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The Big Bang Theory S2E5 — The Euclid Alternative
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The Big Bang Theory•Season 2•Episode 5

The Euclid Alternative

8.3/10 · 5,399 votesOct 20, 200820 min

Ranked #6 of 23 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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Leonard and his friends stage an intervention to force Sheldon to face his fear of driving.

Directed byMark Cendrowski
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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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Jennifer Glickman

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Mark Cendrowski

Mark Cendrowski

Director

Steven Molaro

Steven Molaro

Story

Bill Prady

Bill Prady

Story

David Goetsch

David Goetsch

Teleplay

J

Jay O'Connell

Unit Production Manager

Lee Aronsohn

Lee Aronsohn

Teleplay

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Episode Summary

"The Euclid Alternative" is episode 5 of The Big Bang Theory season 2. It scored 8.3/10 from 5,399 votes, ranking #6 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Mark Cendrowski, it aired on October 20, 2008.

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