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His logic is sound. If he is going to be a theoretical physicist, he should see where the magic happens. Mary (Zoe Perry), ever the protective mother, is hesitant. She doesn’t trust California. George Sr. (Lance Barber), ever the tired father, sees it as a chance to get out of Texas for 48 hours.

If there’s one thing Young Sheldon does better than any other sitcom on television, it’s planting emotional landmines. We all know where Sheldon Cooper ends up (Pasadena, California, with a show about physics and a cat named after a comic book villain). But watching how he gets there is the magic trick.

Sheldon steps onto the Caltech campus, and for a brief moment, Iain Armitage drops the arrogance. He looks small. He looks scared. He looks home . young sheldon s03e04 tvrip

Young Sheldon S03E04 Review: A Trip to Pasadena Plants the Seeds of Destiny

TV Fanatic Staff | Category: Episode Recap His logic is sound

Season 3, Episode 4 – titled “Pasadena” – isn’t just a filler episode about a road trip. It is a pivotal piece of The Big Bang Theory mythology wrapped in a family comedy about a car that smells like fast food and regret.

It is a gut-punch of nostalgia for long-time fans. This is the moment Sheldon’s fate is sealed. Back in Medford, Texas, Meemaw (Annie Potts) is left in charge of Georgie (Montana Jordan). While the family is away, Georgie throws a small party. Meemaw doesn't stop him; she joins him. She doesn’t trust California

He walks through a hallway that The Big Bang Theory fans will recognize instantly. While he doesn’t meet a young Leonard Hofstadter (thankfully—that would be too convenient), he does encounter a gruff physics professor who treats him like a gimmick rather than a genius.