The Big Bang Theory (TV Series)
The Luminous Fish Effect (2007)
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- TV-PG
- 21min
- Comedy, Romance
- 15 Oct 2007
- TV Episode
Sheldon's mother is called to intervene when he delves into numerous obsessions after being fired for being disrespectful to his new boss.
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| Johnny Galecki | ... |
Leonard Hofstadter
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| Jim Parsons | ... |
Sheldon Cooper
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| Kaley Cuoco | ... |
Penny
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| Simon Helberg | ... |
Howard Wolowitz
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| Kunal Nayyar | ... |
Raj Koothrappali
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| Laurie Metcalf | ... |
Mary Cooper
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| Mark Harelik | ... |
Dr. Eric Gablehauser
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| Sierra Edwards | ... |
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Directed by
| Mark Cendrowski | ||
Written by
| Chuck Lorre | ... | (created by) (creator) & |
| Bill Prady | ... | (created by) (creator) |
| David Litt | ... | (teleplay) & |
| Lee Aronsohn | ... | (teleplay) |
| Chuck Lorre | ... | (story) & |
| Bill Prady | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Lee Aronsohn | ... | consulting producer |
| Kristy Cecil | ... | associate producer |
| Peter Chakos | ... | co-producer |
| Robert Cohen | ... | co-executive producer |
| Jennifer Glickman | ... | consulting producer |
| David Goetsch | ... | co-executive producer (as Dave Goetsch) |
| Kelly Lee | ... | co-producer (as Kelly-Anne Lee) |
| David Litt | ... | consulting producer |
| Chuck Lorre | ... | executive producer (showrunner) |
| Steven Molaro | ... | producer |
| Faye Oshima Belyeu | ... | producer |
| Bill Prady | ... | executive producer |
| Mary T. Quigley | ... | co-producer |
Cinematography by
| Steven V. Silver | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Peter Chakos | ||
Editorial Department
| Ryan Berdan | ... | post-production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Tony D'Amore | ... | final colorist (uncredited) |
| Todd Morris | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Ken Miller | ||
| Nikki Valko | ||
Production Design by
| John Shaffner | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ann Shea | ||
Costume Design by
| Mary T. Quigley | ||
Makeup Department
| Peggy Nichols | ... | makeup artist |
| Faye Woods | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Kelly Lee | ... | unit production manager (as Kelly-Anne Lee) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Chris Klausen | ... | second assistant director |
| Howard Murray | ... | associate director |
| Anthony Rich | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Scott L. London | ... | property master |
| Francoise Cherry-Cohen | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
| Sam Huston | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Bryan Rogers | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Jeffry C. Voorhees | ... | on-set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bob La Masney | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Charlie McDaniel | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Bruce Peters | ... | production sound mixer |
| Ron Arnold | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Dan Carrington | ... | flame artist (uncredited) |
| Scott Milne | ... | visual effects supervisor (uncredited) |
| Bryan Whitaker | ... | flame artist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Roland Monty Reese | ... | dimmer board op |
| Ron Ervin | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| John O'Brien | ... | video controller (uncredited) |
| Robert Zeigler | ... | digital imaging technician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Nikki Hoffman | ... | extras casting |
| Peter Pappas | ... | casting associate |
| Adam Hochfeld | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Julie Heath | ... | key costumer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Barenaked Ladies | ... | composer: theme music / performer: theme music |
| Joe Fischer | ... | music manager (uncredited) |
| Leo Tee | ... | music clearance manager (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Julie Fleischer | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Don Foster | ... | executive consultant |
| Eddie Gorodetsky | ... | executive consultant |
| Gregg Moscot | ... | production coordinator |
| Mark Roberts | ... | executive consultant |
| David Saltzberg | ... | science consultant (as David Saltzberg Ph.D.) |
| Matt Clifford | ... | writer's assistant (uncredited) |
| Mona Garcea | ... | executive assistant (uncredited) |
| Maile Gerken | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jacob Murray | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Anthony Robinson | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jason T. Welden | ... | computer/video playback (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (2007) (United States) (tv)
- Amazon Prime Video (2020) (Venezuela) (video) (VOD)
- CTV Television Network (2007) (Canada) (tv)
- Channel 4 Television Corporation (2008) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Cool TV (2010) (Hungary) (tv)
- ProSieben (2009) (Germany) (tv)
- Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) (2008) (Ireland) (tv)
- Veronica (2009) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Technicolor (post-production services)
- Warner Bros. Post Production Services (sound services)
- Panavision (camera equipment provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Sheldon isn't looking forward to the faculty mixer where he will meet his new boss, Dr. Eric Gablehauser, who Sheldon doesn't respect. Due to an inappropriate comment to Gablehauser, Sheldon promptly gets fired. Sheldon has no interest in getting his job back. With his new found free time, Sheldon works on a series of rather meaningless experiments at home, which drive Leonard and Penny crazy. Feeling at the end of his rope in dealing with a crazed Sheldon, Leonard calls in the one person who he thinks can get Sheldon out of his funk: his mother. Mary Cooper, a religious southerner, deals with her son in her own special way, which may have a side benefit to herself. Written by Huggo |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | When Mary Cooper (Laurie Metcalf) introduces herself as "Sheldon's mother" to Dr. Eric Gablehauser (Mark Harelik), Sheldon's boss, he says that's impossible and that she must've had Sheldon when she was a teenager. Laurie Metcalf is 17 years older than Jim Parsons. See more » |
| Goofs | When Sheldon is driving with Penny in the car and says assume the weight of the car as 4000 pounds, his weight as 140 and Penny's as 120, he comes up with the total weight as 4400. It should be 4260 pounds. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Dharma & Greg (1997). See more » |
| Soundtracks | History of Everything See more » |
| Crazy Credits | CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #187 Awright, shut up, siddown and listen. I am da immortal spirit Sheldon Leonard and for da last few years I've been using da body of Chuck Lorre to channel my ideas for new sitcoms. For da record, he's a stinkin' lousy channel and my ideas are much better than what he's puttin' on television. Dis is why I am breaking my anonymity. No matter how specifical I tell da kid what to write, he still manages to cock it up. Dharma & Greg? What da hell was dat? I specifically said "do a show about a queer guy who loves a straight chick, and she loves him back, but they can't, you know, bump uglies." But does Lorre listen? No way Jose. The putz turns it inside out, winds up with hippie chick loves uptight lawyer and then wonders why he can't buy an Emmy. (I did find a writing team to act as a channel for dat pitch, which worked out pretty good, Emmy and cash-wise.) Anyway, back to Lorre. Couple years later while he's sleepin', I whisper to him, "Two brudders inherit a midget." Funny, right? What's Lorre do? You got it. Two and a Half Men. Gimme a break! Anyway, I decide to give the mook one last chance. While he's under da gas at the dentist, I tell him to do a show about four wise guys and a sexy dame what knows da score. So what does da knucklehead do? Scientists and a waitress! It just breaks my heart. But at least the dope managed to slip my name in dis one. Now if you'll excuse me, I gotta schlep over to Milton Berle's crypt for a little pinochle with the boys. See more » |
| Quotes |
Sheldon:
I'm not going to apologize. I didn't say anything that wasn't true. Mary: [Firmly] Now you listen here, I have been telling you since you were four years old, it's okay to be smarter than everybody else, but you can't go around pointing it out. Sheldon: Why? Mary: [All but yelling] Because people don't like it! Remember all the ass-kickings you got from the neighbor kids? [Drops a pair of shoes down] Mary: Now let's get crackin'! Shower, shirt, shoes, and let's shove off! See more » |