Ep 2. The Junior Professor Solution

Leonard is an experimental physicist and Sheldon is a theoretical physicist, both of whom work at Caltech. They are also roommates. The show follows their lives and the lives of their circle of friends - Howard, Raj, Penny, Amy and Bernadette.

In The Junior Professor Solution, the group is forced to deal with a new addition to their social circle - a young and cocky physicist who has been hired as a junior professor at Caltech. The group is initially skeptical of the new professor, who seems to think he knows everything and is not afraid to flaunt his knowledge.

Meanwhile, Penny is struggling to adjust to her new job as a pharmaceutical sales representative. She has to deal with difficult doctors, angry patients, and a demanding boss who expects her to meet unrealistic sales targets. Sheldon, who has always been dismissive of Penny's career, tries to help her by using his knowledge of psychology to analyze her behavior and suggest ways for her to improve her sales.

Howard and Raj, on the other hand, are dealing with some relationship drama of their own. Howard is feeling neglected by Bernadette, who has been busy with work and her own hobbies. He finds solace in his friendship with Stuart, the owner of the comic book store. Raj, on the other hand, is struggling to keep his relationship with Emily going, as she seems to be getting tired of his constant neediness and insecurity.

As the episode progresses, the group's initial dislike of the new junior professor turns into admiration and respect when he manages to solve a long-standing scientific problem that no one else had been able to crack. Sheldon, who had initially been dismissive of the new professor, is forced to eat his words and grudgingly acknowledges the man's intelligence.

Overall, The Junior Professor Solution is an entertaining episode that showcases the group's dynamics and the challenges they face in their personal and professional lives. The addition of the new character injects some fresh energy into the show, and the resolution of his storyline is satisfying and well-handled.