1x08 The Grasshopper Experiment - The Big Bang Theory Episode Guide

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Episode: 01x08
Title: The Grasshopper Experiment
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: 108
First Aired: Nov. 12, 2007

Season 1 » Episode #08 - The Grasshopper Experiment

The Big Bang Theory - 01x08 The Grasshopper Experiment

Summary: Koothrappali is overwhelmed after his parents arrange a blind date, but he discovers he actually can talk to the opposite sex after a few drinks; however, complications set in when his beautiful date is more interested in Sheldon.

Who appeared in this episode?

Guest Stars:

Leonard Hofstadter	played by Johnny Galecki
Rajesh Koothrappali	played by Kunal Nayyar
Lalita Gupta	played by Sarayu Rao
Dr. V.M. Koothrappali	played by Brian George
Mrs. Koothrappali	played by Alice Amter

Episode Quotes

Season 1 / Episode 8: - The Grasshopper Experiment

Leonard: [Sheldon is singing "L'Chaim" at Penny's bar] I can't believe it! What got into him?
Penny: Oh, maybe a couple of virgin Cuba Libres that turned out to be kinda slutty.
Leonard: You didn't.
Penny: Hey, you do your experiments, I do mine.

Season 1 / Episode 8: - The Grasshopper Experiment

Penny: Sheldon, what are you going to have?
Sheldon: I'll have a Diet Coke.
Penny: Okay, will you please order a cocktail? I need to practice mixing drinks.
Sheldon: Fine. I'll have a virgin Cuba Libre.
Penny: That's, um, Rum and Coke without the Rum.
Sheldon: Yes.
Penny: So, Coke.
Sheldon: Yes... And would you make it Diet?
Penny: There's a can in the fridge.
Sheldon: A Cuba Libre traditionally comes in a tall glass with a lime wedge.
Penny: Then swim to Cuba.
Sheldon: Bartenders are supposed to have people skills.

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