The Fetal Kick Catalyst

"The Fetal Kick Catalyst" is the sixth episode of the tenth season of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory. The episode aired on Thursday, October 27, 2016.

Summary
Sheldon throws a in their apartment for Amy. Howard feels their baby kick. Penny is a guest at a.

Extended Plot
Penny gets a about a   to sign  at for her roles in the "Serial Ape-ist". First Leonard says that it's a sad, but the gets excited and tells Penny that'll they will have. Besides if she doesn't like  over her, their  is in trouble. Penny decides to meet some and make a little extra.

Sheldon and Amy are having together in their apartment and Amy asks that since they are, then may be they could have some  over. Sheldon says that they have over all the time. Amy tells Sheldon that he knows what she means. Sheldon goes on whether it should be a, a , a , a etc. wearing Amy down to forget the. Sheldon thinks that they are working together with her coming up with the ideas and Sheldon helping her knocking them down. That's.

At, Howard is holding Bernadette and feels the baby. He gets excited while Bernadette is nonchalant. Howard then really realizes that a is coming and that they aren't ready. Bernadette insists that they have plenty of. Howard tells her to look at herself and that she looks like will send her to the  room. Now Bernadette wants to kick him.

Penny walks into the and finds Leonard is helping her out sorting and her  and  for her. Penny even doubts that person would ask her for her autograph. Also he got a that he thinks is great.

Amy comes and finds a table prepared for a brunch that Sheldon prepared to  her since he dismissed her previous request. Their guests will be Stuart, Bert from the department and Mrs. Petrescu, a  apartment residence who doesn't speak much English. Since it was their first time hosting an, he put together a bunch for a. They also how surprised Amy was which starts to turn Sheldon on.

Howard and Raj return from with a new expensive  that is the  on the. It is very expensive and Howard tells Bernadette that they can always return it...in their new. It was on a. Bernadette doesn't want it because it is such a 's.

At convention, Leonard is excites being on the other side of the table. Penny feels like she is  for her 's new. One comes up who loves her movie and that it is the worst thing he has ever seen. He does want an autograph while asking if she that bad on purpose or is she just a horrible.

At the brunch, Sheldon spends fifteen trying to open a  of. The pops out scaring Sheldon who is ready to make the. Stuart arrives with for Amy. Mrs. Petrescu is learning English from and uses a lot of  expressions.

Another fan walks up for an autograph and really likes Penny's scene as did several others. A new fan walks up who like her movies and wants a with her and asks for a. Leonard as her is not happy with that. The fan doesn't believe that he is her husband even though Penny confirms it.

Howard happily shows Bernadette the car's features. A rear mounted, a , an automatic rear opener. The back door also opens when one's is placed under the. After they finally get it opened, Howard tries to remove the crib so she can take it for a test drive. Howard hurts his and wants to use the  to get to the nearest.

During the brunch, Sheldon lets it slip that the brunch is a round. Stuart compares himself to a used before their real s. Amy tries to help, but Sheldon doesn't help being too }}.

Leonard explains how he met Penny and she adds that he wore her down. Another fan also doesn't believe him because he is wearing a change maker Penny thinks that that it is hot.

Howard is in while Bernadette drives him to the ER. She wonders if they want to spend there when she can do the same  at home. Howard keeps trying to her on the van and she relents. Raj gets Howard to stop complaining by showing him an episode of ." He has been Howard longer than Bernadette.

While, Stuart just gets fed up and gets ready to leave. He always thought that they were his and they don't act like he is even a good friend. Sheldon admits that he knows how it to be left out. Even though, Sheldon explains, that they might take Stuart for granted, he is still considered a valuable of their social group. Sheldon then offers a to Stuart as a fine friend and good.

Leonard is now holding before four fans on how an  nerd landed the hot fox. They many times so that she had to work for him. She even makes more money than he does. The guys think that Leonard is awesome.

Finally, while Amy is trying to clean up, a Stuart and Sheldon both keep complementing each other ignoring Amy. Stuart has impeccable. Sheldon always carries around a. Sheldon never uses though according to Sheldon one can be hurt even without using them. Amy wants some help in putting things away. Sheldon claims that he has already put away five mimosas.

