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The Big Bang Theory S1E17 — The Tangerine Factor

8.5

The Big Bang Theory•Season 1•Episode 17

The Tangerine Factor

8.5/10 · 5,798 votesMay 19, 200820 min

Ranked #1 of 17 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

Penny's break-up spurs Leonard to summon the courage to ask her out, and each goes to Sheldon for advice on their upcoming date.

Directed byMark Cendrowski

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The Tangerine Factor

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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Chuck Lorre

Chuck Lorre

Story

Steven Molaro

Steven Molaro

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Stephen Engel

Consulting Producer

Mark Cendrowski

Mark Cendrowski

Director

Bill Prady

Bill Prady

Story

Lee Aronsohn

Lee Aronsohn

Teleplay

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Episode Summary

"The Tangerine Factor" is episode 17 of The Big Bang Theory season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 5,798 votes, ranking #1 of 17 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Mark Cendrowski, it aired on May 19, 2008.

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