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Thursday on TV: It’s a big day in Pasadena — it’s the 200th episode of ‘The Big Bang Theory’

Monty Brinton | CBS The gang celebrates Sheldon's birthday inn the 200th episode of ÒThe Big Bang Theory.Ó Pictured left to right: Jim Parsons, Kunal Nayyar, Sara Gilbert, Kevin Sussman, Adam West, Simon Helberg, Melissa Rauch, John Ross Bowie, Wil Wheaton, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco.

It's "Big Bang Theory" day in Pasadena, Calif. And the city has named a street — well, an alley — after the show.

It's all in celebration of the show's 200th episodes, which airs at 7 p.m. on CBS/Ch. 2. And because, of course, the characters live in Pasadena.

In the episode, the gang throws Sheldon (Jim Parsons) a birthday party and invites a big-name guest — former "Batman" Adam West.

The guest list also includes Christine Baranski (as Leonard's mother, Beverly); Sara Gilbert (as Leslie Winkle) and Wil Wheaton (as Wil Wheaton).

By the way, "BBT" would have reached the 200-episode mark more than a month ago but the first season — way back in 2007-2008 — was cut short (17 episodes) by the writers' strike.

Elsewhere on TV ...

• "The Big Bang Theory" (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Sheldon and the gang celebrate his birthday in the series' 200th episode.

• "Grey's Anatomy" (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): April and Jackson's relationship is recalled through a series of flashbacks.

• "You, Me and the Apocalypse" (7 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Jamie learns the truth about his wife; a potential messiah unearths Celine and Jude's genuine emotions.

• "American Idol" (7 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): The last two finalists are announced; the top 10 perform

• "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" (7 p.m., CW/Ch. 30): A malfunction sends the heroes to the year 2046, where they are faced with a surprising version of the future.

• "Project Runway: All-Stars" (7 and 9 p.m., Lifetime): The designers must create red carpet gowns for the Academy of Country Music Awards.

• Men's college basketball: Montana State at Weber State (7 p.m., Ch. 14); Arizona State at Utah (7 p.m., P12N); Portland at BYU (9 p.m., ESPNU

• "Life In Pieces" (7:30 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): John buys a pony.

• "Mom" (8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Christy, Jill and Wendy agree to help Bonnie smuggle an illegal substance across the Canadian border.

• "Scandal" (8 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Cyrus and Elizabeth each launch new plots; Olivia continues to question what Jake is up to at the NSA.

• "The Blacklist" (8 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Liz searches for more information about her mother.

• "The 100" (8 p.m., CW/Ch. 30): Clarke is torn between mercy and vengeance.

• "Portlandia" (8 p.m., IFC): Kath and Dave's accident leaves them temporarily disabled.

• "Two Broke Girls" (8:30 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Max tags along with Caroline as she travels to Hollywood to discuss turning her riches-to-rags life story into a movie.

• NBA (8:30 p.m., ROOT): San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz

• "Elementary" (9 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Holmes' investigation into the attempt on his father's life pushes their relationship to the breaking point; the identity of Sherlock's mother is revealed.

• "How to Get Away with Murder" (9 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Annalise tries to stay ahead of Philip's threats; Wes and Laurel are faced with confusion as they investigate the death of Wes' mother.

• "Shades of Blue" (9 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Harlee decides to assist with Stahl's investigation.

• "Workaholics" (11 p..m., Comedy Central): The guys cause trouble at a museum.

• "Baskets" (11 p.m., FX): Free bottled water can't soften the sting of rejection during a family evening together.

• "Vikings" (11 p.m., History): King Ecbert tasks his son with rescuing Queen Kwenthrith.

• "Colony" (11 p.m., USA): Will is close to discovering his wife's secret.

• "Idiotsitter" (11:30 p.m., Comedy Central): Gene decides to organize a prom for GED students and invites her cyber bully.