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The Big Bang Theory

The White Asparagus Triangulation

  • Episode aired Nov 24, 2008
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 21m
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Johnny Galecki, Sara Rue, and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
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Sheldon believes that Leonard will wreck his relationship with Stephanie, so he decides to take matters into his own hands.Sheldon believes that Leonard will wreck his relationship with Stephanie, so he decides to take matters into his own hands.Sheldon believes that Leonard will wreck his relationship with Stephanie, so he decides to take matters into his own hands.
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  • Director
    • Mark Cendrowski
  • Writers
    • Chuck Lorre
    • Bill Prady
    • Stephen Engel(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Galecki
    • Jim Parsons
    • Kaley Cuoco
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  • Director
    • Mark Cendrowski
  • Writers
    • Chuck Lorre
    • Bill Prady
    • Stephen Engel(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Galecki
    • Jim Parsons
    • Kaley Cuoco
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    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki
    • Leonard Hofstadteras Leonard Hofstadter
    Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons
    • Sheldon Cooperas Sheldon Cooper
    Kaley Cuoco
    Kaley Cuoco
    • Pennyas Penny
    Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg
    • Howard Wolowitzas Howard Wolowitz
    Kunal Nayyar
    Kunal Nayyar
    • Raj Koothrappalias Raj Koothrappali
    Sara Rue
    Sara Rue
    • Dr. Stephanie Barnettas Dr. Stephanie Barnett
    • Director
      • Mark Cendrowski
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Bill Prady
      • Stephen Engel(teleplay)
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    • Trivia
      Sheldon (Jim Parsons) is correct in that a strawberry is not a fruit (it is derived from the ovary of a plant). It is actually an accessory fruit (derived from some tissue around the plant's ovary).
    • Goofs
      Sheldon states that a strawberry is not technically a fruit. Strawberries are in fact fruit (though they are not technically berries).
    • Quotes

      Sheldon: [Knock, knock, knock] Penny.

      [Knock, knock, knock]

      Sheldon: Penny...

      Penny: What?

      Sheldon: [Knock, knock, knock] Penny. Zucchini bread.

      Penny: Ooh. Thank you!

      Sheldon: May I come in?

      Penny: No.

      Sheldon: Y - I see. Apparently, my earlier inquiry regarding you and Leonard crossed some sort of line. I apologize.

      Penny: Aw, thank you.

      Sheldon: So have you and I returned to a social equilibrium?

      Penny: Yes.

      Sheldon: Great. New Topic. Where are you in your menstrual cycle?

      Penny: What?

      Sheldon: I've been doing some research online and apparently, female primates - you know, apes, chimpanzees, YOU - they find their mate more desirable when he's being courted by another female. Now, this effect is intensified when the rival female, is secreting the pheromones associated with ovulation. Which brings me back to my question; where are you...

      Sheldon: [Penny slams door on his face] Clearly I'm 14 days too early.

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      CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #229 NOVEMBER 16, 2008 As I sit by my window and watch the leaves on the trees turn from green to brown, and from brown to fire, I can't help but reflect on the two seasons of Southern California. Inferno and flood. Soon the stinging smoke, raging wildfires and inevitable pyromaniacs will give way to months and months of biblical rain. And with that rain will come the memories... a home perched on a hilltop becoming garbage nestled in a valley, an idiot falling into the L.A. River and trying unsuccessfully to crawl up its cement banks, another genius being lifted off the roof of his car by a helicopter in Encino, the cliffs above Pacific Coast Highway collapsing yet again and causing Malibu residents so much inconvenience, Bob Myer reassuring me that writing the second act of a Roseanne episode at two in the morning is more in my self-interest than trying to drive home and move my stuff to the second floor (but more likely becoming one of the knuckleheads standing on the roof of his car praying for a chopper). But I, as is my nature, whataya gonna do, I yam what I yam, digress. Eventually the rains will stop, the underbrush will grow, the drought will come, the drought will linger -- maybe for years, until the mountains and hillsides once again explode with "Live At Five", "Film at Eleven" hellfire, and thus continue the cycle of seasons of Southern California... if you don't count earthquakes and riots. And strikes. And award season. No insurance policy protects against the damage done by award season. Oops, I digressed again.
    • Connections
      References Lassie (1954)
    • Soundtracks
      History of Everything
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      Written by Barenaked Ladies

      Performed by Barenaked Ladies

      [Series theme song played during the opening titles]

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    9/10
    Magnificent Obsession
    Sheldon gets it in his head that Leonard must make it with Stephanie or his plans are ruined. So he hangs out with them constantly, including going to a movie where they are trying to be alone (by the way, if you want a major laugh, watch as Sheldon tries to find the perfect place to sit in the theater).
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    • Release date
      • November 24, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Chuck Lorre Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16 : 9

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