Credits

 * Guest starring:
 * Brian Posehn as Bert
 * |Tucker Albrizz as Christopher
 * |Michelle Arthur as Mrs. Petrescu
 * |Josh Banday as Nolan
 * |Bryan Safi as Daniel
 * |Jareb Dauplaise as Jeff


 * Teleplay: Steven Molaro, Saladin K. Patterson and Anthony Del Broccolo
 * Story: Steve Holland, Tara Hernandez and Jeremy Howe

Critics

 * Nick Hogan of TV Over Mind - Even after 10 seasons, they’re still consistently coming up with stories that are funny and give different characters a chance to shine in different ways.,,It’s also incredible to watch Penny not be a typical sitcom wife, too. She’s calm, funny, and lets Leonard enjoy himself. Their relationship is smooth as silk...But of course, Big Bang Theory sucks me in the best when they have an emotional payoff. In this case, it was Stuart standing up for himself. I have a hard time watching sad-sack characters on occasion, just because they are so mistreated by their “friends”. But Sheldon, rather than give him a fake apology, appeared to deeply regret his comments and attitude toward Stuart, which makes for an even better payoff.

Trivia

 * First Thursday night episode for season 10 aired once CBS dropped Thursday night football.
 * Stuart finally addresses his concern of always being left out in this episode.
 * Stuart and Sheldon are shown drunk together saying how much they like each other.
 * Penny again hears how bad an actress she was from her fans.
 * Bernadette must be sitting on a pillow when driving the minivan considering how high she is sitting.
 * Leonard admits to a previously unknown proposal to Penny that was written by a sky writer; however, Penny didn't look up and missed it. Because of that, he did not count this proposal when they discussed the subject in "The Proton Transmogrification" (S7E22).
 * Bert reveals that he once had a girlfriend, who broke up with him by stealing everything he had. He worried most about the best rocks in his collection.

Quotes

 * Amy: I'm sorry I mentioned it.
 * Sheldon: Oh don't be. You get your hopes up. I knock them down. That's called teamwork.


 * Howard: Look at you. Willy Wonka would roll you into the juicing room.
 * Bernadette: Which M.I.T. did you go to?


 * Leonard: Oh, and look at this. I even got a change maker. How much change you want. Little lady?
 * Penny: Oh, there’s so much I want to change.


 * Amy: Well, thank you, Sheldon. This is a fun surprise.
 * Sheldon: Oh, well, the real surprise is how surprised you are that I’m great at surprises.
 * Amy: Well, that’s not a surprise at all. I mean, if I knew you were good at surprises, I would have expected the surprise, and therefore not have been surprised. But as it is, I didn’t know and therefore, my surprise would be unsurprising.
 * Sheldon: Don’t get me all randy. Guests are on the way.


 * Leonard:: Never been on this side of the table before. I feel powerful.
 * Penny: Really? I feel like I’m selling candy so our team can get new uniforms.


 * Penny: Hi.
 * Daniel: Hi. I loved your movie.
 * Penny: Well, thanks.
 * Daniel: It’s got to be one of the worst things I have ever seen in my life.
 * Penny: Your love confuses me.
 * Leonard: Would you like an autograph?
 * Daniel: Sure.
 * Penny: Okay, who do I make it out to?
 * Daniel: Daniel. Okay. I have to ask. Were you trying to be that bad or are you just a terrible actress?
 * Penny: That did not clear things up.


 * Mrs. Petrescu: Yes, drink is fun and good friends – Applebee’s.


 * Mrs. Petrescu: TV good, now back to you.


 * Mrs. Petrescu: Fifteen minutes can save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance.


 * Mrs. Petrescu: My sister’s husband took all her things too. Story at 11:00.


 * Mrs. Petrescu: Cheers. Filmed before a live studio audience.


 * Penny: What’s your name? Okay.
 * Jeff: Jeff. My favorite part is your shower scene.
 * Penny: Been hearing that a lot today.
 * Jeff: I even have a screen grab on my phone.
 * Penny: Yep, there they are.
 * Leonard: Okay, let’s keep moving.


 * Sheldon: Stuart, wait. I know what it feels like to be left out.
 * Bert: I know how it feels too.
 * Sheldon: All right, this is about me and him, and you’re not part of it. Stuart, perhaps we do take you for granted, and that is not acceptable. Please know that you are truly a valuable member of our social group.
 * Stuart: Thank you.
 * Sheldon: You know, in fact, I’d like to propose a toast. To Stuart. A fine man, a good friend and a wonderful guest.
 * Others: Hear. Hear. Cheers.
 * Mrs. Petrescu: Cheers. Filmed before a live studio audience.