The Werewolf Transformation

[1] In the episode, Sheldon (Jim Parsons) abandons his methodical approach to life after failing to get a haircut from his usual barber, while Howard (Simon Helberg) has a rough time in his astronaut training.

The episode was submitted for Parsons' Emmy nomination, but received mixed reactions from critics.

Later, he talks to his friends; Penny offers to cut his hair while Raj and Amy suggest other barbers.

He accepts that he is not going to get a haircut, but also abandons all of his meticulous planning (for example, his bowel movement spreadsheet), realizing it has been a waste of time.

[4] "The Werewolf Transformation" was first broadcast in the U.S. on CBS on February 23, 2012 at 8 p.m., and was watched by 16.2 million viewers, the highest viewing figure that night, and ranking #5 for the week.

[6] On the same night in Canada, the episode garnered 3.513 million viewers on CTV Total, making it the second-most watched television show that week.

[4] R. L. Shaffer of IGN gave "The Werewolf Transformation" 6.5 out of 10 and described it as a "good filler episode"; however, the subplot was criticized as viewers never see Howard experiencing hardships in training, and due to the "sour end" where Howard's mother is revealed to be staying with him in the hotel.

[12] Jill Mader from Inside Pulse described the episode as "solidly average", commenting that Sheldon's reaction was not surprising given his "strong signs of Autism Spectrum".