The Big Bang Theory Finale: 9 Biggest Questions It Leaves Behind
7. Will Howard Receive His Doctorate?
Throughout the 279 episodes that aired on our screens, as well as the numerous remarks made by Sheldon, Howard still never reached the prestigious level of earning a doctorate. Everyone else in the group (bar Penny of course) was a doctor, leaving him as the odd one out. Even several minor characters throughout the show's history had their doctorates, including Raj's old girlfriend Emily and Leonard's acquaintance Leslie Winkle.
At times, it came off looking like Howard was disgruntled for being the only scientist within the main friendship group without that specific level of recognition (although that was more than likely due to Sheldon's tendency to berate him about it). In the long run, it's something that he could live with thanks to the never-ending support of his loving wife Bernadette.
In terms of things that should've happened before the finale though, this is something that comes directly under that banner. Instead, we'll just have to sit and think about how Dr Howard Wolowitz could've provided just the slightest change to the show. Would Sheldon have been more respectful towards him? Would Howard have become slightly arrogant like he was after going to space?
We'll never know.