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  • College Dropouts and the Medford Miracle

    609. College Dropouts and the Medford Miracle

    January 5, 2023

    Sheldon is told he will need to drop out of college to get private funding for his database. Meanwhile, George is annoyed when Pastor Rob gets credit for the football team's victory.

Quote from Meemaw

Meemaw: Okay, first rule, you can sit on the same couch, but separate cushions. And no crossing the line.
Missy: Deal.
Meemaw: I'm not done. I will leave you alone, but I will cross through occasionally, unannounced and I better not see any scooting, scurrying or resetting of pillows.
Missy: No problem.
Meemaw: The movie can be PG-13, but the date has to stay G.
Missy: I promise.
Meemaw: All right, then.
Missy: Thank you, you're the best meemaw ever.
Meemaw: Yeah, I know.

Quote from Dr. John Sturgis

Sheldon: My name is Sheldon Cooper and this is my partner, Dr. John Sturgis.
Dr. John Sturgis: Greetings.
Sheldon: With us, you get both youth and experience.
Dr. John Sturgis: Oh, by the way, I remembered that third thing. I'll tell you later.

Quote from Sheldon

Sheldon: So once this is up and running, anyone with a computer and a modem can have access to every grant offered worldwide.
Dr. John Sturgis: And you can charge for access on both sides. As the kids like to say, ka-ching.
Sheldon: That's the sound of a cash register, in case the onomatopoeia was unclear.
Mr. Lockhart: Sounds like this could be very lucrative.
Sheldon: [whispers] It was clear.

Quote from Mary

Sheldon: And even more good news. You no longer have to drive me to school, because I'm dropping out to work on it.
Mary: What? No, you're not.
Sheldon: But they won't fund the project unless I'm working on it full-time.
Mary: I don't care, you're finishing college.
Sheldon: But you let him drop out.
Mary: And look how his life turned out.
Georgie: Hey.

Quote from Sheldon

Dr. John Sturgis: Well, you could go back to the university. They were willing to fund it.
Sheldon: No, they wanted to control the whole thing. I want somebody who will just give me the money, let me work on my own schedule and not expect me to listen to their dumb ideas.
Dr. John Sturgis: I don't think rich people who give money like being told their ideas are dumb.
[flashback:]
Gary: This is fun. Not a lot of people I can talk to, scientist to scientist.
Sheldon: We're not talking scientist to scientist. You're not a scientist. You're just a rich man that no one will be honest to because everyone wants your money.
[present:]
Dr. John Sturgis: What happened?
Gary: He found my honesty delightful and gave the university a lot of money.
Dr. John Sturgis: Impressive.
Sheldon: I know. But what are the odds we'll find someone like him? [John waits for Sheldon to come to a realization] Oh.

Quote from Missy

Dean: Is she just gonna sit upstairs by herself?
Missy: Oh, yeah, she loves it. Probably knitting.
Dean: My grandma knitted. Hey, think she'd want to watch with us?
Missy: Oh, no, she's fine.
Dean: I just know if I had the chance to watch one more movie with my grandma, I'd hate to pass it up.
Missy: [sighs] Meemaw!
[cut to Meemaw sitting on a chair with Missy and Dean on the couch:]
Meemaw: So what's goin' on here?
Missy: I really don't know.

Quote from George Sr.

George: I know we've lost to Pineview a lot over the years, but that's in the past. You're a different team now. So just stick to the plan, and you're gonna come out on top. And Stevens, I don't care how uncomfortable you are, you're wearin' your cup tonight. [laughter] All right, you boys have worked hard for this. Now, let's get out there and get that W.

Quote from Coach Wilkins

Pastor Rob: Coach Wilkins invited me to pray with the kids before the game.
George: Oh. And... why?
Coach Wilkins: Can't hurt to have a little extra help from the big man upstairs.

Quote from George Sr.

George: He did "team on three." I do "team on three."
Coach Wilkins: I'll do it with ya.
George: Wh... It's not the same.

Quote from George Sr.

Mary: Hey, how was the game?
George: Fine.
Mary: Well, Pineview's a tough team. Don't beat yourself up.
George: No, we won.
Mary: I want to be happy, but your face is confusing me.
George: We destroyed 'em. It was a blowout.
Mary: That doesn't clear things up.
George: Pastor Rob prayed with the team before the game and everyone thinks he's the reason we won.

Quote from Missy

Missy: [on the phone] Of course I like cars. Most girls don't? [Sheldon knocking at door] Well, I do. Which one's your favorite? Yeah, totally. Ford's the best.
Sheldon: [o.s.] [knocking] Missy, I need to use the phone.
Missy: Too bad.
Sheldon: This is important. Can't you lie to boys about liking cars some other time?
Missy: I gotta go. Bye. [hangs up]

Quote from Missy

Missy: This is stupid.
Sheldon: Do you want the money or not?
Missy: [on the phone] [posh accent] Hello? Yes, I have Sheldon Cooper calling for Mr. Jennings. Yes, we'll hold.

Quote from George Sr.

George: What's going on here?
Coach Wilkins: Just talking about Friday's game.
Mr. Givens: The paper called it the "Medford Miracle."
George: No miracle, just good coaching.
Pastor Rob: Let's not forget about those kids... I mean, they really played their hearts out.
George: One of the things I coached them to do.

Quote from George Jr.

Mary: I'm sorry, Sheldon, but you're gonna have to tell them no.
Georgie: I got a job and a cool garage to live in. [Mary sighs]
Sheldon: This doesn't have to be permanent. I can always go back.
Mary: People always say that, and then life gets in the way. I was gonna go to college after I had Georgie, and then I didn't.
Georgie: And look how her life turned out.

Quote from George Sr.

Pastor Rob: It's just... I find that some kids respond better to encouragement.
George: This isn't Sunday school, this is football.
Pastor Rob: Oh, hey. I get it. I was an athlete in high school. Varsity tennis.
George: Okay.
Pastor Rob: Almost went to state.
George: I'm sure you did. And I'm sure tennis is considered a real sport... somewhere. But this is Texas, and this game on Friday is gonna be a street fight, and it is my job to make sure these boys are ready for it.
Pastor Rob: Yeah, we got the same goal here, George.
George: Really? You also want you to get out of my office?
Pastor Rob: All right, I'll go. [chuckles] I'm sorry if I overstepped. I just... hope you think about what I said, and, uh... ball's in your court. [mimes a tennis serve]
George: Yeah, I'm not doin' that back.

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