The Cooper-Nowitzki Theorem

Episode aired Nov 3, 2008
TV-PG
21m

IMDb RATING

8.2/10

4.8K

YOUR RATING

Jim Parsons and Riki Lindhome in The Big Bang Theory (2007)

Comedy Romance

Sheldon is flattered when a graduate student takes a shine to him, however her extreme devotion becomes too much to handle.Sheldon is flattered when a graduate student takes a shine to him, however her extreme devotion becomes too much to handle.Sheldon is flattered when a graduate student takes a shine to him, however her extreme devotion becomes too much to handle.

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IMDb RATING

8.2/10

4.8K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Riki Lindhome (Ramona) originally auditioned for the role of Penny.

Goofs
When Sheldon tries to communicate with Leonard using Morse code, he explains that he chose that way because Morse is encrypted. Actually, Morse code is encoded (it is a code) but by no means encrypted (a message can be understood by an observer if intercepted).

Quotes
Penny: I know this is none of my business, but I just... I have to ask - what's Sheldon's deal?
Leonard Hofstadter: What do you mean, "deal"?
Penny: You know, like, what's his deal? Is it girls...? Guys...? Sock puppets...?
Leonard Hofstadter: Honestly, we've been operating under the assumption that he has no deal.
Penny: Come on, everybody has a deal.
Howard Wolowitz: Not Sheldon. Over the years, we've formulated many theories about how he might reproduce. I'm an advocate of mitosis.
Penny: I'm sorry?
Howard Wolowitz: I believe one day Sheldon will eat an enormous amount of Thai food and split into two Sheldons.
Leonard Hofstadter: On the other hand, I think Sheldon might be the larval form of his species. Someday he'll spin a cocoon and emerge two months later with moth wings and an exoskeleton.
Penny: Okay, well, thanks for the nightmares.

Crazy credits
CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #223 (CENSORED) OPEN LETTER TO SUMNER REDSTONE Dear Sumner, Just saw that you're single again. I'm sorry, dude. Love hurts. I too have recently returned to being the loneliest number. Which is what got me to thinking that maybe you and me could hang out, you know, hit some clubs, chat up the ladies. I've gotta believe you'd make a killer wingman (ooh, great idea for a dating/reality show: "Prenup Chuck and the Endless Sumner"). I also saw that you're going through a little tough time in the ol' money department. Not to worry. The drinks are on me. You can tip the waitress... if you promise not to marry her! (Just kidding. I kid the moguls. Ask Rupert.) Your pal, Chuck

Connections
References Godzilla (1954)

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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Featured review

9/10

The Cooper-Nowitzki Theorem was another hilarious episode of "The Big Bang Theory"

In this episode, Sheldon-after lecturing some new students about how dreary their futures will be-gets a new admirer named Romona to do his bidding. While Sheldon's ego is indeed stoked, she threatens to be a "Yoko Ono" (as illustrated by a song with that name playing as score). How he gets rid of his "stalker", I won't reveal here. I will say Sheldon doesn't learn his lesson...Another hilarious episode of "The Big Bang Theory" this was! Particularly funny was when Penny asked, "What's Sheldon's deal?" and the theories thought up by Howard and Leonard with Howard's a WTF moment at the end! Also dig the couple of times Penny says, "Holy crap on a cracker!" Or Leslie referring to Sheldon as "dumbass"!