1 00:00:02,227 --> 00:00:05,620 It's typical for young people to admire rock stars. 2 00:00:05,664 --> 00:00:08,490 For my sister, it was Cyndi Lauper. 3 00:00:11,367 --> 00:00:13,367 For my brother, it was Bon Jovi. 4 00:00:13,477 --> 00:00:15,443 Well, Jon, we look good. 5 00:00:15,529 --> 00:00:17,828 ♪ Oh, we're livin' on... ♪ 6 00:00:18,995 --> 00:00:22,921 For me, the rock star I admired most was... 7 00:00:23,222 --> 00:00:24,882 Albert Einstein. 8 00:00:27,548 --> 00:00:30,648 Did you know Einstein loved playing the violin? 9 00:00:30,734 --> 00:00:31,953 So? 10 00:00:32,039 --> 00:00:34,992 He believed music helped him formulate his theories. 11 00:00:35,257 --> 00:00:36,471 So? 12 00:00:36,594 --> 00:00:38,840 Einstein was arguably the greatest scientific mind 13 00:00:38,925 --> 00:00:40,234 of the 20th century. 14 00:00:40,320 --> 00:00:42,719 If music helped him, maybe it could help me. 15 00:00:42,943 --> 00:00:44,423 So? 16 00:00:45,375 --> 00:00:47,160 I got to go talk to my mom. 17 00:00:47,594 --> 00:00:49,067 - Everything okay? - Yeah, 18 00:00:49,153 --> 00:00:50,915 she's just got some problems she's dealing with. 19 00:00:51,000 --> 00:00:53,258 Kind of personal. Will you make the kids lunch? 20 00:00:53,359 --> 00:00:55,023 - Ah, do I have to? - George? 21 00:00:55,109 --> 00:00:56,484 Happy to. 22 00:00:56,570 --> 00:00:57,953 Be right back. 23 00:01:00,178 --> 00:01:01,750 What do y'all want for lunch? 24 00:01:01,836 --> 00:01:03,416 Peanut butter and jelly, please. 25 00:01:03,502 --> 00:01:04,903 Great. Missy? 26 00:01:05,450 --> 00:01:08,130 Tuna salad on rye toast, 27 00:01:08,215 --> 00:01:09,668 with sliced pickles and... 28 00:01:09,754 --> 00:01:11,715 Two PBJs, got it. 29 00:01:12,715 --> 00:01:14,278 What is going on? 30 00:01:14,364 --> 00:01:16,496 Well... Well, what? 31 00:01:16,668 --> 00:01:18,817 - I'm trying to say it. - You woke me up. 32 00:01:18,903 --> 00:01:20,934 Spill it or I'm going back to bed. 33 00:01:21,315 --> 00:01:22,770 I'm pregnant. 34 00:01:23,389 --> 00:01:25,114 I'm awake now. 35 00:01:26,090 --> 00:01:28,950 ♪ Nobody else is stronger than I am ♪ 36 00:01:29,153 --> 00:01:31,621 ♪ Yesterday I moved a mountain ♪ 37 00:01:31,707 --> 00:01:34,504 ♪ I bet I could be your hero ♪ 38 00:01:34,590 --> 00:01:37,207 ♪ I am a mighty little man 39 00:01:37,300 --> 00:01:40,996 ♪ I am a mighty little man. ♪ *YOUNG SHELDON* Season 03 Episode 17 40 00:01:41,082 --> 00:01:43,339 Episode Title : " Albert Einstein and the Story of Another Mary" 41 00:01:43,637 --> 00:01:44,950 Are you sure? 42 00:01:45,035 --> 00:01:46,350 Yes. I'm late. 43 00:01:46,456 --> 00:01:48,268 - How late? - Two days. 44 00:01:48,354 --> 00:01:50,276 Oh, two days. That's nothing. 45 00:01:50,456 --> 00:01:53,213 Last time I was two days late, I had the twins. 46 00:01:53,299 --> 00:01:56,370 Last time I was two days late, I had menopause. 47 00:01:57,269 --> 00:01:59,628 Just trying to lighten the mood. 48 00:02:00,846 --> 00:02:02,237 So do you have... 49 00:02:02,370 --> 00:02:05,268 reason to think that you might be? 50 00:02:05,415 --> 00:02:08,417 Well, we try to be safe, but... you know, 51 00:02:08,503 --> 00:02:09,678 heat of the moment. 52 00:02:09,785 --> 00:02:12,651 Still? After three kids and that beer belly 53 00:02:12,737 --> 00:02:14,831 - hanging over his pants? - Mom? 54 00:02:15,557 --> 00:02:17,860 I think you might be getting way ahead of yourself. 