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The Big Bang Theory S2E22 — The Classified Materials Turbulence
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The Big Bang Theory•Season 2•Episode 22

The Classified Materials Turbulence

8.1/10 · 4,808 votesMay 4, 200919 min

Ranked #13 of 23 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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Penny's second date with Stuart sees her making a comment that gives Leonard new hope for a relationship with her. Wolowitz realizes there's a crucial error in a NASA project he's working on.

Directed byMark Cendrowski
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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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Chuck Lorre

Chuck Lorre

Story

Steven Molaro

Steven Molaro

Teleplay

Bill Prady

Bill Prady

Teleplay

Mark Cendrowski

Mark Cendrowski

Director

M

Mea Ybarra

Associate Producer

Lee Aronsohn

Lee Aronsohn

Story

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Episode Summary

"The Classified Materials Turbulence" is episode 22 of The Big Bang Theory season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 4,808 votes, ranking #13 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Mark Cendrowski, it aired on May 4, 2009.

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