HOWARD FINALLY TELLS HIS MOM HE'S MARRYING BERNADETTE, ON "THE BIG BANG THEORY," THURSDAY, MAY 12

"The Engagement Reaction" - When Howard finally breaks the news to his mom that he's engaged to Bernadette, it lands her in the hospital, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, May 12 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

Leonard........................................................... Johnny Galecki
Sheldon................................................................. Jim Parsons
Penny.................................................................. Kaley Cuoco
Wolowitz.......................................................... Simon Helberg
Koothrappali...................................................... Kunal Nayyar

RECURRING CAST:

Bernadette......................................................... Melissa Rauch
Mrs. Wolowitz................................................. Carol Ann Susi
Priya...................................................................... Aarti Mann

GUEST STARS:

Dr. Bernstein......................................................... Phil Abrams
Nurse in Biohazard Suit......................................... Sharon Omi

STORY BY: Bill Prady & Eric Kaplan & Jim Reynolds

TELEPLAY BY: Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Steve Holland

DIRECTED BY: Howard Murray

RATING: To Be Announced