[s10e21] The Separation Agitation May 2026

: 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

: 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. [S10E21] The Separation Agitation

: After the gang convinces Bert that Rebecca is only with him for his money, he briefly breaks up with her, only to immediately regret it. In a classic sitcom turn, he wins her back by promising to buy her a jet ski, illustrating his willingness to trade financial perks for companionship. Fun with Flags: A Retrospective : The "agitation" of the title is literal;

: 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. : After the gang convinces Bert that Rebecca

In a parallel storyline, the gang’s geologist friend, , introduces them to his new, younger girlfriend, Rebecca .