The Big Bang Theory (TV Series)

The Electric Can Opener Fluctuation (2009)

Laurie Metcalf: Mary Cooper

Photos 

Quotes 

• Mary : If you recall when you were little, we sat right here at this very spot and we talked about some of the problems you had getting along with the neighbor kids.

  Sheldon Cooper : That was different. They were threatened by my intelligence and too stupid to know that's why they hated me.

  Mary : Oh, baby, they knew very well why they hated you.

• Mary : [Sheldon is about to take some food]  Ah ah! We pray in this house. This is not California, home of the heathen. Gimme.

  [Sheldon somewhat reluctantly puts down the food, wipes off his hand, then takes Mary's hand] 

  Mary : By His hand we are all...

  Sheldon Cooper : Fed.

  Mary : Give us, Lord, our daily...

  Sheldon Cooper : Bread.

  Mary : Know that we are truly...

  Sheldon Cooper : Grateful.

  Mary : For every cup and every...

  Sheldon Cooper : Plateful.

  Mary : Amen. Now that wasn't so bad, was it, Shelly?

• Sheldon Cooper : This is my home now. Thanks to you, my career is over and I'll spend the rest of my life here in Texas, trying to teach evolution to creationists.

  Mary : You watch your mouth, Shelly. Everyone's entitled to their opinion.

  Sheldon Cooper : Evolution isn't an opinion, it's fact.

  Mary : And that is your opinion.

  Sheldon Cooper : [to the others]  I forgive you. Let's go home.

  [leaves] 

  Mary : Don't tell me prayer doesn't work.