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Season 1  "The Grasshopper Experiment"  1x8

Aired 18 years ago - Nov 12, 2007

Raj's parents set him up on a blind date, but just when he discovers he can talk to her, she shows interest in Sheldon.

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Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 1
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My parents are trying to marry me off to a stranger. What am I going to do?
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 3
I'm not a big fan of musicals, but I love that show.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 4
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 5
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 6
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Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 8
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 9
So I'm calling you and call me back.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 10
- So call her. - How can I call her? I can't talk to women.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 11
Yes, it is good to talk to you too.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 12
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 13
For what, making me sound like a Simpsons character?
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 14
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 15
I swear to God, Sheldon, one day, I'm gonna get the hang of talking to you.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 16
Oh, well, great. The key to acquiring proficiency in any task is repetition.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 17
And besides, he doesn't drink, so...
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 18
- Thank you. - Mm-hm.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 19
Whatever you recommend.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 20
Fine. I'll have a virgin Cuba Libre.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 21
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 22
Okay. Raj, here you go.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 23
Where did my life go, Penny?
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 24
I had such plans. I had dreams.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 25
How can I be a gynecologist? I can barely look a woman in the eye.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 26
Okay. Sweetie, I think that's the Grasshopper talking.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 27
- Raj- - No, no, let's see how long it takes him.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 28
Hello, Penny. How are you?
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 29
If you're gonna drink on this date, just promise me you won't overdo it.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 30
Why don't you bring her to my restaurant so I can keep an eye on you?
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 31
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 32
Little Lalita, little Lalita, little Lalita.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 33
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 34
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 35
I'd say he's doing fine. Look at her.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 36
- Okay. - In a tall glass with a lime wedge.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 37
No, no. Princess Panchali from The Monkey and The Princess.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 38
When I was a little boy and got sick, which was most of the time...
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 39
We all know the reason.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 40
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 41
...for I am but a monkey and it is in my nature to climb.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 42
A beloved character from an Indian folktale.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 43
Well, thanks.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 44
So, Sheldon, tell me more about this princess you say I look like.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 45
If you do not stop hitting on my lady, you will feel the full extent of my wrath.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 46
Let's get something straight.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 47
Luckily for you. She could have you beheaded.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 48
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 49
Dr. and Mrs. Koothrappali, in all fairness, it wasn't entirely Raj's fault.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 50
Turn us. Turn us.

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Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 2
My parents are trying to marry me off to a stranger. What am I going to do?
#2 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 3
I'm not a big fan of musicals, but I love that show.
#3 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 4 #4 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 5 #5 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 6 #6 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 7 #7 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 8 #8 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 9
So I'm calling you and call me back.
#9 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 10
- So call her. - How can I call her? I can't talk to women.
#10 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 11
Yes, it is good to talk to you too.
#11 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 12 #12 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 13
For what, making me sound like a Simpsons character?
#13 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 14 #14 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 15
I swear to God, Sheldon, one day, I'm gonna get the hang of talking to you.
#15 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 16
Oh, well, great. The key to acquiring proficiency in any task is repetition.
#16 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 17
And besides, he doesn't drink, so...
#17 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 18
- Thank you. - Mm-hm.
#18 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 19
Whatever you recommend.
#19 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 20
Fine. I'll have a virgin Cuba Libre.
#20 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 21 #21 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 22
Okay. Raj, here you go.
#22 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 23
Where did my life go, Penny?
#23 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 24
I had such plans. I had dreams.
#24 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 25
How can I be a gynecologist? I can barely look a woman in the eye.
#25 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 26
Okay. Sweetie, I think that's the Grasshopper talking.
#26 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 27
- Raj- - No, no, let's see how long it takes him.
#27 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 28
Hello, Penny. How are you?
#28 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 29
If you're gonna drink on this date, just promise me you won't overdo it.
#29 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 30
Why don't you bring her to my restaurant so I can keep an eye on you?
#30 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 31 #31 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 32
Little Lalita, little Lalita, little Lalita.
#32 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 33 #33 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 34 #34 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 35
I'd say he's doing fine. Look at her.
#35 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 36
- Okay. - In a tall glass with a lime wedge.
#36 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 37
No, no. Princess Panchali from The Monkey and The Princess.
#37 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 38
When I was a little boy and got sick, which was most of the time...
#38 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 39
We all know the reason.
#39 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 40 #40 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 41
...for I am but a monkey and it is in my nature to climb.
#41 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 42
A beloved character from an Indian folktale.
#42 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 43
Well, thanks.
#43 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 44
So, Sheldon, tell me more about this princess you say I look like.
#44 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 45
If you do not stop hitting on my lady, you will feel the full extent of my wrath.
#45 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 46
Let's get something straight.
#46 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 47
Luckily for you. She could have you beheaded.
#47 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 48 #48 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 49
Dr. and Mrs. Koothrappali, in all fairness, it wasn't entirely Raj's fault.
#49 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) - 50
Turn us. Turn us.
#50