9-year-old Sheldon Cooper is a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathematics and science but learns that isn’t always helpful growing up in East Texas, a land where church and football are king.

Sheldon fakes being sick to avoid a swim test at school. Also, Dr. Sturgis spies on Connie's new boyfriend.

Sheldon has a scientific breakthrough at the dentist's office. Also, Dale and Connie go to the casino, and Georgie makes a big mistake when Dale leaves him in charge of the store