When i started watching season 3, my expectation took a beating. The episode was not up to the mark in scale of funny. But episode 7 was pretty funny and this one i have to say i laughed. This is good stuff. Sheldon and Penny together alone, superb idea. Sheldon had do to things he would most probably avoid and the hospital scene where he was trying to comfort Penny was hilarious and embarrassingly funny. But i have to say i enjoyed the other parallel story running. The drugged scientists speaking to themselves unaware who is talking what was really cool. The last part of the episode where Sheldon tries to sing Soft Kitty left me wondering Penny in her distress did make the equations straight with Sheldon. She forced him to drive, dress a girl and sing a bedtime song, quite brilliant.
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"The Adhesive Duck Deficiency" is another highly laughable episode of "The Big Bang Theory"
tavm22 January 2011
In this episode of last season's "The Big Bang Theory": Leonard, Raj, and Howard are enjoying spending time away from Sheldon camping out in order to witness a meteor shower. Speaking of whom, Sheldon is at the computer finishing a thesis paper when he hears Penny shouting for help. Turns out she injured herself in the tub and needs to get to the hospital. She won't accept a cab or ambulance so Sheldon reluctantly has to drive her. Considering his inexperience, that can't be good. Meanwhile, Howard found a couple of middle-aged teachers with "tie-dyed Grateful Dead shirts" who offer him some brownies. There must be something in them as him, Leonard, and Raj start having some strange conversations afterwards...Another highly hilarious ep of "The Big Bang Theory" with highlights being Sheldon's dressing of Penny, among other moments between them. Wait 'till you see how that all ends up! Also, the revelation of Howard's first time also gets good mileage here. So on that note, "The Adhesive Duck Deficiency" is another highly recommend ep of this great show.
So far this is THE best episode in tbbt
aboalhyjaa15 February 2020
The Adhesive Duck Deficiency (#3.8)
ComedyFan201023 July 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Great episode! The story with Sheldon and Penny was hilarious. Love how he helped her and even went driving. And him trying to be a "comforting Sheldon" was also too funny. And singing Soft Kitty at the end! How sweet! The other three guys accidentally getting high on cookies was incredibly funny. All the random things they were saying and Raj making fun of Howard's American accent were great.
One of the BEST episodes EVER!
raegallagher-2812412 October 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I can rewatch this episode start to finish every day for rest of my life (season 3 episode adhesive duck) out of my top 10 episodes this falls as number 1 in my list. The ENTIRE episode is great with no drop off to meh parts at all...the end is hilarious between Penny and Sheldon after they get back from hospital for her injury and she's drugged and she makes Sheldon put her to bed and sing soft kitty. The cookie the guys eat out in the desert and what happens to them and how they act is absolutely crazy hilarious especially Raj and his issue w rabbits apparently lol and Leonard freaking out over his name and wolowitz confessing about a cousin.
Sheldon & Penny ... and the guys with the Pot Cookies in the dessert
joany2811 February 2022
This is my absolute favorite episode of the entire series run. It solidifies Penny & Sheldon's beautiful friendship & unwavering bond. They are so cute!!
The pot cookies the guys eat, made me LOL SOOO MUCH. "Da da dahhhh, and she was his cousin!"
The pot cookies the guys eat, made me LOL SOOO MUCH. "Da da dahhhh, and she was his cousin!"
Sons of the Desert
Hitchcoc5 October 2021
Leaving Sheldon behind, the three go off to a desert to watch a huge meteor shower. They have scientific equipment and an intent to make this a sort of major work. Howard, checking out the "babes" in the area, comes across two hippy, junior high teachers, who gives them brownies. Of course, they get stoned and start to relate all kinds of best kept secrets. They also get mega-munchies. Sheldon is back at the apartment when Penny screams. It turns out she has fallen in her bathtub and dislocated her shoulder. She must depend on Sheldon to get her dressed and drive her to the emergency room (he has never driven). Their byplay is really funny and the final scene is precious.
The Adhesive Duck Deficiency
studioAT14 August 2022
I didn't really care for the storyline set in the desert I'm afraid - people pretending to be stoned doesn't do a lot for me and sets a bad example.
I much preferred the Sheldon/Penny storyline, and really like that relationship.
An episode of two halves therefore for me.
I much preferred the Sheldon/Penny storyline, and really like that relationship.
An episode of two halves therefore for me.
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