Which are the Halloween episodes of The Big Bang Theory?

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What episode of the Big Bang Theory is Halloween?
The Big Bang Theory (Source: Instagram)


The Big Bang Theory has various Halloween-themed episodes such as, “The Good Guy Fluctuation”, “The Imitation Perturbation” and more.


The Big Bang Theory is one of the most famous sitcoms in America and around the world. While the series is filled with hilarious episodes, the show makers, like all sitcoms, have made their own versions of holiday episodes, including various national days like Valentine's Day, Christmas, New Year's, and more. The series also includes Halloween-themed episodes.


Halloween Episodes on The Big Bang Theory


During The Big Bang Theory’s 12-season run, we have seen four Halloween-themed episodes. Here are the details regarding each Halloween episode that has occurred in the series.


1: The Middle Earth Paradigm


What episode of the Big Bang Theory is Halloween?
A still from The Big Bang Theory (Source: Instagram)


The episode was aired as the sixth episode of The Big Bang Theory's Season One. This is one of the most memorable episodes as it marks Leonard and Penny’s first kiss in the series. Apart from this, we also see Sheldon, Raj, and Howard crack jokes to fit in with Penny’s friends during the Halloween party.


2: The Good Guy Fluctuation


What episode of the Big Bang Theory is Halloween?
Leonard in The Big Bang Theory (Source: Instagram)


This episode was aired as the 7th episode of The Big Bang Theory's Season Five. This episode shows the end of the relationship between Leonard and his girlfriend Priya. It is in this episode that Leonard learns that his long-distance girlfriend Priya cheated on him by having sex with her ex-boyfriend.


3: The Holographic Excitation


What episode of the Big Bang Theory is Halloween?
Howard and Bernadette dressed as smurfs (Source: Screengrab from the show)


The Holographic Excitation was the 5th episode of The Big Bang Theory's Season Six. This episode shows a deeper insight into how much Penny is into Leonard. Apart from this, in this episode Amy and Sheldon show signs of getting closer to each other.


4: The Imitation Perturbation


What episode of the Big Bang Theory is Halloween?
Screengrab from the episode The Imitation Perturbation (Source: YouTube)


The Imitation Perturbation was released during the 12th season of The Big Bang Theory as the 6th episode, and its main attraction was Howard and Sheldon dressing up like each other. The episode was filled with humorous puns during the duo's back-and-forth war which always adds flavor to the mix. While the show had a lot of laughs, it also showcased some tense moments, like Leonard and Penny thinking about their kiss during the previous Halloween.


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