If you’re a Big Bang Theory fan, you probably got all kinds of warm fuzzies watching some of your favorite cast members reunite—but if you haven’t yet caught the season finale of Night Court, you’re seriously missing out. The show stars Melissa Rauch, who you’ll remember as Bernadette from Big Bang Theory.
In the finale—actually a special two-episode event—Melissa’s character Abby shares a surprising on-screen moment with none other than Simon Helberg, aka Howard Wolowitz from Big Bang Theory. Here’s how it went down:
Abby finds out from Dan (another character) that her boyfriend Jack is planning to propose to her that very night. Naturally, she gets excited and waits eagerly for him to show up at the office. But instead of Jack, in walks Spencer—played by Simon Helberg himself.
Abby is caught off guard and asks what he’s doing there. Simon’s character just says, “Just came by to give you this,” and then kisses her right on the lips. Then Ryan walks in and asks who Spencer is. Spencer points to his wedding ring and says, “I’m her husband.”
Yep, that little reunion plus the surprise twist surely had fans on the edge of their seats!
Melissa Rauch shared in an interview with TV Insider that ever since Night Court started, she wanted to bring Simon on board because she thought it would be the perfect role for him. When she called him, he was immediately on board and, true to form, gave an amazing performance.
Melissa added that they’re super close—like family—and that this was their first time working together since Big Bang Theory ended. She said, “Being back on that Warner Brothers set with him was emotional. It felt like coming home, working with him again.”
Oh, and Simon isn’t the only Big Bang Theory alum who popped up on Night Court. Melissa also shared scenes with Mayim Bialik earlier in Season 3, making it a real Big Bang reunion party.
So if you’re craving a bit of Big Bang Theory nostalgia mixed with fresh twists, Night Court’s season finale is definitely worth a watch!