The Big Bang Theory - Penny's Christmas gift to Sheldon

[@bobosims1848]

"Leonard, look! Sheldon's hugging me..." That was -- in *my* humble opinion -- the most precious moment ever in the entire 12 Years of the show.

[@hey.hombre]

Right up there with Penny telling Sheldon to kiss her Barbi.

[@tubularbells0677]

I agree...will always be my favorite scene :)

[@mikeyoung9810]

I've only seen a few shows over the years (lots of clips) but that was sweet.

[@hanfran89]

This and when Amy made him some of his Meemaws Cookies for Christmas once too! 🥰

[@stevematthews7686]

Amy getting a tiara was a close second for me

[@MaskHysteria]

This scene makes me laugh and cry at the same time. This is one of the greatest gifts Sheldon could ever receive, cost nothing but demonstrates how Penny's thoughtfulness could even reach through Sheldon's emotional detachment. Absolutely brilliant.

[@eligebrown8998]

You said it

[@thaliagrace2710]

So true, the thoughtfulness of the gift transcends anything

[@Caseytify]

It's closely followed by the time Amy got Meemaw's Christmas cookie recipe. The look on Sheldon's face when he said "it's perfect" was in itself perfect.

[@SashGirl34]

@@Caseytify I love that. Penny is more like the sister, Sheldon wanted. So they were close to the point Amy was jealous. Amy is also the woman that becomes his wife. Both are the 2 people that can really bring out other emotions that he normally suppresses or doesn't like to show. So the two most important woman (that's not his mother or Meemaw) gave him the best gifts he ever could given him.

[@TarikA]

She didn't know that he would be even more happy about the fact his face was cleaned with it though. :D

[@sodabecca123]

I loved Sheldon's reaction to Penny's gift, priceless and adorable.

[@klillym1461]

Becca Soda Leonard's reaction to Sheldon's reaction was great

[@cbussery]

But the laugh track sucks.

[@jetblack713]

Yes, at first I was like oh no germs. But then I burst out laughing when he said he could grow his own Lenard Nemoy. (Sorry for any spelling errors)

[@Markus_Andrew]

@@cbussery It's not a laugh track, there's a live audience. Some scenes are pre-taped because they can't shunt audiences around to different sets and sound stages, but are played to the audience for live responses. Some scenes are shot live but because of distance are viewed by the audience over monitors, but their responses are still recorded. Scenes in the apartment are performed directly in front of the audience. There is no canned laughter.

[@noirjacques3274]

That tentative hug from Sheldon, given he hated people touching HIM was both beautiful and PRICELESS! 🥰

[@gregorymoore2877]

Good. She gave him a napkin containing Leonard Nimoy's DNA and autograph which would be priceless. He needed something priceless to give to her.

[@noirjacques3274]

@@gregorymoore2877 👍 I like your literal , or is that LATERAL thinking!??

[@ValpasKankaristo]

Easily one of the best moments in the history of Big Bang Theory!

[@CasperUnitedStates]

👍

[@ValpasKankaristo]

👍

[@strellasmith777]

Without a doubt! :D

[@p.z.arnott2329]

+Valpas Kankaristo This was the first TBBT episode I've seen. And by this episode, I gotten some of the the quirks of the characters, especially with Sheldon when he embraces Penny. And it was awesome!

[@fba90130]

The one where Sheldon got drunk and took his pants off was pretty good too. AND HEERES URANUS!

[@aleena_dramaqueen]

Can we appreciate that penny knew who Leonard Nimoy was and he was Sheldon's idol.

[@alexisgrunden1556]

She might not have really understood _why_ Leonard Nimoy was his idol, but she respected it, and knew he would appreciate the gift. She just had no idea how MUCH~

[@mikeburke8772]

Penny was a great friend to Sheldon once she integrated into the group, even if Sheldon was often openly rude to her.

[@redbloodbluemoon1423]

@@mikeburke8772 Sheldon was never intentionally rude to her or anyone. That was why everyone tolerated his tantrums.

[@LebbMangenaShow]

Penny is a great listener, she makes jokes but listens

[@abigbutterstick1780]

@@mikeburke8772 She did make fun of him back, they all did to each other. But it was just good nature ribbing.

