Dr. Rajesh Koothrappali is certainly no slouch on the genius front other, being a gifted astrophysicist.

Sadly, hes just as apt to make awful blunders and errors in judgment.

Buckle up, because were about to take a look at ten of his worst.

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In the first seasons The Grasshopper Experiment, Penny makes drinks for the gang to practice mixing cocktails.

Raj discovers that, under the influence of alcohol, he can talk to women after all.

Needless to say, this wasnt really the way forward.

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His eventual wife, Amy, really struggled in their relationship as a result.

For somebody as lacking in self-esteem as our friend Dr. Koothrappali, this can be devastating.

However, Raj made a huge error in judgment as he got closer and closer to the couple.

1- Raj Grasshopper

Being such a brilliant man, youd think that, despite his insecurities, hed have recognized this.

Even with this in mind, though, Rajs behavior towards the pair was completely unwarranted.

He seems almost to enjoy failures on his friends parts, romantic or otherwise.

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As a result of this, he overcompensates by diving in head-first.

This is something thats crucial to keep in mind in our own relationships.

They still find a way to mess with the unfortunate astrophysicist, though: via webchat.

Howard after being hit with oestrogen and Raj

His father is a very wealthy and successful gynecologist, so Raj really wants for nothing.

For most of the shows run, his father funds his lifestyle.

Oddly, though, Raj rarely acknowledges his parents fortune.

5- Leonard Priya Raj

Rajs mistake here is trying to present himself in a more sympathetic light.

Who hasnt felt that way at one time or another?

NEXT:The Big Bang Theory: 10 Of Rajs Relationships, Ranked

6- Raj Howard

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8- Raj Lucy

9- Raj Parents

10- Raj

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