The Big Bang Theory - The Killer Robot Instability

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2.12 - The Killer Robot Instability Aired January 12, 2009

When Penny's comment about Wolowitz's love life sends him into a depressed stupor, his friends lose their most important team-mate in an upcoming fighting robot competition.

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Guest Stars: Carol Ann Susi as Mrs. Wolowitz, John Ross Bowie as Barry Kripke

Writers: Bill Prady (Story), Richard Rosenstock (Story), Steven Molaro (Teleplay), Daley Haggar (Teleplay)

Director: Mark Cendrowski

Viewers: 11.8 million Households Rating: 7.1/11 Adults 18-49 Rating: 4.4/11

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Quotes (13)

Mrs. Wolowitz: Want me to get you a popsicle?
Howard: Cherry, please!
Mrs. Wolowitz: I ate the cherry. All that's left is green.
Howard: You make me wanna kill myself!

Penny: (To Howard) Normally, I can just ignore you. I mean, I get it. You're a little peculiar. Like Sheldon.
Sheldon: Excuse me, Penny, but in this room, you're the one who's peculiar.

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Comments (20)

Louis

, 09:23 Apr 8 2012.

Biggest fan on the planet u know nothing

laura medina Dominican Republic

, 08:57 Mar 3 2011.

i love the big bang theory, its my favorite show!!! when i am sad, i see the show and later im so happy!!!! thank you!!!!

Sarah

, 04:41 Jul 13 2010.

So this question is abit diffrent but were does pennys orange top come from? It pops up every now and then and I love it!

Photonwave United States

, 15:26 Jan 23 2009.

Hey, does anyone have any idea who's picture hangs in Howards room? It's on the right side of the bed and looks like a pencil drawing of ??? (I think maybe Christina Applegate??)

Lord_Branius Mexico

, 22:27 Jan 13 2009.

Good episode but something is missing,i don't maybe more star wars jokes LOL

Barry

, 14:12 Jan 13 2009.

What was with the lisp? It felt very cheap, not funny at all.

A. Einstein Sweden

, 12:26 Jan 13 2009.

I think it's the least fun episode so far. But still good.

Webmaster, 10:15 Jan 13 2009.

'Login', we're not sure when the show will (if it ever does) air in the Russian language. I'd write to your local TV stations and suggest they pick-up the show for broadcast.