[s11e5] The Collaboration Contamination (2025)

: Raj feels abandoned by his "work wife," Howard. He and Sheldon both turn to a pregnant and overwhelmed Bernadette to complain, much to her annoyance.

: Sheldon becomes possessive and territorial over Amy’s time, even dropping in on them at work to check on her. He attempts to guilt-trip her into working with him instead, using language that mirrors an argument about intimacy. [S11E5] The Collaboration Contamination

: Amy needs an engineer for a neuroprosthetics project, and Howard agrees to help. : Raj feels abandoned by his "work wife," Howard

: To handle Sheldon’s childish tantrums, Penny begins using techniques from a parenting book . This proves surprisingly effective—for instance, giving Sheldon "options" to get him to take an Uber instead of demanding a ride from Leonard. Key Takeaways & Lessons [S11E5] The Collaboration Contamination