[@Matfridt]

"I KNOW! It's not enough, is it!?"

[@adamdicy]

Yeah JIm Parsons was brilliant in this episode.

[@Bayougirl78]

Adam Dicy The lip quivering because he was so happy/excited....cracks me up every time :)

[@theresacoy9881]

Sheldon's hug was the best gift he gave, literally, the shock, the sitting down, the shaking, then the hug, I actually thought there might actually be tears next... love it!! Penny will always have a place in Sheldon's heart.

[@SashGirl34]

I always felt like Penny is more the sister that Sheldon wanted. I mean Penny actually grew to love all comics, help them with the science...and so on. Unlike his actual twin sister, Missy. I mean even Amy admitted she was jealous of how close the two were.

[@sersastark]

​@@SashGirl34 didn't penny help Shelly with his surfing theory predicament? That was golden.

[@darcybrummett7004]

When Kaley was told that Sheldon would hug Penny in this episode, she got excited and cried a little. Found a video where she talked about it.

[@JasonBorn89]

Share that video with me please

[@darcybrummett7004]

I'd have a heck of a time finding it again. I just stumbled onto it. I'll try.

[@darcybrummett7004]

Ok, thanks.

[@xagitario]

9:25

[@apurvakmr]

Pls share link

[@brucewayne2956]

Sheldon was like Dobby when he received Harry's old sock.

[@3Rayfire]

I think the low key best moment of this scene is Leonard's unbridled happiness for Sheldon. It never descends to pettiness. While Sheldon is out of the room Penny and Leonard exchange joke gifts and laugh about them. Just endless joy. Merry Christmas.

[@RavenSutcliffe]

Easily Shelly's most adorable scene. He's so overwhelmed he doesn't know what to do with himself, it's so cute

[@fluorescentbulldogs1772]

"I know! It's not enough is it?!" WHAT A PRECIOUS MOMENT

[@NomadicWanderer11]

What I really like about the Big Bang theory, is the relationship between Sheldon and Penny. It shows that a man and a women can have a close emotional bond without it becoming romantic, or interfere with a romantic relationship.

[@Bronzescorpion]

While I do like their bond and the series, I think it is a stretch to say that it shows that, given Sheldon's deviation from the norm. I do however live in a country, where close friendships between the genders is common in such a magnitude, that we find it weird if a person does not have close friends of the other gender.

[@craigsimons817]

I always thought what a twist it would be if Sheldon slept with Penny instead of Amy.

[@sarahbrightmore1921]

Yeah me too I've always loved seeing the couples and them getting together but it's always nice to see guy and girl friendships too

[@muhammadmudasar6177]

Yeah its fictional thats why its in a fking TV series you knob

[@娄鹏飞-o3f]

是的，说的很正确

[@JarlyShots]

I think that's when I started watching it. Penny didn't know exactly why Star trek was important but she knew how much it meant to Sheldon. Bought him the perfect gift and his reaction is the best.

[@bwakel310]

DAMN420 Brought*

[@sersastark]

Brought

[@Fazzel]

Kind of ironic when Sheldon played 20 questions with the guys, the very first question that gets asked is "Are you Spock?". But when Sheldon plays with Penny, she never guesses he is Spock.

[@Patis.Vargas.]

Jim's acting here, it's simply the best. The reaction, the trembling, the crying, the overflowing emotion and happiness, everything's beautiful. 😍💟👏👏👏

[@tracybosworth1033]

Absolutely!

[@Patis.Vargas.]

@@tracybosworth1033 👍🏻😊

[@marshapillers209]

Agreed!!

[@marshapillers209]

I watch and rewatch and re-watch this scene it is the best and the acting is tremendous

[@MegaJSK123]

Jim's acting in this scene is absolutely brilliant :)

[@davidhunt3689]

@bill hill But the troll came to comment

[@brendalg4]

@bill hill the troll can't admit when he's been called out

[@tishtashtishtash]

@Billy Mack, Texas Detective yeah, strange that you hang around the comments section of a show you dislike. you must be one helluva masochist. please, put your leather mask back on.

