I liked this episode quite a lot. It gave Raj some real depth with his visa crisis and fear of going back to India, which felt fresh.
I also enjoyed how it developed the Sheldon-Raj dynamic – their weird partnership actually worked. The Eye of the Tiger training montage was genuinely funny, and watching Howard desperately latch onto Leonard and Penny as the third wheel was hilarious. Even the little Columbus Day bit with the Chris Columbus movies was a cute, nerdy touch.
8/10: This one felt well-balanced and gave side characters more room to breathe. Easily one of the stronger episodes early in Season 3. Solid watch.