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: Bernadette, Raj, and Emily drag a reluctant Howard to volunteer at a soup kitchen. Howard is initially miserable about doing manual labor until he discovers his fellow dishwasher is none other than Elon Musk . The two bond over rockets and Howard’s time as an astronaut, turning his "nightmare" into the highlight of his year. Watch 711-S09-E09-TBBT
: Back at the apartment, Penny and Leonard prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Penny is shocked to realize how much Leonard actually knows about her personal life—specifically, that he has been reading her private journal. This leads to a typical "Leonard and Penny" argument about boundaries, eventually smoothed over with a lot of groveling from Leonard. : Available for purchase or with a premium
This episode, titled finds the gang navigating the awkwardness of Thanksgiving while Sheldon and Amy test the waters of their new "friendship". The Story of "The Platonic Permutation" Howard is initially miserable about doing manual labor
: By the end of the night, Amy realizes she still has deep feelings for Sheldon. She calls him, tentatively suggesting they try being a couple again. However, in a rare moment of emotional maturity, Sheldon admits that while he enjoyed their day, the breakup was incredibly painful for him to process. He tells her he isn't ready to go back and would rather remain just friends for now. Where to Watch
Meanwhile, the rest of the gang experiences their own holiday mishaps: