The Big Bang Theory: Season 10
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
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.
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.
Episode Guide
Season 10 Progress Shield
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
The Birthday Synchronicity
Dec 15, 2016 · 20 min
Howard and Bernadette welcome their new baby and Sheldon and Amy celebrate Amy’s birthday.
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.
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
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,
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
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
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.
The Escape Hatch Identification
Mar 9, 2017 · 20 min
When Raj moves out of his apartment, Leonard and Penny offer him Sheldon's old room.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.