The Shiny Trinket Maneuver

The Shiny Trinket Maneuver is the twelfth episode of the fifth season of the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. It airs on January 12th, 2012, after the four-week winter hiatus. It is the show's 99th episode.

Summary
Howard deals with the fact that Bernadette does not want kids, while Sheldon gets in trouble with Amy when he is not impressed by her latest accomplishment, and Penny must help him with their relationship.

Title Reference
The shiny trinket (a tiara) that Sheldon gives Amy as a way of apology, after he is not impressed by her latest accomplishment.

Quotes
Sheldon: This is my koala smile!

Howard: Look, I made Sheldon disappear!

Bernadette: And now, the great Howdini's next miraculous illusion!

Kid: When are we gonna have cake?

Bernadette: After you've been thoroughly amazed.

Kid: But we want cake now!

Bernadette:'' Well you're not getting cake right now, kapish? ''

Trivia

 * This is the first new episode to air in 2012, since the last new episode aired on the the 8th of December 2011.

Gallery
 The shiny trinket maneuver the guys.jpg|Howard demonstrates his magic trick to the guys The shiny trinket maneuver Shamy date and Penny.jpg|Sheldon and Amy on their date at the Cheesecake Factory with Penny as their waitress The shiny trinket maneuver Howard Raj and Leonard.jpg|Howard demonstrates his magic trick to Leonard and Raj The shiny trinket maneuver Howard and Bernadette.jpg|Howard gives Bernadette her costume as his helper during his tenure as a magician The shiny trinket maneuver Howard and Bernadette 2.jpg|Howard and Bernadette talk The shiny trinket maneuver Howard and Bernadette 3.jpg|Howard practices his magic trick with Bernadette watching The shiny trinket maneuver Sheldon and Leonard.jpg|A dejected Sheldon seeks advice from Leonard regarding his problems with Amy The shiny trinket maneuver Sheldon and Penny.jpg|Sheldon and Penny look over an item at a jewelery store The shiny trinket maneuver Sheldon and Penny 2.jpg|Sheldon seeks Penny's help to get a gift for Amy

Reference

 * Based on the summary from fanforum.com, posted by the user ennaxor.
 * Press release on spoilertv.com

Reference

 * Based on the summary posted by the user ennaxor.
 * Based on the press release on spoilertv.com.