Original Air Date: 29 September 2011
Howard: Somebody, obviously, has some mommy issues.
Review: The episode was a lot of fun, though it left Sheldon out of it most of the time. He was left to play with his newly acquired toy train for the entire time, while Leonard went to a wedding as Amy's date and Bernadette tried to make the best out of living with Howard's mother. Raj was completely ignored, except for yet another gay-ish joke about Howard calling him "honey" in the past, while Penny was there mostly as Amy's confidant.
Howard is starting to annoy me more than usual. His inability to leave his mother's side has been played out to a bore so I was really with Bernadette on the whole situation. I don't think they will get married, not if he insists that they should live with Mrs. Wolowitz afterwards. But having Bernie imitate her is always hilarious; unfortunately, the little Jewish boy cannot take a hint!
As for Sheldon's sudden jealousy bit, I found that out of place. He's never displayed any such feelings before and I'm not ready to accept he is a real boy after all. I like him oblivious to all things emotional, it's when he shines the most.
This show can do a lot more that this and I really hope they get back to the science humor and throw in some real geek comedy.
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