55 00:02:17,945 --> 00:02:20,246 I'm telling you, I just know. 56 00:02:20,332 --> 00:02:24,308 You were also convinced that Georgie was gonna be a girl. 57 00:02:24,534 --> 00:02:25,917 That's true. 58 00:02:26,316 --> 00:02:29,402 Although he does have very pretty hair. 59 00:02:31,821 --> 00:02:33,083 Hello. 60 00:02:33,169 --> 00:02:34,214 Hi, Sheldon. 61 00:02:34,300 --> 00:02:36,191 I'd like to learn to play the violin. 62 00:02:36,386 --> 00:02:39,441 Really? Well, that's terrific. 63 00:02:39,574 --> 00:02:42,363 Do you have any experience with stringed instruments? 64 00:02:42,457 --> 00:02:43,970 Stringed instruments, no. 65 00:02:44,055 --> 00:02:46,168 String theory, yes. 66 00:02:47,214 --> 00:02:49,890 That was a joke. I'm a joker. 67 00:02:50,128 --> 00:02:52,277 I think I have an old violin you can take home 68 00:02:52,363 --> 00:02:53,433 and get the feel of. 69 00:02:53,519 --> 00:02:54,810 That's great. 70 00:02:54,895 --> 00:02:55,933 Thank you. 71 00:02:56,019 --> 00:02:57,293 But I have to warn you, 72 00:02:57,427 --> 00:02:59,621 it can be a frustrating instrument to learn. 73 00:02:59,707 --> 00:03:01,492 - Can youplay it? - Yes. 74 00:03:01,578 --> 00:03:03,105 I'll be fine. 75 00:03:13,285 --> 00:03:15,004 I don't see them. 76 00:03:15,910 --> 00:03:16,949 Excuse me. 77 00:03:17,035 --> 00:03:18,808 Where do you keep your pregnancy tests? 78 00:03:18,894 --> 00:03:21,574 Mom. Behind the counter at the pharmacy. 79 00:03:21,660 --> 00:03:22,790 Thank you. 80 00:03:22,875 --> 00:03:24,964 Would you please be a little more discreet? 81 00:03:25,050 --> 00:03:26,644 She doesn't know it's for you. 82 00:03:26,808 --> 00:03:28,910 Well, it sure isn't for you. 83 00:03:29,246 --> 00:03:30,300 Come on. 84 00:03:30,386 --> 00:03:32,165 Ow. No. 85 00:03:32,629 --> 00:03:33,816 Well, go ahead. 86 00:03:33,902 --> 00:03:35,077 - I can't. - Why not? 87 00:03:35,163 --> 00:03:37,480 His daughter goes to Missy's school. 88 00:03:37,582 --> 00:03:39,449 You are being ridiculous. 89 00:03:39,535 --> 00:03:41,636 I don't need the world knowing my business. 90 00:03:41,722 --> 00:03:42,992 Okay, fine. 91 00:03:43,912 --> 00:03:45,527 Hello! Oh! 92 00:03:45,613 --> 00:03:47,210 Excuse me. 93 00:03:47,295 --> 00:03:48,990 - Hi, can I help you? - Yes. 94 00:03:49,075 --> 00:03:51,535 Uh, I need a... pregnancy test. 95 00:03:51,621 --> 00:03:52,660 Sure. 96 00:03:52,746 --> 00:03:53,769 We have a few options. 97 00:03:53,855 --> 00:03:55,210 Hey, Connie. 98 00:03:55,449 --> 00:03:57,324 Oh, hey, Brenda. 99 00:03:57,410 --> 00:03:58,985 Oh, you-you pick. 100 00:03:59,265 --> 00:04:00,839 Is that a pregnancy test? 101 00:04:01,152 --> 00:04:03,316 Uh, yeah. 102 00:04:03,456 --> 00:04:04,808 It's for me. 103 00:04:04,918 --> 00:04:07,449 - Really? - Yes. 104 00:04:07,705 --> 00:04:10,527 I come from a long line of really fertile women. 105 00:04:10,613 --> 00:04:12,360 My mother had me when she was 57. 106 00:04:12,445 --> 00:04:13,816 Can you believe it? 107 00:04:13,902 --> 00:04:15,644 I don't think I can. 108 00:04:15,730 --> 00:04:17,285 Dr. Sturgis and I have been dating 109 00:04:17,371 --> 00:04:19,378 for some time and we really try to be careful, 110 00:04:19,464 --> 00:04:21,949 but you know how it is. 111 00:04:22,099 --> 00:04:23,969 Heat of the moment. 112 00:04:24,272 --> 00:04:25,802 Hi, Mrs. Cooper! 113 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:29,150 Hi, Billy. 