The Countdown Reflection
- Episode aired May 10, 2012
- TV-PG
- 21m
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As Howard prepares for his mission into space, flashbacks show the recent events leading up to his and Bernadette's wedding.As Howard prepares for his mission into space, flashbacks show the recent events leading up to his and Bernadette's wedding.As Howard prepares for his mission into space, flashbacks show the recent events leading up to his and Bernadette's wedding.
Pasha D. Lychnikoff
- Dimitri
- (as Pasha Lychnikoff)
Michael Massimino
- Mike Massimino
- (as Mike Massimino NASA Astronaut)
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Did you know
- TriviaThe wedding was held on the roof of the Madison Luxury Apartments at 215 S. Madison St. in Pasadena.
- GoofsDuring final countdown, spoken in Russian, the mission control announcer skips over number 6, so it goes 10, 9, 8, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
- Quotes
Howard Wolowitz: There's fuel leaking and we're still gonna go?
Michael J. Massimino: Don't lose your fruit loops, Fruit Loops.
Dimitri: This happens a lot. Nine times out of ten, no problem.
Howard Wolowitz: What happens on the tenth time?
Dimitri: Problem.
- Crazy creditsCHUCK LORRE PRODUCTIONS, #389 This may sound silly, but I had to stifle tears when we wrote the last scene of tonight's episode. The same thing happened when we rehearsed it. And then again when it was performed in front of a studio audience. And yet again when we watched the final version in an editing bay. I don't know what it is, but there's something primal, something deeply human being expressed when these characters unconsciously hold hands while watching their friend embark on a monumental journey. Speaking of which, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for watching The Big Bang Theory, for being part of our journey. I hope you've laughed a lot and stifled a little. I hope you're holding someone's hand. See you next year.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 TV Weddings (2014)
- SoundtracksHistory of Everything
(uncredited)
Written by Barenaked Ladies
Performed by Barenaked Ladies
[Series theme song played during the opening titles]
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The Countdown Reflection
This was a nice way to round off the fifth series of 'The Big Bang Theory', and if I were to be cynical, I'd say I hope it brings to a close the rather tedious 'Howard going to space' and 'Howard and Bernadette are getting married' plots.
They've tried to humanise Howard over the course of the last couple of series, but work still needs to be done. Bernadette as a character is still about as three dimensional a postage stamp.
Thee are some lovely moments along the way though, especially in the final scene, that remind us of the quality of the show and how when it gets it right it gets it very right.
The fifth series has had some bumps in the road along the way (understandable when you are producing 24 episodes a year) but the duds have been real clunkers.
The show has certainly changed, and it will be interesting to see how it continues to do so as it moves into Series Six.
They've tried to humanise Howard over the course of the last couple of series, but work still needs to be done. Bernadette as a character is still about as three dimensional a postage stamp.
Thee are some lovely moments along the way though, especially in the final scene, that remind us of the quality of the show and how when it gets it right it gets it very right.
The fifth series has had some bumps in the road along the way (understandable when you are producing 24 episodes a year) but the duds have been real clunkers.
The show has certainly changed, and it will be interesting to see how it continues to do so as it moves into Series Six.
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