The Big Bang Theory: 15 Insane Details You Definitely Missed
Check your car, Penny - it's not the check engine light that's blinking.
It'll be four years ago this May since the The Big Bang Theory left our screens for good, though thanks to its persistent existence on streaming services - and its predecessor spin-off Young Sheldon - it's not left our minds. If anything, more questions have arisen since its finale, some of which have been neatly tidied up in Young Sheldon.
Seriously, if you haven't watched it, do. It explains so much of TBBT lore surrounding Sheldon and his family that it almost acts as homework. You watch The Big Bang Theory for the question and attempt to find the answer in Young Sheldon. It's immaculate in that sense, but clear evidence that producers studied backwards so as to not overwrite the established history of the show.
The Big Bang Theory's maintained relevancy in pop culture has, however, allowed the more eagle-eyed amongst us to uncover hidden details within the show that, either due to complete incompetence or intentional drops of information designed to infuriate its audience, leave so much to unpack. From vehicular goofs to tributes to late cast members, repeat viewings are required to catch each of these Easter eggs.
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15. Raj's Father Indicates Priya Got Married After Breaking Up With Leonard
The Big Bang Theory, dissimilar to its scientific-centric characters, isn't complex. Each character usually only has one overarching trait to make them memorable and for Raj, it's his increased loneliness and inability to form a stable sexual relationship.
In season ten's "The Allowance Evaporation", the concept makes Raj depressed as he's unable to find a suitable plus-one for Howard and Bernadette's wedding. As noted by his father, Raj is the only remaining single offspring of his six children. This indicates that Priya got hitched after breaking off from Leonard in the fifth season, likely to ex-boyfriend Sanjay; it's believed they slept together when Priya moved back to India, causing her and Leonard's relationship to break down.
Alongside two unnamed brothers and one nameless sister, Adoot is the only other named family member mentioned. He's brought up by Raj in season five's "The Sibling Realignment", though is never seen in person.