The Big Bang Theory - The Russian Rocket Reaction

Episode Synopsis: Sheldon and Leonard get invited to a party at Wil Wheaton’s house, and Howard gets an out-of-this-world opportunity, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Oct. 13 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. “Star Trek: The following Generation’s” Wil Wheaton and Brent Spiner guest star as themselves.

Show Summary: Leonard and Sheldon are brilliant physicists - wizards within the laboratory, but socially inept outside of it. Enter beautiful, free-spirited neighbor, Penny, who aims to teach them a few things about life. While Leonard spends his days looking for love, Sheldon is very content video-chatting with platonic partner Amy Farrah Fowler, or playing Star Trek 3D Chess with their ever-expanding universe of friends, including fellow scientists Koothrappali and Wolowitz, and Wolowitz’ fiancée, the adorable micro-biologist, Bernadette.

THE BIG BANG THEORY “The Russian Rocket Reaction” Season 5 Episode 5 which airs Thursday October 13 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Episode Synopsis: Sheldon and Leonard find yourself at an event at Wil Wheaton’s house, and Howard gets an out-of-this-world opportunity, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Oct. 13 (8:00 - 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. “Star Trek: The Next Generation’s” Wil Wheaton and Brent Spiner guest star as themselves.

Show Summary: Leonard and Sheldon are brilliant physicists - wizards within the laboratory, but socially inept outside of it. Enter beautiful, free-spirited neighbor, Penny, who aims to show them a thing or two about life. While Leonard spends his days searching for love, Sheldon is quite content video-chatting with platonic partner Amy Farrah Fowler, or playing Star Trek 3D Chess with their ever-expanding universe of friends, including fellow scientists Koothrappali and Wolowitz, and Wolowitz’ fiancée, the adorable micro-biologist, Bernadette.

Sheldon's old nemesis, Wil Wheton, returns like a guest star in the October 13 episode of The Big Bang Theory. Sheldon and Leonard find yourself at a party at Wil Wheton's house and Sheldon tells Leonard he has to make a choice: the Wil Wheton party or their friendship. Meanwhile, we learn that Sheldon doesn't comprehend the concept of bargaining when he and Leonard try to purchase a replica sword in a comic book store.

Howard also gets an "out-of-this-world" opportunity, but Bernadette isn't very happy about this. Other guest stars for that episode include Brent Spiner as himself.