The Big Bang Theory is one of history’s most successful comedy shows. Like many great comedies, a balance is always necessary for them to be taken seriously.

For this video, we’ll look at five serious moments in The Big Bang Theory that stuck with us.

1. Professor Proton’s Death

Professor Proton’s death was one of the few times where we saw Sheldon show he was still human like most of us.

Instead of attending the funeral of one of the people he looks up to the most, he stays at home, eventually falling asleep and dreaming of him. If there’s anything that truly makes us human, it’s loss and the grief that comes with it.

2. Sober Raj

Alcoholism is definitely a serious problem. While the series does find ways to make jokes about them, Raj and his inability to converse with women, only being able to talk to them when under the influence, is definitely sad.

One of the more serious scenes in the series is when Raj, against all the tropes of his character, finally brings himself to talk to Penny for the first time without being inebriated.

3. Leonard’s Research

One of the most inspiring things in Amy and Sheldon’s relationship was their mutual appreciation for knowledge. Seeing them use that, putting their brains together, and coming up with a theory was a great serious moment for the series.

However, when Leonard discovers something that discredits the theory the couple has worked so hard on, things take an even more serious tone. There’s nothing as worse than all your hard work going to waste.

4. Leonard’s Mother

Growing up with a neuroscientist/psychiatrist mom definitely isn’t easy. His mom conducted experiments on him as a child and never really treated him like most children should be. This hampered their relationship.

Their rekindling in Season 12 was definitely one for the books.

5. Sheldon’s Final Speech

Whatever thoughts you have about the series or how it ended, it’s undeniable that Sheldon’s speech was definitely a great way to close out the series.

The speech, with Sheldon talking about how his achievements wouldn’t have been made possible without his friends, was a great 180 for the character. The acting was top-notch, but the emotions exuded in the scene definitely weren’t just acting.

What do you think of these five moments? Are there any other scenes you believe should be included in this list? Feel free to let us know by commenting down below.

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