The Big Bang Theory (TV Series)
The Dumpling Paradox (2007)
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- TV-PG
- 21min
- Comedy, Romance
- 05 Nov 2007
- TV Episode
When Howard hooks up with Penny's old friend, his absence in the gang causes problems for the rest of the guys.
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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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| Brooke D'Orsay | ... |
Christy Vanderbilt
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| James Hong | ... |
Chen
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| Carol Ann Susi | ... |
Debbie Wolowitz (voice)
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| Kimberly Brooks | ... |
Automated Cell Phone Voice (voice)
(as Kimberly D. Brooks)
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Directed by
| Mark Cendrowski | ||
Written by
| Chuck Lorre | ... | (created by) (creator) & |
| Bill Prady | ... | (created by) (creator) |
| Lee Aronsohn | ... | (teleplay) & |
| Jennifer Glickman | ... | (teleplay) |
| Chuck Lorre | ... | (story) & |
| Bill Prady | ... | (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) |
| Kelly Lee | ... | co-producer (as Kelly-Anne Lee) |
| 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 |
| Beth O'Rourke | ... | key makeup artist (uncredited) |
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) |
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 |
| Eddie Gorodetsky | ... | executive consultant |
| Mark Roberts | ... | executive consultant |
| David Saltzberg | ... | science consultant (as David Saltzberg Ph.D.) |
| Mona Garcea | ... | executive assistant (uncredited) |
| Maile Gerken | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| John Malakoff | ... | production travel consultant (uncredited) |
| Jacob Murray | ... | production assistant (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 (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)
- 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 receives an unwanted visitor from Nebraska named Christy. In Penny's eyes, Christy is a loose woman with no morals. Hence, Christy is ripe for the picking by Howard. As Howard and Christy have a spontaneous get together using Penny's bedroom, Penny decides to ask Leonard and Sheldon if she can sleep overnight at their place, which elicits different responses from Leonard and Sheldon. Beyond Penny's sleeping problem, Howard hooking up with Christy causes more issues. First, Leonard, Sheldon and Raj are now missing a fourth in their regular activities. And second, they can all see that Christy is only using Howard. They have to figure out how to get Howard back. Written by Huggo |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | As Chen (the waiter at the Chinese restaurant) leaves Sheldon (Jim Parsons), Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Raj (Kunal Nayyar)'s table, he mutters "Young idiot" under his breath in Cantonese. See more » |
| Goofs | The morning after the original Halo Night, Sheldon says he is following the routine he has followed every Saturday morning since he and Leonard moved into the flat. Hence suggesting that Halo Night is on a Friday. However, later in the episode, when they ask Penny to take part in Halo Night and she says for her it's dancing night, he asks her if she dances every Wednesday night. Yet the suggestion is that Halo Night is a fixed night of the week. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Flirting with Danger (2012). See more » |
| Soundtracks | History of Everything See more » |
| Crazy Credits | CHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #193 Show of hands, during the climactic, face-scrunching moment of the sex act, how many of you out there sometimes find yourself thinking, "Gee, I must look pretty silly right about now"? C'mon, be honest... Okay, I understand. This is a little too intimate for a public conversation. How about if we do it this way: If you're alone right now, just nod. If you're reading this with your sexual partner, simply look at them, smile sheepishly, then, when they smile back, suddenly twist your face into your freakiest orgasm position. If they laugh, know you're in good company. Give them a hug, hit the play button on your DVR and watch Two and a Half Men. If they don't laugh, hit the play button on your DVR, watch Two and a Half Men, then go out and find a new partner. See more » |
| Quotes |
Leonard:
The only way we can play teams is if we cut Raj in half. Raj Koothrappali: Oh, sure. Cut the foreigner in half. There's a billion more where he came from. See more » |