As hinted above, the episode starts with the guys discussing Howard's bachelor party. Surprisingly he asks for a low key affair without strippers. Meanwhile Penny, Amy and Bernadette continue their wedding preparations. At the party which involves the gang and their friends (Will Wheaton, Kripke and Stuart) , everyone gets drunk (including Sheldon) and start offering toasts to Howard. Sheldon as usual insults him, Leonard recites a story of how he had sex in the sea, Stuart explains how he is not happy with his life and Kripke complains of the no strippers policy. Raj however gives a excessively long speech about Howard's dirty doings in the past. Bernadette sees a video of Raj's speech on the internet (courtesy : Will Wheaton) and starts to wonder whether Howard is the right guy. In the end, Howard shows up at Bernadette's place and explains how he has evolved and changed. Bernadette accepts his apology and everything is back to normal.
It is a really good episode but with a hot topic like Howard's bachelor party, I had expected a lot more. There was no major difference between drunk Sheldon and Sober Sheldon, all he did was insult Howard (which he can even do while he is sober ..... so why drunk ??). Till the last episode Howard was his wild self , therefore evolution seems a little sudden and forced. There were a few scenes that generated a few giggles like the Leonard- Penny subplot but that is all. The best part of the episode is not the travesty but the emotional scene between Howard and Bernadette which is really heart warming. It is always nice to see a series take a step forward and that is what this episode is for. But I am still not sure if I like Howard Version II ..........
In conclusion, it is a mildy amusing, tear jerking episode which sets the flow for the season finale. It is still being kept secret whether Howard and Bernadette will actually get married or not. Let's wait and see !!
Star Rating : ★★★
Laughometer : ☺☺
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