Christmas is a source of stress for Leonard - whose handsome colleague starts dating Penny - and his friends, who are being tormented by Sheldon's obsession with gift-giving etiquette.
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US Ratings: 11.2m viewers. Nielsen Rating: 6.7/10. Nielsen 18-49 Rating: 4.1/11.
Guest Stars
Michael Trucco as David, Michael Hyatt as Charlotte
Writers
Bill Prady (Story), Richard Rosenstock (Story), Stephen Engel (Teleplay), Eric Kaplan (Teleplay)
Director
Mark Cendrowski
Sheldon: You bought me a present? Why would you do such a thing? I know you think you're being generous, but the foundation of gift giving is reciprocity. You haven't given me a gift, you've given me an obligation. The essence of the custom is that I now have to go out and purchase for you a gift of commensurate value and representing the same perceived level of friendship as that represented by the gift you've given me. Ah, it's no wonder suicide rates skyrocket this time of year. Oh, I brought this on myself by being such an endearing and important part of your life...
Wolowitz: He doesn't do anything for me. If I were going to go that way, I'm more of a Zac Efron kind of guy.
Raj: Oh yeah, like you have a shot with Zac Efron.
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