The fact that Mary actually reads Sheldon’s theories and pays attention to his work despite not believing in it speaks volumes about both her intelligence and the support she has for her son. It’s honestly really sweet. I also like to believe she understands it both because Sheldon taught her and she was able to understand his nearly indecipherable language because she is also naturally gifted. That’s how a mother’s support should be like, she shows interest and learns to somewhat care for something she didn’t originally because her son does and she loves him. Beverly should take some notes.

I believe that you can honestly say that you failed as a parent if your own child your own flesh and blood believes that you like everyone better than them. Seriously it makes me sad

I'm as atheist as can be, but I'd still choose Mary Cooper over Dr Hofstadter in a heartbeat.

These two talented veteran actresses deserve their own show playing neighbours or in laws again or friends or sisters. It would be a riot, I tell you!

*"Hey look at that, you both believe in bearded Jewish guys."* One of Penny's best lines 😂😂😂

It's clear Sheldon's mom *knows* who Freud is and neatly summarizes his theories. That little bit just slides through.

Okay I am no fan of Mary Cooper but her diss of Freudian psychology is legendary

The problem with Beverly is that being good at analyzing human behaviors doesn't necessarily make you a good psychiatrist A good psychiatrist wouldn't insult people, ridicule their beliefs, enrage them...etc

I have always thought that, even if Sheldon says that he would have love to have a mother like Beverly, I'm glad he didn't, he would have turn out some kind of psychopath or serial killer, detached from humanity and feelings. Leonard is lucky to be a very kind person, even with all the emotional baggage

"What Bull dropped that on the barn floor?" I'm dying!!!

That’s the problem with Leonard’s mom. She follows Sigmund Freud’s hypotheses. Most of them have been disproven.

At least Sheldon's mother encouraged him, cannot say the same for Leonard's mother. .

Penny’s expressions during this scene were priceless

The thing is, the only person who could ever be happy in Dr. Beverly Hofsteder's vicinity is Sheldon.

" She likes everybody better than she likes me! " This is played for laughs but it's actually sad af.

I met Christine Baranski a few times in the early 90s, before she was really famous. She frequented the place I worked and was always so nice, obviously very different than some of the stern, uppity and snarky characters she has played on screen. Her late husband, who often joined her, was an actor too, a very funny man in his own right. I’ve always admired her work and wish her the best.

I've always thought it's funny how Leonards mum is more like Sheldon, and how Sheldons mum is more like Leonard.

It is quite surprising that such a renowned scientist would behave like that. You’d think her advanced education would have given her ways of being more tactful.

Two completely opposite people....what could go wrong 😂

Mary is the best! She NEVER loses an argument 🤣🤣

2:15 look at Penny's eyes... she just had a silent "Daaaaamn"

Chuck Lorre and company nailed this. Two veteran actresses (2 of my actual favorites) who nail their parts.

“Subtle, Mom. Real subtle.” Subtlety is definitely not Dr. Hofstetter’s forte! Hahahaha!

Mrs. Hofsteder treating others with contempt is her way of masking her own misery.

I wish these moms had more time on the show. Their interactions are not only hilarious, but an excellent lesson in social interactions, communication, personalities.

I love the Mary could hold her own with Leonards mom

Frued's actual theories are largely discredited. He was the founder of psychiatry, allowed the discipline to be taken seriously, but his theories were not very scientific or based in facts. Fortunately, Beverly is a parody of a psychiatrist and not a real person, so her failure to correct this misconception on Mrs. Copper's part just means she's bad at debate. Which, fair.

😂 they're hilarious together. Leonard's mother is so condescending to everyone that it borders on narcissistic.

"Hey! Look at that! You both believe in Jewish bearded guys!" 😂😂😂😂😂

So this is basically moms Religion vs Science rap battle 😂

I’m so glad those didn’t try to kill each other.

"Oh my son, Oh my mother, Oh my god"😅

I find it interesting how Leonard’s mother is exactly like Sheldon, and Sheldon’s mother is a lot more like Penny.

Also, for those of you that didn't know, the actress who played Dr. Hofstader Lenord's mom, it's Martha May from How the grinch Stole Christmas and she was also in Mama Mia.

I love Sheldon's Mom she is so funny ❤

"How could someone as enlightened as Sheldon come from someone like you? Mary: "I don't know, how could someone as kind as Leonard come from someone like you"

Sheldon calling out Leonard fir buying a cheap ring! Lol! Bedt line of this episode. Lol!

Leonard's mother is a cold horrible person, I suspect that if she had raised Sheldon he'd be a sociopath.

"Stay out of this 💀" "Mmmhmmm" I love how Penny is equally intimidated by both Beverly and Mary.

"maybe you can knock some sense into yourself" 🤣🤣🤣

I thank goodness that we had Laurie's daughter as Mary. The transition from older to younger, and now looking back from younger to older Mary, just makes everything synch up so perfectly.

