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The Big Bang Theory: The Excelsior Acquisition
Ruining his one and only chance at meeting Stan Lee, Sheldon winds up in traffic court because of illegal driving that he did when he drove Penny to the hospital (episode 308). However, as Leonard, Howard and Raj are all going to see Stan Lee, Penny is Sheldon's only hope of avoiding jail.


8.8/10 (34 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 3x16
Production Number: 3X5566
Airdate: Monday March 01st, 2010


Alternate Airdates:

UK (E4) Jun 10, 2010
NL (Veronica) Feb 03, 2011
Special Guest Stars
Stan LeeStan Lee
As Himself (Special Appearance by)

Guest Stars
Kevin SussmanKevin Sussman
As Stuart
Recurring
Steve PaymerSteve Paymer
As Judge Kirby

Co-Guest Stars
Marcus FolmarMarcus Folmar
As guard
Main Cast
Johnny GaleckiJohnny Galecki
As Leonard Leakey Hofstadter
Jim ParsonsJim Parsons
As Sheldon Lee Cooper
Kaley CuocoKaley Cuoco
As Penny
Simon HelbergSimon Helberg
As Howard Joel Wolowitz
Kunal NayyarKunal Nayyar
As Rajesh Ramayan Koothrappali

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Episode Notes
The title ("The Excelsior Acquisition") refers to Sheldon meeting Stan Lee in person.



Cultural References
Title: "The Excelsior Acquisition"

"Excelsior" is one of Stan Lee's most famous catch phrases, and in this episode, the title refers to Sheldon meeting Stan Lee himself.

The name of the judge was "J. Kirby", a reference to Jack Kirby, a famous comic book artist and long time collaborator of Stan Lee



Other Episode Crew

• CreatorChuck Lorre  |  Bill Prady
• Executive ProducerChuck Lorre  |  Bill Prady  |  Lee Aronsohn
• Co-Executive ProducerSteven Molaro  |  Eric Kaplan  |  David Goetsch
• ProducerFaye Oshima Belyeu  |  Jim Reynolds  |  Peter Chakos
• Co-ProducerSteve Holland (1)  |  Mary T. Quigley  |  Kristy Cecil  |  Kelly Lee
• Consulting ProducerRichard Rosenstock
• Associate ProducerBrian George (1)
• Production DesignerJohn Shaffner
• EditorPeter Chakos
• CastingNikki Valko  |  Ken Miller (2)
• Unit Production ManagerKelly Lee
• First Assistant DirectorAnthony Rich
• Second Assistant DirectorChris Klausen
• Costume DesignerMary T. Quigley
• HairstylistFaye Woods
• Set DesignerFrancoise Cherry-Cohen
• Set DecoratorAnn Shea (1)
• Property MasterScott L. London
• Production Sound MixerBruce Peters
• Script SupervisorJulie Fleischer
• Re-Recording MixerCharlie McDaniel, III  |  Bob La Masney
• Director of PhotographySteven V. Silver
• Coordinating ProducerMona Garcea
• Executive ConsultantDon Foster (1)  |  Eddie Gorodetsky  |  Mark Roberts (3)
• Associate DirectorHoward Murray
• Executive Story EditorMaria Ferrari
• Main Title ThemeBarenaked Ladies
• Makeup ArtistPeggy Nichols
• Science ConsultantDavid Saltzberg Ph.D.
 
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