" The Locomotion Interruption " is the of The Big Bang Theory , first airing on September 22, 2014 . The episode serves as a reset after the Season 7 finale, where Sheldon fled Pasadena to cope with massive life changes, including Penny and Leonard's engagement and the destruction of the comic book store. 🚂 Sheldon's "Hobo" Adventure
Despite his "spiritual journey," Sheldon admits he never actually left the train stations in any city he visited. 💼 Penny's Career Shift New Look: Penny debuts a brand-new short pixie haircut .
Sheldon calls Leonard for help from a police station. Leonard drives 12 hours round-trip to retrieve him, bringing a hurt Amy , who is upset Sheldon didn't call her first.
He explains that he was robbed in a sleeper car while he slept, losing all his possessions.
Although the interview initially goes poorly, Penny lands the job by bonding with Bernadette’s boss over their shared fear of Bernadette’s bossiness. 🏠 The Stuart & Mrs. Wolowitz Conflict