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The Big Bang Theory (TV series 2007– )

The Electric Can Opener Fluctuation (#3.1)

21 min  -  Comedy
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After returning from the North Pole, a conflict among the guys sends Sheldon back to Texas and interferes with Leonard's reunion with Penny.

Director:

Mark Cendrowski

Writers:

Chuck Lorre (creator), Bill Prady (creator), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco

Original Air Date:

21 September 2009
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Storyline

Immediately upon the guys' arrival back from the three month long Arctic expedition, Leonard, Howard and Raj make a confession to Sheldon about their participation in Sheldon's research at the North Pole. This confession threatens Sheldon's research, his job and his friendship with the threesome. Sheldon's mother may at least have the answer to fixing the friendship. Meanwhile, Penny is really happy to see Leonard home. Leonard is equally happy to be home to see Penny. But every time they are about ready to embark on their first sexual encounter with each other, something always seems to get in the way. Written by Huggo  

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Texas | Grilled Cheese Sandwich | Whispering | Evolution | Beard  | See more »

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Comedy

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USA

Language:

English

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Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Sheldon is upset that he'd missed Star Trek, a film that premiered in late spring, while at the North Pole during the summer. See more »

Quotes

Howard Wolowitz: Remember those first few weeks when you weren't finding any magnetic monopoles and you were acting like a giant dictator.
Rajesh Koothrappali: I thought we were going to be gentle with him.
Howard Wolowitz: That's why I added the "tator" at the end.
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References Toy Story (1995) See more »

Soundtracks

"Soft Kitty"
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Performed by Kaley Cuoco See more »