To appease his worried mother Sheldon employs the techniques of a self-help book to try and make a friend.
When George Sr. is rushed to the emergency room Meemaw comes to babysit; the kids have an adventure getting to the hospital on their own.
A worried Mary sends Sheldon to Sunday school after she finds him playing Dungeons & Dragons with Tam and Billy; but Sheldon is inspired to study a variety of religions.
In the season premiere episode Sheldon dismantles the refrigerator to stop an annoying hum; and then must get a paper route to pay for the repairs.
When Sheldon is bullied by an unlikely character Mary and George disagree on how to handle the situation.