Simon Helberg's character, Howard Wolowitz, had a brief reunion with his half-brother, Josh, on The Big Bang Theory. Fans were disappointed by the missed potential of this storyline, which aired in the show's eighth season. Despite initial struggles with feelings of abandonment, the brothers found common ground in Howard's achievements as an astronaut. However, Josh disappeared from the storyline after this episode, leaving viewers frustrated.

Many feel this was one of the worst storylines in the show's 12-season run, alongside other unpopular plotlines involving the main characters.