Episode
The Big Bang Theory: The Hofstadter Insufficiency
Overview
With Leonard away, Sheldon and Penny spend quality time together sharing intimate secrets. Also, Wolowitz helps Raj get over his ex-girlfriend.
Details
- Series
- The Big Bang Theory
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2013-09-26
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
The Hofstadter Insufficiency is Episode 1 in Season 7 of The Big Bang Theory. It aired on 2013-09-26. The runtime is 21 min.
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