The Big Bang Theory built its success on lovable misfits and exaggerated social awkwardness. But sometimes, that awkwardness tipped into territory that felt genuinely disturbing.
From storylines that played emotional cruelty for laughs to moments where characters were pushed past reasonable limits, certain scenes left viewers uneasy instead of amused. What made them worse was how casually they were treated—as punchlines rather than problems.
As audiences revisit the series years later, these scenes stand out more than ever. They don’t erase the show’s legacy, but they do complicate it—highlighting how comedy evolves and how jokes once accepted can later feel uncomfortable.