Sitcom★ NewHDSubtitlesAudio Desc
Duration
30 minutes
Series Info
Season 5 Episode 6 of 24

Quick Summary

Sheldon's mother comes to visit and woos the gang, instantly drawing everyone's attention. However, Sheldon cannot help feeling jealous of the focus she receives, creating tension within the group. The situation is presented as a lighthearted comedy starring Jim Parsons.

About This Program

The Rhinitis Revelation is a programme presented as an episode of a larger series. It falls within the comedy format and follows the familiar structure of a sitcom‑style instalment, offering a self‑contained story that fits neatly into the overall run of the show. In this particular episode, Sheldon’s mother drops in for a visit. While she is there, she makes a point of charming the rest of the gang, engaging them in conversation and sharing her own anecdotes. As she captures the group’s attention, Sheldon finds himself unable to shake a feeling of jealousy, aware that his mother’s presence is drawing more focus than he would like. The episode maintains a light‑hearted, comedic tone throughout, using the family dynamic to generate humour. The interaction between Sheldon and his mother, set against the backdrop of the friends’ reactions, provides the central source of the comic situations. The storyline stays centred on the visit and the resulting emotional ripple it creates within the group, without venturing beyond the premise of the mother’s arrival and Sheldon’s envy.

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Production Details

Runtime30 mins

Cast & Crew

SH
Simon Helbergas Howard Wolowitz
KC
Kaley Cuocoas Penny
KN
Kunal Nayyaras Raj Koothrappali
JG
Johnny Galeckias Leonard Hofstadter
JP
Jim Parsonsas Sheldon Cooper