[s10e21] The Separation — Agitation

The episode is framed by a special installment of titled Behind the Flags: A Retrospective .

: The "agitation" of the title is literal; Howard and Bernadette find it so difficult to stay away that they (along with Stuart ) repeatedly check in on the baby, eventually leading them to skip work entirely to watch her through the daycare windows. Bert’s "Rich" New Romance [S10E21] The Separation Agitation

: Despite their initial resolve, both parents struggle with intense guilt and separation anxiety. A visit to the zoo only worsens things for Bernadette when she observes animal mothers staying with their young for much longer than human maternity leave allows. The episode is framed by a special installment

: The group is immediately suspicious of Rebecca’s motives, especially since Bert recently won a $625,000 MacArthur Grant. Bert admits he revamped his dating profile to highlight his wealth, leading to a match in just five minutes. A visit to the zoo only worsens things