I think it is quite clever, but I've not watched from season one to present day in that order. I've been bombarded (through choice) of any episode going.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Parsons, Galecki and Cuoco currently earn $325,000 (£190,000) per episode and are seeking up to $1m (£584,000) per show.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-28564303
Any other TBBT fans out there?