16 Dec 2015/ Updated 18 Dec 2015
Sheldon (Jim Parson) and Amy (Mayim Bialik) on The Opening Night Excitation of The Big Bang Theory. Image: Michael Yarrish/WB
The Big Bang Theory‘s Sheldon and Amy will make love for the first time tonight in Episode 9.11 ‘The Opening Night Excitation.’ There are so many articles and interviews about the upcoming episode that we are going to try and capture all the links here so you have one-stop shopping to get all the latest!
Happy viewing day and we cannot express how excited we are to see this exciting new episode of The Big Bang Theory.
Update: The media has covered so much before and after the airing of this episode, but we at Star Watch Byline want to thank the cast and crew for a beautifully and well crafted episode. The tenderness, sweetness, awkwardness were spot on and yet it still had plenty of humor and entertainment for all.
I think Glamour‘s Jessica Radloff pretty much summed up our opinion on the show perfectly, but I wanted to add that this was probably the very best of The Big Bang Theory when it comes to episodes that have aired over the last nine years. It amazes me how the show can still bring it after so many seasons. Superb writing, acting and editing made this episode outstanding and Emmy-worthy. I loved how the Star Wars story blended so well with the loss of virginity love story between Sheldon and Amy. It was perfect in every way. Kudos to all involved and I hope we see lots of Emmy nominations and wins from this one!
Of course we appreciate all the BTS perspectives that Mayim brought to fans as well and her live tweets on during the West Coast airing. Thank you, Mayim and GrokNation for making fans and media very happy with all your insights.
Grok Nation: Let’s Talk About (Shamy) Sex: Mayim Reflects on Language and Cultural Assumptions About Sex – Post Airing
GrokNation: SHELDON & AMY AND VIRGINITY & INTIMACY: Addressing some of the big issues in ‘The Opening Night Excitation’ – Post Airing
GrokNation: Behind the Scenes with Mayim: Tantilizing Tidbits From ‘The Opening Night Excitation’ – Post Airing
E! News: Sex or Star Wars? The Big Bang Theory‘s Jim Parsons on the “Right Time” for Sheldon and Amy
Entertainment Weekly (EW):The Big Bang Theory recap: ‘The Opening Night Excitation’ – Post Airing
Entertainment Weekly (EW): ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Stars Talk About Thursday’s Big Sex Scene
Entertainment Tonight (ET): EXCLUSIVE! ‘Big Bang Theory’: Sheldon and Amy Finally Had Sex! – Now When’s the Wedding? – Post Airing
Entertainment Tonight (ET): 6 Reasons Why Sheldon and Amy’s First Time Was Worth the Wait!
: Copy of ET article above, but just on their site.
bigbangtheory_cbs#TBT to filming with the legendary #BobNewhart for tonight’s new episode! #BehindTheScenes 👏
Design & Trend – ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Star Mayim Bialik Has Mixed Feelings Over Amy, Sheldon Having Sex – Post Airing
TV Insider –The Big Bang Theory: What’s Next for Sheldon and Amy Post-Coitus? – Post Airing
USA Today: ‘Big Bang’ Ends the Year With A Bang
Extra: Sex Sells! Jim Parsons & Mayim Bialik Dish on Their ‘Big Bang Theory’ Love Scene
The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Big Bang Theory’: How Will Coitus Change Amy and Sheldon? – Post Airing
The Hollywood Reporter: Inside ‘The Big Bang Theory’s’ Decision to Have Amy and Sheldon Go All The Way
The Hollywood Reporter: Chuck Lorre and Dick Wolf talk Serialization, Scheduling, and Why “Platform Is Secondary”
Deadline Hollywood: Chuck Lorre interview – TV Industry Now Changing At a Breakneck Pace
Variety: The Big Bang Theory’ Explores the Sex-‘Star Wars’ Nexus (SPOILERS) – Post Airing
Variety: ‘Big Bang Theory’ Showrunner Talks Sheldon and Amy’s Big Moment (SPOILERS) – Post Airing
Variety: Dick Wolf & Chuck Loore: TV BiZ Changed More in Last Six Months Than in Six Years
Variety: ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Producer Explains Sheldon & Amy’s Upcoming Big Decision (Spoilers)
TVLine: Big Bang Theory: EP Talks Sheldon and Amy’s Sexy Milestone, ‘Lost’ Waxing Scene, Prescient Star Wars Subplot – Post Airing
TV Line: Big Bang Theory Bombshell: Sheldon and Amy Are Going to [Spoiler]
Glamour: All of Your Questions About The Big Bang Theory’s Shamy Sex Episode, Answered – Post Airing
Glamour: The Big Bang Theory’s Sheldon and Amy Finally Have Sex! These Are the Episode’s Best Moments – Post Airing
Glamour: How Mayim Bialik and Jim Parsons Found Out Sheldon and Amy Would Be Having Sex On The Big Bang Theory
Glamour: The Big Bang Theory Recap: Sheldon and Amy’s Kiss Is The Best Scene Ever! Let’s Re-Watch
Parade: The Big Bang Theory Shocker: Sheldon and Amy Have Sex! – Post Airing
Vulture: The Big Bang Theory’s Mayim Bialik on Amy and Sheldon Finally Sleeping Together and the Biggest Misconception About the Show
Vulture: Big Bang Theory’s Sheldon and Amy Will Finally Sleep Together; We Probably Shouldn’t Be So Excited About This, But Here We Are
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: The Big Bang Theory Boss on Sheldon and Amy’s Big Night: It’s the “Perfect Little Bow on Their Arc” – Post Airing
TV Guide: Big Bang Theory‘s Sheldon and Amy to Sleep Together: ‘Amy Is Shocked,’ Bialik Says
TV Guide: The Big Bang Theory: Sheldon and Amy Will Finally Have Sex
TV Guide: Bob Newhart Set to Return to The Big Bang Theory
TV Guide: Let’s Talk About Sex: TV’s Most Memorable First Times
RollingStone: Top 5 TV: ‘Big Bang’ Gets Sexy, Steve Harvey Screws Up – Post Airing
AV Club: Sheldon and Amy go all the way in a charming, sweet The Big Bang Theory – Post Airing
AV Club: Sheldon finally has his first Big Bang (Theory)
AV Club: Sheldon opens up on The Big Bang Theory, and it’s because of the Beach Boys
SpoilerTV: The Big Bang Theory – The Opening Night Excitation: Advanced Preview
2 Paragraphs: Bob Newhart’s Force Awakens Sheldon on ‘Big Bang Theory’
Channel Guide: Bob Newhart returns for TBBT’s Star Wars-themed “The Opening Night Excitation”
US Weekly: ‘Big Bang Theory’s’ Sheldon and Amy Are Finally Having Sex! 10 TV Couples Who Kept Us Waiting
CBS: Exclusive Post-Coitus Interview: Mayim Bialik Talks About ShAmy’s Big NightRead what The Big Bang Theory actress has to say about Sheldon and Amy’s romantic tête-à-tête – Post Airing
CBS: Why Shamy’s Reunion Make Us Believe in True Love
CBS: Can’t Fight Chemistry: Amy and Sheldon’s Romance is Rekindled and Radiant
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CBS: What Star Wars Character Would You Be?
CBS: The Science of Love: The Evolution of Shamy
CBS Featurette on Behind the Scenes of the Making of ‘The Opening Night Excitation’ – International Version
(via spoilertv)