Episode 11: The Opening Night Excitation Info

Sheldon and Amy consummating their relationship after five years of dating.

The show doesn't ignore Sheldon’s germaphobia; it acknowledges it and shows him moving past it because the person matters more than the "messy mixing of bodily fluids". Episode 11: The Opening Night Excitation

Leonard, Howard, and Raj attending the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens . Sheldon and Amy consummating their relationship after five

The true "excitation" of the episode isn't the sex itself, but Sheldon’s . 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 :