The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Fifth Season, Ep. 15 "The Friendship Contraction"

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Sheldon's selfish demands force Leonard to reconsider their friendship. Meanwhile, Howard tries to pick his astronaut nickname. NASA astronaut MIKE MASSIMINO guest stars.
  • Runtime: 21 minutes
  • Original air date: February 02, 2012
  • Network: Bill Prady
 
  
 
 

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1. The Skank Reflex Analysis
  September 22, 2011
On the fifth season premiere, Penny worries that she's screwed things up permanently with her friends after her night with Raj, while Sheldon takes command of the paintball team.
 
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2. The Infestation Hypothesis
  September 22, 2011
A battle of wills between Sheldon and Penny leaves Amy caught in the middle, while Leonard tries to spice up his long-distance relationship with Priya (AARTI MANN).
 
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3. The Pulled Groin Extrapolation
  September 29, 2011
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4. The Wiggly Finger Catalyst
  October 6, 2011
When Raj is upset he's the only one of the four guys who is not in a relationship, Penny sets out to find the perfect date, introducing him to Emily (guest star KATIE LeCLERC - Switched at Birth) a girl he can actually talk to!
 
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5. The Russian Rocket Reaction
  October 13, 2011
Sheldon and Leonard get invited to a housewarming party at WIL WHEATON's house; while Howard gets an out-of-this-world opportunity!
 
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6. The Rhinitis Revelation
  October 20, 2011
Craving a little motherly love, Sheldon competes with the gang for his mother's attention when she comes to visit. LAURIE METCALF reprises her role as Sheldon's mother, Mary.
 
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7. The Good Guy Fluctuation
  October 27, 2011
A cute comic book artist (guest star COURTNEY FORD) puts Leonard's relationship with Priya to the test; while Sheldon, getting into the spirit of Halloween, tries to scare the guys.
 
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8. The Isolation Permutation
  November 3, 2011
Amy is heartbroken when Bernadette and Penny go shopping for wedding dresses without her.
 
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9. The Ornithophobia Diffusion
  November 10, 2011
Can friends with benefits still be friends without? Leonard and Penny try hanging out alone, while Sheldon must overcome his fear of birds.
 
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10. The Flaming Spittoon Acquisitoin
  November 17, 2011
Sheldon becomes jealous and considers taking his relationship with Amy to the next level when Stuart (guest star KEVIN SUSSMAN) from the comic book store asks her out on a date.
 
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11. The Speckerman Recurrence
  December 8, 2011
Leonard must face his fears after being contacted by his high school tormentor (guest star LANCE BARBER), while Penny realizes that she might have been a bully herself.
 
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12. The Shiny Trinket Maneuver
  January 12, 2012
Sheldon gets in trouble with Amy, and it's up to Penny to teach him how to be a better boyfriend. Howard, meanwhile, must come to grips with Bernadette's dislike of children.
 
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13. The Recombination Hypothesis
  January 19, 2012
Everything might change when Leonard offers Penny a spur of the moment invitation to a romantic dinner for two on the 100th episode of the series.
 
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14. The Beta Test Initiation
  January 26, 2012
Leonard and Penny experiment with dating again by "beta testing" their relationship, while Raj develops a peculiar relationship with his phone's virtual assistant.
 
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15. The Friendship Contraction
  February 2, 2012
Sheldon's selfish demands force Leonard to reconsider their friendship. Meanwhile, Howard tries to pick his astronaut nickname. NASA astronaut MIKE MASSIMINO guest stars.
 
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Episode 15, "The Friendship Contraction"
Synopsis: Sheldon's selfish demands force Leonard to reconsider their friendship. Meanwhile, Howard tries to pick his astronaut nickname. NASA astronaut MIKE MASSIMINO guest stars.
Original air date: February 2, 2012
Runtime: 21 minutes
ASIN: B00751KMYQ
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Fifth Season
Synopsis: "Two and a Half Men" co-creator/executive producer Chuck Lorre and "Gilmore Girls" co-executive producer Bill Prady team up to create "The Big Bang Theory," a new comedy about a pair of brilliant physicists who understand how the universe works but have no clue about how to interact with people ... especially women ... and specifically the free-spirited beauty who moves in next door.
Season year: 2012
Network: Bill Prady
ASIN: B005P4PAVK
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