The Romance Recalibration

"The Romance Recalibration" is the thirteenth episode of the tenth season of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory. The episode aired on Thursday, January 19, 2017.

Summary
Penny thinks that Leonard takes her for granted so she takes Amy on her  instead of Leonard. Howard is the squeaks in the  in Halley's room.

Extended Plot
Penny comes home from work to find Leonard has prepared her and  because he thought she had a rough. She calls his efforts so thoughtful. Leonard has her favorite, which she can't remember choosing and then says tha the won't explain the of the  of her hot pizza bagels. Finally he starts to express his feelings for her through the lyrics of her favorite. Suddenly Leonard and we see Leonard sitting on the couch in his  playing a  while Penny looks on. Penny was.

As Leonard and Sheldon are the stairs, Sheldon asks about his  size and what he was doing over the weekend because he has decided to take a greater interest in people. He at Leonard's small shoe size and finds out that Penny is taking him to a spa over the weekend which she had won at work. Then Sheldon wonders what kind of Leonard will get from the spa. Since the are have Girl's Night in Apartment 4B, Leonard invites Sheldon over.

Amy, Bernadette, and Penny are at in  4B with Amy now hosting it. Amy is under the that Penny is upset since she is now hosting it. Also Amy is happy about living with Sheldon who is taking an interest in her. Penny then asks the already Bernadette whether after awhile the husband stops giving a. He has stopped bringing her and wearing. Penny thinks that Leonard has stopped trying on their marriage.

At Howard's he has just gotten Halley to with a  themed. He wants to get her hooked on so he won't have to go e and  with her. Halley almost was woken up by the squeaky in the  as Howard walked out.

Leonard and Sheldon are playing in Apartment 4A. Sheldon keeps telling Leonard how many moves he was going to win in. Penny returns from girls' night. Sheldon trying to show interest asks what Penny had and  while Leonard did not which  Penny. At first Penny doesn't want to about what is wrong, until Leonard insists. She complains about being taken for granted and that Leonard isn't trying. Leonard says that he is the only one that has worked on their since day one. Penny then announces that she is taking Amy on her spa weekend instead of Leonard. Leonard tells her to go ahead, while Sheldon adds that Amy is free due to her cancelled lesson.

Bernadette's Dad tells her that they really have to replace the whole floor. Howard is an M.I.T. trained. They consider other creative ideas by staying off the floor like from the, going across the room in a , or use a. Howard or Raj visualizes the suggestions and each end in.

Amy and Penny are ready to go. Penny says that they are leaving which Leonard barely acknowledges. Sheldon and Amy start with a small  which escalates into a  session. As Amy and Sheldon keep topping each other on how much they will miss each other, Penny ends up dragging Amy away.

Sheldon makes Leonard because he was sad. hot like. Then Sheldon wants to cheer Leonard up by playing some game that he is to  at. No games. Sheldon is then worried that theirs is another relationship that he has started to in. Leonard insists that relationships do mellow with time. Sheldon had a similar experience with his about the.

Raj and Howard have set up a to map the squeaks in Halley's room. Howard starts to find the squeaky. Then he hopes that his can have the same amount of  he had in his room. Then he changes his mind.

Sheldon and Leonard off to the spa to fix things with Penny. Sheldon offers a car game which Leonard doesn't want to play since it has to do with his relationship with Penny. Leonard does not want to wait for two to work things out with Penny. Sheldon agrees. Their wedding was a spur of the moment thing, so why shouldn't their. Leonard wants to throw Sheldon out of the, but he could end up to be the only he has.

Penny and Amy at the are dressed in  and discussing the  they are about to get. Amy if they should be for the massage. Yes. Now Amy has to take off all of hers to get it. Leonard and Sheldon show up. Leonard ; however, Penny wants to have some time for herself. Sheldon only has to say "hi" and Amy gets all. Penny is trying to figure out what she wants. Sheldon offers to up a Relationship Agreement. Amy leaves with Sheldon to give them some time. Sheldon wants to find a to show Amy how  gets.

Showing Bernadette the they developed, they have to take large  and  over  to get to the crib. Bernadette wonders how she is supposed to do that while holding a in the. The guys partly solved that problem with marks on the floor. Bernadette walks away shaking her.

Later in a, Sheldon is complaining about the in his  of. Leonard and Penny arrive and Sheldon needs to know if they are going to get divorced and does he get two. The Hofstadters realize that they are facing some and they ask Sheldon to prepare them a Relationship Agreement though Penny is reluctant. Sheldon is floored and then delighted to prepare one for them. Sheldon wants to get this " of the first part" started. Amy laughs out loud, but is required to do that due to their Relationship Agreement.

Finally, they are going over the and seem happy about it. Leonard is to restrict his pant-less video game playing to when Penny is not at and Penny can't say that everything is "fine" when it is not. They sign the and Penny has to  that she accepts Leonard in an  condition like a. Amy is reminiscing about Sheldon and Amy's signing their agreement. Sheldon complains that she was forgetting the no clause.

Credits

 * Guest starring:
 * None.
 * Teleplay: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland & Saladin K. Patterson
 * Story: Chuck Lorre, Dave Goetsch & Anthony Del Broccolo

Critics

 * Caroline Preece at Den of Geek! - Oh wow. After the general indifference the previous episode of The Big Bang Theory inspired, it turns out things can always get worse. That’s relative of course, because The Romance Recalibration isn’t an offensively bad episode of the show, but it is a sloppy, forgettable one, and I wanted more from the promising concept...The Big Bang Theory has a major focus problem, and there’s a part of me that can’t really blame them. Jim Parsons is their breakout, Emmy-winning star and Sheldon has the potential to earn them more cash in the form of an upcoming spin-off, but the show is at its best when it's an ensemble sitcom. []

Trivia

 * After ten years together, Leonard and Penny get their own Relationship Agreement authored by expert Sheldon.
 * Sheldon and Amy's Relationship Agreement is still in effect even though Sheldon has been make for Amy in their.
 * Halley's  squeaks enough to wake her up.
 * Sheldon deliberately insults Leonard in the Relationship Agreement.

Quotes

 * Bernadette: It’s okay. Howie never has on pants. The Domino’s guy brings the pizza like this now. [Covers eyes while holding out her other arm.]


 * Sheldon: I..what [game] would you be happiest at losing at?


 * Penny: When was the last time you got a massage?
 * Amy: Sheldon walked on my back two weeks ago, but that was just ‘cause there was a spider on his pillow and he was trying to get away.
 * Penny: Leonard stood on me once, too, but he was just trying to see the Rose Parade.


 * Sheldon: If you find this draft acceptable, then I believe your new Relationship Agreement is ready to be signed.
 * Penny: Article 8, subsection: Leonard will restrict video-gaming in underpants to hours Penny is not home. This includes boxers, briefs, thongs, G stings or anything else that calls attention to his pasty little thighs.
 * Leonard: Does it really have to say that?
 * Sheldon: I did this for free, let me get a little something.
 * Leonard: Article 10, subsection C: If questioned, Penny may not say that everything is fine if it isn’t. Other unacceptable responses include: “It’s nothing,” “Don’t worry about that,” and “I said it’s nothing, don’t worry about that.”
 * Penny: I think it looks good.
 * Leonard: Me too.
 * Sheldon: Oh, well. Great, then. Here. You sign here, date here. And, Penny, if you could initial here to indicate that you’re accepting Leonard in “as is” condition.
 * Amy: Aw, I remember signing our first Relationship Agreement.
 * Sheldon: Mm. You seem to be forgetting the “no nostalgia” clause.
 * Amy: Right, right. Got it.