Summary

• Fans agree: Leonard's relationship with his mom was the saddest storyline in The Big Bang Theory.
• Johnny Galecki's emotional acting in the forgiveness scene left a lasting impact on viewers.
• Christine Baranski's commitment to her role as Leonard's mom added a unique layer to the series.

For 12 seasons, The Big Bang Theory made fans laugh, and that will hold true for years to come. However, there were certain scenes with deeper meaning and, according to fans most recently, Johnny Galecki was at the center of the show's saddest storyline. Looking back at the way it all unfolded, we really can't disagree with the majority of Big Bang Theory fans on Reddit.

The storlyine in question is related to Leonard and his mom. Fans saw several breakdowns between the two. However, the most emotional scene sees Leonard finally forgive his mom. Fans noticed a connection to other storylines with the emotional scene. Let's take a closer look at what fans pieced together, and Christine Baranski's impact on the show both on camera and behind the scenes.

Fans Feel Like Leonard's Relationship With His Mom Is The Saddest Part Of TBBT, But All The Characters Had Broken Relationships With Their Parents

Just a day ago on Reddit, several fans shared their opinions on The Big Bang Theory's saddest moment. There were several key scenes and parts of the show that demonstrated a deeper side to the hit CBS show. However, the majority pinned Leonard's relationship with his mom as the saddest part of the series. The comment that received the most upvotes wrote, "Leonard realizing he will never have a real relationship with his mother and forgiving her so he can let go."

Hard to argue with that logic. Who can forget the heartbreaking scene of Leonard finally forgiving his mom?

A refresher:

The relationship was a painful one, especially seeing Leonard always trying to live up to his mom's expectations. However, fans did notice an eerie trend with this on the show. Fans believe that the majority of the other main characters also had issues with their parents. A user added, "They all had bad parents : Penny : Her dad wanted a son Sheldon : Mom pestered him with religion while herself being racist Howard: coddling mother Raj : parents used money to control him and enforced their wishes and expectations unto him Leonard: Had the absolute nightmare of a home growing up. Bickering parents, a mother who couldn’t show any affection or love, constantly belittled and compared to his siblings. I hated the fact that even Sheldon belittled his achievements."

Another user included Amy and Bernadette to the list, "Amy’s mother forbid her from all forms of social interactions and Bernadette was forced to be a parent to her siblings."

Johnny Galecki has a net worth of $100 million.

Fans linked Leonard's relationship to his mom with Sheldon. The feeling is that he befriended Sheldon given that he treats him similar to his mom, which is a comfort for Leonard. No matter how you slice it, Dr. Beverly Hofstadter brought a different element to the show. Without the audience's laughter, the relationship between the two was actually hard to watch. The devastating scene of Leonard finally forgiving him mom turned into an iconic moment among the fans. Fans felt as though Galecki's acting went to a different level in the scene.

"Johnny’s acting in this scene is so good…the way his voice breaks really makes you feel for him."

Another fan wrote on YouTube, "I’ve seen this episode a million times and I’m just now realizing Beverly was actually crying. That type of realization that you never know you needed something till you got it is amazing. She never knew how much she wanted to hear her son forgive her for not being the best parent until he actually said it and it sunk in. Top tier acting."

Years later, fans are still piecing different storylines and information together.

Christine Baranski And Johnny Galecki Had A Completely Different Relationship Off-Camera

Behind the camera, TBBT cast is well aware of just how special Christine Baranski is, and what a massive add she was to the show. Johnny Galecki in particular, realized she was the opposite of what he expected. From the moment he met his TV mom, Galecki was taken aback by her commitment.

"That was really very cool and flattering, because you hear something like that, that Christine Baranski is going to come on the show, and I just kept saying, “Well, she doesn’t want to come do our show.” You know, I’m so modest about our new little show, and I’m, like, “She’s probably just coming to do Chuck Lorre a favor, but who cares, because it’s Christine Baranski and that’s so exciting.”

He continues, "But then she gets there, and she knows every episode and she’s spending her lunch hours going over her lines. You know, not phoning anything in whatsoever," Galecki added.

Jim Parsons called Christine Baranski his favorite guest star.

Despite her extensive resume, Baranski revealed she typically gets noticed for her time on the show, despite infrequent appearances.

“More often than not, they point to me and say, ‘Leonard’s mother!’ Even though I appear infrequently as her on The Big Bang Theory. The show is just such a mega hit. There are worse things to be called, believe me.”

In the end, Baranski added a different layer to the series, and one it desperately needed.