Tim Doyle

Raj brings Penny back to his apartment and impulsively introduces her to his parents in India via video chat. The situation quickly devolves into an awkward confrontation as his parents criticize his choice in women while Penny defends herself against their cultural prejudices.

Sheldon recounts a childhood story about trying to genetically engineer a griffin to replace his dead cat. He suggests that the group should use this opportunity to find or create a superior replacement for their friend Raj.