The Big Bang Theory: S2.E13 The Friendship Algorithm

200 Questions and Rock Climbing

B52 rating: 7.5/10

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Sheldon's Friendship Algorithm is straight-up hilarious and easily the best part of this episode.

Watching him treat making friends like a science project, complete with that massive 200+ questionnaire, had me laughing out loud. The way he applies it so rigidly – especially during the rock climbing scene with Kripke – is pure comedy.

The side stories are decent, but the episode really belongs to Sheldon and his flowchart madness.

It's not the strongest episode of the season, but it's still very entertaining and gives Jim Parsons plenty of great material. Solid 7.5/10 watch.

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