: After recruiting Leonard and Raj to hunt down hundreds of citations for their Super Asymmetry paper, the duo discovers a 1978 Russian paper. Howard translates it, revealing that the theory was not only previously discovered but also disproven, leaving Sheldon and Amy devastated.
: Reviewers at Vulture and Glamour noted that for the first time in the Super Asymmetry arc, the stakes finally felt real and emotionally resonant. TV Review: 'The Big Bang Theory: The Citation Negation' [S12E9] The Citation Negation
“I think this episode falls in the “meh” category... despite some laughs this week.” ScienceFiction.com · 7 years ago : After recruiting Leonard and Raj to hunt
: Lauren Lapkus’s portrayal of Denise as a "drill sergeant" gaming coach was a highlight for many viewers. [S12E9] The Citation Negation