8 Hilarious Times Raj Was The Third Wheel

8 Hilarious Times Raj Was The Third Wheel

Throughout The Big Bang Theory, Raj was the only main character who didn’t find his forever person. While he had his fair share of relationships, many felt forced. In the end, Raj’s natural relationships and arranged marriages didn’t work out. When all of his friends were busy with their partners, he joined them on many occasions, becoming a funny third wheel.

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Raj was always clueless to the fact he was often unwelcome… until someone pointed it out and asked him to leave. His naivety often created hilariously awkward moments because he loved being in the presence of his friends’ company — even if it wasn’t reciprocated.

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Raj Ruined Amy’s Special Night With Sheldon

Raj joins Sheldon and Amy on their date on TBBT

In “The Date Night Variable,” Amy and Sheldon’s relationship timeline led them to their second anniversary. However, when they arrived at the restaurant, Raj was waiting for them at a romantic table. Sheldon allowed Raj to join them for dinner because he didn’t understand the social aspect of anniversary dinners being private.

After Raj ordered a bottle of champagne to celebrate, Amy told him to leave them alone because he was ruining the night. As funny and awkward as Raj was, he realized he was the third wheel and left quickly. Raj’s excitement for dinner and getting to know Amy better is what made this moment so silly.

Howard Felt Raj Made Him Look Like A Bad Husband

Raj eats with Bernadette and Howard on TBBT

In ‘The Discovery Dissipation,” Raj was staying with Howard and Bernadette in their apartment for a short time. To show appreciation for his friendship with Howard and Bernadette, Raj took the time to clean and cook dinner for everyone. He welcomed Bernadette home from work with a glass of wine and he sent them both off to work with coffee — he was the ultimate guest.

However, when the three of them were eating, the couple realized that they were arguing over Raj. Due to Raj’s kindness, they felt like he was making their marriage look bad because of his attention to detail. Knowing this situation wasn’t working for them, Raj moved out shortly after.

Leonard Was Jealous Of Raj & Penny’s Friendship

Raj and Penny matching at home on TBBT

Raj matured throughout The Big Bang Theory when he realized he didn’t want to live off his father’s money anymore. Fending for himself meant Raj had to make cutbacks. He moved out of his apartment and stayed with Penny and Leonard. Although Leonard was bothered that they’d have a roommate yet again, they made it work.

While Raj was the third wheel at first, he spent enough time asking Penny about her work life that they became closer than she was with Leonard. Funny enough, it was Leonard who eventually became the third wheel because Penny appreciated Raj’s company so much. Eventually, Raj moved out and became the third wheel at Howard and Bernadette’s home.

Raj Felt No Awkwardness Joining Bernadette & Howard For Their Pregnancy Appointments

Bernadette at the hospital with Howard, Raj, and Stuart on TBBT

When Bernadette was pregnant for the first time, Raj had no qualms about being the third wheel and attending every doctor’s appointment with the couple — even though he wasn’t invited. Although Howard and Bernadette assured Raj he didn’t need to be at every appointment, he went anyway.

Raj’s dedication to being a third wheel excelled when he found out the sex of their baby before they did. While Howard and Bernadette wanted to be surprised by the gender, Raj took a peek inside the doctor’s folder and found out. Even though Howard and Bernadette didn’t want Raj to know before them, they had no choice.

Raj Needed Boundaries With The Baby

Raj and Howard hugging Bernadette on TBBT

In “The Big Bear Precipitation,” Raj didn’t realize he was the third wheel when it came to Howard and Bernadette’s relationship. After moving into their home, Raj helped out around the house and happily helped prepare them for their upcoming child. The only problem was that Howard and Bernadette didn’t want him around.

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Howard and Bernadette had to have a conversation with Raj about him being overbearing in their relationship. And although Howard and Raj had one of the best friendships in TBBT, Raj realized he overstepped his boundaries. Funny enough by the end of the episode, Howard and Bernadette missed having him around.

Goth Night Went Wrong

Howard and Raj getting tattoos on TBBT

In the early seasons, Raj and Howard used phony pickup lines and lies to get women’s attention. With Raj being so shy, he did whatever scheme Howard had up his sleeve. In season 3, Howard encouraged Raj to join him for “goth night” at a local bar.

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The two dressed up in gothic garb and hit on two women, Bethenny and Sarah. Because Bethenny and Howard were both outgoing, they hit it off immediately while Raj followed along as the third wheel. Raj was silent during their date to the tattoo shop but when Howard squealed at the sight of a needle, Raj became his go-to man again and the two ditched their dates (and the tattoo needles).

Raj Heard All Of Priya & Leonard’s Bedroom Talk

When Leonard and Priya became serious, Leonard was spending more time at Raj’s apartment since Sheldon couldn’t stand Priya. As uncomfortable as it was, Raj became the unintentional third wheel with Leonard and his sister.

In one episode, Raj had to listen to Leonard and Priya’s intimacy through the wall of his own apartment. As much as he loved his sister and friend as individuals, being the third wheel was not one of his favorite moments.

Raj Crashed Leonard & Penny’s Date Night

Raj joins Penny and Leonard on their date at home on TBBT

Leonard did plenty of things on TBBT that fans couldn’t let go of. In his relationship with Penny, whenever he was insecure and would go overboard trying to win her admiration. In one episode, he was hoping to hear more of Penny’s feelings about their relationship by creating her dream evening: sports, beer, and snacks.

Penny, however, wanted nothing to do with the feelings aspect of the night. When Raj showed up tipsy at their door, she was thrilled to have a third wheel distract Leonard from his original plan. Leonard, on the other hand, hated that Raj was sitting in between them on date night. The entire ordeal was all the funnier because of how drunk Raj was.

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