114 00:04:29,480 --> 00:04:31,044 Are you playing hide-and-seek? 115 00:04:31,386 --> 00:04:33,120 Um, yeah. 116 00:04:33,205 --> 00:04:35,519 Don't tell anybody. Shh. 117 00:04:35,815 --> 00:04:37,504 Bye, Mrs. Cooper! 118 00:04:37,670 --> 00:04:38,895 Oh! 119 00:04:39,191 --> 00:04:42,040 Thank you so much. Bye. 120 00:04:42,125 --> 00:04:43,565 Wish me luck. 121 00:04:45,687 --> 00:04:49,529 It's a bit worn. But it's fine for a beginner. 122 00:04:52,888 --> 00:04:54,496 That was unpleasant. 123 00:04:54,646 --> 00:04:56,802 It just takes some practice. 124 00:04:56,888 --> 00:04:59,537 Very well. When is my first lesson? 125 00:04:59,662 --> 00:05:01,795 I'm... pretty busy right now. 126 00:05:01,942 --> 00:05:04,771 But I can give you this in the meantime. 127 00:05:06,099 --> 00:05:07,927 Anyone Can Play Violin. 128 00:05:08,215 --> 00:05:10,175 They don't set the bar very high. 129 00:05:12,459 --> 00:05:14,420 You know what you need to do? 130 00:05:14,582 --> 00:05:16,240 Yes. 131 00:05:18,086 --> 00:05:19,423 How's it going? 132 00:05:19,509 --> 00:05:22,084 It'd be a lot easier to pee if you'd stop talking. 133 00:05:22,170 --> 00:05:23,638 Sorry. 134 00:05:27,173 --> 00:05:29,506 Now it's too quiet. Say something. 135 00:05:31,763 --> 00:05:33,966 I know you didn't expect this, 136 00:05:34,068 --> 00:05:36,302 and you still might not be, but... 137 00:05:36,904 --> 00:05:39,584 but if it turns out you are... 138 00:05:40,013 --> 00:05:42,115 I'm here for you. 139 00:05:42,398 --> 00:05:44,490 Thanks, Mom. 140 00:05:44,861 --> 00:05:46,920 You're not the one I'm worried about. 141 00:05:47,006 --> 00:05:50,162 If I'm pregnant, George is gonna flip out. 142 00:05:50,248 --> 00:05:52,904 I'm sure he would at first. 143 00:05:53,307 --> 00:05:55,362 Then he would calm down. 144 00:05:55,615 --> 00:05:57,724 Take a few beers. 145 00:05:58,670 --> 00:06:00,787 Maybe some malt liquor. 146 00:06:01,334 --> 00:06:02,910 I suppose. 147 00:06:04,731 --> 00:06:06,435 The truth is, he and I were both 148 00:06:06,521 --> 00:06:08,170 freaked out about having twins. 149 00:06:08,255 --> 00:06:11,130 But now I can't imagine life without them. 150 00:06:11,271 --> 00:06:13,006 Well, see, there you are. 151 00:06:13,175 --> 00:06:17,177 So, no matter what that test says, 152 00:06:17,365 --> 00:06:19,154 you're gonna be okay. 153 00:06:19,261 --> 00:06:20,341 You're right. 154 00:06:20,780 --> 00:06:22,646 What's it say? 155 00:06:25,053 --> 00:06:27,138 I'm gonna go buy that malt liquor. 156 00:06:33,844 --> 00:06:35,662 To get started, place your violin 157 00:06:35,748 --> 00:06:38,834 in rest position. Your feet should be together. 158 00:06:38,966 --> 00:06:40,490 Your right arm should be 159 00:06:40,576 --> 00:06:41,904 over your instrument, 160 00:06:41,990 --> 00:06:44,709 not touching the strings or the bridge. 161 00:06:44,935 --> 00:06:47,412 - Put your left hand... - What are you doing? 162 00:06:47,498 --> 00:06:48,935 What does it look like? 163 00:06:49,052 --> 00:06:51,771 Like you're looking for another excuse for kids to pick on you. 164 00:06:51,955 --> 00:06:54,220 Now, you are ready to position your feet. 165 00:06:54,306 --> 00:06:57,068 Zip your feet open and step forward 166 00:06:57,154 --> 00:06:59,123 with your left foot. 167 00:06:59,209 --> 00:07:00,951 - Your feet should... - What are youdoing? 168 00:07:01,037 --> 00:07:03,623 I was gonna watch DuckTales, but this looks funnier. 169 00:07:03,709 --> 00:07:06,240 Procedure for positioning the violin on your shoulder. 