The Big Bang Theory (TV Series)
The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization (2008)
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- TV-PG
- 20min
- Comedy, Romance
- 17 Mar 2008
- TV Episode
Leonard and Sheldon's friendship is put to the test when Leonard wants to present a paper they co-authored at a physics convention, but Sheldon doesn't.
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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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Talbott Lin | ... |
Chinese Leonard
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| Howard Chan | ... |
Chinese Sheldon
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Directed by
| Joel Murray | ||
Written by
| Chuck Lorre | ... | (created by) (creator) & |
| Bill Prady | ... | (created by) (creator) |
| Chuck Lorre | ... | (teleplay) & |
| Lee Aronsohn | ... | (teleplay) & |
| David Goetsch | ... | (teleplay) (as Dave Goetsch) |
| Bill Prady | ... | (story) & |
| Stephen Engel | ... | (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 |
| 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) |
Stunts
| Eddie Braun | ... | stunt coordinator (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 |
| Leo Tee | ... | music clearance manager (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Don Foster | ... | executive consultant |
| Eddie Gorodetsky | ... | executive consultant |
| Robinson Green | ... | production coordinator |
| Mark Roberts | ... | executive consultant |
| David Saltzberg | ... | science consultant (as David Saltzberg Ph.D.) |
| Mona Garcea | ... | executive assistant (uncredited) |
| Maile Gerken | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Derick Green | ... | audience page (uncredited) |
| Anthony Robinson | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jason T. Welden | ... | computer/video playback (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)
- 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 |
Leonard finds a letter in the trash can, the letter an invitation for him and Sheldon to speak at an upcoming conference on the topic of their latest joint research findings. Sheldon threw the letter out since he didn't want to do it. This brings to the forefront several issues. Has Sheldon thrown out any other important letters to Leonard? Who has the right to their joint intellectual property, especially if Leonard wants to present? Whose idea was the research to begin with? In Penny's eyes, does Leonard own anything appropriate to wear to the conference? Can Leonard and Sheldon come to a compromise so that they will speak to each other and be friends again? Written by Huggo |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The 30 second video shot by Howard "Physicists Gone Wild!" is a real video which is still available in YouTube. See more » |
| Goofs | While the video was on YouTube Penny's voice was never heard asking if this always happens. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Star Trek (1966). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Also Sprach Zarathustra See more » |
| Crazy Credits | CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #196 my soul's journey To let go of the fear and anger which imprisons my heart, To relinquish all childish expectations and live joyfully in the world as it is -- not as I wish or imagine it to be, To be free of the always craven and ever-craving ego, To be released from the endless hungers of the body, To see God in others, To see God in everything, To die without death and merge my consciousness into the cosmic sea of bliss from which I came, To crank out two sitcoms a week that can compete with a deaf chick dancing her ass off... This is my soul's journey. See more » |
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Leonard Hofstadter:
We have to do this. Sheldon Cooper: No, we have to take in nourishment, expel waste and breathe in enough oxygen to keep our cells from dying. Everything else is purely optional. See more » |