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The Big Bang Theory S3E18 — The Pants Alternative
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The Big Bang Theory•Season 3•Episode 18

The Pants Alternative

8.3/10 · 4,900 votesMar 22, 201021 min

Ranked #10 of 23 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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Sheldon's friends come to his aid when his fear of public speaking stands between him and a coveted award.

Directed byMark Cendrowski
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Johnny Galecki

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Leonard Hofstadter

Jim Parsons

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Sheldon Cooper

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco

Penny

Simon Helberg

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Howard Wolowitz

Kunal Nayyar

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Rajesh Koothrappali

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Chuck Lorre

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Mark Cendrowski

Mark Cendrowski

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Jim Reynolds

Jim Reynolds

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Steve Holland

Steve Holland

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Bill Prady

Bill Prady

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Eric Kaplan

Eric Kaplan

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Richard A. Rosenstock

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Episode Summary

"The Pants Alternative" is episode 18 of The Big Bang Theory season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 4,900 votes, ranking #10 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Mark Cendrowski, it aired on March 22, 2010.

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