Episode 12 – The Shiny Trinket Maneuver (512)

Posted on Jan 24, 2012 in Season 5 | 0 comments

Amy and Sheldon’s relationship hits a snag when she reveals that an article she wrote is on the front cover of a prestigious science magazine, but he simply fails to respond, causing her to leave in a huff. After being questioned by Penny, he reveals that it is because he cares nothing for biology that he didn’t congratulate her. Sheldon tells Penny he can’t fake smile as the fake smile he tries is for when he sees a ‘koala bear’ which Amy knows. Over a game of Red Dead Redemption with Leonard, Sheldon tries to think of a way to make it up to Amy, and Leonard suggests that he buy something for her. Sheldon agrees and purchases a diamond tiara from a local jewelery store (and a pocket watch for himself) with the help of Penny. Amy is ecstatic when she sees the tiara and forgives him at once exclaiming “I’m a princess!”.

Meanwhile, Howard and Bernadette’s relationship also hits a snag when, while giving a magic show at a child’s birthday party, Bernadette reveals she doesn’t like children (having been forced to look after her brothers and sisters when she was younger). This upsets Howard, who wants children of his own, and whose mother has been nagging him to give her a grandchild for years. He even contemplates breaking up with Bernadette, although Leonard immediately advises against it. Eventually, Bernadette suggests that, as she earns more than him, she work and Howard look after the kids. Howard, though slightly perturbed by her remark and the prospect of having to look after children on his own, agrees.

Title reference: Sheldon buying Amy a tiara at the jewelery store, in an attempt to make her forgive him.

Directed by Mark Cendrowski.
Written by Story: Chuck Lorre, Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez / Teleplay: Bill Prady, Jim Reynolds & Steven Molaro.
Originally aired on January 12, 2012.

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