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The Big Bang Theory S1E9 — The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization

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The Big Bang Theory•Season 1•Episode 9

The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization

7.9/10 · 5,778 votesMar 17, 200819 min

Ranked #14 of 17 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

When they're invited to present at a physics conference, Sheldon's reluctance to share the credit leads to a tiff between him and Leonard, and Penny's intervention only exacerbates the situation.

Directed byJoel Murray

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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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Joel Murray

Joel Murray

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Stephen Engel

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Bill Prady

Bill Prady

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David Goetsch

David Goetsch

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Chuck Lorre

Chuck Lorre

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Robinson Green

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Lee Aronsohn

Lee Aronsohn

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Stephen Engel

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Bill Ghaffary

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Episode Summary

"The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization" is episode 9 of The Big Bang Theory season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 5,778 votes, ranking #14 of 17 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Joel Murray, it aired on March 17, 2008.

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