The Big Bang Theory brought several actors to the forefront. One such actor was Mellisa Rauch, who with her portrayal of the sharp-witted Bernadette Rostenkowski won everyone’s heart. Not only this, but the actress has also detailed in several interviews the emotional depth she found in her character’s life journey.
But one particular episode struck a chord with Rauch so deeply that she was moved to tears by how beautifully her character offered profound support to Howard in a rather emotional situation. It showcased the kind of beautiful writing that truly captured the essence of their bond as husband and wife.
The Big Bang Theory episode that left Melissa Rauch crying her eyes out
Bernadette and Howard’s relationship on the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory was marked by several hilarious and heartfelt moments. The duo first crossed each other’s paths in season three of the show, and after several ups and downs in their relationship, they managed to form a deeply committed partnership. Initially, fans were scratching their heads at how a guy like Howard managed to end up with someone as formidable as Bernadette.
But their pairing became deeply authentic and meaningful as the sitcom progressed. Adding to this in a past interview (via The Hollywood Reporter), Melissa Rauch expressed her admiration for the strong bond her character had with Simon Helberg’s Howard. She also highlighted a particular episode from the show that left her bawling her eyes out at how beautifully it was written.
The episode in question was The Closet Reconfiguration (Season 6, Episode 19). In this, Bernadette was seen fulfilling her wife duties to the core by lending a shoulder of support to Howard after he’s emotionally affected by a note left behind by his estranged father. She added:
Something that also I find that’s so great about their relationship and how the writers write them is that you see the love between them, and I mean the episode where Howard finds the letter from his father, I read that episode and was crying on my couch. I just thought that was so beautifully written.
Rauch further appreciated how the writers penned her character as someone who’s ready to give her unwavering support to Howard, setting an example on how “it’s you and your spouse against the world.”
Melissa Rauch’s love for Bernadette’s Motherhood Storyline
Howard and Bernadette’s lives underwent a significant transformation after they had their first child in season 10. This change turned Howard into a doting father and brought in a unique storyline for the show. Along with this, the duo also detailed the challenges of having kids, which provided an insightful look at parenthood within the sitcom’s universe.
On this topic, Melissa Rauch has openly expressed her appreciation for how the creators as well as the writers have approached the topic of motherhood on the show. Adding to this, in an interview with TBS on the question of her favorite episode, Rauch answered The Holiday Summation (Season 10, Episode 12). In this particular episode, Howard and Bernadette are grappling with the reality of having a newborn at home. She added:
In this episode, Howard and Bernadette are adjusting to life with a newborn and them dealing with all the crying (mostly their own). I love how it shows them navigating this new life change together.
In the midst of the sleepless nights and the constant crying, Rauch pointed out that when Howard peeped through the crib and said, “Good Job, Mommy,” it made her teary every time she watched the episode.
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