Ep 22. The Wildebeest Implementation
- TV14
- May 5, 2011
- 21 min
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7.7 (3,770)
In The Big Bang Theory season 4 episode 22 titled The Wildebeest Implementation, the gang is on a quest to find a new member for their paintball team. With Howard's girlfriend Bernadette joining the group, they need someone else to complete their team so they can compete against a group of kids who have been dominating the paintball league.
Sheldon, who is not a big fan of change, is hesitant to bring in anyone new. However, he eventually agrees to hold interviews for potential candidates. The first candidate, a man named Stuart from the comic book store, fails to impress the group with his lack of athleticism. The second candidate, a cleaning lady named Ramona, has the necessary skills but is immediately rejected by Howard since he had a bad experience with her in the past.
As the team continues their search, Sheldon tries to convince Penny to join their team, offering her free food and rent as incentive. Penny is initially hesitant, but after seeing how intense the paintball game can be, she decides to give it a try.
With Penny now on board, the group trains rigorously for the upcoming paintball match. During one of their practice sessions, Penny accidentally shoots Sheldon in the foot, causing him to become paranoid and question her abilities as a teammate.
On the day of the match, the gang faces off against the group of kids. Despite some setbacks during the game, the team manages to hold their own thanks to Penny's quick thinking and shooting skills. In the end, they emerge victorious, much to their delight.
Meanwhile, Raj and Howard find themselves in a bit of a pickle when they accidentally destroy Mrs. Wolowitz's living room while attempting to move a couch. They try to cover up the damage by replacing everything with cheap knock-offs, but their plan quickly falls apart when Mrs. Wolowitz sees the new furniture and calls them out on their deceit.
Overall, The Wildebeest Implementation is a fun, lighthearted episode that showcases the gang's competitive spirit and their willingness to try new things. With the addition of Penny to the team, viewers get to see a different side of her character as she embraces the challenge of paintball and proves herself to be a valuable asset to the group. Raj and Howard's subplot provides some comic relief and adds to the overall humor of the episode.