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The Big Bang Theory S1E8 — The Grasshopper Experiment

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The Big Bang Theory•Season 1•Episode 8

The Grasshopper Experiment

8.1/10 · 5,987 votesNov 12, 200720 min

Ranked #9 of 17 in Season 1•matches the season avg

Raj's parents set him up on a blind date, but just when he discovers he can talk to her, she shows interest in Sheldon.

Directed byTed Wass

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Johnny Galecki

Johnny Galecki

Leonard Hofstadter

Jim Parsons

Jim Parsons

Sheldon Cooper

Kaley Cuoco

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Penny

Simon Helberg

Simon Helberg

Howard Wolowitz

Kunal Nayyar

Kunal Nayyar

Rajesh Koothrappali

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Ted Wass

Ted Wass

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Stephen Engel

Consulting Producer

Steven Molaro

Steven Molaro

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David Goetsch

David Goetsch

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Lee Aronsohn

Lee Aronsohn

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Robert Cohen

Robert Cohen

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Bill Ghaffary

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Gregg Moscot

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Episode Summary

"The Grasshopper Experiment" is episode 8 of The Big Bang Theory season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 5,987 votes, ranking #9 of 17 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Ted Wass, it aired on November 12, 2007.

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