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The Wheaton Recurrence

  • Episode aired Apr 12, 2010
  • 21m
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7.9/10
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Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
ComedyRomance
Sheldon takes on Wil Wheaton in a game of bowling. Leonard and Penny's relationship comes to a crossroad.Sheldon takes on Wil Wheaton in a game of bowling. Leonard and Penny's relationship comes to a crossroad.Sheldon takes on Wil Wheaton in a game of bowling. Leonard and Penny's relationship comes to a crossroad.
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    • Director
      • Mark Cendrowski
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre(story)
      • Bill Prady(teleplay)
      • David Goetsch(teleplay)
    • Stars
      • Johnny Galecki
      • Jim Parsons
      • Kaley Cuoco
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Mark Cendrowski
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre(story)
      • Bill Prady(teleplay)
      • David Goetsch(teleplay)
    • Stars
      • Johnny Galecki
      • Jim Parsons
      • Kaley Cuoco
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    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Wil Wheaton and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Wil Wheaton, Simon Helberg, Kevin Sussman, Jim Parsons, and Owen Thayer in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Wil Wheaton, Simon Helberg, Kevin Sussman, Jim Parsons, and Kunal Nayyar in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Wil Wheaton and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Jim Parsons, and Kunal Nayyar in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, and Kunal Nayyar in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Wil Wheaton and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Jim Parsons, and Kunal Nayyar in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Wil Wheaton, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kunal Nayyar, Ian Scott Rudolph, and Owen Thayer in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Jim Parsons, Kunal Nayyar, and Owen Thayer in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Kaley Cuoco, Kevin Sussman, and Ian Scott Rudolph in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Kevin Sussman, and Owen Thayer in The Big Bang Theory (2007)

    Top cast

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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
    Wil Wheaton
    Wil Wheaton
    • Wil Wheaton
    Kevin Sussman
    Kevin Sussman
    • Stuart Bloom
    Ian Scott Rudolph
    Ian Scott Rudolph
    • Captain Sweatpants
    • (uncredited)
    Owen Thayer
    Owen Thayer
    • Lonely Larry
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mark Cendrowski
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre(story)
      • Bill Prady(teleplay)
      • David Goetsch(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      As this episode features a bowling match, the between scenes with the atoms include a bowling ball as one of the electrons.
    • Goofs
      Throughout the series a big deal of Leonard's lactose intolerance is made yet during the first game of bowling he & Penny start an argument when Penny says she loves the chilli cheese fries Leonard shares with her. If Leonard is lactose intolerant surely during this argument he would have gas.
    • Quotes

      Sheldon Cooper: You did this, didn't you?

      Wil Wheaton: You think I would really break up a couple just to win a bowling match?

      Sheldon Cooper: No, I suppose not.

      Wil Wheaton: Good. Keep thinking that.

      Sheldon Cooper: [under his breath] Wheaton!

    • Crazy credits
      CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #284 2010 Census 1) How many people were living or staying in this house, apartment or mobile home on April 1, 2010? Well, after a difficult divorce and several failed attempts at a meaningful relationship, I guess the answer is one. One lonely, middle-aged guy. But I shouldn't get too down on myself. I mean, at least I'm trying. At least my intentions are good. Well, mostly good. I am guilty of what I call self-righteous self-centeredness. You know, that workaholic syndrome which requires everyone to adapt to my "very pressing needs," rather than being available to theirs. In fact, that actually might be the core of my problem. That, or my compulsive desire to make women happy, which, no surprise, stems from a deep fear that unless I'm perfect, they'll leave me. Oh, and they sure let you know when you're not perfect. They don't mince words when you fail to live up to their expectations. You hear about it. Or worse, you don't hear about it and then have to deal with their subliminal rage that you're not healing their deep-seated daddy wound. But that's beside the point. Bottom line, one person lives here. There, you happy U.S. Department of Commerce Economics and Statistics Administration/U.S. Census Bureau?! Anything else you want to know? 2) Were there any additional people staying here that you did not include in question one? I already told you, I'm alone! What is with you people?! Why do you keep taunting me?! Haven't I suffered enough?!
    • Connections
      References West Side Story (1961)
    • Soundtracks
      History of Everything
      (uncredited)

      Written by Barenaked Ladies

      Performed by Barenaked Ladies

      [Series theme song played during the opening titles]

    User reviews3

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    6/10
    Leonard and the Whine
    Sometimes Leonard can be such a big baby. He tells Penny he loves her right out of the blue and she doesn't respond immediately. So he goes on one of his insecurity binges, messing things up for everyone. I understand the idea of a plain man getting lucky enough to get close to this very attractive girl and no to think he deserves it. But when it happens, play it out. I probably enjoyed this episode less than any so far.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 12, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Chuck Lorre Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16 : 9

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