Episode 5.20 Ratings Posted March 30, 2012

Last night's episode of The Big Bang Theory, featuring guest star Leonard Nimoy, was the night's top-rated show in key demographics.
"The Transporter Malfunction" was watched by 13.64 million people, down by 1.4 million viewers on the last original episode. The show ranked second in its timeslot in households and total viewers, ranking behind Fox's American Idol. In the important demographics, The Big Bang Theory finished top with a 5.9/17 rating among adults 25-54, a 3.2/12 rating among adults 18-34 and a 4.5/15 rating among adults 18-49. In the 18-49 demo, the show was down by 12% from March 8. The Big Bang Theory was Thursday's #1 program with adults 25-54, adults 18-49 and adults 18-34.
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The Transporter Malfunction
Season 5, Episode 20 -
Aired March 29, 2012
When Penny buys Leonard and Sheldon "Star Trek" collectibles, Sheldon listens to his "Inner Spock" and breaks his toy. Meanwhile, Raj believes he's found his future wife when he asks his parents to set him on a date.
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