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The Big Bang Theory S11E2 — The Retraction Reaction
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The Big Bang Theory•Season 11•Episode 2

The Retraction Reaction

7.2/10 · 3,327 votesOct 2, 201721 min

Ranked #11 of 24 in Season 11•−0.1 vs season avg

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Leonard angers the university – and the entire physics community – after he gives an embarrassing interview. Also, Amy and Bernadette bond over having to hide their success from Sheldon and Howard.

Directed byMark Cendrowski
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Cast7

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

Melissa Rauch

Melissa Rauch

Bernadette Rostenkowski

Mayim Bialik

Mayim Bialik

Amy Farrah Fowler

Crew8

Mark Cendrowski

Mark Cendrowski

Director

Steven Molaro

Steven Molaro

Story

Maria Ferrari

Maria Ferrari

Story

Steve Holland

Steve Holland

Story

David Goetsch

David Goetsch

Teleplay

Eric Kaplan

Eric Kaplan

Teleplay

A

Anthony Del Broccolo

Teleplay

B

Brian Steagall

Transportation Captain

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Episode Summary

"The Retraction Reaction" is episode 2 of The Big Bang Theory season 11. It scored 7.2/10 from 3,327 votes, ranking #11 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Mark Cendrowski, it aired on October 2, 2017.

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