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Season 2  "The Terminator Decoupling"  2x17

Aired 16 years ago - Mar 09, 2009

Leonard, Sheldon and Wolowitz are ecstatic to learn that a famous science-fiction actress (Summer Glau) is on board the train they are taking to San Francisco.

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Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 1
See, by attaching RFID tags to my clothing, it will able my laptop
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 2
Well, that does sound much simpler.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 3
- I don't follow. - I wouldn't expect you to. I'll see you later.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 4
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 5
one of the great American trains operating on one of the classic American routes.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 6
What's wrong with Jiffy Lubes?
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 7
and you've already said a thousand words.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 8
Meanwhile back in the 21st century, people are raising their tray tables
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 9
He is referring, of course, to third class on Indian Railways' magnificent Ranakpur Express
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 10
It can't be. What would Summer Glau be doing riding the train?
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 11
a perfect way to infiltrate and destroy mankind would be to send Terminators back posing
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 12
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 13
You're overlooking something.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 14
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 15
That's it.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 16
You fail to take into account that even mute, I am foreign and exotic,
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 17
Why don't I get a shot?
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 18
Built in 1956 and originally known as the Santa Fe Lounge Car,
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 19
No, no, no, that always creeps girls out.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 20
What's the matter?
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 21
that I was going to give to George Smoot at the conference.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 22
Well, there's nothing you can do about it, so relax.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 23
Only ten hours, 55 minutes to go.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 24
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 25
We then take the 1:13 train back to Union Station.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 26
Look, Penny's home. Why don't we just call her, have her go in the apartment,
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 27
I see. Well, it seems once again, you're caught between a rock and a crazy place.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 28
- That's cute. - Really? I just made it up.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 29
Oh, great.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 30
but it might be the only chance I'll ever get to play Anne Frank.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 31
It's Sheldon.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 32
- limited as they may be... - Give me the phone.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 33
Okay, step one. Locate your emergency key to our apartment.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 34
Leonard, let me tell you something. Personal robots cannot get here soon enough.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 35
Come on. When you were on TV in Firefly, you were actually in space.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 36
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 37
Easement.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 38
Put one beer in him, and he's M. Night Charmalarmalon.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 39
Some sort of placebo effect, I guess.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 40
Hoberman's Sphere.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 41
Where you have the Big Dipper, we have the Big Curry Pot.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 42
Non-alcoholic beer.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 43
Just letters.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 44
Delightful.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 45
Nobody calls me Moon Pie but Meemaw!
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 46
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 47
Salami on pumpernickel.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 48
Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 49
Then, on the opposite end of the box, slide the entire panel down two millimeters.
 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 50
There it is.

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Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 2
Well, that does sound much simpler.
#2 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 3
- I don't follow. - I wouldn't expect you to. I'll see you later.
#3 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 4 #4 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 5
one of the great American trains operating on one of the classic American routes.
#5 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 6
What's wrong with Jiffy Lubes?
#6 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 7
and you've already said a thousand words.
#7 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 8
Meanwhile back in the 21st century, people are raising their tray tables
#8 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 9
He is referring, of course, to third class on Indian Railways' magnificent Ranakpur Express
#9 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 10
It can't be. What would Summer Glau be doing riding the train?
#10 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 11
a perfect way to infiltrate and destroy mankind would be to send Terminators back posing
#11 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 12 #12 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 13
You're overlooking something.
#13 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 14 #14 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 15
That's it.
#15 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 16
You fail to take into account that even mute, I am foreign and exotic,
#16 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 17
Why don't I get a shot?
#17 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 18
Built in 1956 and originally known as the Santa Fe Lounge Car,
#18 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 19
No, no, no, that always creeps girls out.
#19 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 20
What's the matter?
#20 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 21
that I was going to give to George Smoot at the conference.
#21 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 22
Well, there's nothing you can do about it, so relax.
#22 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 23
Only ten hours, 55 minutes to go.
#23 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 24 #24 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 25
We then take the 1:13 train back to Union Station.
#25 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 26
Look, Penny's home. Why don't we just call her, have her go in the apartment,
#26 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 27
I see. Well, it seems once again, you're caught between a rock and a crazy place.
#27 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 28
- That's cute. - Really? I just made it up.
#28 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 29
Oh, great.
#29 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 30
but it might be the only chance I'll ever get to play Anne Frank.
#30 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 31
It's Sheldon.
#31 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 32
- limited as they may be... - Give me the phone.
#32 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 33
Okay, step one. Locate your emergency key to our apartment.
#33 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 34
Leonard, let me tell you something. Personal robots cannot get here soon enough.
#34 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 35
Come on. When you were on TV in Firefly, you were actually in space.
#35 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 36 #36 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 37
Easement.
#37 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 38
Put one beer in him, and he's M. Night Charmalarmalon.
#38 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 39
Some sort of placebo effect, I guess.
#39 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 40
Hoberman's Sphere.
#40 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 41
Where you have the Big Dipper, we have the Big Curry Pot.
#41 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 42
Non-alcoholic beer.
#42 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 43
Just letters.
#43 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 44
Delightful.
#44 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 45
Nobody calls me Moon Pie but Meemaw!
#45 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 46 #46 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 47
Salami on pumpernickel.
#47 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 48 #48 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 49
Then, on the opposite end of the box, slide the entire panel down two millimeters.
#49 Recap of The Big Bang Theory Season 2 Episode 17 (S02E17) - 50
There it is.
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