The Big Bang Theory Quiz: How Well Do You Remember The Very First Episode?

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When The Big Bang Theory first premiered there was no telling that it was going to become one of the most successful and iconic comedies in television history. While the series might not have been for everyone, for others it became a staple in their house for 12 hilarious seasons and 279 incredible episodes. Audiences watched as the lives of Leonard, Sheldon, Howard, Raj, Penny and later Amy and Bernadette evolved and grew.

From epic romances to hilarious misadventures, each episode and each season brought something new, but after all this time, how well do you remember the episode that started it all? Think back to the days when Penny had just moved in and see how well you remember the very first episode of The Big Bang Theory with this quiz!

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Who speaks the very first line of the series?
Sheldon Penny Leonard Howard
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Sheldon is the first to speak: " So if a photon is directed through a plane with two slits in it and either slit is observed it will not go"
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Where are Sheldon and Leonard in the very first scene of the series?
Their apartment Sheldon's office at the university Getting takeout Sperm bank
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Sheldon and Leonard are at the High IQ sperm bank in the very first scene.
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When they invite Penny over for lunch what are they having?
Thai Chinese Indian Pizza
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Leonard invites Penny to have Indian food with them. "We brought home Indian food. And, um. I know that moving can be stressful.."
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Where is Penny from?
Ohio Omaha Kansas Nebraska
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Penny reveals she is from Omaha.
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What doesn't work in Penny's new apartment that she has to use at Leonard and Sheldon's instead?
Television Shower Coffee maker Toilet
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Penny's shower doesn't work so Leonard says she can use theirs.
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What is the name of Penny's hulking ex-boyfriend and what does she ask the guys to retrieve from him?
Kurt/TV Chad/CDs Sean/DVDs Kyle/TV
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Penny's ex-boyfriend is Kurt and she asks the guys to get her TV back from him.
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What does Kurt take from Sheldon and Leonard?
Jackets Wallets Laptops Pants
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Kurt takes Sheldon and Leonard's pants when they try to get Penny's TV back.
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Finish the Leonard quote: 'Our babies will be -- and --" (2 words)
Intelligent/pretty Intelligent/good-looking Smart/beautiful Smart/funny
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"Our babies will be smart and beautiful," is what Leonard says after Sheldon realizes Leonard is going to pursue Penny.
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What phrase does Howard say he can say in six different languages?
Good shower How you doin'? Hello, beautiful You smell good
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Howard tells Penny "Bon douche" and says, "It’s French for good shower. It’s a sentiment I can express in six languages."
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What show does Sheldon want to watch when Leonard invites Penny over for lunch?
Heroes Battlestar Galactica X-Files Star Trek
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"No. We’re going to start Season Two of Battlestar Galactica."
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Which ex-girlfriend does Leonard reference in this episode?
Leslie Winkle Shelley Smith Stephanie Barnett Joyce Kim
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When Leonard says he broke up with Joyce Kim, Sheldon responds, "You did not break up with Joyce Kim, she defected to North Korea."
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Who is the only one who actually mentions where the guys work?
Raj Sheldon Howard Leonard
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Although Penny is impressed by Sheldon and Leonard's work in their apartment, Howard is the only one to say he works at Cal-Tech.
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Where is Penny working in the first episode?
Cheesecake Factory An extra on CSI McDonald's Local theater company
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She is already working at the Cheesecake Factory when they meet her.
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Finish the Penny quote, "I’m --, which probably tells you way more than you need to know."
A Libra A Sagittarius A Gemini A Leo
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"I’m Sagittarius, which probably tells you way more than you need to know."
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What superhero shirt is Sheldon wearing in this episode?
The Flash Superman Green Lantern Batman
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Sheldon is wearing his Flash shirt in the first episode.
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