The Big Bang Theory: Season 9

I'm rescinding my original 1 star review. Yes, I had problems with the Season 9 DVDs on our bedroom DVD player. Yes, I watched a three disc mini series with the same DVD player without issue. BUT I tried the BBT DVDs on another player in the house and they played just fine. I ended up replacing the bedroom player and that new player also had no problem with the discs. So, since I have no explanation for why one (and only one) DVD player balked with season 9 (but not other discs), I'll call the player (a five year old set)- not the DVDs the culprit. Now that I've addressed the technical issues, on to the show itself. I love the show! I haven't laughed so hard or so often since season 1. I was beginning to think the show had jumped the shark in season 8, but so far, season 9 is fresh and funny. I will agree with some other reviewers that the nerdy/science based humor of early seasons is sadly lacking as the series has evolved. There are occasional moments that harken back to the earliest seasons, but they're few and far between now. BBT is more sitcom than nerdy sitcom now. Having said that, it's still funny. =========================================================================================================== Original 1 star review. The problem with buying DVD's vs. renting episodes via Comcast etc. is that the DVD's can sometimes be faulty, That's what happened here. We didn't start watching episodes on these discs until a few weeks after we got the DVDs, so we passed the window to return the item to Amazon. The first few episodes played well but starting with episode 4, the program would stop cold dead for many seconds at a time. The disc itself looks fine - no blemishes, fingerprints, scratches etc. Thinking it may just be one faulty disc, I tried disc 2. That disc wouldn't even load the menu. Is it the DVD player? I don't think so. I just breezed through a 3 disc set of a mini series without a hiccup. We love the show and have watched seasons 1-8 on DVD without incident. But if you buy season 9 on DVD, don't wait to verify if the discs actually work.

It is true that BBT is a rather formulaic show. It found what works and it definitely sticks to it. That said, even in season 9 there, the main characters are still developing and evolving, as well as the relationships between the various characters. Yes the requisite science and nerdy pop culture references are there. There is another Star Wars centric episode, which got to see the return of Bob Newhart decked out in Jedi robes, and Wil Wheaton attending The Force Awakens premier dressed as a Vulcan, but the show continues to be very humorous and entertaining, even though it may not be as much for some people as it was in the first couple seasons. The relationships of the characters continue to be the centerpiece of the show. All the couples go through a period of transition in their relationship, and even Raj does a complete 180 from his days of not being able to talk to women unless drunk with pretty humorous results. Overall I think if you have found the show enjoyable the past few seasons and have not felt it getting stale then you will enjoy this season too. If it has been getting stale for you, then you may not. For those who get the blu rays, the extras include the comic con panel, a few short behind the scenes features, including one devoted to the 200th episode, and a gag reel. Definitely good for what is there. Unlike one of the other reviewers, I had no problems with episode 12 not playing or missing in my set, so It is not a problem that affects the entire lot of blu ray sets out there.

Love the show

Great DVD to add to your collection

One of the best seasons yet, in my opinion. I am partial to seasons 2, 3 and 4, but something went a little awry for a couple seasons. With 9 I feel like things are back on track. It is fresh again and funny. I'm a big fan and have seasons 1-9. We usually watch a random episode every night. Raj is my favorite character. He has really developed over the course of the show's run.

This is the ONLY series that I have bought every season of ... EVER. The shows are funny to watch years later because the humor and characterizations hold up because what is funny is the interaction of the characters more than "funny lines" (though there are plenty of those as well). We almost always have a DVD in the player so if we want to kill a short bit of time and get a giggle ... we can just turn it on and play. Really is one of the best shows on TV

enjoyed this series

Great sound and picture. Have only watched few so far so good. For the few people that don't know this show is about. Vol 1 started with young girl Penny that lives across the hall from two geniuses. And the friends that visit. It has followed their lives and all the funny things that have happened to them . By the time reading this sure you know they have be picked up for another season. Yes I would recommend this to anyone. I have season 1-8. Now I have season 9.