: Neither Bernadette nor Amy Farrah Fowler appear in this episode.
Unfortunately for Howard, his social circle proves to be his greatest liability:
: Stars as FBI Special Agent Angela Page, a role that subtly nods to her television history in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Dollhouse . Watch www xrysoi se The Big Bang Theory - S04E07
After learning that his honesty cost Howard the job, Sheldon is consumed by a rare sense of guilt that prevents him from sleeping. Seeking advice from Penny at a Cheesecake Factory bar, he is inspired to "reprogram" Howard after discussing the Star Trek scenario.
: Leonard attempts to adopt a "confident" persona to pick up the agent, failing spectacularly and making a fool of himself. : Neither Bernadette nor Amy Farrah Fowler appear
The Apology Insufficiency: When Sheldon’s Honesty Costs a Career In the Season 4 episode " The Apology Insufficiency " ( S04E07cap S 04 cap E 07
) of , a major career milestone for Howard Wolowitz is nearly derailed by his own best friends. Originally airing on November 4, 2010, this episode highlights the group's social ineptitude through the lens of a high-stakes federal background check. Howard's Security Clearance Dilemma Seeking advice from Penny at a Cheesecake Factory
: Appears as himself. In a classic Sheldon moment, the physicist is berated for his role in demoting Pluto to a dwarf planet.