170 00:07:06,326 --> 00:07:09,388 Hold your violin above the left foot 171 00:07:09,474 --> 00:07:11,615 with the neck of the instrument pointing up. 172 00:07:11,701 --> 00:07:13,310 Left foot, neck up. 173 00:07:13,404 --> 00:07:15,302 Now rotate the neck of the instrument 174 00:07:15,388 --> 00:07:17,584 counterclockwise, so that the neck points 175 00:07:17,670 --> 00:07:19,076 at your left foot. 176 00:07:19,162 --> 00:07:21,755 - Oh, boy. - I was right. 177 00:07:21,880 --> 00:07:24,190 Bend your left elbow so that the violin 178 00:07:24,276 --> 00:07:25,911 rests on your shoulder 179 00:07:26,012 --> 00:07:28,153 and place your head on the chin rest. 180 00:07:28,263 --> 00:07:30,833 Now try dropping your left hand. 181 00:07:30,989 --> 00:07:32,513 See if you can hold your instrument 182 00:07:32,607 --> 00:07:34,068 without your hands. 183 00:07:34,154 --> 00:07:36,326 - Time yourself at this... - What's going on? 184 00:07:36,669 --> 00:07:39,201 I'm learning to play the violin. 185 00:07:39,342 --> 00:07:40,978 It's my new favorite show. 186 00:07:41,064 --> 00:07:43,545 Once you feel you have control of your instrument, 187 00:07:43,654 --> 00:07:46,193 try moving your hands around. 188 00:07:54,642 --> 00:07:56,396 Repeat this procedure until you can position 189 00:07:56,482 --> 00:07:59,732 your instrument comfortably and quickly. 190 00:08:04,562 --> 00:08:06,214 He'll just be another minute. 191 00:08:06,300 --> 00:08:07,599 Thank you. 192 00:08:11,787 --> 00:08:13,756 - What's that about? - Oh... 193 00:08:13,842 --> 00:08:16,537 just trying not to breathe the smoke in. 194 00:08:16,802 --> 00:08:17,880 Come on. 195 00:08:17,981 --> 00:08:20,412 It already went through the filter and my lungs. 196 00:08:20,498 --> 00:08:22,803 This stuff is squeaky clean. 197 00:08:23,310 --> 00:08:25,045 Well, still. 198 00:08:25,615 --> 00:08:28,232 He's all yours, your highness. 199 00:08:28,438 --> 00:08:29,958 All right. 200 00:08:31,530 --> 00:08:35,026 Hey, Mare, what's up? Other than the big guy. 201 00:08:35,185 --> 00:08:36,297 God joke. 202 00:08:36,474 --> 00:08:40,678 Actually, um, I could use some guidance. 203 00:08:40,820 --> 00:08:42,345 I got some news today, 204 00:08:42,431 --> 00:08:45,166 and I'm not quite sure how I feel about it. 205 00:08:45,420 --> 00:08:47,099 Of course. Sit. 206 00:08:50,871 --> 00:08:53,920 Well... I am... 207 00:08:54,792 --> 00:08:56,435 um... 208 00:08:57,139 --> 00:08:58,389 with child. 209 00:08:58,482 --> 00:08:59,943 That's wonderful! 210 00:09:00,029 --> 00:09:01,256 Congratulations! 211 00:09:01,404 --> 00:09:03,021 How far along are you? 212 00:09:03,107 --> 00:09:04,951 Uh, could you keep it down just a little? 213 00:09:05,037 --> 00:09:06,826 I haven't exactly told George yet. 214 00:09:06,912 --> 00:09:08,756 Got it. And why not? 215 00:09:08,936 --> 00:09:10,662 It is his, right? 216 00:09:10,889 --> 00:09:12,271 Of course. 217 00:09:12,357 --> 00:09:13,657 Apologies. 218 00:09:13,743 --> 00:09:15,857 Hey, I'm a pastor in a small town. 219 00:09:15,990 --> 00:09:19,545 You wouldn't believe the juicy things I hear. 220 00:09:20,942 --> 00:09:23,498 This just wasn't part of our plan. 221 00:09:23,682 --> 00:09:26,709 Well, luckily... it's part of God's plan. 222 00:09:26,849 --> 00:09:28,477 And let me tell you about another Mary 223 00:09:28,562 --> 00:09:31,326 who didn't know how to tell her husband she was expecting. 