What is the meaning of the word combination "throwback episode"?
E.g.: The newest episode of The Big Bang Theory is somewhat of a throwback episode.

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It means that the episode addressed a topic/plot that was already addressed in a previous episode.

"throwback" means one that is suggestive of or suited to an earlier time or style.  Example, "this dress is a throwback to the 1920s" meaning this dress was inspired by the fashion of the 1920s.

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