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The Big Bang Theory S4E5 — The Desperation Emanation

7.6

The Big Bang Theory•Season 4•Episode 5

The Desperation Emanation

7.6/10 · 4,535 votesOct 21, 201021 min

Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 4•−0.4 vs season avg

Leonard realizes he’s the only one without a girlfriend, while Sheldon wants to get rid of his.

Directed byMark Cendrowski

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Seasons12

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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

Crew9

Steven Molaro

Steven Molaro

Co-Executive Producer

Steven Molaro

Steven Molaro

Teleplay

Mark Cendrowski

Mark Cendrowski

Director

Steve Holland

Steve Holland

Teleplay

David Goetsch

David Goetsch

Story

Bill Prady

Bill Prady

Story

Chuck Lorre

Chuck Lorre

Teleplay

J

Julie Fleischer

Script Supervisor

Lee Aronsohn

Lee Aronsohn

Story

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Episode Summary

"The Desperation Emanation" is episode 5 of The Big Bang Theory season 4. It scored 7.6/10 from 4,535 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Mark Cendrowski, it aired on October 21, 2010.

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