The Big Bang Theory Season 4 Episode 15
The Benefactor Factor
Aired Thursday 8:00 PM Feb 10, 2011 on CBS
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After meeting at a fundraising gala, an aged, but wealthy, Caltech donor makes Leonard ponder if he's willing to have sex with her to secure another donation.
Who was the Episode MVP ?
 Johnny Galecki |
Leonard Hofstadter |
 Jim Parsons |
Sheldon Cooper |
 Kaley Cuoco |
Penny |
 Simon Helberg |
Howard Wolowitz |
 Kunal Nayyar |
Rajesh Koothrappali |
 Mayim Bialik |
Amy Farrah Fowler |
 Jessica Walter |
Mrs. Latham |
Special Guest Star |
 Joshua Malina |
President Siebert |
Recurring Role |
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