About this programme

11/23. Sheldon's obsession with gift-giving etiquette annoys his friends as Christmas approaches. Meanwhile, Leonard is thrilled to meet an award-winning scientist, only to be filled with jealousy when his new colleague takes an interest in Penny. With guest star Michael Trucco (Battlestar Galactica, One Tree Hill).

Cast and crew

Cast

Leonard Hofstadter: Johnny Galecki
Sheldon Cooper: Jim Parsons
Penny: Kaley Cuoco
Dr David Underhill: Michael Trucco
Howard Wolowitz: Simon Helberg
Raj Koothrappali: Kunal Nayyar
Charlotte: Michael Hyatt

Crew

Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Stephen Engel
Writer: Eric Kaplan

Categories: Sitcom

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