Ep 2. The Infestation Hypothesis
- TV14
- September 22, 2011
- 18 min
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8.0 (4,002)
In this episode of The Big Bang Theory, entitled "The Infestation Hypothesis," the gang faces a pest problem in their apartment building. When Penny discovers a bed bug in her apartment, she alerts the others, and soon they all realize they have to confront the infestation head-on.
As they try to figure out how the bed bugs got into the building, they also face another crisis: Sheldon's assistant, Alex, seems to be catching Leonard's eye. This causes tension between Leonard and Penny, and the group dynamic becomes more complicated as they try to navigate the interpersonal drama.
Meanwhile, Howard and Bernadette deal with their own bed bug problem, but their solution may cause more harm than good. Raj, who is still unable to speak to women without alcohol, finds himself in a high-stakes situation when he has to talk to a beautiful woman at a university event.
As the episode progresses, the gang works together to rid themselves of the pesky bed bugs, while also trying to navigate their complicated relationships with one another. With plenty of witty banter and comedic moments, this episode of The Big Bang Theory is sure to entertain fans of the hit show.