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The Big Bang Theory: Season 10

24 episodes Premiered Sep 19, 2016 Updated Oct 3, 2026

In the tenth season of The Big Bang Theory, the social dynamics of the core group continue to evolve as they navigate significant life transitions. Leonard and Penny hold a second wedding ceremony to celebrate their union with friends and family, a process that teaches them the importance of compromise and mutual support within their marriage. Sheldon and Amy embark on a new phase of their relationship, choosing to m

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Season 10 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series centers on physicists Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper, who live in Pasadena, California.
  • ⚡ The social circle includes their friends Howard Wolowitz and Raj Koothrappali.
  • ⚡ Penny, an aspiring actress, lives across the hall from Leonard and Sheldon.
  • ⚡ The show explores the interactions between these brilliant but socially awkward characters and the world outside their laboratory.
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Season overview

In the tenth season of The Big Bang Theory, the social dynamics of the core group continue to evolve as they navigate significant life transitions. Leonard and Penny hold a second wedding ceremony to celebrate their union with friends and family, a process that teaches them the importance of compromise and mutual support within their marriage. Sheldon and Amy embark on a new phase of their relationship, choosing to move in together in Penny's former apartment after navigating an emotional journey to reach that decision. Meanwhile, Howard and Bernadette face the realities of parenthood, discovering that raising a child is a full-time commitment that requires the support of their friends to find joy in the experience. Elsewhere, Raj confronts his financial dependency after his friends point out that he is spoiled. Seeking independence, he decides to stop accepting financial assistance from his father and attempts to manage his own expenses. These developments highlight the characters' ongoing efforts to balance their personal growth, professional lives, and the enduring bonds of their friendship as they move forward into this new chapter of their lives in Pasadena.

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Season 10 Episodes

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Season 10: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S10·E1 Mytharc

The Conjugal Conjecture

Sep 19, 2016 · 22 min

After Sheldon’s mother and Leonard's father share an evening together, everyone deals with an awkward morning the next day. Also, Penny’s family arrives for the wedding ceremony, i

S10·E2 Core

The Military Miniaturization

Sep 26, 2016 · 19 min

Colonel Williams, an Air Force representative from the Department of Material Command sits down to talk with Wolowitz.

S10·E3 Core

The Dependence Transcendence

Oct 3, 2016 · 20 min

Tensions rise when the boys struggle to complete their government project on time and Sheldon tries an energy drink to stay awake. Also, Penny and Amy go to a “party” at Bert the g

S10·E4 Core

The Cohabitation Experimentation

Oct 10, 2016 · 20 min

When Amy’s apartment floods, she proposes a “cohabitation experiment” with Sheldon. Also, Howard and Bernadette are upset when Koothrappali learns the gender of the baby before the

S10·E5 Core

The Hot Tub Contamination

Oct 17, 2016 · 20 min

Leonard and Penny must separate a quarreling Sheldon and Amy when their cohabitation does not go as planned, and Sheldon threatens to break off their relationship when Amy refuses

S10·E6 Core

The Fetal Kick Catalyst

Oct 27, 2016 · 18 min

Penny is surprised to learn she has fans of her performance in "Serial Ape-ist" when she attends Van Nuys Comic Con with Leonard. Also, Amy hosts a Sheldon-style brunch at Penny’s

S10·E7 Core

The Veracity Elasticity

Nov 3, 2016 · 21 min

In order to continue living with Sheldon, Amy lies to him about repairs being made to her apartment and they host an "on location" episode of "Fun With Flags" in Penny’s apartment.

S10·E8 Core

The Brain Bowl Incubation

Nov 10, 2016 · 19 min

After a successful experiment combining their genes, Sheldon will stop at nothing to convince Amy they should procreate. Also, Koothrappali is embarrassed to tell the gang what the

S10·E9 Core

The Geology Elevation

Nov 17, 2016 · 19 min

When Bert, a Caltech geologist, wins the MacArthur Genius fellowship, Sheldon is overcome with jealousy. Also, Wolowitz finds an old remote control Stephen Hawking action figure he

S10·E10 Core

The Property Division Collision

Dec 1, 2016 · 20 min

Sheldon and Leonard try to divvy up their shared belongings, but can’t agree on anything. Also, Koothrappali and Stuart fight to be the most helpful during Bernadette’s final weeks

S10·E11 Core

The Birthday Synchronicity

Dec 15, 2016 · 20 min

Howard and Bernadette welcome their new baby and Sheldon and Amy celebrate Amy’s birthday.

S10·E12 Core

The Holiday Summation

Jan 5, 2017 · 21 min

Sheldon and Amy visit Leonard and Penny for the first time since the holidays and share details about their terrible trip to Texas.

S10·E13 Core

The Romance Recalibration

Jan 19, 2017 · 19 min

When Penny feels that Leonard is taking her for granted, she decides to go on a spa weekend with Amy. Also, Wolowitz and Koothrappali try to fix a squeaky floorboard in the baby’s

S10·E14 Core

The Emotion Detection Automation

Feb 2, 2017 · 19 min

Sheldon beta-tests an MIT invention after hearing it can help him read people’s emotions. Also, Leonard can’t hide his feelings when Penny announces her brother is coming to town,

S10·E15 Core

The Locomotion Reverberation

Feb 9, 2017 · 20 min

Leonard and Wolowitz try to distract Sheldon when he slows the progress of their guidance system. Also, Penny and Amy take Bernadette out for the night, leaving Raj and Stuart to c

S10·E16 Core

The Allowance Evaporation

Feb 16, 2017 · 18 min

Sheldon and Amy have their first fight since moving in together, and Koothrappali is shocked at the realities of financial independence when he stops receiving support from his fat

S10·E17 Core

The Comic-Con Conundrum

Feb 23, 2017 · 19 min

With Koothrappali cut off from his father’s fortune, he appoints Sheldon to help him get out of debt. Also, Penny considers joining Leonard at Comic-Con.

S10·E19 Core

The Collaboration Fluctuation

Mar 30, 2017 · 18 min

Leonard, Penny and Raj adjust to their new living arrangement, and Sheldon takes an interest in Amy’s work.

S10·E20 Core

The Recollection Dissipation

Apr 6, 2017 · 19 min

Sheldon pushes himself to the limit when he collaborates on projects with Leonard and Wolowitz as well as Amy on the same day. Also, Bernadette is nearing the end of her maternity

S10·E21 Core

The Separation Agitation

Apr 13, 2017 · 20 min

Howard and Bernadette have a hard time leaving Halley in day care when Bernadette returns to work. Also, Bert introduces the gang to his new girlfriend, Rebecca.

S10·E22 Core

The Cognition Regeneration

Apr 27, 2017 · 20 min

Leonard isn’t thrilled when Penny considers taking a new job offered by her ex-boyfriend, Zack.

S10·E23 Mytharc

The Gyroscopic Collapse

May 4, 2017 · 19 min

After Leonard, Sheldon and Wolowitz celebrate the completion of the top secret air force project, they are met with an unpleasant surprise. Also, Amy is offered a summer position a

S10·E24 Mytharc

The Long Distance Dissonance

May 11, 2017 · 19 min

The gang is concerned when Sheldon’s former admirer, Dr. Ramona Nowitzki, resurfaces while Amy is away at Princeton.

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