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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - A Little Schmoozin' and a Nose for the News
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - A Little Schmoozin' and a Nose for the News

    S2:E19

    Georgie's plan to get on the news sparks a feud between Mandy and a rival weathergirl. Meanwhile, Mandy tries to use the conflict to help her career.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - TV Money
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #2 - TV Money

    S1:E18

    Mandy tries to prove she's financially responsible after Jim and Georgie call out her poor spending habits, and Connor's new girlfriend needs a place to stay.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  3. undefined Season 7 Episode 2 - A Roulette Wheel and a Piano Playing Dog
    7.8/10(35 votes)

    #3 - A Roulette Wheel and a Piano Playing Dog

    S7:E2

    Sheldon realizes he is the weakest student in his class; Meemaw is looking to expand her gambling business.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Goddess of the Music Store
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Goddess of the Music Store

    S1:E15

    Georgie helps Connor impress his new crush, while Mandy, Audrey and Jim struggle to butt out of Connor's love life.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  5. undefined Season 9 Episode 7 - The Spock Resonance
    7.7/10(59 votes)

    #5 - The Spock Resonance

    S9:E7

    Wil Wheaton interviews Sheldon for a Star Trek documentary where he reveals the ring and his plan to propose to Amy. Bernadette wants to start renovating the house and the topic of starting a family together with Howard is brought up.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - A Bus Bench and Faith out the Wazoo
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #6 - A Bus Bench and Faith out the Wazoo

    S2:E7

    Audrey and Mary's rivalry resurfaces as Georgie seeks their help at the tire store, while Jim faces aging concerns after going to the DMV.

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  7. undefined Season 7 Episode 10 - Community Service and the Key to a Happy Marriage
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Community Service and the Key to a Happy Marriage

    S7:E10

    Connie gets assigned a tough probation officer, and Georgie takes marriage advice from his father-in-law.

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  8. undefined Season 6 Episode 20 - German for Beginners and a Crazy Old Man with a Bat
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #8 - German for Beginners and a Crazy Old Man with a Bat

    S6:E20

    The gambling room gets broken into and Sheldon wants to study abroad. Also, Missy makes a new friend.

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - An Ugly Car, an Affair and Some Kickass Football
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #9 - An Ugly Car, an Affair and Some Kickass Football

    S6:E6

    George Sr. is asked to help with the football team. Also, Mandy discovers Georgie and Connie's secret business.

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Money Laundering and a Cascade of Hormones
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Money Laundering and a Cascade of Hormones

    S5:E6

    Missy asks some uncomfortable questions at church, and Connie and Georgie go into business together.

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  11. undefined Season 9 Episode 22 - The Fermentation Bifurcation
    7.2/10(58 votes)

    #11 - The Fermentation Bifurcation

    S9:E22

    The gang goes to a wine bar and runs into Penny’s old boyfriend, Zack. Also, Bernadette gets stuck spending the evening with Sheldon when she can’t go wine tasting with the group, and things don’t go as planned when Koothrappali introduces his new girlfriend, Claire.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  12. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - College Dropouts and the Medford Miracle
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #12 - College Dropouts and the Medford Miracle

    S6:E9

    Sheldon considers dropping out of college to focus on building his database. Also, George Sr. is frustrated when someone else gets credit for his football wins.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  13. undefined Season 11 Episode 5 - The Collaboration Contamination
    7.0/10(47 votes)

    #13 - The Collaboration Contamination

    S11:E5

    Sheldon and Raj confide in Bernadette when they can't handle Amy and Howard working together on a science project. Also, Penny and Leonard learn new tactics for how to deal with Sheldon from an unlikely source.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  14. undefined Season 10 Episode 11 - The Birthday Synchronicity
    6.9/10(57 votes)

    #14 - The Birthday Synchronicity

    S10:E11

    Howard and Bernadette welcome their new baby and Sheldon and Amy celebrate Amy’s birthday.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  15. undefined Season 11 Episode 22 - The Monetary Insufficiency
    6.9/10(49 votes)

    #15 - The Monetary Insufficiency

    S11:E22

    Sheldon goes to Vegas to win money for science. Also, Penny and Bernadette take Amy wedding dress shopping, but her terrible choice entangles them in a web of lies.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench

    S5:E3

    Sheldon tries to convince Dr. Sturgis to return to the university. Also, Georgie upsets the family when he makes a life-changing decision.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  17. undefined Season 12 Episode 21 - The Plagiarism Schism
    6.9/10(38 votes)

    #17 - The Plagiarism Schism

    S12:E21

    Kripke has proof that Dr. Pemberton plagiarized his thesis in college, and Sheldon and Amy aren't sure if they should turn him in or not. Meanwhile, Howard learns that Bernadette wasn't the only waitress at the Cheesecake Factory who had a crush on him.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Teenager Soup and a Little Ball of Fib
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Teenager Soup and a Little Ball of Fib

    S3:E10

    Sheldon fakes being sick to avoid a swim test at school. Also, Dr. Sturgis spies on Connie's new boyfriend.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Gomez Is a Woman
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Gomez Is a Woman

    S1:E14

    When a long-distance farewell hits close to home, Leanne finds herself rattled by a surprise introduction that stirs up insecurities — and jealousy.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Dog Day Afternoon
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Dog Day Afternoon

    S1:E11

    As Leanne readies for an exciting step forward, Carol looks back — and realizes her love life could use some serious quality control.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - The Queen's Dilemma
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - The Queen's Dilemma

    S1:E12

    When Leanne's off-the-cuff speech at a local book club is caught on video, her empowering words turn out to be more powerful than anyone expected.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Don't Dangle a Dream
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Don't Dangle a Dream

    S1:E13

    Leanne vows to fulfill Mama Margaret's decades-old dream of a perfect wedding day. But when her rushed plans go off the rails, she'll have to improvise.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Spiritual Airbags
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Spiritual Airbags

    S1:E15

    After a brush with fate, Leanne decides to tie up loose ends, Carol experiments with her softer side and Sunday service gets an unexpected reboot.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Having Big Feelings
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Having Big Feelings

    S1:E16

    Whisked away for a surprise weekend of sun and sand, Leanne faces her first big relationship test. But an even bigger surprise awaits back at home.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
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Nikki Lorre Ratings Summary

"A Little Schmoozin' and a Nose for the News" is the best rated episode directed by Nikki Lorre. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/7/2026 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "TV Money".