Raj from The Big Bang Theory doesn’t actually end up with anyone romantically in the series finale; he finishes the show single, having chosen not to go to London with Anu and instead stay in California with his friends.

Quick Scoop: Raj’s Ending

  • Raj breaks off his arranged-engagement path with Anu in season 12 when he realizes he’d be forcing a relationship that doesn’t feel right.
  • He decides not to move to London with her and stays in Pasadena, effectively ending that storyline.
  • In the final episode, he goes to Sweden for Sheldon and Amy’s Nobel ceremony, attends in a tux, and is seated with Sarah Michelle Gellar as his (platonic) guest.
  • The show closes with Raj still single, surrounded by his close friends, with his future left open-ended.

Why Fans Say This Still “Works”

Many commentators and the actor Kunal Nayyar have said Raj’s ending is less about romance and more about self-respect and self-love. He starts the series unable to talk to women without alcohol and obsessed with finding “the one,” but ends it choosing not to settle just to avoid being alone.

Some fans were disappointed he didn’t get a classic couple ending, while others like that it shows not everyone needs a relationship to have a meaningful, hopeful future.

In short: he doesn’t end up with a partner, but he does end up more comfortable with himself and firmly rooted in his friendships.

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