All episodes Season 1 S01E09 2008-03-17 30 min 2000s

The Big Bang Theory

The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization

Season 1, Episode 9 · Aired 2008-03-17

The Big Bang Theory — The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization (S01E09)

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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Also in season 1

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