: Their plan backfires when Kripke "Edisons" them, pitching the idea to the military solo and leaving all three original friends with nothing. Workplace Sabotage?

: Leonard and Howard discover Sheldon has been secretly working with the Department of Defense on a communication system based on their joint research.

In of The Big Bang Theory , titled " The Tesla Recoil ," the main plot centers on a scientific betrayal and its fallout, while a secondary storyline explores workplace tension and relationship dynamics. Episode Overview Air Date : November 16, 2017