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The Big Bang Theory: The Alien Parasite Hypothesis

A chance encounter with Zack, one of Penny's ex-boyfriends triggers an emotional response in Amy. Howard and Raj compete to decide who is a better superhero.


7.3/10 (22 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 4x10
Production Number: 3X6660
Airdate: Thursday December 09th, 2010


Alternate Airdates:

UK (E4) Jan 06, 2011
BR (Warner) Feb 01, 2011

Guest Stars
Brian Thomas Smith (4)Brian Thomas Smith (4)
As Zack
Recurring
Main Cast
Johnny GaleckiJohnny Galecki
As Leonard Leakey Hofstadter
Jim ParsonsJim Parsons
As Sheldon Lee Cooper
Kaley CuocoKaley Cuoco
As Penny
Simon HelbergSimon Helberg
As Howard Joel Wolowitz
Kunal NayyarKunal Nayyar
As Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali
Mayim BialikMayim Bialik
As Amy Farrah Fowler
Melissa RauchMelissa Rauch
As Bernadette Marianne Rostenkowski
Episode Quotes
Amy: Did you know that the iconic Valentine's heart shape is not actually based on the shape of the human heart but rather on the shape of the buttocks of a female bending over?
Penny: So I spent seventh grade dotting my I's with little asses?
Amy: (nods yes)
Penny: Cool.

Sheldon: What were the symptoms?
Amy: Elevated heart rate, moist palms, dry mouth, and localized vascular throbbing.
Sheldon: Localized to what region?
Amy: Ears and genitalia.
Sheldon: Interesting, not body parts that usually team up.



Other Episode Crew

CreatorChuck Lorre  |  Bill Prady
Executive ProducerChuck Lorre  |  Lee Aronsohn  |  Bill Prady
Co-Executive ProducerEric Kaplan  |  Steven Molaro  |  David Goetsch
Supervising ProducerJim Reynolds  |  Peter Chakos
ProducerFaye Oshima Belyeu  |  Steven Molaro
Co-ProducerKristy Cecil  |  Maria Ferrari  |  Mary T. Quigley  |  Kelly Lee
Consulting ProducerEddie Gorodetsky
Associate ProducerRyan Berdan
Production DesignerJohn Shaffner
EditorPeter Chakos
CastingNikki Valko  |  Ken Miller (2)
Unit Production ManagerKelly Lee
First Assistant DirectorAnthony Rich
Second Assistant DirectorChris Klausen
Costume DesignerMary T. Quigley
HairstylistFaye Woods
Set DecoratorAnn Shea (1)
Property MasterScott L. London
Production Sound MixerBruce Peters
Production CoordinatorRobinson Green
Re-Recording MixerCharlie McDaniel, III  |  Bob La Masney
Director of PhotographySteven V. Silver
Post Production CoordinatorMeghan Certo
Coordinating ProducerJessica Ambrosetti
Executive ConsultantDon Foster (1)
Associate DirectorHoward Murray
Main Title ThemeBarenaked Ladies
Casting AssociateTara Treacy
Makeup ArtistPeggy Nichols
Science ConsultantDavid Saltzberg Ph.D.
 

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