Alicia moves into the apartment above Sheldon and Leonard. Unlike Penny, who struggles with auditions, Alicia has already landed a recurring soap opera role and national commercials.
Sheldon is initially horrified by the prospect of a new neighbor, but he is won over when Alicia perfectly passes his rigorous screening questions about her living habits. [S2E19] The Dead Hooker Juxtaposition
Although Penny ends up with a black eye and a busted lip, she wins back the guys' loyalty. The episode ends with the group overhearing Alicia having loud sex with a producer from CSI , leading Penny to remark, "Dead whore on TV, live one in real life," which references Alicia's recent acting role. Title Reference Alicia moves into the apartment above Sheldon and Leonard