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The Maternal Congruence

  • Episode aired Dec 14, 2009
  • 20m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
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Christine Baranski and Johnny Galecki in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
ComedyRomance

Leonard's mother makes a visit to his dismay and Sheldon's delight.Leonard's mother makes a visit to his dismay and Sheldon's delight.Leonard's mother makes a visit to his dismay and Sheldon's delight.

  • Director
    • Mark Cendrowski
  • Writers
    • Chuck Lorre
    • Bill Prady
    • David Goetsch
  • Stars
    • Johnny Galecki
    • Jim Parsons
    • Kaley Cuoco
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Cendrowski
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Bill Prady
      • David Goetsch
    • Stars
      • Johnny Galecki
      • Jim Parsons
      • Kaley Cuoco
    • 8User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Christine Baranski and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Christine Baranski in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Christine Baranski, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Jim Parsons, and Kunal Nayyar in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Christine Baranski, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Christine Baranski, Kaley Cuoco, and Johnny Galecki in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Christine Baranski and Kaley Cuoco in The Big Bang Theory (2007)

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    Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki
    • Leonard Hofstadter
    Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons
    • Sheldon Cooper
    Kaley Cuoco
    Kaley Cuoco
    • Penny
    Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg
    • Howard Wolowitz
    Kunal Nayyar
    Kunal Nayyar
    • Raj Koothrappali
    Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski
    • Dr. Beverly Hofstadter
    • Director
      • Mark Cendrowski
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Bill Prady
      • David Goetsch
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Raj has no lines in this episode. He he only appeared in one scene, and as Penny and Beverly were in the room, he did not get a chance to talk. However, he does whisper in Howard's ear to communicate.
    • Goofs
      At the bar, when Penny tells Beverly she's sleeping with Leonard, the position of Beverly's hand on her shot glass and the amount of liquid in it changes between shots.
    • Quotes

      Beverly Hofstadter: [Mrs. Hofstader & Penny are drinking in a bar] I feel a spreading warmth through my extremities.

      Penny: As long as you don't feel it running down your pants, you're fine.

    • Crazy credits
      For this Christmas episode the Executive Producer's credit is shown in red and green instead of the normal white.
    • Connections
      References Star Trek: The Original Series (1966)
    • Soundtracks
      Deck the Hall
      (uncredited)

      Traditional tune

      Lyrics by Thomas Oliphant

      Performed by Johnny Galecki

      [Leonard hums the song's tune when Sheldon talks about the heart in medical terms]

    User reviews8

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    8/10
    Fa La La La La
    It's Christmas and Leonard's mother, Christine Baranski, comes to visit. She has three things to tell him which Sheldon already knew, including he death of his dog. She is a great character. Penny finds a way to loosen her up. Baranski is superb and steals every scene.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Production companies
      • Chuck Lorre Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16 : 9

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