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The Big Bang Theoryhad its fair share of memorable moments, but there’s one overlooked episode where things got particularly mischievous—and Chuck Lorre was the mastermind. Imagine taking one of history’s greatest physicists and giving him a troll makeover.

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Ahan, this episode had none other than one of the world’s Greatest Physicists trolling our favorite science gang with the kind of humor no one saw coming. Lorre took the classic brains-meet-banter combo to a whole new level, and it’s the subtle genius of this episode that fans don’t give nearly enough credit.

The Big Bang TheoryEpisode Where Stephen Hawking Became the Ultimate Troll

InThe Big Bang Theory’s episode titled,The Troll Manifestation,Chuck Lorregave us one of the coolest twists in sitcom history—withStephen Hawking as the ultimate troll.

Season 8, Episode 14 had Sheldon and Leonard sweating when a mystery keyboard warrior roasted their latest research paper. Leonard and Sheldon drop their new research paper online, only to get roasted by a mystery troll. Furious, they dig in, ready to clap back—only to find out the troll isStephen Hawkinghimself!

Stephen Hawking alongside Jim Parsons in a still from the series. | Credit: CBS.

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When they nervously ask if he hated their work, Hawking grins and says he actually liked it but was just messing around for kicks. Cue the geek-out moment: Leonard and Sheldon are totally starstruck, with even Howard and Raj admitting it’s pretty cool.

Hawking was no stranger to the show, but this cameo was a crazy epic. Forget just showing up as the usual intimidating, intellectual powerhouse—here, he was a bona fide troll, pulling one over on the guys with humor and charm. It’s like Hawking was saying—hey, even science icons need a good laugh. And that’s exactly what he brought, breaking his own brilliant image to show he could throw shade with the best of them.

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And just when stuff couldn’t get more random, Leonard came running in, all excited to tell the girls that Hawking liked their work, only for Penny and Bernadette to shut him down as they binged on Amy’s dramatic fanfic. Science, sass, and a twist that hit all the right notes—this episode was the ultimate underratedBig Banggem.

Chuck Lorre Drops $1M Surprise at SUNY Potsdam, Giving Back to His Roots with Style

Chuck Lorre took a break from TV to drop by his old stomping grounds, SUNY Potsdam, and he didn’t come empty-handed. Right in the middle of sharing wild stories about his career, Lorrehit the crowd with a surprise: a $1M check. He handed it over to the university president like it was no big deal, sparking instant cheers, grins, and even a few tears.

Lorre didn’t just talk TV; he opened up about his rocky road from failed rock musician to sitcom legend, weaving in stories of hits likeTwo and a Half MenandMom. And that massive check? Call it his ultimate thank-you to the place where it all started.

A still from The Big Bang Theory | Credits: Warner Bros

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