The Big Bang Theory

Sheldon reassesses how much time he spends with Amy after she accepts a position at the university, prompting him to reconsider their relationship dynamics and daily routine. Following a dispute with Bernadette, Howard ends up sleeping on a friend's sofa.

The Workplace Proximity is an episode‑style programme that follows the lives of a close‑knit group of friends as they juggle professional ambitions and personal relationships. Its format centres on everyday situations that arise when work and home intersect, offering a snapshot of how the characters cope with change. In this instalment, Sheldon finds himself reassessing how much time he spends with Amy after she accepts a position at the university. Her new role prompts him to reflect on the balance between his own routines and the demands of supporting a partner whose career is taking a different direction. Meanwhile, Howard ends up crashing on a friend’s sofa following a disagreement with Bernadette. The fallout from their argument forces him to seek temporary accommodation elsewhere, highlighting the strain that domestic tensions can place on living arrangements. Both storylines illustrate how the characters must adapt when external pressures—whether a new job or a marital spat—disrupt their usual patterns. The episode presents these adjustments in a straightforward manner, showing the ripple effects that professional and personal shifts can have on the group’s everyday dynamics.