About this showing of The Big Bang Theory
Dealing with an under-the-weather Sheldon is draining for Penny, Leonard and the gang so they decide to treat themselves to a Sheldon-less weekend.
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The Big Bang Theory
The Empathy Optimization
This broadcast aired on TLC on Saturday 29 August 2026, 16:30, ending at 17:00.
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ChannelTLC
StartsSat 29 Aug 2026, 16:30
EndsSat 29 Aug 2026, 17:00
Episode / edition: The Empathy Optimization
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