[s3e11] The Maternal Congruence ❲Essential →❳

: Sheldon objects to traditional Christmas decorations, instead hanging a bust of Sir Isaac Newton on the tree because Newton was born on December 25th, unlike the historical figure typically associated with the holiday.

: Leonard is horrified to discover that Sheldon and Beverly have been in regular contact. Sheldon has known for weeks about major family updates that Leonard was kept in the dark about, including his parents’ pending divorce , the death of the family dog , Mitzy, and Beverly’s recent surgery . [S3E11] The Maternal Congruence

As Leonard and Penny prepare for Christmas, Leonard fails to mention that his brilliant yet emotionally distant mother is coming to town. When Beverly arrives, the tension quickly mounts: As Leonard and Penny prepare for Christmas, Leonard

: Sheldon jokes about leaving the Enterprise in a shuttlecraft to a planet he rules, "Sheldon Alpha 5," a nod to the planet Ceti Alpha 5 from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan . Critical Reception "Sheldon Alpha 5