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The Big Bang Theory S7E1 — The Hofstadter Insufficiency
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The Big Bang Theory•Season 7•Episode 1

The Hofstadter Insufficiency

7.7/10 · 4,556 votesSep 26, 201321 min

Ranked #13 of 24 in Season 7•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

With Leonard away, Sheldon and Penny spend quality time together sharing intimate secrets. Also, Wolowitz helps Raj get over his ex-girlfriend.

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

Crew12

Chuck Lorre

Chuck Lorre

Story

R

Robinson Green

Associate Producer

Mark Cendrowski

Mark Cendrowski

Director

Jim Reynolds

Jim Reynolds

Teleplay

Steven Molaro

Steven Molaro

Story

Tara Hernandez

Tara Hernandez

Story

Steve Holland

Steve Holland

Teleplay

Eric Kaplan

Eric Kaplan

Teleplay

Tara Hernandez

Tara Hernandez

Story Editor

J

Jay O'Connell

Unit Production Manager

J

Justin D. Hetzel

Production Coordinator

A

Anthony Del Broccolo

Executive Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Hofstadter Insufficiency" is episode 1 of The Big Bang Theory season 7. It scored 7.7/10 from 4,556 votes, ranking #13 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Mark Cendrowski, it aired on September 26, 2013.

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