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8/10
Better Writing Could Have Raised It Up
Hitchcoc11 November 2021
Interesting episode, centered around Sheldon's birthday party. In addition to the regular folks, Adam West is hired to attend. There is a special laptop visit from Stephen Hawking. Leslie Winkle (Sara Gilbert) shows up. There are toasts all around and Sheldon is Sheldon. I don't usually comment on this sort of thing, but Penny was absolutely striking.
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7/10
Loved it but could have been better.
mrpattinson-076893 December 2020
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It was great with the Adam West and Stephen Hawking but the thing that went wrong is Amy cut off Stuart in middle of his speech. it was very rude behaviour of Amy especially she's been there without friends and all introvert ignored by all, she's shouldn't be the one who would ignore someone. It's not a big deal or anything but I felt bad for Stuart, I mean come on he's a part of the group.
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Sheldon charm doesn't work anymore
Arianrhod_B26 February 2016
Since Sheldon's character became so popular and likable, the show pretty much concentrated on him, rather than other characters who became later on side characters. And then this got too obvious and predictable that the show needed new characters, nevertheless, when got stuck, the writers used the "Deus-Ex Machina Sheldon" tool again just to invent something out of Sheldon's past and then make the whole episode about him.

This became so predictable like we're literally saying "OK now what's next?" and then yawning. This episode is entirely focused on Sheldon and even the story is not convincing. I bet they'll include his sister very soon. In fact, you can all predict everything already:

1) When will Amy and Sheldon get married? 2)Leonard and Penny will def. have a baby soon 3)Raj may have another "nerd" girlfriend

And then yawn. The writers probably ran out of stories already. That might explain why they jump in another "Sheldon themed" episode and again, again and again.

PS: Is this the 200th episode that they made such fuss about? No way!
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10/10
Love this episode
idoshevah4 October 2019
Love Sheldon. Although episodes in the past were better (of course) But I still love these episodes. Love the good writing on the evolvement of the characters, and I have nothing else to say, it's all written in the headline above.
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10/10
I thought that it was perfect!
deepfatfriedoreos26 February 2016
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When I realized that the 200th episode would feature in season 9, I became a little anxious because I thought that it would feature a new major change in the characters or some big dramatic story line. To be honest,I think that the writers did an excellent job with this. I liked how the episode was understated and I found that really refreshing and sweet. I loved how Sheldon's birthday party doubled up as a celebration of the show and all of its characters' quirks. I am delighted that this episode was unpredictable and didn't go all 'making silly twists for characters' like friends did for the 200th. I really liked the guest stars and liked the return of Leslie (who I think would be good for Stuart) and Beverly Hofstadter. The only improvement I would make is having Mary Cooper there for a reunion with Leonard's mom. The scene with Penny and Sheldon and the Birthday Speeches were beautiful and really fitted the 200th Celebration, and was directed to all the people across the world, nerds or otherwise, who feel that they don't fit in. It shows how Sheldon is weird but has a room full of friends (and Kripke) who all care about him lots. I feel like this was an understated and fitting story-line for the milestone and I hope that this show goes on for 200 episodes more and Congratulations!
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6/10
Okay, but doesn't stand out
superstoneste26 February 2016
By today's standards, this episode is average at most. Nothing really stands out, even for a 200th episode. The group gets together to celebrate Sheldon's birthday and they invite a few surprise guests over, as well. Adam West hardly does a thing and Leslie Winkle (Gilbert) only appears briefly, so the episode doesn't really stand out and blends in with most of the season. With the 200th episode, you expect something special, something that impacts and changes the lives of the characters. For example, the 100th episode got Penny and Leonard back together! Maybe the writers should have waited a couple of more episodes before announcing Bernadette's pregnancy? That would have been a perfect impact for the 200th episode! There are some funny wisecracks and even a sentimental moment between Sheldon and Penny, but if you're expecting something ground breaking from this, you're in for a disappointment.
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