Sheldon struggles with newfound popularity after utilizing statistics to help the football team.

Mary clashes with Sheldon's drama teacher over plans for a Halloween fundraiser for the church. Georgie falls for a rebellious teenage girl whom Sheldon is tutoring.

Sheldon intenta construir un reactor nuclear. Además, un cóctel universitario se calienta cuando el colega del Dr. Sturgis, el Dr. Linkletter (Ed Begley, Jr.), coquetea con Meemaw, y Georgie está desconsolada cuando se entera de que Veronica (Isabel May) tiene un novio

Sheldon moves in with Dr. Sturgis for the weekend to see what his life will be like in college. Also, a lonely Mary tries to bond with the other Coopers during Sheldon's absence.

A church carnival leads Missy to try out for the baseball team. Also, Connie struggles after her breakup with Dr. Sturgis.

The University makes George Sr. a lucrative job offer in the hopes of recruiting Sheldon. Also, Georgie gets a job working for Connie's new boyfriend, and Mary is determined to rid her home of greed.

When George Sr. accidentally lands the school librarian in the hospital, the Cooper family must nurse her back to health. Connie gives Georgie relationship advice.