Young Sheldon

Previously on Young Sheldon...

- Dad, you busy? - What do you want?

Would you teach me how to throw a baseball?

That one had some zip on it.

You might be a natural.

Look who I brought.

I don't normally do this, but put her there.

No mitten. I'm honored.

We've never really discussed

the status of our relationship.

As far as I'm concerned, we just...

pick up right where we left off.

- I think it's for the best if we don't. - What?

I don't think we should be in a romantic relationship anymore.

Are you crazy?

I mean, poor choice of words, but...

are you crazy?!

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You wanted to see me, Pastor?

- Cop a squat. - Uh, please, have a seat.

I just wanted to thank you

for all the work you've done preparing for the carnival.

Anything for the church.

I'm so glad you said that.

How would you feel if...

...we put Sheldon in the dunk tank?

- What? No. - Aw.

But imagine how much people would pay to dunk him.

We'd raise so much money.

I'm in for $20, easy.

I'm not having people throw baseballs at my son.

They throw them at a target. He's in a cage.

- No! - Boo.

Okay. I respect your decision.

Is that all?

Yes.

Well, damn.

I do so much for you.

Everybody excited for the carnival?

- Sure. - I am.

- Pass. - You're still going.

What time do I need to be there to set up?

Noon's fine.

What, you're helping out?

- Yeah. - Why?

I want to support Mom. And God.

You're just doing it 'cause Veronica's gonna be there.

And who made Veronica?

Mm. Mom?

- What? - You're coming with us, right?

No, I'm not.

Come on, it'll be fun.

The old lady wants to be cranky and alone.

You got to respect that.

I'm not cranky.

And I'm sick of everybody thinking

that they know what's best for me.

Hey, did everybody see

there's a sale at RadioShack on nine-volt batteries?

It's a golden opportunity to stock up.

Mom?

Yeah, baby.

Missy said that Meemaw is upset at Dr. Sturgis.

Don't worry, she'll get over it.

The question is will she get over it

by Friday at 4:00 p.m.?

That's when we leave for my class.

I don't know, Shelly.

I suppose she could drop me off outside. Where are we

on me walking through parking lots alone these days?

How about this?

Um, until she's up to it, I'll take you.

Thanks. The parking lot still gives me the willies.

Hey, do you want to help me paint these posters?

Not at all.

Oh, yeah, people would line up for that dunk tank.

Stop.

Oh! Another one.

He's having a field day.

Yeah.

Hey. We're getting ready to head over to the carnival.

Good for you.

Why don't you come with us?

Because I'm quite content right where I am.

Don't you think it'll be nice to get out of the house?

I can't believe I didn't think of that.

What a great idea.

- Thank you. - So you're coming?

No.

Still cranky.

I can't find an umbrella.

What do you need an umbrella for?

It's gonna be hot and sunny.

I think you've answered your own question.

Does he really have to walk around with that?

He's fine.

- Leave him be. - You're just begging to get beat up.

I'm more concerned about the biggest bully of all: the Sun.

I bet you're disappointed

that cute little blonde girl got sick

and you're working with me.

I guess.

You're gonna learn life's like that.

A parade of disappointments.

Is that so?

Yep. Sooner you give up, the better.

When did you give up?

June 14, 1945.

The man I loved came home from the war with syphilis.

Now ask me how I found out.

No, thank you.

You must be Cain, because you're not Abel...

to hit the target.

Oh, hello, Coopers.

Pastor Jeff.

Expecting rain, Sheldon?

No. In this context, it's a parasol

from the French "para" meaning "defense from"

and "sol" meaning "sun."

Please, Mary.

No.

Will you dunk him?

Oh, you got it.

You might want to pray to the Lord for better aim.

I'll get you started.

Uh, Lord, help George Cooper hit something other than the buffet.

Sorry. Trash talk's part of the job.

Can I throw one?

Sure.

Okay, now, remember what I taught you.

Look where you're throwing and follow through.

Uh-oh!

Dad's bringing in

the big guns. Let's see what you've got,

little l...

Yes!

Yes!

I am baptized once again.

So...

I shacked up with him anyway.

Uh-huh.

I mean, what choice did I have?

I was pregnant with I don't know whose baby.

Uh-huh.

Sleeping on my cousin Arlene's couch.

Which was in her front yard.

Uh-huh.

Why, Lord?

Six in a row!

I taught her how to do that.

I bet you did.

This is a lot of fun,

but why don't we let somebody else take a shot?

Missy! Missy!

Missy! Missy! Missy!

Missy! Missy!

Seven!

Hit him!

Hit him again.

Hello?

What?

Have you been on the couch all day?

No. For your information, I got up,

put my slippers on, crossed the street,

- broke into your house and stole your beer. - Mom.

But listen, if you've just come over here to badger me,

please don't.

Fine.

I brought you fried chicken from the carnival.

I don't need your pity chicken.

Look, I know you're having a tough time.

I'm fine.

Okay.

Does that mean you'll still take Sheldon to Dr. Sturgis's class?

No.

But I'm fine.

So you won't mind if I take him?

Do whatever you want.

See, when you say it like that,

it sounds like you might mind.

How about this?

Darling daughter, please,

do whatever it is that makes you happy.

If you're gonna act like this, then I'm gonna leave.

Oh, no. And after I didn't open the door for you?

Hey, wait.

- Get me a beer. - No.

Well, at least get me some chicken!

Dad, can I talk to you?

Uh, can it wait a minute?

It's pretty important.

So's this.

What?

I've been thinking about how much I enjoyed

throwing that ball today.

You did great, honey.

I know. That's why I want to play on a team.

You get that dunk tank isn't a sport?

I mean baseball.

Okay, sure.