With Young Sheldon doing so well, it is clear that the legacy of The Big Bang Theory lies in its unique characters like Sheldon Cooper. In season 3 of The Big Bang Theory, the equally unique Amy Farrah Fowler enters Sheldon's life for the first time, marking the beginning of a beautiful relationship that viewers get to watch both parties grow in.
It is a marvel to watch two distinct and emotionally distant characters learn the ins and outs of being romantically involved. In fact, some fans may miss watching the two quirky characters go through their first milestones as a couple. Luckily, HBO Max is streaming every episode of The Big Bang Theory, including the best re-watches for Shamy fans.
The Lunar Excitation
It all started with the finale of season 3. Raj and Howard decide to sign Sheldon up for a dating app, which surprisingly finds a match for the theoretical physicist. The two agree to meet at a coffee shop--Sheldon, to appease his friends, and Amy, to appease her mother.
No one could have predicted the love story that would soon unfold between the two stiff scientists. The date may have been no more than an attempt to placate the people in their lives, but Shamy lovers who re-watch the episode know that it becomes so much more. Looking back on the origins of television's quirkiest couple is a sentimental experience.
The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition
In this season 5 episode, Amy realizes that her relationship with Sheldon is not moving forward any time soon. When she notices that Stuart takes an interest in her, she agrees to a date with him.
Stuart taking Amy out is the fire under Sheldon's bottom that he needs to ask Amy to be his girlfriend. The moment that the two become exclusive is a huge milestone for fans of the couple. It is especially fun to see how Amy grows to recognize her own self-worth, prompting Sheldon to step up his game in order to be with her. This is one of the many ways that Amy matured throughout the series.
The Tangible Affection Proof
The sixteenth episode of season 6 is a Valentine's Day episode, which naturally leads to some gushy gift-giving moments between the two. After much debate, Amy decides that she will simply stay home with Sheldon to watch his favorite movies, and Sheldon makes Amy his emergency contact.
While it may not be every partner's ideal Valentine's Day gift, Amy is plenty flattered by Sheldon putting her as his emergency contact. It demonstrates a level of trust and commitment that the physicist tends to struggle with. Fans of The Big Bang Theory can enjoy looking back on this sweet moment, as well as the hilarious moments to follow, which include the university contacting Amy for all of Sheldon's less-than-rational needs.
The Love Spell Potential
In the season six finale of The Big Bang Theory, a co-ed game of Dungeons and Dragons leads to a discussion of intimacy between Sheldon and Amy, and then a very private and sensual game between their two characters.
The idea of two Dungeons and Dragons characters having sex as a huge step forward in a relationship may sound silly to some close-minded individuals, but it means a lot to both Amy and Sheldon. Sheldon even addresses Amy's concerns about not having a physical relationship beforehand, saying that he has not ruled out intimacy with her. For as comical as it is, this is a good episode for viewers who want a fulfilling dose of Shamy gaining their footing.
The Locomotive Manipulation
The fifteenth episode of season 7 shows the audience another Valentine's Day between the couples. This time, Amy manipulates her boyfriend into enjoying it by booking a romantic dinner on a train. Things do not go as planned when Sheldon befriends another train-lover and ignores Amy the whole night--that is, until he pulls her into a facetious kiss that they both end up enjoying.
Until this point in the series, Amy and Sheldon's relationship is far from physical. This is their first kiss, and it is obvious to viewers that Sheldon surprises himself with how much he enjoys it. Re-watching all of the best Shamy episodes would be moot without including their first kiss, which is the first nod to Sheldon's willingness to explore a physical romance with Amy.
The Prom Equivalency
When the ladies decide to re-do prom in the eighth episode of season 8, Sheldon feels pressured to sleep with Amy. He is not ready for this, so when he sees how beautiful she looks, he runs away. After the two patch things up, Amy tries to tell him that she loves him, but he beats her to it.
Sheldon's "I love you, too," is one of the quotes that prove that he is the best boyfriend. He is entirely sincere when he says it, which both Amy and the audience can feel in this iconic Shamy episode. Of course, he supplements it with a comment about how he initially believed the feeling of love to be a brain parasite, but that is just part of the Sheldon-y charm that Amy and viewers love.
The Opening Night Excitation
In the eleventh episode of season 9, Sheldon decides that he is ready to consummate his relationship with Amy. For the neurobiologist's birthday, he decides to give her the gift of intimacy, and Amy could not be more thrilled.
Long-time viewers might not have thought that Sheldon would ever be ready for 'coitus,' as he calls it. Yet, he makes the decision all on his own to sleep with Amy. The moment is also surprisingly tender as Sheldon calms Amy's nerves by telling her that they'll venture into this unexplored territory together, making it a perfect re-watch for fans who want their heartstrings tugged.
The Long Distance Dissonance
The season t10 finale is one of the best episodes of The Big Bang Theory, and with good reason. Dr. Nowitzki spends the episode flirting with Sheldon while Amy is in New Jersey, invoking rage in his friends and jealousy in Amy. When Dr. Nowitzki surprises Sheldon with a kiss, Sheldon hops on a flight to the east coast and shows up at Amy's door on one knee, bearing a ring.
Sheldon coming to realize that Amy is the only woman he ever wants to kiss is a beautiful part of the arc of Sheldon Cooper learning to love. To make the episode even more nostalgic, he pulls out the ring that he intended to propose with seasons earlier before Amy decided that they need a break. This episode leaves the audience on a cliffhanger, but luckily for viewers in the streamer era, the next episode is only a click away.
The Bow Tie Asymmetry
The finale of season 11 calls for a wedding between two lovers that the audience has been watching grow together since season 3. The episode produces touching vows and confessions of love between the two, but a lopsided bow-tie leads to the discovery of a groundbreaking scientific theory, minutes before Amy walks down the aisle.
Amy has changed to welcome romance and know what she deserves, and Sheldon has grown to be an affectionate and open-minded person because of her. Watching them finally tie the knot is more than gratifying. However, it is even more heartwarming to re-watch while knowing that the day they get hitched is the day that they conceived the brainchild that would win the pair the Nobel Prize. Plus, Jim Parsons' emotional candidness during the wedding vows is part of what makes his Emmy-winning performance the best on The Big Bang Theory.
The Stockholm Syndrome
Of course, the highly emotional series finale is one of the best episodes for Sheldon and Amy. They fly their friends out to watch them win their Nobel Prize, and despite the roadblocks of Sheldon's usual attitude, everyone makes it to the ceremony to watch the heartwarming speeches.
Being able to follow the two scientists' journey from dating app to Nobel Prize stage is very special. This last episode really shows the remarkable things that their brains can do when they decided to rely on each other. They were never a distraction from their scientific work, as each of them feared at a point. Rather, they enhanced each other, and this episode is the final reminder of that.