Episode
The Big Bang Theory: The Luminous Fish Effect
Overview
Sheldon's getting fired forces him to explore what life has to offer outside physics, leaving Leonard to take drastic action to snap his friend out of his funk.
Details
- Series
- The Big Bang Theory
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2007-10-15
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
The Luminous Fish Effect is Episode 4 in Season 1 of The Big Bang Theory. It aired on 2007-10-15. The runtime is 21 min.
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Episode 10: The Loobenfeld Decay
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Episode 11: The Pancake Batter Anomaly
With his friends knowing how sour he acts when sick—and avoiding him as a result—Sheldon is nursed by Penny, who hasn't a clue what she's in for.
Episode 12: The Jerusalem Duality
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Episode 13: The Bat Jar Conjecture
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