224 00:09:31,420 --> 00:09:34,678 And her story is way weirder than yours. 225 00:09:36,739 --> 00:09:39,670 In order to practice this, move your bow 226 00:09:39,756 --> 00:09:42,747 in a counterclockwise direction. 227 00:09:43,037 --> 00:09:46,302 Keep your hand moving right with the tip of the bow. 228 00:09:46,458 --> 00:09:47,607 For our next song, 229 00:09:47,693 --> 00:09:49,107 "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," 230 00:09:49,193 --> 00:09:52,058 remember, posture is our most important thing. 231 00:09:52,144 --> 00:09:53,982 Set, play. 232 00:10:06,054 --> 00:10:08,357 Did you hear that? I did it! 233 00:10:08,568 --> 00:10:09,997 I don't think you did. 234 00:10:10,732 --> 00:10:13,862 And now we see how it helps my science. 235 00:10:15,068 --> 00:10:16,328 Hmm. 236 00:10:17,432 --> 00:10:19,052 Hmm... 237 00:10:22,888 --> 00:10:24,662 Come on, think. 238 00:10:26,318 --> 00:10:28,341 Probably needs more "Twinkle, Twinkle." 239 00:10:28,473 --> 00:10:29,763 for learning new songs. 240 00:10:29,849 --> 00:10:32,326 You can play them along with me. 241 00:10:41,282 --> 00:10:43,146 What the hell is that? 242 00:10:43,677 --> 00:10:45,897 Sheldon's learning to play the violin. 243 00:10:46,154 --> 00:10:47,951 Oh. Well, that's unfortunate. 244 00:10:48,037 --> 00:10:49,349 Mm-hmm. 245 00:10:49,560 --> 00:10:51,472 I'm gonna go change. 246 00:10:54,196 --> 00:10:55,331 Hey, Dad. 247 00:10:55,417 --> 00:10:57,943 Can you believe I only started playing today? 248 00:10:58,108 --> 00:10:59,841 I really can. 249 00:11:11,794 --> 00:11:13,848 Hey, so there's something 250 00:11:13,934 --> 00:11:15,716 I've been meaning to talk to you about. 251 00:11:15,802 --> 00:11:17,098 Sure, what's up? 252 00:11:17,302 --> 00:11:19,794 Now, before I say it, um, 253 00:11:20,817 --> 00:11:23,958 I want to tell you a story of another Mary. 254 00:11:24,222 --> 00:11:25,251 Um... 255 00:11:25,462 --> 00:11:26,987 Okay, anytime... 256 00:11:27,072 --> 00:11:28,778 Are you kidding me? 257 00:11:29,642 --> 00:11:31,207 Keep your voice down. 258 00:11:31,341 --> 00:11:32,458 Are you kidding me? 259 00:11:32,544 --> 00:11:35,296 Look, I was a little thrown, too, but Pastor Jeff said... 260 00:11:35,382 --> 00:11:36,997 Pastor Jeff? 261 00:11:37,255 --> 00:11:38,653 Pastor Jeff knows before me? 262 00:11:38,739 --> 00:11:41,484 Well, yeah, I needed someone to talk to, 263 00:11:41,570 --> 00:11:43,676 - and, you know, my mom... - Your mom? 264 00:11:43,762 --> 00:11:46,458 - Shh! - Does the whole damn town know? 265 00:11:46,544 --> 00:11:49,677 No. Just my mom and Pastor Jeff. 266 00:11:50,310 --> 00:11:52,692 And maybe Brenda Sparks. 267 00:11:53,880 --> 00:11:55,458 Probably Peg... 268 00:11:56,450 --> 00:11:59,012 and whoever she told, but that is it. 269 00:11:59,098 --> 00:12:00,247 Oh, is that it? 270 00:12:00,442 --> 00:12:01,942 Great news! 271 00:12:02,028 --> 00:12:03,708 Not a good time, Sheldon. 272 00:12:03,997 --> 00:12:05,287 But it's really important. 273 00:12:05,372 --> 00:12:06,672 Ugh. 274 00:12:09,192 --> 00:12:11,958 I figured out why the violin worked for Einstein 275 00:12:12,044 --> 00:12:13,145 and not for me. 276 00:12:13,320 --> 00:12:15,718 I need to become a Jewish person. 277 00:12:22,114 --> 00:12:25,426 - Sheldon, dinner! - Coming. 278 00:12:27,306 --> 00:12:29,800 Sorry I'm late. Shalom. 