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The Big Bang Theory S5E23 — The Launch Acceleration
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The Big Bang Theory•Season 5•Episode 23

The Launch Acceleration

8.1/10 · 4,183 votesMay 3, 201221 min

Ranked #9 of 24 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

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When NASA moves up Howard's mission, he must face his fears and Bernadette's dad, thus putting the wedding plans in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Leonard says something surprising to Penny in the bedroom.

Directed byMark Cendrowski
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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

Chuck Lorre

Chuck Lorre

Story

Bill Prady

Bill Prady

Teleplay

Mark Cendrowski

Mark Cendrowski

Director

Steven Molaro

Steven Molaro

Story

Steve Holland

Steve Holland

Teleplay

Maria Ferrari

Maria Ferrari

Teleplay

Jim Reynolds

Jim Reynolds

Story

J

Julie Fleischer

Script Supervisor

B

Brian Steagall

Transportation Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"The Launch Acceleration" is episode 23 of The Big Bang Theory season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 4,183 votes, ranking #9 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Mark Cendrowski, it aired on May 3, 2012.

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