[@tishtashtishtash]

@Billy Mack, Texas DetectiveSo let’s recap: You think the show and cast are overrated. When actual fans of the show take offense, you actually get defensive. *And* you think we should believe you *like* the show.

[@irukaonwubiko6926]

@Billy Mack, Texas Detective stfu u idiot

[@kavitashah9946]

Jim's acting is amazing in this scene!!! Its like sheldon finally accepted Penny.

[@sersastark]

He accepted her long ago..this was just him realizing that while she may not be as brilliant as him, she understands him. She didn't truly know the significance of Star Trek or Leonard Nemoy, but she just knew that Sheldon and the boys loved Star Trek so it made sense to get the autograph when she had the opportunity. She paid nothing for it, and it ended up being the most priceless gift he's ever received.

[@lmj2k]

@@sersastark - It comes up again in a future episode where Leonard Nimoy’s son is doing a documentary, and is interviewing Sheldon as a fan. He brings out his most prized possessions, which includes this napkin, and where he gives full credit to Penny for.

[@lunabelletheinsane]

Penny and Sheldon's friendship over the course of the series was everything. As much as I shipped Penny and Leonard together and always wanted them together, the true gem of the show was always the friendship that Penny and Sheldon cultivated.

[@rifkicarlos]

and short but very sweet Howard and AMy's friendship when they find that they both like Neil Diamond :D

[@kittenclysm116]

I love Sheldon's voice when he says, "I know! It's not enough, is it?" But really, I bet that napkin is worth a fortune now

[@Electivedrop]

Probably X)

[@blah7788]

R.I.P Leonard Nimoy. Hope Sheldon finds a healthy ovum to grow another Nimoy :(

[@miles2378]

That's what I was thinking.

[@KatieVanHelsing]

Me too.

[@burny6666]

Live long and prosper

[@maigretus1]

I've always wondered what LN thought when he saw this.

[@stevenscottoddballz]

maigretus1"Saw"? He DID sign a napkin for this scene. There is a photo that shows Jim Parsons holding the napkin for us to see the signature.

[@thisisme2476]

The true miracle was Penny sitting in Sheldon's spot and him not saying anything

[@thrasher930]

I never noticed that. Nice catch!

[@stbu9709]

Yep, I’ll give you that one. Great spot!

[@JLee-rt6ve]

It's part of the payment on the napkin ... and it's still not enough.

[@eligebrown8998]

As soon as Penny said sorry it's dirty. He wiped his face with. Then Sheldon jumped with shock, I had a pretty good idea what was coming next. This scene always makes me laugh and shed a couple tears.

[@Real28]

Kaley broke several times in this scene. Most notably, when she gets hugged. You can tell this was the best take and they knew they werent going to get a perfectly clean take and ran with this one LOL

[@deannaalbert672]

If I remember correctly, she didn't know the hug was coming.

[@couldnotic]

"I possessed the DNA of Leonard Nimoy. Do you realize what this means? All I need a healthy ovum and i can grow my own Leonard Nimoy." I will never stop laughing at this part.

[@josephhickman7244]

Well 50/50 ÷3(Penny's social smarts ,sheldon's assbergers an plus 50/50 Spock's logic baby

[@ANIMOM1976]

@@josephhickman7244 🤣RIGHT!?

[@DarthVader-il2cy]

I cant stop laughing at "All I'm giving you is the napkin."

[@Rahsuru]

In all my time watching TBBT, this was the first of three times Sheldon suggested to using Penny as a surrogate to bear his children/offspring. The second time was in S4xE01 when Penny was first told that Sheldon had met & begun dating Amy, as she inquired information from him until Sheldon mentioned he and Amy’s desire to create a child together in a lab with fertility experts & petri dishes that led to him asking Penny if “her womb was available for rental”, and she just stared at him not saying anything. The third time was in S11xE16 when the topic of child names came up in Howard & Bernadette’s home, when Sheldon announced that he wanted a total of fifteen kids and told a surprised Amy that he didn’t expect her to bear them all as he added that they could “find a suitable uterus to rent”, only to look expectantly at Penny with Amy as well in anticipation. Both Penny and Leonard (who was with her at the time) rejected the implication/insinuation of the idea immediately. Even though it was never stated or explored in conversation, I believe that Sheldon held Penny in high regard in many aspects of her character & relationship to him if he were to consider her as a valid choice to bear his children, whilst not even holding her in romantic views.

