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The Big Bang Theory S9E13 — The Empathy Optimization
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The Big Bang Theory•Season 9•Episode 13

The Empathy Optimization

7.4/10 · 3,516 votesJan 14, 201619 min

Ranked #15 of 24 in Season 9•−0.2 vs season avg

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After having to deal with a sick Sheldon, Leonard, Penny and the gang try to treat themselves to a Sheldon-free weekend.

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

Steven Molaro

Steven Molaro

Teleplay

Mark Cendrowski

Mark Cendrowski

Director

Eric Kaplan

Eric Kaplan

Story

David Goetsch

David Goetsch

Co-Executive Producer

Eric Kaplan

Eric Kaplan

Co-Executive Producer

Maria Ferrari

Maria Ferrari

Co-Executive Producer

Steve Holland

Steve Holland

Teleplay

Steve Holland

Steve Holland

Co-Executive Producer

Jim Reynolds

Jim Reynolds

Co-Executive Producer

David Goetsch

David Goetsch

Story

Saladin K. Patterson

Saladin K. Patterson

Teleplay

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Episode Summary

"The Empathy Optimization" is episode 13 of The Big Bang Theory season 9. It scored 7.4/10 from 3,516 votes, ranking #15 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Mark Cendrowski, it aired on January 14, 2016.

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