Squirrel, And A Fish Named Fish - [s1e20] A Dog, A

: The experiment ends in disaster when Fish bites Sheldon’s finger. When George Sr. tries to prove the fish is harmless, it bites him too. In a reflex reaction, George flings his hand, accidentally killing Fish. Fun Facts & Trivia

: A "Hatfields and McCoys" situation develops between Mary Cooper and Brenda Sparks. The tension escalates until Pastor Jeff is called in to mediate, reminding them to ask, "What would Jesus do?".

: Sheldon names it "Fish" to avoid emotional attachment. [S1E20] A Dog, A Squirrel, and A Fish Named Fish

: Herschel Sparks begins caring for his brother's dog, Bucky. The dog shows a mysterious and persistent attraction to Sheldon, often escaping into the Coopers' garage to be near him.

: The episode was directed by Jaffar Mahmood , a frequent director for the series. : The experiment ends in disaster when Fish

To help Sheldon get comfortable with animals, Meemaw buys him a small goldfish.

: This episode explains why adult Sheldon remains terrified of dogs in The Big Bang Theory . In a reflex reaction, George flings his hand,

: Sheldon attempts to conquer his fear using a scientific approach. He dresses in full protective gear (including a helmet and heavy clothing) to pet the dog. This fails when the dog licks him, drawn to the smell of his Brylcreem hair gel.