The Big Bang Theory (TV Series)
The Tangerine Factor (2008)
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- TV-PG
- 20min
- Comedy, Romance
- 19 May 2008
- TV Episode
After a bad breakup, Penny finally agrees to go out on a date with Leonard, however they both develop doubts and turn to Sheldon for advice.
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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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| James Hong | ... |
Chen
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| William Ngo | ... |
Chinese International Grad Student (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mark Cendrowski | ||
Written by
| Chuck Lorre | ... | (created by) (creator) & |
| Bill Prady | ... | (created by) (creator) |
| Lee Aronsohn | ... | (teleplay) & |
| Steven Molaro | ... | (teleplay) |
| Chuck Lorre | ... | (story) & |
| Bill Prady | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Lee Aronsohn | ... | executive producer |
| Kristy Cecil | ... | associate producer |
| Peter Chakos | ... | 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
| 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) |
| Justin D. Hetzel | ... | art department production assistant (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) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Roland Monty Reese | ... | dimmer board op |
| 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
| Pamela Broussard | ... | set costumer (uncredited) |
| Nicole Felts | ... | set costumer (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 |
Additional Crew
| Don Foster | ... | executive consultant |
| Eddie Gorodetsky | ... | executive consultant |
| Mark Roberts | ... | executive consultant |
| David Saltzberg | ... | science consultant (as David Saltzberg Ph.D.) |
| Russell Eida | ... | assistant: Lee Aronsohn (uncredited) |
| Mona Garcea | ... | executive assistant (uncredited) |
| Brian George | ... | production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Maile Gerken | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Lisa Maniker | ... | product placement (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)
- 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 just broken up with her latest boyfriend Mike who blogged about their sex life. Besides feeling embarrassed about the blog contents, she's angry with herself for what she sees as her poor choice in men, who all seem to fit into the same mold. After a few discussions between the two on her break-up and a few tantrums on Penny's part, Leonard finally asks Penny out on an official date. Penny agrees despite or perhaps because Leonard does not fit into that mold. Afterward, Penny has second thoughts about going on a date with Leonard and speaks to the one person who she feels can place the best perspective on it: Sheldon. Leonard too has second thoughts and speaks to his best friend, Sheldon. Using the analogy of Schrödinger's cat, Sheldon tells both individually that they have to risk opening the box to find out what's inside. Will either do so? Written by Huggo |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The 'little crush' that Menelaus had on Helen of Troy was enough to launch the Trojan War when Paris of Troy stole her away. See more » |
| Goofs | During the lunchroom scene with Leonard and Sheldon, Sheldon shakes salt and pepper condiments on his food, however the shakers are grinders and do not shake the product on the food, but are supposed to be tipped upside down and twisting the tip to grind the minerals onto his food. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Fantasia (1940). See more » |
| Soundtracks | History of Everything See more » |
| Crazy Credits | CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #212 I believe that the voices of fear, both from without and within, can only be dispelled by trusting the voice that comes from the heart. Be still and listen to it. If it speaks of love and compassion for others, for the world itself, it just might be the voice of God -- or a reasonable facsimile. If, however, it snarls with fear of the unknown, fear of losing what you have or of not getting what you want, then it just might be the voice of Rupert Murdoch -- or a reasonable facsimile. See more » |
| Quotes |
Penny:
[scares the hell out of Sheldon after touching him in the back]
Do you have a second? Sheldon: A second what? Pair of underwear? See more » |