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The Big Bang Theory S12E21 — The Plagiarism Schism
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The Big Bang Theory•Season 12•Episode 21

The Plagiarism Schism

7.3/10 · 2,976 votesMay 2, 201920 min

Ranked #13 of 24 in Season 12•−0.2 vs season avg

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Kripke has proof that Dr. Pemberton plagiarized his thesis in college, and Sheldon and Amy aren't sure if they should turn him in or not. Meanwhile, Howard learns that Bernadette wasn't the only waitress at the Cheesecake Factory who had a crush on him.

Directed byNikki Lorre
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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

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Steve Holland

Steve Holland

Teleplay

Tara Hernandez

Tara Hernandez

Teleplay

Maria Ferrari

Maria Ferrari

Story

Eric Kaplan

Eric Kaplan

Story

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Adam Faberman

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David Goetsch

David Goetsch

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Nikki Lorre

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Episode Summary

"The Plagiarism Schism" is episode 21 of The Big Bang Theory season 12. It scored 7.3/10 from 2,976 votes, ranking #13 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Nikki Lorre, it aired on May 2, 2019.

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