Episode 11: The Opening Night Excitation 📥

Leonard, Howard, and Raj attending the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens .

" The Opening Night Excitation " (Season 9, Episode 11) is the highest-rated episode of The Big Bang Theory , marking a seismic shift in the series' DNA by finally bringing together its two most significant themes: and human intimacy . The Convergence of Two Religions Episode 11: The Opening Night Excitation

While many sitcoms play "first times" for cheap laughs or over-the-top drama, this episode is praised for its : Leonard, Howard, and Raj attending the premiere of

The true "excitation" of the episode isn't the sex itself, but Sheldon’s . Sheldon chooses Amy’s birthday over a premiere he

Sheldon chooses Amy’s birthday over a premiere he has waited a decade for. For a character defined by obsessive-compulsive adherence to his own desires, this is the ultimate proof of love.