1.01 The Pilot

[Jomi25]

I think I've watched the pilot episode one too many times. This is the Sheldon I liked. He sounded so smart and superior. And the lines he had were great! I loved those complicated science lines from him. Jim's delivery with Vintage Sheldon is just perfect! I also have to agree that Penny seemed a little bit much of a dumb blonde here. But she was fun and vibrant and definitely a lot more pleasant than the Katie girl. It's good they redeemed her in future episodes. How they've dumbed her down even more in the last couple of seasons is just frustrating and infuriating. Seeing the current Penny and putting her side-by-side with old school Penny just makes me sad for the character. Same goes for Sheldon.

I have to admit I've rewatched watched this ep a lot just to see that little whiteboard moment. I loved how Sheldon seemed like he wanted to impress Penny with his whiteboard. I loved the subtlety of that moment. I also loved the awkwardness of Sheldon, Leonard and Penny's first meeting, plus the scenes where Sheldon and Leonard try to get Penny's old TV back. And Raj and Howard were great! Simon was really awesome in this, his skill with impressions is just great. As for Leonard, he was more likeable in here. I think I liked him better when he was just pining for Penny. He and Penny definitely worked better as friends.

Those GIFs, BTW! Whatchu lookin' at, Sheldon?