[@ArgonTheAware]

On Young Sheldon it was revealed the he has a son named Leonard, so it was Amy that donated the eggs and Zachary Quinto that gave Nimoy's katra to combine with the DNA on the napkin

[@Forgotten_Lore]

This will always be my fave episode, this scene is just sweet, funny and just plain awesome.

[@jessikagonzalez1033]

Still, after all these years, my most favorite scene of the entire show. Sheldon really does love Penny, and Penny loves Sheldon so much, she knows the best gift to touch Sheldon's heart. ❤️

[@Melanie-bm7vh]

That hug was the beginning of a relationship he never even knew he needed.

[@pedrobakale7180]

thanks to penny , sheldon is capable of loving . penny is capable of playing in the depths of sheldon, and make the best of it. When Penny gives him the priceless gift , he does not know how to react and is only able to give this strange embrace. is beautiful.

[@juliekadams]

F-i-c-t-i-o-n

[@pedrobakale7180]

b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l this is not the f****ng scrabble

[@brookevangelderen704]

he also gave her like 10 presents in exchange

[@jimstanga6390]

@@brookevangelderen704 Ha! I bet Penny wasn’t hurting for moisturizers, scented hand lotion, aroma therapy candles, or bath bombs for the next year…Sheldon must have raided Bed, Bath and Beyond…

[@josephpleska5975]

Go too ghetto one 🏃 msg link what even let them off the 1 kWh

[@aaronboothproduction]

9 years later and this is still the best moment of the entire series. And holy shit it just hit me how long this show's been on for!. And they just renewed it through season 12 :O

[@josephzogby5726]

Aaron, I couldn't agree with you more. This is the scene that endeared Sheldon Cooper to me and made me a big fan of the show.

[@xvxv711]

This and when they are batteling for the washer and dryer

[@lucianoblues]

His speech at the Nobel Prize is my best moment and this one is the second one.

[@deepsleep7822]

I do wish they would do a reunion show or movie.

[@fmitterb]

Add 4 more years and I still come back to this clip :-)

[@Kasey.Donahue]

legitimately the best moment on big bang theory ever.

[@laurencereid1462]

Maybe, but Amy scene with the tiara is also great

[@krystaloftheshores]

Amy: OOOOOOOOOHHH It's a tiaraaaa!!!! I have a tiaraaaa!!! Put it on me put it on me put it on me! Penny: You look beautiful! Amy: OF COURSE I DO IM A PRINCESS AND THIS IS MY TIARA!!!

[@chloenieuwsma4846]

This clip right here. It's a saturnalia miracle

[@dannyo512]

It’s either this, Howard talking about killing a butterfly, or Leonard returning from the Arctic and Penny kissing him… It’s tough to tell.

[@johnnyspeed5885]

When Sheldon tells Penny & Bernie about possibly having coitus with Amy for her b-day is up there too, haha...

[@theseageek]

It never fails to make my heart warm how happy Penny is to receive the hug from Sheldon, who hates physical contact. Truly one of the most wholesome moments of the show

[@DoctorSheldor]

As you see, my hugs carry great power. I must use this power sparingly and only for good. With great power comes great responsibility.

[@wiimania9]

Can you tell me then Sheldon why you are extremely hesitant of coming in contact with germs, but you have no problem touching a napkin housing Leonard Nimoy's germs? Furthermore, what about that episode where you are looking to gain possession of the vacant office at the university, but at the same time Kripke wants it? You and Kripke storm into the mens restroom to confront the school head who's in the middle of relieving himself. After discussing for some time, he leaves, never washing his hands. Shouldn't you have went after the head, insisting he wash them rather than saying to Kripke, "You're in my spot"?

