The Big Bang Theory has been a beloved and timeless sitcom for many reasons. While it is hilarious in every way and has fans from all walks of life, there is one aspect that has made it especially appealing to a certain audience. Being a love letter to the scientific and geek communities, the series places special emphasis on the misfits that get alienated by society. With this in mind, several moments in the show were extremely exciting for fans of the superhero and science fiction worlds.
Known for having some of the most wild cameos from the worlds of science and science fiction, the show featured figures like Stephen Hawking, Carrie Fisher, and even Elon Musk. It is safe to say that it has been very impressive with the people it has allowed into its cast. One such person happened to be Leonard Nimoy.
The Big Bang Theory Managed To Bag Leonard Nimoy
Throughout the runtime of The Big Bang Theory, it is made evidently clear that Sheldon Cooper is a very big fan of Spock, as well as actor Leonard Nimoy. So much so, that when he is faced with a moral conundrum in the twentieth episode of season five, he turns to his Star Trek action figure for guidance.
Having multiple dreams where a Spock action figure talks to him, he is scolded for replacing his transporter with Leonard’s after he broke his own. While many fans would chalk the entire sequence as being one of Sheldon’s many odd moments, those who have seen the Star Trek franchise recognized the voice of the action figure.
Interestingly enough, Nimoy himself ended up voicing the action figure and surprising fans with his appearance in the series. What only added to their excitement was the fact that his role ended up being uncredited, forcing fans to actually do research if they wanted to know who voiced the Spock action figure.
Leonard Nimoy’s Son Gave The Confirmation
Three years after his appearance in The Big Bang Theory, the legendary Leonard Nimoy ended up passing away. As the world tried to cope with such great loss, his son, Adam Nimoy, made a post on X, where he talked about his appearance on the sitcom. He shared pictures and even revealed what the actor thought of his role as an action figure.
He started by sharing pictures of Jim Parsons and Nimoy posing together, doing the Vulcan salute for the camera. This was certainly a very big deal for Sheldon’s character, as he idolized Spock in a way very few fans have been able to in real life.
On this day in 2012: @bigbangtheory aired the Season 5 episode "The Transporter Malfunction" in which Dad guest starred, providing the voice of Spock. It's a hilarious episode, one of my favorites from the series. Dad really enjoyed the experience. pic.twitter.com/N4lf0quxCq
— Adam Nimoy (@adam_nimoy) March 30, 2024
On this day in 2012: [Big Bang Theory] aired the Season 5 episode “The Transporter Malfunction” in which Dad guest starred, providing the voice of Spock. It’s a hilarious episode, one of my favorites from the series. Dad really enjoyed the experience.
Afterward, Nimoy’s son mentioned what it was like for the actor to have starred in the series. It would seem that the Spock legend had the time of his life being on the series. Even though he was playing a silly role, he enjoyed his time on set, and the episode ended up becoming one of the most hilarious in the entire series.
