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The Big Bang Theory S1E16 — The Peanut Reaction

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The Big Bang Theory•Season 1•Episode 16

The Peanut Reaction

8.3/10 · 5,550 votesMay 12, 200820 min

Ranked #3 of 17 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

Penny wants to throw a surprise party for Leonard, but Sheldon's indulgence at an electronics store throws her off-track.

Directed byMark Cendrowski

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Cast5

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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Peter Chakos

Peter Chakos

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Steven Molaro

Steven Molaro

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Stephen Engel

Consulting Producer

Mark Cendrowski

Mark Cendrowski

Director

Bill Prady

Bill Prady

Story

David Goetsch

David Goetsch

Teleplay

Lee Aronsohn

Lee Aronsohn

Story

Brian George

Brian George

Production Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"The Peanut Reaction" is episode 16 of The Big Bang Theory season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 5,550 votes, ranking #3 of 17 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Mark Cendrowski, it aired on May 12, 2008.

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