[@bolch88bb8]

Sheldon cooper....not a nerd or geek or brilliant science mind but just a person like everyone else....you give him something that means a lot to him and he shows true emotion and feeling....love this scene :) Jim Parsons is a fantastic actor :)

[@bonniestar4707]

+wiimania9 Sheldon is obsessed with Leonard Nimoy. Knowing Sheldon, if he caught something from Nimoy's napkin, through his sickness he would be excited that the bacteria of someone so great to him entered.My theory.

[@ghaelblackmont273]

I could of sworn the phrase was, with great power comes great need to nap. Props to those that get that.

[@amala5716]

Nico!!

[@BibsJackson]

Jim Parsons is a freaking awesome actor, omg ! haha

[@cat56789]

Yessss👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@CarlosRodriguez-ue8ep]

well at least for his char he do an excelent job indeed

[@stephenbrumet2187]

He was pretty good in Hidden Figures.

[@so_qp]

In TBBT yea , but i saw movie named Kid Like Jake. Its really akward to see Jim Parsons playing a role of observant dad

[@blackmantis3130]

@@so_qp lol yeah it's like he was born to play Sheldon and nothing else.

[@dant10299]

Absolutely one of the best scenes any actor has ever acted. Flawless, hilarious..... just awesome. I will enjoy watching this scene over and over for the next 80 years.

[@KingRichieKing]

I look forward to the episode where they address his death....Jim Parsons will get an Emmy for it, I'm sure....!!!

[@juancruzcastiglione5991]

Daniel Tanner I thinks that's a bit over the top. I mean it's a great scene but not "the best any actor has ever filmed"

[@AnLe-us2zi]

Wow you have a long life dear. God bless you.

[@captainbrent3756]

Unfortunately no. Given your profile picture from when you made this comment you look to be in your twenties, and that's rounding my estimate down to avoid offending you. Now, lets assume the age of 23, which is rounding my guess significantly down, if that is the case you would have to still be watching this scene at 103. Assuming you live that long, despite the average American lifespan to be 78 currently, and always dropping (I know you're residing in America due to your esxposer to this show, as it is an American show), so assuming you beat the average by 25 years, you still have to beat back alzheimer's, blindness, and deafness for that long as well. Extremely unlikely.

[@captainbrent3756]

Good news, I just ran an equation with statistics I found online, you have a 0.0052 percent chance to accomplish your goal assuming you have an unbreakable determined nature (I would have said resolve but I figured for the benefit of the common citizen I should use layman's terms. Regardless, have a great day.

[@michaelreece2966]

I have no idea how Jim Parsons got through this episode. It’s absolutely brilliant acting.

[@juliabronte9578]

This is one of the greatest actor performances ever! No wonder Jim Parsons has received so many Emmys for his role as Sheldon! =)

[@scottiegirl2041]

Definitely one of the sweetest BBT scenes.

[@andrabc7788]

One of my all time favorite gift reactions (right up there with Amy's tiara reaction).

[@lasktdave]

The tiara reaction was hysterical.

[@Silenced4yt]

The writers of this entire series are warrior poets… The actors are the “Big Bang” bringing the words to life. It was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. You can watch this 50 years from now and it will still be beautifully awesome. It is timeless…

[@pepesilvia429]

The last few seasons have some questionable and lazy writing, but seasons 1 through 4 justify the show's impact

[@bkrbkrl]

Yes, yes it is. Totally agree.

[@mnogobukv]

I just love how Leonard is just sitting there amused by everything,

[@kendalllaufeyson3433]

Not sure why, but this is hands down my favorite Big Bang Theory Christmas episode, plainly because I find Sheldon's speechlessness of his gift from Penny hilarious and fun to watch when he awkwardly hesitates to give her their first hug. The fact that he looked like a huge goofball carrying all those gift baskets never gets old, either. XD

[@taurnguard]

This is my favorite Leonard Nimoy moment that doesn't include Leonard Nimoy, but oddly does include a Leonard. :)

[@mg_100]

+taurnguard quit trying to be Sheldon and get a personality

[@lillianj2048]

+Mihail Stoyanov Calm down, goodness

[@kristinthomas9835]

LL Armstrong Yes he came to visit them with Wil Wheaton for a documentary about his father. They talked to Sheldon about being such a devoted fan of Nimoy's and the influence he had on Sheldon's life and career. That was when Sheldon and Amy had split and Penny and Leonard found out that Sheldon had intended to propose to Amy.

