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The Big Bang Theory

The Pants Alternative

  • Episode aired Mar 22, 2010
  • 21m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
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S3.E18
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Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
  • Comedy
  • Romance
Sheldon seeks help from the rest of the gang in overcoming his fear of public speaking when he receives an award.Sheldon seeks help from the rest of the gang in overcoming his fear of public speaking when he receives an award.Sheldon seeks help from the rest of the gang in overcoming his fear of public speaking when he receives an award.
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
3.6K
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  • Director
    • Mark Cendrowski
  • Writers
    • Chuck Lorre(story)
    • Bill Prady(story)
    • Eric Kaplan(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Galecki
    • Jim Parsons
    • Kaley Cuoco
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  • Director
    • Mark Cendrowski
  • Writers
    • Chuck Lorre(story)
    • Bill Prady(story)
    • Eric Kaplan(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Galecki
    • Jim Parsons
    • Kaley Cuoco
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    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Kaley Cuoco and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Kaley Cuoco and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Kaley Cuoco and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)

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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
    Ren Hanami
    Ren Hanami
    • Singeras Singer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mark Cendrowski
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre(story)
      • Bill Prady(story)
      • Eric Kaplan(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    Sheldon is this year's recipient of the college's Chancellor's Award for Science. He is surprised at being named the winner, but he believes he has been the deserving recipient every year he's been there. He changes his mind about accepting the award when he learns he has to make a speech at the awards dinner. Unbeknown to the others, Sheldon has stage fright. His four friends vow to help him overcome this fear, each playing a different but what they see as an integral part, so that he can accept the award. But Sheldon instead stumbles across a more old fashioned technique at the awards dinner to be able to make the speech. —Huggo
    • fainting man
    • man wears a plaid suit
    • man wears a white tuxedo
    • fear of public speaking
    • speech anxiety
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
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    • Trivia
      The song that Sheldon sings at the awards ceremony is "The Elements" by Tom Lehrer and Sir Arthur Sullivan. It is a recitation of the elements (known in 1959--102) sung to the tune of "Major General's Song" from "The Pirates of Penzance". It is on Lehrer's album 'Songs and More Songs by Tom Lehrer'.
    • Goofs
      At the start of the episode when Leonard, Sheldon and Howard are wearing anaglyph 3D glasses they are all wearing the glasses inside out. The glasses are designed to be used with the red filter over the left eye and the cyan over the right, the characters have them the other way around.
    • Quotes

      Penny: So, whadda ya say, Sheldon, are we your X-Men?

      Sheldon: No, the X-Men were named for the X in Charles Xavier. Since I am Sheldon Cooper, you will be my C-Men.

    • Crazy credits
      CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #282 We are often accused of using a 'laugh machine' on The Big Bang Theory. [Image of audience members] This is our laugh machine.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      History of Everything
      (uncredited)

      Written by Barenaked Ladies

      Performed by Barenaked Ladies

      [Series theme song played during the opening titles]

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    9/10
    Self Destruction
    Raj has to drink. Sheldon can't drink at all. In this episode he has been chosen by the University for a prestigious award. But he has to make a speech. He faints in front of large crowds. The gang decides to aid him in his preparation. But when he starts to faint during his introduction by Leonard, things go awry. There are numerous precious moments here. Don't miss any of them.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 22, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 25, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • 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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