Character on Young Sheldon
Missy is the resident scene-stealer on “Young Sheldon.” Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the times Missy Cooper was the star of “Young Sheldon.” Our countdown includes father-daughter outings, messing with her mother, Missy apologizes, and more!
#10: Missy & Sheldon (Almost) Learn That Georgie & Mandy Are Expecting
“A God-Fearin’ Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband”
In this episode, the twins are kept in the dark when Georgie and Mandy’s baby bombshell catches the adults off guard. But have they met Missy Cooper? She’s super perceptive, and nothing gets by her. So when the grown-ups start acting weird, she joins forces with Sheldon to get to the bottom of it. Throughout the episode, they come up with an array of possibilities— each more hilariously wrong than the last. By the episode’s conclusion, they get so close to the truth. So close and yet still so wrong. A few episodes later, puzzled by her parents’ rekindled romance, the Coopers’ sassiest kid finds solace in watching the parent-to-be’s endless squabbles.
#9: Father-Daughter Outings
Various
While Mary often dotes on Sheldon and George Sr. bonds with Georgie over football, Missy often finds herself charting her own course. So, those precious moments she shares with her dad always stand out. They develop a close bond, with George always looking out for his little girl and connecting over their shared interests. It was heartbreaking when they started growing apart once Missy settled into her teen years and discovered her father’s closeness to Brenda Sparks. However, in season six, we see a glimmer of hope for their relationship. “Big Bang” fans know what lies ahead, so we hope they get at least one more father-daughter date before the inevitable happens.
#8: Bonding with Georgie over Homework
“Gluons, Guacamole, and the Color Purple”
As mentioned earlier, Mary tends to coddle Sheldon more than his siblings. This may be why Georgie and Missy share such a special connection. Still, we were just as surprised as Georgie when Missy asked him to help her with homework—but we totally got why he agreed. Their relatable and hilarious dynamic shines as they tackle the questions together, proving they don’t need Sheldon’s brilliant mind. And does it get any cuter than Georgie proudly displaying Missy’s perfect score in his bedroom? We see these two team up on various occasions, and it’s heartwarming to see that even when Sheldon gets most of their parents’ attention, they still have each other.
#7: Her Friendship with Paige
Various
Paige enters the scene as Sheldon’s intellectual rival in Dr. Sturgis’s lectures but eventually becomes fast friends with Missy. It starts innocent enough with trips to the Hello Kitty store and sleepovers. However, as their teenage angst sets in, their escapades get more rebellious— like stealing George’s car to run away. Sure, they’re not always the best influences on each other, but Missy proves she’s got Paige’s back when it truly matters. When Sheldon loses Paige at a college party, Missy abandons her own rule-breaking to ensure her friend is safe. As Paige shares her struggles and loneliness, Missy reminds her that she’ll always be there for her.
#6: Saving Sheldon from a Splinter
“Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad’s Whiskey”
Sheldon and Missy might be twins, but sharing a birthday and a family is pretty much where their similarities end. When Mary gets a full-time job at the church, George convinces her the twins can handle a few unsupervised hours at home. Faced with a potential danger, Sheldon is like a deer in the headlights while Missy, well, she’s more resourceful. When a simple splinter causes Sheldon stress, Missy, unable to find tweezers, resorts to creative solutions. Let’s just say it’s a good thing she was raised on board games because it turns out that “Operation” teaches some valuable life skills. Missy saves the day, but their mother has a few questions.
#5: Making the Baseball Team (& Making That Boy Eat Dirt)
Various
Missy initially shows interest in baseball to impress her crush but ultimately strikes out. She truly develops a passion for the sport after a hilariously impressive winning streak at the Church carnival. However, she faces a devastating curveball when Dale, a team coach, initially dismisses her because of her gender. But with Connie in her corner, Missy not only makes the team but also scores a home run against gender bias. She still has some bases to cover—whether it’s showing her friends there’s no one right way to be a girl, or proving to the boys that she deserves her place on the team as much as anyone. She’s even willing to make anyone who challenges her eat dirt.
#4: Messing with Her Mother
“Mitch’s Son and the Unconditional Approval of a Government Agency”
Missy’s puzzling relationship with religion and God is tied to the belief that, much like Santa, God might be keeping tabs on who’s been naughty or nice. That said, it doesn’t stop her from throwing in a playful jab at her mom’s faith every now and then. For instance, when Sheldon asks Mary about his chances of winning class president, Missy cracks a joke, reminding her that the Big Guy values honesty. However, one of the funniest moments comes when Missy decides to read certain Bible excerpts out loud in front of her mom. She asserts she’s just trying to make her happy, but Mary is too ass-tute to believe that.
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