[@AlbertaRose94]

LOL! My husband made that same joke when we watched this episode.

[@Kingrob30]

All I'm giving you is the napkin Sheldon is comedy gold!

[@alanniayra]

"Leonard, look! Sheldon is hugging me!" I thought this episode just pleasant, one of the best ones!

[@sirtanon1]

My singular favorite scene in all of BBT's episodes. Sheldon's reaction is so overwhelmingly sincere. Props to Jim Parsons for giving his reaction such genuine emotion and reverence.

[@cheerwhiner7829]

2:59 I love the look on Penny’s face here… right before Sheldon hugs her. 😆

[@erikmejia6449]

One of the greatest scenes in sitcom history. Will never get old. 😊

[@G5Man]

There is a article about the napkin that it was in fact signed by Leonard Nimoy. Jim Parsons auctioned the napkin in 2009 at a charity.

[@inspectorspinda]

if he'd waited 6 more years I faint to think what would have happened

[@saifaliyaseen914]

+Inspector Spinda he could've started on creating his own Leonard nemoy....

[@inspectorspinda]

saif ali yaseen no i meant that it would be worth 100x more after nemoy passed away

[@oakpineranch]

so you are saying Leonard Nemoy is worth more dead now?

[@ghhhbh2207]

Yes.

[@michaelreece2966]

This scene cements the premise that Jim Parsons is indeed an award winning actor and more. Much, much more!!!

[@PandaOnRitalin]

That fucking guy laughing in the audience is louder than anyone

[@voke4553]

Captain Mervil xD

[@kiamaria331]

HOUH HOH HOUAH HOU!!

[@Jotunhammer2011]

Still the best event ever in the history of the show. always makes me cry of joy

[@johnwjr7]

This is my favorite Big Bang episode to this date. I like it even more than, "Is that my arm". "It doesn't feel like an arm". "Well, maybe you should let it go", which is my 2nd favorite.

[@WaTahBasTard]

I love how she responded to Sheldon's hug the same way one reacts to a deer eatting out of their hands ✋️ ❤️

[@tracybosworth1033]

Good analogy. ❤

[@huggledemon32]

Of all the scenes in this show......THIS has to be my absolute favourite!🥰🥰🥰🤷‍♀️

[@cassiemartin3029]

I love how she's genuinely happy that he hugged her

[@stephenconway2468]

This is actually a beautiful episode. The whole show is really premised around Sheldon and Penny. This is the first intersection of the two and their worlds. Unlike most shows where the narrator explains what is happening, this show has two narrators. Both characters learn about each other.

[@sarakirk9542]

This scene and Howards robot hand getting caught on his you know what - remain my favourite sketches on this show! Priceless comedic moments in history for me 🤣🤣🤣

[@ramalamadingdong7576]

“We don’t have a code for a robot arm grasping a man’s penis.” I was literally crying.

[@Luc_Grand]

That audience laugh is still such a great part of this whole scene.

[@photog805]

One of the things that also makes this scene so great is the reaction of the studio audience, who seemed to react with as much emotion as Sheldon. It's a smart audience that understands the characters enough to appreciate what an amazing moment this is.

[@mzmack1920]

Ok, I'm welting up in tears... this is soo sweet. I love Penny and Sheldon's relationship!

[@OKHolly]

This scene always makes me happy cry. I love the friendship between Sheldon and Penny. I always thought their on-screen interactions were the best part of the show.

[@koppsr]

i still think they should do an episode in memory of leonard nimoy, not just a note at the end of an episode, but a whole ep about sheldon dealing with the death of one of the most important persons in his life...and no , NOT his mom!

[@rony41165]

koppsr I thought they would do that in the season finale.

[@niallwatson3773]

Malefizia they did it

[@niallwatson3773]

Sơn Nguyễn Ngọc I believe it is 9x07

[@kastrie89]

Niall Watson when?

[@destinationorion207]

Meemaw?

[@kevinbirmingham8629]

One of the best scenes in any show ever. These three were always the core of this cast and of this show. The writing is just so damn perfect. The acting among these three is also just so damn classic and perfect.

