- Sheldon is thrilled when his Meemaw comes to visit, but his excitement quickly fades when she butts heads with Amy. Meanwhile, Raj meets a girl at the comic book store who makes him question his relationship with Emily.
- Meemaw comes to visit her Moonpie. In other words, Sheldon's grandmother, Constance, comes for a visit. Although it may seem to Sheldon that her visit is purely a want to spend some time with her Moonpie, it is really to size up Amy. Meemaw has some negative preconceived notions of Amy walking in, which may or may not change based upon meeting her. But if Meemaw's views don't change, Sheldon may be forced to choose between his girlfriend and his beloved Meemaw. In the process, the rationale for that view may also come to light. Meanwhile, Howard and Raj meet Claire, a beautiful young woman, at the comic book store. She is an aspiring filmmaker who wants to pick Raj's brain on science issues for her sci-fi animated children's project. Raj seeks some advice from Howard and Bernadette about whether he should meet with Claire, the issue being the "vibe" Raj felt between the two of them, and whether he should tell Emily about meeting her or meeting with her if he does.—Huggo
- Sheldon receives a letter from Meemaw (June Squibb) that he lets Penny sniff. Roses, Ben-Gay and Dr. Scholl's foot powder, which Penny describes as "Grandma by Calvin Klein". In the letter she describes how she got a new set of teeth and then found her old ones and that she is coming to visit.
At the airport, Sheldon checks her GPS location through the iPhone that was unknowingly slipped into her luggage by Sheldon's sister; the phone is technically their grandmother's, but she's not aware that she owns one. Meemaw walks into the waiting room calling Sheldon Moonpie. Leonard is pleased to meet her and also calls her Meemaw. Sheldon snaps at Leonard that he has to call her Constance and that he should call his grandmother "Meemaw", even though she died when Leonard was 4 years old. Meemaw makes him apologize for being rude. Leonard asks her if she could live with them forever.
At the comic book store, Howard and Raj are in a long discussion about the attributes of the movie Frozen. A cute blonde woman Claire (Alessandra Torresani) next to them adds her own factoids to their argument and then joins in.
Meemaw is resting in Sheldon's spot after climbing what she describes as 800 flights of stairs. Sheldon gets really excited as Amy arrives to meet Meemaw. He is sure that they will hit it off since they both have the same fashion sense. They both greet each other and Amy asks about her flight. Sheldon runs off to get her room ready, but not to look in her suitcase for any presents. He might find her brassieres and bloomers. Meemaw then gets honest with Amy. She came to Pasadena to "size her up." Amy retorts that she'll probably like her once she gets to know her. Meemaw snaps that she better hope so. Sheldon runs in excited about the train set that she brought him.
At the comic book store, Raj and Howard sit down with Claire and talk about the comic she was reading. Raj introduces himself and Howard. She is a screenwriter/bartender/a month away from living in her car. Raj admits that he is an astrophysicist which excites Claire. She wants to pick Raj's brain for her screenplay, an animated sci-fi film for kids. She gives him her phone number and then takes off.
Leonard and Penny have joined everyone in 4A. Meemaw turns down Penny's offer of wine, but does want her tall glass of whiskey. Amy asks why she calls him Moonpie. He's so Nummy-Nummy she "could just eat him up". Meemaw wants to know why Amy didn't know that. Sheldon replies that she never bothered to ask. "Now I know," snaps Amy. Meemaw talks to Penny about her new job. She thinks it's wonderful that these modern gals have it all. Amy has a job and a relationship which doesn't go well with Meemaw. Besides Sheldon takes a lot of care and Leonard's job is more of a hobby according to Sheldon.
Amy tells her that maybe she knows more about what Sheldon needs. Meemaw appreciates her honesty and is honest with and says that she doesn't like her. Amy replies that maybe she doesn't like her. Sheldon gets upset that they have to like each other. Meemaw exclaims that under no circumstances should he give her that engagement ring. That stops Amy cold. What? Sheldon admits to Amy that he has one. Amy then asks Penny if she knew about it; however, realizing the situation, Penny leaves with Leonard since she didn't want to answer Amy's question. Meemaw reiterates that her ring is never going to be on this woman's finger. Sheldon doesn't want to correct her Meemaw and Amy says that she might not want to be engaged to Sheldon or have her old hand-me-downs. Sheldon argues that they have only known each other for less than a day and then wonders if their menstruation cycles have synced. Meemaw tells Sheldon to leave so that the grownups can talk.
While fixing dinner, Bernadette summarizes Raj's dilemma as they met, exchanged phone numbers and are meeting just to discuss her screenplay. That seemed okay with her. Howard insists that something was going on between them. "A little flirting never hurt" replies Bernadette
Leonard and Penny are in her apartment talking about Penny's grandmother. The most exciting thing about her was wondering if the ash from her cigarette would fall into her pudding, which it did (she even ate it).
While having dinner, Raj has decided to call Claire and also tell her that he is in a relationship. He gets Claire at her job and she wonders when he is free. Raj first wants to tell her that he has a girlfriend. She thinks that that is great. Raj doesn't want to mislead her since she asked him out. It was only to discuss her screenplay she insists. Raj wishes Claire good luck on her screenplay. Claire wonders why two adults can't get together. Raj was already planning their wedding. It's just coffee, science and if Raj proposes she promises to say "no". Raj is still not planning on telling Emily about this.
Amy tells Meemaw that she is still Sheldon's best shot and that she has no idea how much she had to put up with. Meemaw replies that she knows her better than she thinks. She had to live with Sheldon's Pop-pop who was also a stubborn, egotistical man. On some days, she wanted to fill his pockets with corn and throw him to the hogs. Amy broke up with him and it hurt him really deeply and she doesn't want that to happen again. Sheldon returns & tells his grandmother that he has to defend his girlfriend. Amy is very thankful. Sheldon watched his grandparents and saw how she made his Pop-pop a better person. He has been working on improving Amy the last five years. Amy rephrases it as they have grown together. Meemaw concedes that if they feel that strongly, she won't stand in their way. Sheldon thanks her and then Amy asks if it's okay for Sheldon to give her the ring. Meemaw says "I suppose", as Amy breaks into a big smile and strokes Sheldon's shoulder. Sheldon tells her to cool her jets since he just gave her his virginity.
Raj is helping Claire at the comic book store. She doesn't want her screenplay to be too scary for children. Raj starts dreaming about having a family with her. They have a son and baby who is currently being fed by Claire. Raj is finishing explaining to his son how his parents met. Claire asks if he is ever going to tell Emily. He still plans to.
Title reference: Sheldon's grandmother or 'Meemaw' finally appearing after being mentioned in a number of episodes.
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