2:10 “It’s fascinating. How can someone as enlightened as Sheldon come from someone like you?” How can someone as kind as Leonard come from someone like Beverly?

Mary own that one 😂😂😂

I'm pretty sure that the actress that plays Sheldons mom here is the actual mother of the actress who plays Sheldons mom in Young Sheldon.

Forget about Mim and Merlin, THAT’s the duel we were all expecting for !

Sheldon never knows when to keep his mouth shut

This was such a well written scene from the concept to the dialogue

When Mary visits, she cooks hearty southern meals for the group. She even tried to make sure none of it was an animal raj thought was magic. Lol

the two moms were perfect casting, i cant ser nobody else in that role

Christine Baranski & Laurie Metcalf: Masterclass

Dr.Hophstetter looks like the president of the University from young Sheldon

Is She Mrs Agnes Van Rhijn!!?? Naah 😅😅😅 Christine Baranaski literally makes me forget in TGA that she's Dr Hofstadter in TBBT! ❤

"Preaches love and compassion" good one marry 😂

I want a spin off with The 2 of them running a podcast.

I so feel like penny in this, my grandmas were completely like this 😂😂

Culture collision. The perfect setting for comedy. From the moment when Leonard and Sheldon met Penny to this.😂😂😂

*"Ughh!"* 😂😂😂 Beverley is the mother Sheldon should've had.

Be honest, if they gave us the twist that Sheldon was actually Beverly son, you wouldn’t question it

It’s amazing that in The Big Bang Theory Sheldon’s mom is played by Laura Metcalf (Older Mary) and in Young Sheldon Laura’s daughter Zoe Perry plays a younger version of Mary. You can definitely see the similarities in their faces!!!

Christine Baranski is bourgeois at its best. Get her sneering at everyone, she is awesome!

Redundant take: Laurie Metcalf is always a phenomenal actress. I see her face, hear her voice, take her all in here as Sheldon’s mom and no part of me references her as Jackie Harris, Roseanne’s sister or as any other role she’s played. When you can play characters so well that you’re perceived as a literally different human each time (we know that Jackie and Mary are 180 degrees from each other), you’re truly gifted. 💛 Always loved her, always will.

This scene is amazing

That "Stay out of this", sounded scary. Team Mary anyway

They both argue like Sheldon and Leonard 😂😂😂😂

"You mean the box, right?" Never tell Sheldon anything in confidence.

It came from Tiffany, you mean the box😂

They’re both fictional characters. However, in real life, I’ve seen debates of people like Leonard’s mom and Sheldon’s mom. And every single time the “scientist” gets angry for not winning.

One of my most favorite scene's😂😂

Mary is not wrong about Jesus vs Sigmund Freud 😂😂❤❤❤

My favorite scene from the show!

The way sheldon bonds with beverly and how Leonard bonds with mary shows their true friendship

I love when 2 veterans of comedy go head to head in a scene. Its hysterical.

Penny's faces during the two mother's caonversations. 😂😂

Love Mrs Cooper!!

The George Cooper in young Sheldon is far from a dumbass. He’s also a much better parent than Mary.

The come back from Sheldon's.mom is so epic in this!! 😂 Leonard's mom has definitely met her match!!

The bobble head story is killing me 😂😂 && the knock some sense into yourself 😭 Her continuity from the prequel show Young Sheldon is VERY SOLID considering the dual loyalty issues in her marriage before bro just CROAKS

3:10 😂

The delivery and acting of the line "a Jesus bobblehead in the Subaru next to me nodding 'yes'" is impeccable

Mary is rocking it! Go, Mary!

brilliant writers.

The mom's verbal catfight. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

You mean the box 😂😂

I love this episode

Too bad, these two lovely ladies didn't meet quite often.

Penny's facial reaction in the debate is priceless 😂😂😂

Interesting Johnny and Lori reunited.

As soon as they started talking I sad "Penny, run!"

He's not a superstition he's real

Every time you say Dora's name, my Dora looks up.

The best rivalry of all times

2 great actress at work. Fascinating to see

Sheldon may think he would've loved to have Beverly as a mother, but that would've been a disaster of a childhood for him. Mary encouraged Sheldon to be great, Beverly would've routinely tore down anything he did.

Both actresses playing mom are fabulous actresses in their own right.

Do it *smack* some more *smack* maybe it'll *smack* knock *smack* some *smack* sense into you*smack* --- my absolute favorite scene of the whole series

*the woman is as good in this as well as The Good Wife* ⭐️

Sheldon should be glad he got the family he did. Imagine having Leonard’s mom

Mary's story about the Jesus bobble head and how she tells it is hilarious and gets me everytime

Mrs Cooper team !! ❤❤❤

Mary Cooper gives people real, warm hugs and shows people a little respect, and does not condescend. That puts her head and shoulders above Dr. Hofsteder and all her academic accomplishments.