Season One - 10 Years Later

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Season 1, Episode 4 - The Luminous Fish Effect (First Aired on October 15, 2007)



Sheldon's mother is called to intervene when he delves into numerous obsessions after being fired for being disrespectful to his new boss.

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Canon Facts:

• This is the first time we see Sheldon and Penny in her VW Golf Cabriolet 
  
• Sheldon's last name (Cooper) is revealed
  
• This is the first appearance of Mary Cooper.
  
• This is the first appearance of Dr. Gablehauser
  
• This is the first time the CalTech is shown
  
• Sheldon's mother calls him Snickerdoodle
  

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Favorite Quotes/Moments
Leonard: Howard brought a date?
Sheldon: A more plausible explanation is that his work in robotics has made an amazing leap forward.

Penny: Oh, my God, this is the best cobbler I've ever had.
Mary: It was always Sheldon's favorite. You know what the secret ingredient is?
Penny: Love?
Mary: Lard.
 
Howard: Hey, what up, science bitches?

Penny: I always say that when one door closes, another one opens.
Sheldon: No it doesn't. Not unless the two doors are connected by relays or there are motion sensors involved. Or if the first door closing creates a change of air pressure that acts upon the second door.
Penny: Never mind.

Mary (to Raj): I made chicken. I hope it's not one of the animals that you people think is magic.