is the eighth episode of the first season of The Big Bang Theory , originally airing on November 12, 2007. It is a pivotal episode for Rajesh Koothrappali, as it introduces his parents and reveals a temporary "cure" for his selective mutism. Episode Summary
: This episode marks the first appearance of Dr. V.M. Koothrappali (Brian George) and Mrs. Koothrappali (Alice Amter).
The story kicks off when Raj’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. Koothrappali, contact him via webcam to announce they have arranged a blind date for him with a childhood acquaintance, . Terrified due to his inability to speak to women, Raj initially resists.
: Despite his lack of interest in romance, Sheldon's literal interpretation of a date leads to a humorous situation where he unknowingly steals Raj's match.
: This was the final episode to air before the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. Frequent reruns of these first eight episodes during the strike are credited with helping build the show's early fan base.
is the eighth episode of the first season of The Big Bang Theory , originally airing on November 12, 2007. It is a pivotal episode for Rajesh Koothrappali, as it introduces his parents and reveals a temporary "cure" for his selective mutism. Episode Summary
: This episode marks the first appearance of Dr. V.M. Koothrappali (Brian George) and Mrs. Koothrappali (Alice Amter). [S1E8] The Grasshopper Experiment
The story kicks off when Raj’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. Koothrappali, contact him via webcam to announce they have arranged a blind date for him with a childhood acquaintance, . Terrified due to his inability to speak to women, Raj initially resists. is the eighth episode of the first season
: Despite his lack of interest in romance, Sheldon's literal interpretation of a date leads to a humorous situation where he unknowingly steals Raj's match. The story kicks off when Raj’s parents, Dr
: This was the final episode to air before the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. Frequent reruns of these first eight episodes during the strike are credited with helping build the show's early fan base.