The Big Bang Theory

Sheldon feels slighted when Professor Proton reaches out to Leonard for assistance, prompting him to strike up a friendship with TV scientist Bill Nye. Meanwhile, Raj becomes envious after Howard interrupts a girls' night by crafting homemade jewellery. Guest star Bob Newhart appears alongside Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kunal Nayyar.

The Proton Displacement is a programme presented as an episode of a comedy series. It is billed simply as an episode‑type entry, with the genre listed as “episode”. The title suggests a focus on the world of the beloved fictional physicist, Professor Proton, and the quirky situations that arise around him. In this instalment Sheldon feels slighted when Professor Proton reaches out to Leonard for assistance, prompting him to seek companionship elsewhere. He ends up striking up a friendship with television scientist Bill Nye, whose presence offers Sheldon a new outlet. Meanwhile, Raj grows envious after Howard barges into a girls’ night, attempting to create homemade jewellery, an intrusion that leaves Raj feeling left out. The episode also features a guest appearance by Bob Newhart, adding an extra layer of humour to the proceedings. The core cast includes Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kunal Nayyar, who reprise their familiar roles and interact with the guest star throughout the storyline. Overall, the narrative weaves together Sheldon’s hurt feelings, his unexpected bond with Bill Nye, and Raj’s jealousy over Howard’s meddling, all set against the backdrop of a light‑hearted, character‑driven plot.