279 00:12:33,707 --> 00:12:34,972 What's on your head? 280 00:12:35,058 --> 00:12:37,152 - A yarmulke. - A yama-what? 281 00:12:37,308 --> 00:12:38,887 It's a special Jewish hat. 282 00:12:38,973 --> 00:12:41,980 It reminds the wearer that God is always over you. 283 00:12:43,425 --> 00:12:44,471 Mom. 284 00:12:44,557 --> 00:12:46,171 Oh, come on, it's funny. 285 00:12:46,256 --> 00:12:48,417 It's not funny and it's not a yarmulke. 286 00:12:48,503 --> 00:12:51,573 It is a coaster I crocheted at Bible camp. 287 00:12:52,284 --> 00:12:54,159 Are you gonna say something to him? 288 00:12:54,417 --> 00:12:57,097 Normally I would, but I got bigger problems right now. 289 00:12:59,394 --> 00:13:01,644 - Let's just say grace. - Hold on. 290 00:13:01,730 --> 00:13:04,003 Are these hot dogs kosher? 291 00:13:09,085 --> 00:13:10,480 Over the next few days, 292 00:13:10,566 --> 00:13:12,542 I continued to play the violin 293 00:13:12,628 --> 00:13:16,503 in an effort to replicate the mental prowess of Einstein. 294 00:13:16,706 --> 00:13:19,421 I was asked to confine my practice to the garage 295 00:13:19,506 --> 00:13:22,269 by my father, mother, sister and brother. 296 00:13:22,596 --> 00:13:24,948 Meemaw was fine with me practicing in the house, 297 00:13:25,034 --> 00:13:27,464 but why would she care? She doesn't live with us. 298 00:13:29,878 --> 00:13:31,058 Hey, George. 299 00:13:31,213 --> 00:13:32,519 Hey, Herschel. 300 00:13:32,878 --> 00:13:34,402 Let me guess, you're here to complain 301 00:13:34,488 --> 00:13:35,839 about Sheldon's violin playing. 302 00:13:35,992 --> 00:13:38,104 Under normal circumstances, I'd say yeah, 303 00:13:38,190 --> 00:13:39,230 but since he started, 304 00:13:39,316 --> 00:13:42,402 my chickens been dropping eggs like crazy. 305 00:13:43,836 --> 00:13:45,581 - That's weird. - Hey, uh, 306 00:13:45,737 --> 00:13:47,933 I hear congratulations are in order. 307 00:13:48,034 --> 00:13:49,425 What's that you hear? 308 00:13:49,581 --> 00:13:51,386 Maybe I didn't hear it. Never mind. 309 00:13:51,667 --> 00:13:53,214 It's all right. 310 00:13:53,432 --> 00:13:55,066 Seems like everybody knows. 311 00:13:55,152 --> 00:13:57,636 You don't seem terribly enthusiastic. 312 00:13:58,964 --> 00:14:00,591 It's the money, Herschel. 313 00:14:01,105 --> 00:14:02,753 It's all about the money. 314 00:14:03,745 --> 00:14:05,777 Well, there's only one solution to that. 315 00:14:05,917 --> 00:14:08,964 - Which is? - You got to make more money. 316 00:14:09,066 --> 00:14:10,917 - Thank you. - Welcome. 317 00:14:11,003 --> 00:14:12,714 Hey, I got to ask, 318 00:14:12,863 --> 00:14:16,034 did that fiddle playing increase the fertility in all the females 319 00:14:16,120 --> 00:14:18,300 around here or just my chickens? 320 00:14:19,058 --> 00:14:21,311 I was just throwing it out there, never mind. 321 00:14:21,738 --> 00:14:23,870 Wait here, I'm-a go get you some eggs. 322 00:14:23,956 --> 00:14:26,581 - That's okay. - You're getting eggs. 323 00:14:26,808 --> 00:14:28,402 Guess I'm getting eggs. 324 00:14:29,800 --> 00:14:31,714 All right, George, 325 00:14:31,808 --> 00:14:34,480 - what's so damn important? - Well... 326 00:14:34,566 --> 00:14:36,551 I don't want to get into the why's and wherefore's, 327 00:14:36,636 --> 00:14:39,620 but... I'm gonna need a raise. 328 00:14:40,110 --> 00:14:41,765 Is this 'cause Mary's pregnant? 329 00:14:41,941 --> 00:14:43,433 You got to be kidding me. 330 00:14:43,635 --> 00:14:45,791 Does everybody in this damn town know my business? 