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When Mary bans Sheldon from reading a comic book that she considers to be too mature for him, the youngster decides it's time to stop living under his mother's thumb

When Sheldon is no longer academically challenged at Medford High School, he audits a college class taught by his pen pal Dr John Sturgis. Wallace Shawn and Michael Cudlitz guest star alongside Iain Armitage

Leonard is invited to visit the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland and asks Penny to join him as a Valentine's Day treat. However, Sheldon tries to persuade the couple to allow him to take her place

Sheldon misses an opportunity to meet Spider-Man co-creator Stan Lee when he has to go to court for driving through a red light, and his anger leads to his imprisonment. Penny finds out the address of the comic-book writer and takes Sheldon there - but his troubles with the law have yet to reach their conclusion and the visit does not go as expected

The friends fight over a ring they believe was used in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Leonard hopes to return the item to its rightful owner - but Raj wishes to sell it so he can buy a jet ski, and Sheldon develops a Gollum-like obsession with the precious object

Sheldon is awarded a prestigious prize by the university, but is scared of collecting the gong at a ceremony because he knows he'll have to give a speech. Penny tries to gee him up with rousing references to X-Men, and Leonard and Raj offer psychological guidance - without much success

Leonard tells Penny he loves her, but fails to get the response he would have liked. Sheldon also finds himself competing against Star Trek: The Next Generation actor Wil Wheaton once again when the gang goes bowling - and tries to get his revenge

Sheldon tries to hide the fact he had dinner with Penny after she broke up with Leonard, hoping to stay friends with her. However, keeping secrets does not prove to be his strong point, and it isn't long before his deceit is exposed. Comedy, starring Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki

Sheldon invites a famous physicist to the flat after befriending her online, but is put out to find Leonard showing an interest in her. Meanwhile, Penny has to confront her ex-boyfriend when the visitor turns up in his bedroom. Guest starring Judy Greer (Glenn Martin, DDS)

The comedy flashes back to reveal how Sheldon saved the lives of his pals, and looks at the origins of his friendship with Leonard seven years previously, as well as explaining the housemates' agreement. Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons star

As everyone gathers for the birth of Mike and Molly's adopted child, the couple reflect on their relationship and past events. Last-ever episode of the comedy, starring Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy

Comedy about a Chicago couple: easy-going police officer Mike Biggs and likeable teacher Molly Flynn, who must somehow find their own little haven of happiness among their chaotic, ever-present friends and family. In this pilot episode, Molly is impressed by Mike's contribution at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting. Instantly smitten, she invites him to come and speak to the pupils in her class. Starring Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy

While Sheldon is busy obsessing over the status of Meemaw's budding relationship with his mentor Dr John Sturgis, George and Mary attempt to bond with their other children. Comedy spin-off prequel to The Big Bang Theory, starring Iain Armitage

Meemaw is pursued by two gentlemen callers, only for Sheldon to interfere, forcing her to set some ground rules. Richard Kind and Wallace Shawn guest star, with Iain Armitage

The prodigy dismantles the refrigerator to stop it making an annoying humming noise and is then forced to get a paper round to pay for the repairs to the damaged appliance. Comedy spin-off prequel to The Big Bang Theory, starring Iain Armitage

Raj and Howard register Sheldon with an online dating site hoping to find his perfect female equivalent. Meanwhile, a drunk Penny seduces Leonard, but regrets it the next day. Comedy, starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco. Mayim Bialik makes her first appearance on the show

Penny is stunned when Sheldon announces he is about to go on his first-ever date, and is even more surprised to find herself tagging along. Meanwhile, Leonard and Raj take a trip to the hospital after Howard's new robotic arm creates problems

Dottie loves being a mother but, at over 600lbs, she's on the verge of leaving her two young children motherless. Cameras witness her as she takes drastic action in a bid to turn her life around