[@crittaable]

Still one the best scenes in Big Bang EVER!

[@danielngongang9419]

This is the moment when Sheldon and Penny became best friends on the show.

[@robertchandler5055]

Daniel Ngongang Amy is Penny's bestie, you better watch it MISTER

[@aljohntabion2751]

More like adopted sister

[@demonic-angelusagi305]

the guy that is laughing in the background is so funny

[@norahharris4777]

UsagiAngel Rabbit I like disc show

[@dmf055]

He was also in the audience during jimmy fallon

[@destinationorion207]

Which guy?

[@Grimhof]

the high pitch huhuhuhhuhuhuhuhuhu!

[@nyc914]

its prerecorded i think...ive heard on alot of different tv shows....but i could be wrong

[@LilRocker2005]

The look on Leonard's face says it all like "Oh my God. She gets him."

[@KatieVanHelsing]

We will miss you, Mr. Nimoy. Thank you for one of the greatest moments in "Big Bang Theory" history.

[@princesslollypop7764]

my favorite Penny and Sheldon scene

[@after_midnight9592]

Mine's their hug in the first episode of season 7.

[@CarrotFlowers421]

That man insanely hooting in the background mimics how I feel while watching this scene ❤️❤️❤️

[@williamthomas5215]

For those that don’t understand the backstory of why Sheldon has so many gifts. Earlier in the episode he expressed his distaste for Christmas/gift-giving holidays. He believed it always places too much stress on the purchaser because there is no way to know how to create equal value without giving one another the same thing. So to counter this issue he purchases dozens of gifts and stores them away and whenever penny will give her gift to him - he simply leaves the room (hence the “digestive issue” comment) and goes and grabs a gift of equal value. However, unknown to Sheldon was that Penny got him the signed Leonard Nimoy napkin. Upon opening it he is initially cocky believing he has nothing to fear in terms of equal value gift-giving. He quickly realizes after reading the autograph that he has no way to truly pay her back fairly, and commits the ultimate act of service in his eyes for penny, a hug.

[@Locutus494]

1:55 LOL, that's a perfectly placed ad there CBS! 😂

[@russellpettus2491]

I find myself returning to this scene a lot recently and it’s still golden!

[@Ladykyra101]

This is my most favorite episode of BBT; Jim Parsons is simply hilarious. 😂

[@chrismalone2136]

3:07 the moment you finally get the cat to like you

[@HeyImMandy]

This is the scene that shows how truly compatible Penny and Leonard are. Sheldon was scrambling to buy a present for Penny and ended up buying a dozen. Leonard and Penny on the other hand got each other gag gifts that match perfectly when it comes to meaning and humor.

[@jtkirkfan2002]

In all of the seasons, this is still my favorite scene of the entire series. It is one of Sheldon's finest moments on the show and the banter back and forth between Leonard and Penny told you that even though they weren't together, they were meant to be.

[@SFAPowerhouse]

Have you ever seen a bonafide Vulcan-like geek just cry hysterically over the greatest gift ever? Penny hit a bulls-eye to Sheldon's heart right there! Good girl, Penny! And to think, the next time we see that napkin is during the "Spockumentary" and during filming, Penny and Leonard find out Sheldon was going to propose to Amy! How sweet!

[@sarawinardi6745]

This and the Christmas cookies that Amy gave Sheldon is probably my favourite Christmas scenes

[@tommyt1971]

“Ok... all I’m giving you is the NAPKIN, Sheldon.”

[@WizardGlik]

EASILY some of the BEST television of the last 20 years. The skill of the writers who just keep ramping up the laughs is AMAZING.

[@gustiyanmahardika2560]

Penny is sweet as fuck.. I swear in TBBT she's the person with the most patience in dealing with Sheldon. Not counting Amy of course because Amy have a lot in common with Sheldon and worships him. Even Sheldon's friends' sometimes lose their cool with him.

[@justinhughes3518]

raj is pretty good too. but Penny definitely has more patience than Leonard or Howard

[@amaliaamalia1488]

i feel like sheldon and penny are having a sibling relationship. she is good for him

[@abbysands9510]

Amy never used to worship Sheldon, not in the beginning at least. She was like Sheldon but just a female version. Then a few episode later she was in love with him.

