: Bernadette admits to Penny and Amy that she isn't actually thrilled about being pregnant because she never really liked children and is worried about her career.
: Sheldon expresses his own concerns about how a baby will change the group dynamic, specifically fearing he will no longer be the center of attention.
" The Positive Negative Reaction " is the 16th episode of the 9th season of , originally aired on February 18, 2016. It is a milestone episode focusing on the life-changing news of Bernadette's pregnancy. Key Plot Features [S9E16] The Positive Negative Reaction
: Howard's anxiety takes center stage as he calculates the cost of raising a child.
: Bernadette tells Howard she is pregnant. While initially excited, Howard quickly spirals into a panic about his fitness as a father and his financial ability to provide for a child. : Bernadette admits to Penny and Amy that
: Raj is overly enthusiastic, even suggesting he should be the one to help Howard and Bernadette raise the child.
: The episode concludes with Howard and Bernadette reconcile their fears and Raj accidentally recording a private moment between the two. Highlights It is a milestone episode focusing on the
: The gang splits up to process the news. The men (Sheldon, Leonard, Raj, and Howard) go out to a karaoke bar to help Howard calm down, while the women (Penny, Amy, and Bernadette) stay back to celebrate. The Karaoke Outing :