331 00:14:45,877 --> 00:14:48,105 I just... it was taking a guess. 332 00:14:48,276 --> 00:14:50,363 - Tom. - My wife told me. 333 00:14:51,152 --> 00:14:53,627 Doesn't matter. What do you say? 334 00:14:53,799 --> 00:14:55,885 Are you threatening to quit if you don't get it? 335 00:14:55,971 --> 00:14:57,979 No, Tom, I'm threatening to rob a bank. 336 00:14:58,065 --> 00:15:00,885 Okay. All right, well, let's not do that. 337 00:15:02,845 --> 00:15:04,596 $100 a week do the trick? 338 00:15:04,870 --> 00:15:06,799 Yes. Thanks. Bye. 339 00:15:13,721 --> 00:15:14,705 Temple Judea, 340 00:15:14,791 --> 00:15:15,806 how can I help you? 341 00:15:15,892 --> 00:15:17,659 Hello, I'd like to become Jewish. 342 00:15:17,799 --> 00:15:19,518 Who would be in charge of that? 343 00:15:19,753 --> 00:15:21,018 How old are you? 344 00:15:21,104 --> 00:15:23,721 I'm ten. Please hold. 345 00:15:29,346 --> 00:15:31,518 Hello, this is Rabbi Schneiderman. 346 00:15:31,604 --> 00:15:32,885 To whom am I speaking? 347 00:15:32,971 --> 00:15:34,908 Hello, this is Sheldon Cooper. 348 00:15:34,994 --> 00:15:38,463 Hello, Sheldon. Um, how can I help you? 349 00:15:38,604 --> 00:15:42,041 I'm currently a Baptist and I'd like to convert to Judaism. 350 00:15:42,471 --> 00:15:44,291 A Baptist named Sheldon. 351 00:15:45,143 --> 00:15:46,393 Okay. 352 00:15:47,276 --> 00:15:49,034 And why do you want to convert? 353 00:15:49,120 --> 00:15:52,377 Very simple. It's my intention to become a great scientist 354 00:15:52,463 --> 00:15:54,746 and I couldn't help but notice most of the great scientists 355 00:15:54,831 --> 00:15:58,862 are Jewish, so logic dictates it's time to switch teams. 356 00:15:58,948 --> 00:16:00,557 Well, I'm sure there are 357 00:16:00,643 --> 00:16:03,901 many Baptist scientists you could emulate. 358 00:16:03,987 --> 00:16:05,034 That's kind of you to say, 359 00:16:05,120 --> 00:16:07,735 but other than Cornelis Drebbel in the 1500s, 360 00:16:07,821 --> 00:16:09,301 it's pretty slim pickings. 361 00:16:10,752 --> 00:16:13,659 Well, Sheldon, you sound like a very smart young man. 362 00:16:13,745 --> 00:16:15,393 Oh, you have no idea. 363 00:16:15,776 --> 00:16:18,307 Can I ask how your parents feel about this? 364 00:16:18,518 --> 00:16:20,901 Well, when I presented them with my plan, 365 00:16:20,987 --> 00:16:23,791 the words "over my dead body" were used. 366 00:16:24,706 --> 00:16:26,026 I'm not surprised. 367 00:16:26,112 --> 00:16:28,018 But they were similarly resistant 368 00:16:28,104 --> 00:16:29,557 when I wanted to get an ant farm 369 00:16:29,643 --> 00:16:31,409 and eventually they came around. 370 00:16:32,221 --> 00:16:34,901 All right, here's what I'm gonna tell you to do. 371 00:16:35,510 --> 00:16:36,893 Read your Bible. 372 00:16:37,049 --> 00:16:38,752 Already did, cover to cover. 373 00:16:38,838 --> 00:16:40,752 - Really? - Quiz me. 374 00:16:40,870 --> 00:16:43,190 No, that's okay, I believe you. 375 00:16:44,165 --> 00:16:47,112 All right, my advice to you 376 00:16:47,502 --> 00:16:50,393 is to stay with the faith of your parents. 377 00:16:50,979 --> 00:16:52,909 - What else you got? - Okay. 378 00:16:53,001 --> 00:16:54,940 Then I'm gonna tell you 379 00:16:55,323 --> 00:16:57,088 to be your own man. 380 00:16:57,534 --> 00:17:00,307 But I want to be a great scientist like Albert Einstein. 