The Big Bang Theory (Season 8)

时长:00:20:19 / 首播:2015-02-26
Amy has read about an experiment claiming two people can fall in love by asking each other a set of personal questions and staring into each others eyes for four minutes. Sheldon and Penny try it in her apartment. Penny reveals she wishes she was as smart as her friends and Sheldon wishes he had Penny's ability to understand social interaction and letting Penny know the secret that his birthday is that day. They do not fall in love but happily reflect on their friendship. Sheldon is startled when his friends throw him a surprise party when he returns home.

Raj, Emily, Leonard and Amy try a bit of interactive theater where participants have to solve puzzles to get out of a room. The four are disappointed after their scientific skills solve everything in six minutes.

Meanwhile, Howard and Bernadette are at the airport having returned from his mother's funeral in Florida and are outraged the airline has lost her ashes. Howard feels guilty he unknowingly rejected his last chance to talk to his mother by not driving her to her flight. He is relieved when her ashes are found but Bernadette worries he will put them in their bedroom.

Recurring character: Laura Spencer as Emily Sweeney

Guest stars: Max Adler as The Zombie

Title reference: The emotional intimacy test taken by Sheldon and Penny.