New photos have been released for this week’s episode of The Big Bang Theory, previewing Sheldon’s technological consternation and a round of something unsettling on the apartment Kinect. Speculation and potential spoilers ahead!

Last week’s episode of The Big Bang Theory rode high on Halloween humor and hype, but the show won’t be resting on its laurels any time soon. New photos for “The Extract Obliteration” suggest that Sheldon may be facing a rocky patch in a digital friendship, and Penny seems to be on the verge of making an important decision. Check out the shots below!

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As excited as we are to learn exactly why Penny is so proud to show off her “B” grade to Leonard, we can’t help but be even more curious (and a little bit terrified) to see what Howard and Raj are up to in front of that television – though it will be great to see the two “bros” enjoying some quality time together again.

“The Extract Obliteration” airs Thursday, Nov. 1, at 8 p.m. ET. CBS’s official description says:

Sheldon’s relationship with Stephen Hawking is threatened over a game of “Words with Friends,” and Penny secretly enrolls in a class at the local college.

And next week, “The Habitation Configuration” features two Star Trek alumni – one a familiar face on The Big Bang Theory, and one who doubles as a childhood icon:

Wolowitz struggles with moving out of his mother’s house. Meanwhile, Sheldon is caught in the middle of an argument between Amy and Wil Wheaton.

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