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
: After learning Sheldon cut them out of a military project, Leonard and Howard compare him to Thomas Edison (who they claim stole ideas) while viewing themselves as the wronged Nikola Teslas. [S11E8] The Tesla Recoil
: John Ross Bowie as Barry Kripke and Dean Norris as Colonel Williams. Key Storylines The "Tesla vs. Edison" Feud In of The Big Bang Theory , titled