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The Big Bang Theory S8E12 — The Space Probe Disintegration
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The Big Bang Theory•Season 8•Episode 12

The Space Probe Disintegration

7.2/10 · 3,679 votesJan 8, 201520 min

Ranked #21 of 24 in Season 8•−0.3 vs season avg

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Howard tries to distract Raj, who is anxiously awaiting data from a space probe he helped launch. Meanwhile, Sheldon and Leonard go dress shopping with Penny and Amy.

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

Steven Molaro

Steven Molaro

Teleplay

Steven Molaro

Steven Molaro

Executive Producer

Bill Prady

Bill Prady

Executive Producer

Chuck Lorre

Chuck Lorre

Executive Producer

Mark Cendrowski

Mark Cendrowski

Director

Eric Kaplan

Eric Kaplan

Story

David Goetsch

David Goetsch

Co-Executive Producer

F

Faye Oshima Belyeu

Co-Executive Producer

N

Nikki Valko

Casting

Eric Kaplan

Eric Kaplan

Co-Executive Producer

Maria Ferrari

Maria Ferrari

Co-Executive Producer

M

Mary T. Quigley

Co-Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Space Probe Disintegration" is episode 12 of The Big Bang Theory season 8. It scored 7.2/10 from 3,679 votes, ranking #21 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Mark Cendrowski, it aired on January 8, 2015.

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