[@noreenwilson1811]

Gustiyan Mahardika yep

[@gcHK47]

She became a bitch in the later seasons.

[@PhazonOmega]

All these gift baskets are not enough. I must give something even more...a hug! That's so wholesome.

[@adw6894]

Penny and Sheldon friendship is the fresh air in the group. They balance each other really well. I love every scene of them, their conversations, their fights, their jokes, their work,.. Very Big bang theory

[@pharmdoc300]

Best BBT episode ever-and one of the funniest 30 minutes of comedy television of all time. #RIPLeonardNimoy

[@BillieKelpin]

Dave, I TOTALLY agree. Not only the funniest 30 min. of comedy, but the most poignant to my way of thinking. Sheldon's response was what we all felt about Leonard Nimoy. He gave his a character who touched us in a very significant way. #RIPLeonardNimoy

[@jatikalmanigault]

I am not a fan of TBBT, but I love, love, LOVE this clip!!

[@michaelreece2966]

I have no earthly idea how Jim Parsons got through this episode. Such a brilliant actor and human being.

[@chocoluver4]

Nothing has brought me and my sister together more than this scene! I still laugh so hard that I cry when watching it!!!

[@masham7197]

penny is really sweet to sheldon despite being annoyed by him most of the time. I absolutely love this scene 😂

[@richardshiflett5181]

Whoa, views surged huh. I think we all know why... Live long and prosper... I promised no tears. No tears...

[@gordongecko5950]

Pretty Handsome huh?

[@rebajoe]

Just the sight of Sheldon bringing out every single gift basket and then hugging Penny to top it off.

[@TakaComics]

I miss when TBBT was like this, and not just jokes about "nerds are bad with women hurrrrr"

[@dcaouki]

Giving Howard a love interest is what started the downfall. Adding Amy is what literally killed the show, one of the most annoying characters in television history

[@carlosparra8976]

so they shouldnt have given howard a love interest? I could see another Dennis arguing that "not giving the boys a love interest is what made the show predictable and stale..." there is no pleasing you people

[@dcaouki]

I'm not saying giving characters a love interest is bad, when it comes to Leonard and Raj it would've been fine. But for sheldon and Howard, it completely ruins what was great about their characters in the first place. Howard was that horny creep and Sheldon was the genius who didn't have a social conscience. By giving them love interests they do develop them, which is fine, but they make them more boring and less compelling in the process. I still watch the show, and it isn't 'bad' in any way. But it feels different to the show that hooked me in the beginning. So fuck you

[@carlosparra8976]

I try to think of a scenario where after 10 years the writers didnt give Howard Wolowitz a love interest and I fail to see any of those scenarios being successful. I agree, the show changed and it feels diferent with the boys having girls by their side, but it was bound to happen sooner or later

[@jlolo33321]

but that development leads to staleness. Part of the show drama is the dating life, and when you have 3/4 of them main characters all either married to each other or in incredibly long relationships it gets boring and predictable. this happens with any show like the office where pam and jim's relationship was entertaining when they were trying to get with each other but when they got married it just got boring. You can claim its precise character development but it took away from their personalities and dwindled them down to into a predictable, dramaless show.

[@bathtangle]

Sheldon and Penny had the best relationship in this show. It started whith this eposode.

[@bathtangle]

Penny is also the one person he listens to beside his mother.

[@ennuiblue4295]

I concur 👍

[@yewtzenchooi4164]

I love this clip... everytime life gets me down, I just watch this clip again and laugh! Thanks!!!

[@Dumdum888888]

What an absolutely amazing show this is. Just brilliantly written and performed. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ednasole854]

seen this so many times just love it its the best

[@justjoe942]

Have you ever gotten the most perfect present completely unexpectedly? He nailed that.

[@bonniestar4707]

I expressed similar joy when I got tickets to go to Harry Potter world for Christmas as I'm a massive Harry Potter fan :)

[@rjspear]

Love to see the blooper reel of this scene.

[@felixmaldonado7511]

Every time that I watched this, brings tears to my eyes. That hug is priceless!