I have always liked Amy as a partner for Sheldon. She limped along as a character for a while in the whole "I'd totally go gay for Penny, no really, is that an option?" storyline.  But I have always liked her with Sheldon- mainly because I think she demonstrates (okay, demonstrated, her character has strayed from…

Even there, though, I think it will stay goofy in general.  I think this episode was different and set apart for 2 reasons:

I doubt that this is the "new normal" for TBBT.

I totally disagree. Do you know anyone with Asperger's?  Sheldon isn't just rude or anal… he is a high functioning autistic, and Parsons nails that on so many levels.  From his diction, to some of Sheldon's ticks and "stims", to how consistent he is in his portrayal of Sheldon… He does a remarkable job with the…