The Big Bang Theory (TV Series)
The Loobenfeld Decay (2008)
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- TV-PG
- 21min
- Comedy, Romance
- 24 Mar 2008
- TV Episode
Leonard lies to Penny so he and Sheldon can get out of watching her perform, but Sheldon believes that the lie has too many loose ends, so he comes up with a new, unnecessarily complex one to replace it.
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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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| DJ Qualls | ... |
Toby Loobenfeld
(as D.J. Qualls)
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Directed by
| Mark Cendrowski | ||
Written by
| Chuck Lorre | ... | (created by) (creator) & |
| Bill Prady | ... | (created by) (creator) |
| Bill Prady | ... | (teleplay) & |
| Lee Aronsohn | ... | (teleplay) |
| Chuck Lorre | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Lee Aronsohn | ... | executive producer |
| Kristy Cecil | ... | associate producer |
| Peter Chakos | ... | co-producer |
| Robert Cohen | ... | co-executive producer |
| Stephen Engel | ... | consulting producer |
| Jennifer Glickman | ... | consulting producer |
| David Goetsch | ... | co-executive producer (as Dave Goetsch) |
| 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
| Bill Ghaffary | ... | second assistant director |
| Chris Klausen | ... | first assistant director / 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) |
| Justin D. Hetzel | ... | art department production assistant (uncredited) |
| Sam Huston | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Bryan Rogers | ... | 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) |
| Michael Kreple | ... | foley mixer (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) |
| Sara Markowitz | ... | costume supervisor (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Barenaked Ladies | ... | composer: theme music / performer: theme music |
| Leo Tee | ... | music clearance manager (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Julie Fleischer | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Brian Steagall | ... | transportation coordinator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Don Foster | ... | executive consultant |
| Brian George | ... | production coordinator |
| Eddie Gorodetsky | ... | executive consultant |
| Mark Roberts | ... | executive consultant |
| David Saltzberg | ... | science consultant (as David Saltzberg Ph.D.) |
| Matt Clifford | ... | assistant to co-executive producer (uncredited) |
| Mona Garcea | ... | executive assistant (uncredited) |
| Maile Gerken | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| John Malakoff | ... | production travel consultant (uncredited) |
| Anthony Robinson | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Mindy Stevenson | ... | accounting auditor (uncredited) |
| Jason T. Welden | ... | computer/video playback (uncredited) |
| Tara Stillions Whitehead | ... | assistant to the executive consultants (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (2008) (United States) (tv)
- Amazon Prime Video (2020) (Venezuela) (video) (VOD)
- CTV Television Network (2008) (Canada) (tv)
- Channel 4 Television Corporation (2008) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Cool TV (2010) (Hungary) (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 |
Penny has the role of Mimi in a one-day workshop stage production of "Rent" and invites Leonard and Sheldon to see her perform. Based on hearing Penny sing badly, Leonard and Sheldon decline; Leonard even lies to her to get out of it. Sheldon feels uncomfortable being part of Leonard's lie, so he takes proactive measures to get out of the lie; his actions don't hurt Penny but they confuse Leonard. But Sheldon takes his proactive measure to the extreme, utilizing the hidden talents of Toby Loobenfeld, a research assistant in the particle physics lab. Written by Huggo |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This episode starts Sheldon's habit of repeatedly knocking on a door while repeatedly calling out to the person, although it is a series of four knocks instead of three. See more » |
| Goofs | Sheldon is a mysophobe, so he would not have taken the packed chicken he threw in the garbage bin for consumption later. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Episode #26.112 (2010). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Out Tonight See more » |
| Crazy Credits | CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #198 Censored! Well, wouldn't ya' know it. Just two episodes back from the strike and I've already managed to write a vanity card that is completely unacceptable to the good folks at CBS. I wasn't trying to offend. Honest. I just saw an opportunity to poke some proverbial fun, to knosh on the hand that feeds, if you will. They were not amused. If you would like to read my latest exercise in poor judgment, I'm sure you can find it somewhere on that thing we writers were striking to claim dominion over. Just to be on the safe side, I apologize in advance. Please know that my aim was only to provoke a bit of gaiety through the judicious use of a little thing I like to call "the truth." Unfortunately, in the television business, the truth rarely sets anyone free. More often than not, it just pisses them off. See more » |
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Sheldon Cooper:
[Leonard lied to Penny]
So, lack of a physiological reaction while lying is characteristic of a violent sociopath. Leonard: Sheldon, are you worried about your safety? Sheldon Cooper: No. I imagine if you were going to kill me, you'd have done it a long time ago. See more » |