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The Big Bang Theory S3E1 — The Electric Can Opener Fluctuation
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The Big Bang Theory•Season 3•Episode 1

The Electric Can Opener Fluctuation

8.2/10 · 5,282 votesSep 21, 200922 min

Ranked #11 of 23 in Season 3•matches the season avg

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When Sheldon learns the guys tampered with his expedition data he got from the arctic, he leaves to Texas in disgrace. This results in the guys following him, which threatens Leonard's hope for some romantic time with Penny and the guys' friendship with Sheldon.

Directed byMark Cendrowski
Written bySteven Molaro
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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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Mark Cendrowski

Mark Cendrowski

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Julie Fleischer

Script Supervisor

Steven Molaro

Steven Molaro

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Episode Summary

"The Electric Can Opener Fluctuation" is episode 1 of The Big Bang Theory season 3. It scored 8.2/10 from 5,282 votes, ranking #11 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Mark Cendrowski and written by Steven Molaro, it aired on September 21, 2009.

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