Mary worries about Sheldon's mental health after Dr. Sturgis' nervous collapse. Elsewhere, Georgie learns about his talent in selling.
Sheldon struggles to figure out a way to keep him academically challenged when Dr. Sturgis' class is canceled. Meanwhile, Pastor Jeff faces a temptation problem.
Sheldon finds a way to go to his lecture when Meemaw declines to drive him there. After starting his new business project, Georgie attempts to amaze Veronica.
When "The Lord of the Rings" has a negative influence on Sheldon, he finds himself obliged to stay away from science for a while.
Dr. Sturgis ends his relationship with Meemaw after returning home from the mental hospital.
As Missy decides to join the baseball team after attending a carnival, Meemaw grapples with her breakup.
While Missy challenges the boys on her baseball team, Sheldon fires up an internet battle.
Georgie gets a new job with Meemaw's boyfriend, and George Sr. receives a highly paid job offer from the University that attempts to recruit Sheldon.
George Sr. and Dr. Sturgis spend man-time together. Elsewhere, Mary takes matters into her own hands when Sheldon is not invited to a birthday party.
Dr. Sturgis snoops on his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend. Sheldon feigns sickness to avoid a swimming test.
While Mary is busy with preparing Pastor Jeff's wedding, Meemaw and George Sr. are trying to run their house.
George Sr. is angry when Georgie attempts to escape doing his chores. Elsewhere, Paige's disturbance about her parents' divorce teaches Sheldon a valuable lesson.
When Georgie and his father go on a camping trip with Dale, the trip goes sideways when Dr. Sturgis joins.
Missy misapplies religion when she finds herself not doing well in baseball. Georgie and Sheldon dig for platinum.
Sheldon is obliged to work with disinclined students on a group project. Meantime, Meemaw meets June, her boyfriend's ex-wife.
Georgie gets infuriated when his mother eavesdrops on his phone call. Sheldon goes to Pasadena to visit the California Institute of Technology.
While Georgie is on a date with Jana, he has an embarrassing encounter with Veronica. Dr. Sturgis is angry after Sheldon accuses him of plagiarism.
The Coopers try to look after the school librarian, after George Sr., unintentionally, causes her to go to the hospital.
Missy finds herself in a dilemma when she has to play against her boyfriend in a baseball game. Also, Sheldon tries to find new suitable neighbors for the house next door.
While Sheldon goes to the dentist, he has a new scientific discovery. Dale leaves Georgie to manage the store when the former and Meemaw go out.
When Dale fires Georgie, Meemaw gets angry. Elsewhere, Sheldon uncovers a secret regarding his future his mother was keeping from him.