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Young Sheldon
S1.E19
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Gluons, Guacamole, and the Color Purple

  • Episode aired Apr 19, 2018
  • TV-PG
  • 20m
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7.5/10
1.8K
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Annie Potts and Wallace Shawn in Young Sheldon (2017)
Young Sheldon: Gluons, Guacamole, And The Color Purple
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When Sheldon is no longer academically challenged at Medford High, he audits a college class taught by Dr. John Sturgis. Wallace Shawn guest stars as Sheldon's college professor.When Sheldon is no longer academically challenged at Medford High, he audits a college class taught by Dr. John Sturgis. Wallace Shawn guest stars as Sheldon's college professor.When Sheldon is no longer academically challenged at Medford High, he audits a college class taught by Dr. John Sturgis. Wallace Shawn guest stars as Sheldon's college professor.

  • Director
    • Alex Reid
  • Writers
    • Chuck Lorre
    • Steven Molaro
    • Tara Hernandez
  • Stars
    • Iain Armitage
    • Zoe Perry
    • Lance Barber
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  • IMDb RATING
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    1.8K
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    • Director
      • Alex Reid
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Steven Molaro
      • Tara Hernandez
    • Stars
      • Iain Armitage
      • Zoe Perry
      • Lance Barber
    • 2User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Young Sheldon: Meemaw Meets Dr. John Sturgis
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    Young Sheldon: Meemaw Meets Dr. John Sturgis
    Young Sheldon: Gluons, Guacamole, And The Color Purple
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    Young Sheldon: Gluons, Guacamole, And The Color Purple
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    Iain Armitage
    Iain Armitage
    • Sheldon Cooper
    Zoe Perry
    Zoe Perry
    • Mary Cooper
    Lance Barber
    Lance Barber
    • George Cooper Sr.
    Montana Jordan
    Montana Jordan
    • Georgie Cooper
    Raegan Revord
    Raegan Revord
    • Missy Cooper
    Annie Potts
    Annie Potts
    • Connie 'Meemaw' Tucker
    Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons
    • Sheldon Cooper
    • (voice)
    Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn
    • Dr. John Sturgis
    Michael Cudlitz
    Michael Cudlitz
    • NASA Director
    Danielle Pinnock
    Danielle Pinnock
    • Evelyn Ingram
    Dave Theune
    Dave Theune
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    • Director
      • Alex Reid
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      • Chuck Lorre
      • Steven Molaro
      • Tara Hernandez
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    Meemaw's Boyfriend

    Sheldon tells to his family that the high-school is not providing knowledge to him and his pen-pal, Dr. John Sturgis, has invited him to watch his classes at the university as a non-degree student. Meemaw drives Sheldon to the university, and Dr. Sturgis hits on her and invites her to have dinner. Sheldon becomes excited with the idea that Meemaw could get married to Dr. Sturgis and double the number of intelligent people in the Cooper family.

    "Gluons, Guacamole, and the Color Purple" is an awesome episode of "Young Sheldon". The flirt and date of Dr. Sturgis and Meemaw, with Sheldon acting like Cupid, is hilarious. He gives Meemaw's preferences to help the old scientist to conquer his grandmother. Sheldon telling Mary that he is happy with the possibility to have the second intelligent person in the family is hilarious. The interaction of Georgie and Missy studying and preparing her homework in this episode is the sweet part of the show. My vote is eight.

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    Gluons, Guacamole, and the Color Purple

    This is another fun and charming episode of the 'Big Bang Theory' spin-off/prequel (it's probably a bit of a mix of both actually), that fleshes out the Sheldon and Mee-Maw relationship, and the latter character particularly in a bit more depth.

    The writers have done such a good job with this show, surrounding the younger version of Sheldon Cooper with characters we want to spend time with and engage with. This is crucial as the show moves forward.

    I thought this episode had a lot of charm and heart about it, and that does go a long way to enjoyment in my book.

    I hope the series continues in this style.

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    • Trivia
      Annie Potts (Connie 'Meemaw' Tucker) and Wallace Shawn (Dr. John Sturgis) have previously worked together in the Toy Story (1995) franchise, playing Bo Peep and Rex. Zoe Perry's (Mary Cooper) mother, Laurie Metcalf, also co-starred, playing Andy's Mom.
    • Goofs
      In this episode, Dr. John Sturgis first meets Connie and tells her that his middle name is "Whitney". But, in A Perfect Score and a Bunsen Burner Marshmallow (2019), he tells Sheldon that his full name is "Dr. John Burgess Sturgis".
    • Quotes

      Missy Cooper: Do you think we're stupid?

      Georgie Cooper: Sheldon's in college right now, and we can't figure out *your* homework. What do you think?

      Missy Cooper: Sometimes I tell myself I only look stupid because he's so smart.

      Georgie Cooper: [pause] Give me the book.

    • Connections
      Features Rocky II (1979)
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      Mighty Little Man
      Performed by Steve Burns

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Chuck Lorre Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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      • 20m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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