[s9e11] The Opening Night Excitation Now

: This episode marks the first time Sheldon and Amy (Shamy) are intimate after more than five years of dating. Sheldon even admits he enjoyed the experience more than he expected.

: The scenes are edited to mirror each other—the tension and "nervousness" of the guys waiting for the movie to start are intercut with Sheldon and Amy's awkward but sweet moments in the bedroom. [S9E11] The Opening Night Excitation

: For Amy’s birthday, Sheldon decides to forgo the opening night of Star Wars: The Force Awakens to spend the night with her. With encouragement from the late Professor Proton (appearing as a "Jedi" ghost in his dreams), Sheldon decides to finally have coitus with Amy. : This episode marks the first time Sheldon

: Bob Newhart returns in his Emmy-winning role as Arthur Jeffries (Professor Proton). : For Amy’s birthday, Sheldon decides to forgo

" The Opening Night Excitation " is the 11th episode of the 9th season of , widely regarded as one of the series' highest-rated and most pivotal episodes. Plot Summary The episode features two major parallel storylines:

: Leonard, Howard, and Raj head to the premiere of The Force Awakens . Since Sheldon gave up his spot, they take Wil Wheaton (who hilariously shows up dressed as a Star Trek Vulcan) as their fourth. Key Highlights