The Big Bang Theory (TV Series) The Irish Pub Formulation (2010) User Reviews

Absolutely Hysterical!

[coachanthony79 · 8/10 · 22 April 2021]

The first time I saw this episode, I only gave it a 7. I must have been multi-tasking that evening and missed some of the great lines. Watched it a second time and found it to be one of the best episodes of Season 4. So many funny scenes and excellent inter-play amongst the cast.

Although Sheldon and Leonard are in the most scenes, Raj steals the show trying to protect his sister. And the scene near the end when Howard and Raj get into hit, absolutely hysterical!!!

You don't want to miss this one :D.

Classic

[raulfaust · 8/10 · 8 February 2011]

What a nice episode. It is basically about Raj's sister coming for a visit and his brother telling nobody is allowed to get laid with her. She flirts with Leonard and he tries to sleep with her without Sheldon seeing it, but as always, Sheldon ruins it all. So Leonard asks him to keep this as a secret, and whey the four geeks are gathered, Leo ends up telling the truth to Raj. So the geeks begin to tell some bad things they've made to each other behind their backs, and everyone apologizes, except Sheldon the headstrong. There are many funny jokes throughout the episode and we get to laugh at almost all of them. This is another classic episode with Sheldon long quotes and the geeks having to deal with all of his habits.

Leonard wants Sheldon to keep a secret in "The Irish Pub Formulation" ep of "The Big Bang Theory"

[tavm · 8/10 · 2 October 2011]

In this last season ep of "The Big Bang Theory": Raj's sis Priya (Aarti Mann) has come for a short visit with Raj warning Howard and Leonard to not hit on her. Howard reminds Raj about Bernadette but Leonard says nothing. That's because Priya has already hit on him and he reciprocates! They manage to spend the night in Leonard's apartment without Sheldon-who's busy with a video game-knowing but it's different when Priya has to leave the next morning. So in order to honor Leonard's request to not tell the others, Sheldon makes up a story about a red-headed Irish waitress at a bar who had designs on Leonard. Leonard simply wants his roommate to zip his lip but that's not so easy...Another very funny episode of "TBBT" especially when the confessions come fast and furious near the end. So on that note, "The Irish Pub Formulation" is highly recommend. BTW, if you're wondering why Kaley Cuoco is not in this one, she had broken a leg horse riding before the filming and was in the process of healing it.

Nonpareil

[Hitchcoc · 10/10 · 8 October 2021]

When Raj's sister is in town, she hooks up with Leonard. Unfortunately, there had been a pact made years ago, so Leonard has to lie. Unfortunately, Sheldon is sworn to secrecy. Then the fun starts. The scene at the lunch table is really funny, as they admit their transgressions.

The Irish Pub Formulation (#4.6)

[ComedyFan2010 · 7/10 · 1 August 2019]

Not a bad episode. Leonard sneaking Raj's sister in was pretty amusing, And I also found it funny that sleeping with her was a betrayal to Howard which is what upset Sheldon. It is sweet how important friendship is to him then.

The Irish Pub Formulation

[studioAT · 7/10 · 9 September 2023]

This is the second and final Penny free episode, and to be honest I can't say I've missed her.

This is the better episode of the two she is missing from, and there's so much joy to be found in just having the four main male characters interacting.

Leonard being freed up from the ongoing will they/won't they with Penny means he is paired up more with Sheldon, and that leads to some very funny moments here.

The chemistry this cast had was fantastic, and this episode showcases that wonderfully.

Overall, this is the better of the two Penny free episodes, and marks a bit of a return to form in general too.