A new promo for this week’s episode of The Big Bang Theory previews game night grappling and a “hero’s” return.

CBS has released a new preview for “The Re-Entry Minimization,” which airs Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. The official description says:

When Wolowitz returns from space, he doesn’t get the hero’s welcome he expected. Meanwhile, Game Night turns into a battle of the sexes.

Clearly, game night gets physical quickly! And while we’ll miss watching the adventures of everyone’s favorite claustrophobic astronaut (try saying that one five times fast!) it will be great to have Wolowitz back on solid Earth.

Also be sure to check out these (slightly spoilery) photos from “The Re-Entry Minimization.” Pie, lightsabers, and a snoring Bernadette? Thursday can’t get here fast enough!
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Next week brings the always-hilarious Halloween episode of The Big Bang Theory, “The Holographic Excitation,” in which astronaut Buzz Aldrin will appear as himself.

The gang celebrates Halloween at Stuart’s comic book store. Meanwhile, Leonard seduces Penny with science.

And on Nov. 1, “The Extract Obliteration” airs. CBS 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.

The Big Bang Theory airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. on CBS.