: Howard is initially relieved when his NASA mission is canceled due to technical issues with the Soyuz capsule. However, his relief is short-lived as the mission is reinstated and moved up to launch just two days before his wedding to Bernadette. Despite his fear of space, Howard is pressured to go when he realizes that Bernadette’s father, Mike Rostenkowski, only respects him because he is an astronaut.
: Amy uses "behavioral conditioning" on Sheldon, associating herself with things he loves—like serving him spaghetti with little hot dogs while playing the Super Mario Bros. theme—to increase his affection for her. The episode ends with Amy performing a "check-up" on Sheldon while dressed in a Star Trek medical uniform. Episode Details Original Air Date May 3, 2012 Director Mark Cendrowski Guest Stars [S5E23] The Launch Acceleration
: This meal is a "continuity nod" to the Season 3 episode "The Spaghetti Catalyst". : Howard is initially relieved when his NASA