The Big Bang Theory

Alla prima della serie, quando Leonard e Sheldon incontrano Penny, Leonard prova subito interesse per lei. Ma Sheldon sente che il suo amico insegue un sogno irraggiungibile.

In the series premiere, when Leonard and Sheldon meet Penny, Leonard isimmediately interested in her. But Sheldon feels his friend is chasing a dream he'll never catch.

After Leonard tries to do a favor for Penny, Sheldon ruins the plan. Leonard volunteers to sign for a package, hoping to make a good impressionon Penny. However, when he involves his obsessive-compulsive roommate, Leonard sees his attempt at chivalry go horribly awry.

Dopo che Leonard prova a fare un favore a Penny, Sheldon rovina tutto. Leonard si offre di firmare per un plico, sperando di far buona impressione su Penny.

Leonard si affligge a sapere che Penny esce con qualcuno. Di conseguenza, incoraggiato da amici, scienziati e non, Leonard raccoglie il coraggio per invitare una donna a uscire.

Leonard is depressed to learn that Penny is dating someone. As a result, encouraged by his friends and fellow scientists, Leonard actually summons the nerve to ask a woman out on a date. SARA GILBERT ("Roseanne") guest stars as Leslie.

After being fired from his job, Sheldon attempts to explore the "dreadful" life beyond physics. But his initial thrill of shopping with Penny devolves over time to him weaving ponchos as a shut-in, forcing Leonard to call on Sheldon's mother, Mary (LAURIE METCALF - "Roseanne").

Dopo essere stato licenziato, Sheldon tenta di esplorare la “temuta” vita oltre la fisica.

After sensing that his pursuit of Penny isn't going anywhere, Leonard agrees to an unexpected sexual encounter with fellow scientist Leslie Winkle (recurring guest star SARA GILBERT). The one-night stand throws Leonard and Sheldon deep into uncharted social waters.

Dopo aver capito che la sua ricerca di Penny non porterà a nulla, Leonard accetta un inatteso incontro intimo con l’amica scienziata Leslie Winkle.

I due tipi impacciati socialmente sono nervosi quando Penny li invita al suo party.

The socially stunted guys are nervous when Penny invites them to a party she's hosting. But they are ecstatic to find out that it's a Halloween party and enthusiastically don their respective nerdy costumes, which unfortunately fail to impress Penny's brutish ex-boyfriend. Afterwards, Koothrappali experiences the unexpected with a partygoer, Cheryl (ERIN ALLIN).

Quando Wolowitz seduce l’amica di Penny e finisce a letto con lei nell’appartamento di Penny, Penny dorme sul divano di Leonard e Sheldon.

When Wolowitz seduces Penny's friend and ends up sleeping with her in Penny's apartment, Penny sleeps on Leonard and Sheldon's couch. Meanwhile, with Wolowitz occupied, the guys discover that they are without a fourth member of their group. In desperation, they ask Penny to join one of their two-person Halo teams.

Koothrappali becomes overwhelmed when his parents arrange a blind date for him, but he discovers he actually can talk to a member of the opposite sex after a few drinks. However, complications arise when his beautiful date shows more interest in Sheldon.

Koothrappali è sopraffatto quando i suoi genitori gli organizzano un appuntamento alla cieca, ma scopre che può realmente parlare a una donna dopo qualche bicchiere.

Sheldon e Leonard sono invitati a presentare le loro scoperte comuni a una conferenza di fisica, ma Sheldon rifiuta.

Sheldon and Leonard are invited to present their joint findings at a physics conference, but Sheldon refuses. Penny steps in to mediate, but this only deepens the rift between the two best friends.

After hearing Penny sing, Leonard lies to avoid seeing her perform. Sheldon goes one step further with a more elaborate lie, leading to the appearance of his nonexistent cousin. D.J. QUALLS ("Road Trip") guest stars.

Dopo sentita Penny cantare, Leonard mente per evitare di vederla esibirsi. Sheldon si spinge oltre con una menzogna ancor più grande, portando all’apparizione del suo inesistente cugino.

Sheldon si ammala e Penny deve vedersela con lui.

When Sheldon gets sick, Leonard and the boys know what is in store for them and avoid him like the plague; this leaves an unsuspecting Penny to nurse the world's worst patient back to health.

When Leonard and Sheldon meet a 15-year-old physics prodigy, Sheldon is distraught that this boy genius is younger and smarter. In an attempt to restore a sense of purpose, the boys come up with a solution to derail the young prodigy's research.

Quando Leonard e Sheldon incontrano un prodigio della fisica quindicenne, Sheldon è angosciato che questo ragazzo sia più giovane e più intelligente ed escogita un piano per sabotarlo.

The guys decide to compete in the university's Physics Bowl, but since Sheldon's only focus is to prove his mental superiority, the guys kick him off the team. To take his spot, they enlist his nemesis Leslie Winkle (recurring guest star SARA GILBERT).