Young Sheldon, Season 5

Brenda:
Hey, George.

George Cooper Sr.:
Hey, Brenda.

Adult Sheldon (VO):
Sundays were not my favorite day. In fact, the only light at the end of the tunnel was the wry musings of Andy Rooney at the end of 60 Minutes. Noise is sound you don't want to hear. And of course, one person's sound is another person's noise.

Adult Sheldon (VO):
In physics, potential energy is a fascinating topic. Objects like springs store energy when they're coiled, waiting to unleash their full potential and soar to the heavens. Would you look at me go! Even in toy form, I'm shooting for the stars. While the potential energy of an object can be measured in absolutes, human potential remains more elusive. Sometimes, people seem to have all the potential in the world, but for some reason stay stuck to the ground.

Adult Sheldon (VO):
I've always had a curious affinity for Laundromats. Perhaps it's the rows of mechanical devices dedicated to a cleaner world. Or maybe it's the hypnotic rotation of spinning clothes on their sudsy journey to a fluffy, stain-free future.

Adult Sheldon (VO):
In astronomy, a syzygy is a rare event when three or more celestial bodies line up. You may also know it as the stars aligning, which was probably coined by someone who couldn't spell "syzygy." If you want to win Scrabble, remember this bad boy. My father's idea of the stars aligning was having the house completely to himself. I was at school, Missy was at a friend's, Georgie was working, and my mother was on her way to a church retreat.

Adult Sheldon (VO):
When children reach adolescence, - a cascade of hormones are released - causing mood swings, impulsive behavior and an unbelievable amount of eye rolling.

Adult Sheldon (VO):
Engineering has a rich and storied history, dating back to ancient times. Some consider it the single most important field of study... Okay, w-wha no.

Sheldon:
Son, I'll learn your name if you make it to midterms. Right now, you're just a number to me.

Sheldon:
You're just a cog in the machine.

Dale:
Time! Cooper! Time! Cooper, what is the problem? The ball isn't going where it's supposed to.

Adult Sheldon (VO):
Of all the tests one takes in school, my favorite was the midterm. Finals weren't bad, but they also meant summer was approaching. I don't believe in religion, but sunshine, picnics and pool parties are proof hell exists.

Sheldon:
Well, technically, they were his subordinate officers, but Kirk did always deal with them in a friendly manner, so I take your point.

Mary:
Good man.

Georgie:
I'm Georgie.

Mandy:
And I'm Mandy.

Georgie:
That bitch.

Mandy:
That sucks.

Adult Sheldon (VO):
There were certain status symbols in Texas that indicated you were a success. A rodeo champion belt buckle Or as I call it, the Redneck Nobel Prize. Custom-built ostrich skin boots. One less giant running bird in the world is fine by this cowpoke. And possibly the ultimate status symbol The pink Cadillac, driven by an elite Mary Kay super seller.

Mary:
Mr. Lundy.

Mr. Lundy:
Mary Cooper.

Adult Sheldon (VO):
I was learning to enjoy the perks of university life, including a dorm to study and nap in. And since this was college, I was even allowed to have girls in my room.

Adult Sheldon (VO):
I even had my own bathroom, which gave me the perfect place to store my impressive collection of sunscreens and bug repellents. However, one thing I would never get used to was college students' love of blasting rock and roll music.

Adult Sheldon (VO):
Scientific rivalries are a fact of life. When two competing scientists work on a project, it can devolve into an intellectual boxing match. Over the years, there's been a few classic heavyweight bouts. Newton and Leibniz. Tesla and Edison. And in a lesser-known but equally brutal bout Linkletter versus Sturgis, The Tussle with No Muscle.

George Cooper Sr.:
I'm just dating this girl, and she's a little older than me.

Sheldon:
I was right in the middle of rebuilding Medford's team, but now, I'm ready for a new challenge.

George Cooper Sr.:
So unless sitting here becomes a job How about selling footballs? You mean, like, at your store?

Georgie:
Can we talk?

Mandy:
We'd better.

Georgie:
What's goin' on?

Mandy:
I'm pregnant.

Sheldon:
Tell your parents? Do the right thing and marry her.

Mary:
Whoa.

Mary:
Morning.

Sheldon:
Good morning.

Mary:
Can you take Missy to school today?

George Cooper Sr.:
Is it really dangerous? Not with modern science, but back in pioneer times, we'd be burying her down by the crick.

Missy:
She's talking about Georgie, not me.

Georgie:
People talk about me behind my back, but it's about how smart I am. I'll say it to your face.

Adult Sheldon (VO):
I've heard people say fathers are the real superheroes. My dad couldn't fly or bend steel, and you would not want to see him in Spandex. But like Superman, he had his Fortress of Solitude.