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The Big Bang Theory

The Cruciferous Vegetable Amplification

  • Episode aired Sep 30, 2010
  • 21m
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8.4/10
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Johnny Galecki in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
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When Sheldon calculates the technology to download his consciousness into a robot won't be invented soon enough, he desperately tries to find a way to increase his lifespan.When Sheldon calculates the technology to download his consciousness into a robot won't be invented soon enough, he desperately tries to find a way to increase his lifespan.When Sheldon calculates the technology to download his consciousness into a robot won't be invented soon enough, he desperately tries to find a way to increase his lifespan.
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
3.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mark Cendrowski
  • Writers
    • Chuck Lorre(teleplay)
    • Bill Prady(story)
    • Steven Molaro(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Galecki
    • Jim Parsons
    • Kaley Cuoco
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  • Director
    • Mark Cendrowski
  • Writers
    • Chuck Lorre(teleplay)
    • Bill Prady(story)
    • Steven Molaro(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Galecki
    • Jim Parsons
    • Kaley Cuoco
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    • 3User reviews
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    Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, Jim Parsons, and Kunal Nayyar in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady, Steve Wozniak, and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory (2007)
    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)
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    Kaley Cuoco and 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
    Steve Wozniak
    Steve Wozniak
    • Steve Wozniakas Steve Wozniak
    Janet Hill
    • Janet Hillas Janet Hill
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mark Cendrowski
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre(teleplay)
      • Bill Prady(story)
      • Steven Molaro(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    After Sheldon scientifically calculates his life expectancy, he is dismayed to learn that he will be a few years short of the time when he will be able to transfer his conscious self into a robotic format. So he decides to live a healthier lifestyle to eke out those few extra years. Those changes include eating healthier and exercising. When both those avenues have negative consequences unexpected to him, Sheldon thinks he's figured out a way to exist in his current life without taking the risks associated with everyday tasks. As an incredulous Leonard, Penny, Howard and Raj look on to what Sheldon is doing, only a celebrity sighting may be able to bring Sheldon back to real life. —Huggo
    • female singer
    • reference to steve jobs
    • character says 'bazinga'
    • whispering in ear
    • stretching
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The song played by Sheldon in the car is Greensleeves.
    • Goofs
      Sheldon claims that the appendix is a vestigial organ. Since the early 1900s this was how science looked at the appendix. However, today it is accepted by most immunologists that the appendix is part of a secondary immune system and is a safe haven for beneficial bacteria (or probiotics).
    • Quotes

      Sheldon Cooper: At my age, do you know how I'm statistically most likely to die?

      Leonard Hofstadter: At the hands of your roommate?

      Sheldon Cooper: An accident.

      Leonard Hofstadter: Oh, that's how I'm gonna make it look.

    • Crazy credits
      CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #294 "We are one blink of an eye away from being fully awake." Pema Chödrön "Blink already, dammit!" Chuck Lörre
    • Connections
      Referenced in King of the Nerds: Ready, Set, Robot Dodgeball (2014)
    • 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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    9/10
    The Shelbot
    I nearly died when I saw this the first time. Not only is the Shelbot a great bit, the smug, self satisfied look on Sheldon's face is worth the trip. This is cleverly done and creative. Sheldon wants to live forever but how would anyone be better off if it happened.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • 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 HD

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