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 struggles with newfound popularity after utilizing statistics to help the football team.
While Sheldon tries to convince Dr. Sturgis (recurring guest star WALLACE SHAWN) to return to the university, Georgie upsets the family when he makes a life-changing decision.
George Sr. strikes a deal with Sheldon to tutor Georgie when poor grades threaten his future on the football team.
When Sheldon interviews at a school for gifted children in Dallas, his family struggles to cope with his absence.