Emily (season 5)

Emily is a deaf girl Penny knew from her spin class. She was Raj's girlfriend for a month, until she broke up with him.

Character appearance
Bernadette and Penny were starting to feel very bad for Raj, as he kept complaining of loneliness and was sinking into depression. To help him feel better, Penny introduced Emily to Raj, saying that he's selective mutism wouldn't matter, as Emily is deaf. Howard then had to interpret the conversation between the two, as he is fluent in sign language.



On Raj's and Emily's first date, Howard yet again tagged along, interpreting and also fixing a lot of what Raj said, as he was acting very cocky. At the end of their date, Emily kissed Raj, making him feel very happy.

A month later, Raj and Emily are boyfriend and girlfriend, and have been out on dates every night ever since they met. Raj gave her diamond earrings, paid off her credit card and also leased her a new car, leading the gang to believe Emily is only using him for the gifts she receives. Raj is imprevious to this, and will continue giving her gifts for sex in return.

After Penny talked to Raj's parents, they threaten to take away the money they give him every month. Rajesh is torn, but chooses his love for Emily instead of his "strong feelings for the money". Raj informs Emily they will have to return the gifts, but they still have their love, which is the only thing that matters. After this, Emily breaks up with Raj.