The Big Bang Theory
The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization
Season 1, Episode 9 · Aired 2008-03-17

Synopsis
When Sheldon and Leonard are invited to present their joint findings at a physics conference, Sheldon refuses, and Penny steps in to mediate, only deepening the rift between the two best friends.
In the series
This episode is part of The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019) on CBS.
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Key cast
- Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter
- Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper
- Kaley Cuoco as Penny
- Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz
- Kunal Nayyar as Raj Koothrappali
- Mayim Bialik as Amy Farrah Fowler