!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 1 - The Hofstadter Insufficiency
    7.7/10(4536 votes)

    #1 - The Hofstadter Insufficiency

    S7:E1

    With Leonard away, Sheldon and Penny spend quality time together sharing intimate secrets. Also, Wolowitz helps Raj get over his ex-girlfriend.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 2 - The Deception Verification
    7.9/10(4457 votes)

    #2 - The Deception Verification

    S7:E2

    Leonard and Sheldon's friendship is tested; Howard's latest foray into helping his mother has some disastrous side effects.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 3 - The Scavenger Vortex
    8.7/10(5477 votes)

    #3 - The Scavenger Vortex

    S7:E3

    When the entire gang competes in a scavenger hunt designed by Raj, it brings out the best - and worst - in everyone.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 4 - The Raiders Minimization
    7.8/10(4155 votes)

    #4 - The Raiders Minimization

    S7:E4

    Sheldon gets mad at Amy for ruining one of his favorite movies, Raj and Stuart try to make their online dating profiles more appealing, and Leonard tries to play the sympathy card with Penny.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 5 - The Workplace Proximity
    7.6/10(3970 votes)

    #5 - The Workplace Proximity

    S7:E5

    Amy starts working at Caltech which causes friction with Sheldon. Howard agrees with Sheldon who mentions this to Bernadette causing a big fight for the Wolowitzes.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 6 - The Romance Resonance
    8.4/10(4738 votes)

    #6 - The Romance Resonance

    S7:E6

    Sheldon's latest scientific breakthrough leaves him feeling like a fraud; a romantic gesture between Howard and Bernadette causes Penny to up her game with Leonard.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 7 - The Proton Displacement
    7.7/10(4053 votes)

    #7 - The Proton Displacement

    S7:E7

    Sheldon seeks payback when Arthur "Professor Proton" Jeffries asks Leonard for help on a project instead of him. Raj gets upset at Howard for crashing his night with the girls.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 8 - The Itchy Brain Simulation
    7.5/10(4051 votes)

    #8 - The Itchy Brain Simulation

    S7:E8

    When a mistake comes to light, Sheldon makes Leonard walk a mile in his shoes; Penny decides to confront Raj's ex-girlfriend, Lucy.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 9 - The Thanksgiving Decoupling
    8.8/10(5650 votes)

    #9 - The Thanksgiving Decoupling

    S7:E9

    Sheldon protests when the gang drags him to Mrs. Wolowitz’s house for Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Penny and Leonard must deal with a mistake from her past.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 10 - The Discovery Dissipation
    7.6/10(3839 votes)

    #10 - The Discovery Dissipation

    S7:E10

    Leonard has to deal with the fallout of disproving Sheldon's new scientific discovery. Raj spends a week at Howard and Bernadette's apartment.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 11 - The Cooper Extraction
    8.1/10(4305 votes)

    #11 - The Cooper Extraction

    S7:E11

    While Sheldon is at home in Texas, the rest of the gang realizes how much he has changed their lives as they decorate the apartment Christmas tree.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 12 - The Hesitation Ramification
    7.4/10(3894 votes)

    #12 - The Hesitation Ramification

    S7:E12

    When Penny’s big acting break on NCIS is a bust, Leonard struggles to help her, which results in Penny asking Leonard a bold relationship question. Meanwhile, Raj and Stuart try to practice their social skills, and Sheldon navigates the intricacies of being funny.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 13 - The Occupation Recalibration
    7.5/10(3912 votes)

    #13 - The Occupation Recalibration

    S7:E13

    Sheldon tries to relax after he is forced to take a vacation. Meanwhile, Leonard struggles to be supportive of Penny after she quits her job, and Bernadette seeks Stuart’s help in replacing one of Howard’s comic books. Also, Amy receives an unwanted attention from a co-worker.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 14 - The Convention Conundrum
    8.0/10(4278 votes)

    #14 - The Convention Conundrum

    S7:E14

    After the guys can’t get Comic-Con tickets, Sheldon tries to hold his own convention and winds up spending a wild night with James Earl Jones. Meanwhile, the girls try to feel more mature by going to a fancy hotel for tea.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 15 - The Locomotive Manipulation
    8.2/10(4419 votes)

    #15 - The Locomotive Manipulation

    S7:E15

    Sheldon and Amy take a train ride to Napa Valley with Howard and Bernadette on Valentine's Day. Leonard and Penny take Raj's dog to the vet when she accidentally eats some chocolate.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 16 - The Table Polarization
    7.5/10(3821 votes)

    #16 - The Table Polarization

    S7:E16

    Leonard buys a dining room table and it causes Sheldon to reevaluate the changes in his life. Meanwhile, Wolowitz is offered a chance to go back to space and Bernadette struggles with whether or not to encourage him.

    Director:Gay Linvill
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 17 - The Friendship Turbulence
    7.4/10(3764 votes)

    #17 - The Friendship Turbulence

    S7:E17

    After arguing with Sheldon, Howard tries to make amends by taking him to NASA headquarters in Houston. Penny has second thoughts about quitting her waitressing job when her car dies. Amy gets involved in trying to find Raj a date.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 18 - The Mommy Observation
    7.4/10(3853 votes)

    #18 - The Mommy Observation

    S7:E18

    When Sheldon visits his Mom in Houston, he is forced to confront a new reality. Meanwhile, Raj’s ‘Murder Mystery’ party starts some fights within the gang.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 19 - The Indecision Amalgamation
    8.1/10(4126 votes)

    #19 - The Indecision Amalgamation

    S7:E19

    While Raj is wracked with guilt when he tries to date two women at once, Penny wrestles with whether to take a role in a cheesy movie and Sheldon is torn trying to choose between two gaming systems.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 20 - The Relationship Diremption
    8.0/10(3895 votes)

    #20 - The Relationship Diremption

    S7:E20

    Sheldon faces a personal crisis after deciding he’s wasting his time with string theory. Meanwhile, a double date between Raj, Emily and the Wolowitzes ends in embarrassment for Howard.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 21 - The Anything Can Happen Recurrence
    7.5/10(3731 votes)

    #21 - The Anything Can Happen Recurrence

    S7:E21

    To prepare for a date with Emily, Howard acclimates Raj to horror movies. Penny and Sheldon are upset when they discover Amy and Bernadette lied to avoid hanging out with them.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 22 - The Proton Transmogrification
    7.7/10(3907 votes)

    #22 - The Proton Transmogrification

    S7:E22

    As the gang celebrates Star Wars Day, Sheldon has difficulty dealing with the recent death of Arthur "Professor Proton" Jeffries.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 23 - The Gorilla Dissolution
    7.8/10(3885 votes)

    #23 - The Gorilla Dissolution

    S7:E23

    A bad day causes Penny to reevaluate her life choices – including Leonard. Meanwhile, Howard and Bernadette struggle to care for Mrs. Wolowitz, and Raj gets relationship advice from Sheldon.

    Director:Peter Chakos
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Big Bang Theory Season 7 Episode 24 - The Status Quo Combustion
    8.0/10(3987 votes)

    #24 - The Status Quo Combustion

    S7:E24

    Sheldon get upset about his career, the destruction of the comic book store and Leonard and Penny's future living arrangements. Howard and Bernadette can't keep hold of a caretaker for his mother. With his entire world changing around him, Sheldon considers a major move.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"The Hofstadter Insufficiency" is the best rated episode of "The Big Bang Theory" season 7. It scored 7.7/10 based on 4536 votes. Directed by Mark Cendrowski and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/26/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Deception Verification".