381 00:17:00,401 --> 00:17:01,449 Sheldon, 382 00:17:01,588 --> 00:17:03,431 when your days are over, 383 00:17:03,799 --> 00:17:06,440 God will never ask you, 384 00:17:06,759 --> 00:17:08,995 "Why weren't you Einstein?" 385 00:17:10,221 --> 00:17:12,331 But he might ask you, 386 00:17:13,338 --> 00:17:15,495 "Why weren't you Sheldon?" 387 00:17:23,790 --> 00:17:26,190 What's going on? You all right? 388 00:17:26,362 --> 00:17:28,579 I'm not feeling great. 389 00:17:28,733 --> 00:17:30,094 Is it a pregnant thing? 390 00:17:30,188 --> 00:17:32,641 'Cause I got some good news on that. 391 00:17:33,015 --> 00:17:34,815 I got a decent raise. 392 00:17:35,344 --> 00:17:36,844 It doesn't matter. 393 00:17:36,930 --> 00:17:38,290 What do you mean it doesn't matter? 394 00:17:38,376 --> 00:17:40,026 We can pull this off now. 395 00:17:41,404 --> 00:17:43,321 I lost the baby. 396 00:17:47,399 --> 00:17:48,657 Oh. 397 00:17:59,829 --> 00:18:01,999 You're probably relieved, huh? 398 00:18:03,229 --> 00:18:04,758 Actually... 399 00:18:07,023 --> 00:18:08,446 no. 400 00:18:14,469 --> 00:18:16,375 I love the first three. 401 00:18:16,689 --> 00:18:18,532 Fourth one's a charm, right? 402 00:18:24,438 --> 00:18:25,821 Dad? 403 00:18:26,071 --> 00:18:27,461 Mom? 404 00:18:29,717 --> 00:18:31,762 Yeah, Shelly? 405 00:18:32,188 --> 00:18:35,110 I just thought you should know I'm not going to be Jewish. 406 00:18:35,196 --> 00:18:38,649 I'm going to remain the atheist Baptist you've come to love. 407 00:18:41,211 --> 00:18:42,689 Good to hear. 408 00:18:43,304 --> 00:18:45,084 Are you crying? 409 00:18:46,876 --> 00:18:49,743 Yeah, but don't worry, everything's okay. 410 00:18:52,273 --> 00:18:53,735 Good. 411 00:18:59,026 --> 00:19:01,941 Once again, I brought my mother so much joy 412 00:19:02,063 --> 00:19:05,586 she was moved to tears. I don't know how I do it. 413 00:19:12,508 --> 00:19:14,520 Tom, George Cooper's here for you. 414 00:19:14,722 --> 00:19:16,035 Send him in. 415 00:19:17,324 --> 00:19:19,167 Hey, Tom, you got a minute? 416 00:19:19,253 --> 00:19:20,817 Pretty busy. 417 00:19:21,128 --> 00:19:22,517 Make it quick. 418 00:19:23,574 --> 00:19:26,011 It turns out I don't need that raise. 419 00:19:26,097 --> 00:19:27,738 What happened, you win the lottery? 420 00:19:27,855 --> 00:19:29,542 No, no. 421 00:19:35,191 --> 00:19:38,417 Aw, George, I am so sorry. 422 00:19:38,777 --> 00:19:40,581 Well, what can you do? 423 00:19:41,993 --> 00:19:44,159 Listen, I cleared your raise already, 424 00:19:44,245 --> 00:19:45,573 why don't you just keep the money. 425 00:19:45,659 --> 00:19:47,327 - Oh, no, I couldn't do that. - No. 426 00:19:47,412 --> 00:19:50,192 No, I mean it. It's yours. 427 00:19:51,675 --> 00:19:53,234 Okay. 428 00:19:53,733 --> 00:19:55,173 Thanks. Bye. 429 00:19:58,745 --> 00:20:01,417 Thank you, but I will no longer be needing these. 430 00:20:01,503 --> 00:20:03,152 You're giving up so soon? 431 00:20:03,238 --> 00:20:05,480 What happened? Did it hurt your fingers? 432 00:20:05,566 --> 00:20:08,761 No. I'm following the advice of a very wise Rabbi Schneiderman 433 00:20:08,902 --> 00:20:10,925 from Temple Judea in Houston. 434 00:20:11,652 --> 00:20:13,527 Is this another one of your jokes? 435 00:20:13,612 --> 00:20:16,230 No. If it were a joke, your mouth would be open 436 00:20:16,339 --> 00:20:18,449 and the sound "ha-ha" would be coming out. 437 00:20:18,745 --> 00:20:20,549 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 438 00:20:20,635 --> 00:20:22,549 Sync corrections by srjanapala