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The Big Bang Theory S1E11 — The Pancake Batter Anomaly

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The Big Bang Theory•Season 1•Episode 11

The Pancake Batter Anomaly

8.2/10 · 5,887 votesMar 31, 200822 min

Ranked #5 of 17 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

With his friends knowing how sour he acts when sick—and avoiding him as a result—Sheldon is nursed by Penny, who hasn't a clue what she's in for.

Directed byMark Cendrowski

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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

Rajesh Koothrappali

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Chuck Lorre

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Bill Prady

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Stephen Engel

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Mark Cendrowski

Mark Cendrowski

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Lee Aronsohn

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Stephen Engel

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Episode Summary

"The Pancake Batter Anomaly" is episode 11 of The Big Bang Theory season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 5,887 votes, ranking #5 of 17 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Mark Cendrowski, it aired on March 31, 2008.

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