Super Nerdy Cameos That Only True Fans Spotted on The Big Bang Theory
Seems like TBBT gathered together the smartest people on Earth.
Throughout its 12 seasons, TBBT has blessed us with numerous celebrity cameos. We’ve already touched on some of the best of them, but this time we are not going to talk about actors or singers, this time we are talking about real science.
It's worth noting that while the science and technology portrayed in the show may not always be 100% accurate, it was clear that the show's creators had a deep respect for the subjects they were portraying.
Perhaps this is why so many famous scientists, engineers, and innovators were eager to make appearances on the show.
Let’s take a moment to remember the best of those scientific cameos.
Elon Musk
The CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, appeared in The Platonic Permutation, the 9th episode of season 9. In this episode, he has a brief conversation with Howard when they both end up at a soup kitchen on Thanksgiving.
Steve Wozniak
Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, made a cameo appearance in The Cruciferous Vegetable Amplification, the 2nd episode of season 4. In this episode, Sheldon tries to get Wozniak's autograph on a rare vintage Apple II computer.
Stephen Hawking
One of the most brilliant minds of our time, Stephen Hawking, made his first appearance on the show in the episode titled The Hawking Excitation from season 5. In this episode, Sheldon had the opportunity to meet his idol, Stephen Hawking.
Hawking's appearance was met with great excitement and admiration.
Bill Gates
The co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, made an appearance in The Gates Excitation, the twenty-third episode of season 11. In this episode, Penny has a surprising meeting with Gates.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and science communicator, appeared in The Apology Insufficiency, the 7th episode of season 4. In this episode, Sheldon seeks forgiveness from Tyson for plagiarizing his work in a paper he wrote as a child.
Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin, retired astronaut and the second person to walk on the Moon, appeared in The Holographic Excitation, the 5th episode of season 6. In this episode, kids run into Aldrin while trick-or-treating.