The Big Bang Theory - The Benefactor Factor
4.15 - The Benefactor Factor Aired February 10, 2011
A wealthy donor to the university makes Leonard consider how far he's willing to go for the sake of science.
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Guest Stars: Mayim Bialik as Amy Fowler, Jessica Walter as Mrs. Latham, Joshua Malina as President Siebert
Writers: Bill Prady (Story), Lee Aronsohn (Story), Dave Goetsch (Story), Chuck Lorre (Teleplay), Eric Kaplan (Teleplay), Steve Holland (Teleplay)
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Viewers: 12.78 million Households Rating: 7.6/12 Adults 18-49 Rating: 3.9/11
Quotes (10)
Penny: (To Sheldon) We can't keep explaining everything. Read that book we gave you!
Amy: Well then, prepare to be terrified. If your friends are unconvincing, this year's donations might go to, say, the Geology department.
Sheldon: Oh no! Not the dirt people!
Amy: Or, worse still, it could go to the liberal arts.
Sheldon: No!
Amy: Millions of dollars being showered on poets, literary theorists and students of gender studies.
Sheldon: Oh, the Humanities!
Comments (54)
HeWolf 
, 13:16 Apr 27 2012.
, 13:16 Apr 27 2012.Fantastic episode. Lot of great jokes. Very funny!
Sanjana 
, 06:00 Mar 6 2012.
, 06:00 Mar 6 2012.Wats wrong writers?
Nitish , 09:43 Mar 2 2012.
, 09:43 Mar 2 2012.Please back to science
Andres 
, 13:10 Apr 1 2011.
, 13:10 Apr 1 2011.I didnt like it either , OMG what a bad episode, sheldon saves the day
Vancouverfan 
, 13:34 Feb 18 2011.
, 13:34 Feb 18 2011.After watching this episode, one of my sons gave up on BBT and won't be watching any more. He says the show has lost its heart and most of the geeky science. Personally, I found the "older woman is ugly" theme offensive and overstretched. We all love the Sheldon-Leonard relationship, and the friends, especially Raj. Please, back to science and awkward friendships.
Miguel 
, 00:24 Feb 17 2011.
, 00:24 Feb 17 2011.to be honest...i didn't like this episode that much....i've seen better....anyway...looking forward to the next episode
Sam Bernando , 20:44 Feb 14 2011.
, 20:44 Feb 14 2011.Much better than the previous episode... I love the show, and hope to see more centering around Amy. Also, more featuring Will Wheaton. Until then, I hope Sheldon is successful crusading against the 'dirt people' lolz
Glenn G 
, 00:48 Feb 13 2011.
, 00:48 Feb 13 2011.more shows and more science stuff :D wish there's also another episode in astronomy@
Sandra , 14:26 Feb 12 2011.
, 14:26 Feb 12 2011.Good episode....but looking forward to the next one, that one looks juicy :)
koou 
, 08:55 Feb 12 2011.
, 08:55 Feb 12 2011.is Dr. Eric Gablehauser played by Mark Harelik out of the show?
