Episode
The Big Bang Theory: The Application Deterioration
Overview
Leonard, Sheldon, and Wolowitz run into problems when they file for a patent for their infinite persistence gyroscope. Also, Penny, Amy and Bernadette give Koothrappali dating advice when Emily reaches out to him after their breakup.
Details
- Series
- The Big Bang Theory
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 2016-03-10
- Runtime
- 18 min
Episode context
The Application Deterioration is Episode 18 in Season 9 of The Big Bang Theory. It aired on 2016-03-10. The runtime is 18 min.
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Episode 17: The Celebration Experimentation
After more than nine years together, the gang finally celebrates Sheldon’s birthday, surprising him with a special guest.
Episode 19: The Solder Excursion Diversion
Amy is shocked at a revelation from Sheldon after she buys him a new laptop. Also, Koothrappali sells out Leonard and Wolowitz after they lie to their wives in order to attend an early screening of a movie.
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Episode 21: The Viewing Party Combustion
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Episode 14: The Meemaw Materialization
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Episode 22: The Fermentation Bifurcation
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Episode 13: The Empathy Optimization
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Episode 12: The Sales Call Sublimation
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Episode 24: The Convergence Convergence
Chaos ensues when Leonard’s recently divorced parents, Alfred and Beverly, and Sheldon’s devoutly religious mother, Mary, come to town. Also, Wolowitz and Koothrappali think the government is out to get them when they are contacted about their guidance system.