1. The Big Bang Theory’s neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler is played by Mayim Bialak, who is herself a neuroscientist. (Sometimes casting is easy, right?)
2. Dr. Fowler is paired in a relationship with Dr. Sheldon Cooper on the show, although Cooper has been loath to acknowledge her as his “girl friend.” (Of course, Sheldon is loath to acknowledge many things.)
3. Amy first appeared in the last episode of season 3, “The Lunar Excitation,” when Howard and Raj went on an online dating service and pretended to be Sheldon. (Old set up, but it worked!)
4. Sheldon has continued to partner with Amy despite the fact that she considers Star Trek to be “cheap science fiction.” (That’s true love, no matter what Sheldon may say.)
5. Amy has displayed an uncanny (or perhaps merely ultra-scientific) ability to manipulate Sheldon through use of rewards he cannot resist, resulting in situations where Sheldon does what she wants even as he realizes he is being manipulated.
6. Amy insinuated herself into Penny’s life, declaring Penny her best friend (or “bestie”) despite the fact that they barely knew each other; fortunately, Penny has come to really like her in turn.
7. Amy’s mother signed her yearbook “Dear Amy, Self-respect and a hymen are better than friends and fun.” (Like that’s so unusual!)
8. When Amy tells Leonard she often has been told that she overstays her welcome, she adds “Most recently by my gynecologist.”
9. In school, Amy once had very hair knuckles because some bullies had laced her hand lotion with Rogaine. (Ewww.)
10. Sheldon was able to make things up with Amy after a fight by giving her a tiara, causing her to become enormously excited and proclaim that she was now a princess. (And I would be the last to disagree with her.)
Wyrd Smythe
Oct 06, 2012 @ 02:22:55
Mayim Bialik’s work record is really impressive!! 25 years of acting!
(Does a Ph.D in neuroscientist make one a scientist? [shrug] Who cares! Impressive as all get out regardless!!)
rorypond2020
Oct 06, 2012 @ 08:22:20
Good point – I don’t know if she’s ever applied the knowledge in a practical manner.
Wyrd Smythe
Oct 06, 2012 @ 11:16:13
I don’t know if my ego could take it if she was an accomplished actress with a 25-year career (and plenty more ahead of her), a Ph.D in neuroscience (which is so much NOT like basket weaving) AND a practicing scientist!! 😕
seamlessstyle
Oct 06, 2012 @ 06:30:28
I loved the episode where he gives her the tiara! She was soo excited and it was so cute to watch
Jeff
Oct 06, 2012 @ 20:44:27
I confess that I never knew until I read this that “Amy Farrah Fowler” was three names. I really love the dynamic she brought to the show.
endperson1997
Oct 17, 2012 @ 15:29:09
In the Physics-bowl episode, Raj and Howard are wondering who will become the fourth member of their and Leonard’s team after Sheldon left. Raj suggests “TV’s Blossom” (Mayim Bialik) because “apparently she’s very smart… has a doctorate in neuroscience”. Howard disregards it, believing it could never happen.
Wyrd Smythe
Dec 17, 2012 @ 14:32:36
Well guys,… looks like she’s available:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/49945277/ns/today-entertainment/t/big-bang-theory-actress-mayim-bialik-husband-divorcing/
Doug
Feb 16, 2013 @ 22:50:50
I’ve heard lots of references to “Dr.” Amy Farrah Fowler, “PhD”, but I have been unable to find an actual reference in any episode in which she is referred to in either context. Can someone offer a specific episode reference?