Top 10 Times Missy Was the Best Character on Young Sheldon
#10: Missy & Sheldon (Almost) Learn That Georgie & Mandy Are Expecting “A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband”
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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
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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
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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
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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.
#3:Participating in a Twin Study with Sheldon “A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries”
We all know that Sheldon’s a genius, but it seems like Missy may’ve got the lion’s share when it comes to other kinds of intelligence. When the siblings participate in a twin study, Sheldon nails the analytical problem-solving questions while Missy shines in the emotional and social intelligence rounds. Watching her bond with the scientist and describe a monkey tea party is pure joy. But our hearts sank when she explained why she thinks she developed such refined perception skills. Still, she proves brighter than Sheldon when she demands a cut of their fee. But let’s just say that if she and Sheldon had approached these negotiations together, they’d be unstoppable.
#2: Missy Apologizes “A Tornado, a 10-Hour Flight and a Darn Fine Ring”
Season six hits Missy hard with teenage angst, and things haven’t been too easy lately, either. In the season finale, a tornado disrupts their journey as she and George drive home, compelling them to take cover. George shields his daughter with his body, and they weather the storm together. As the tempest subsides, so does much of Missy’s anger. In a touching moment, she breaks down and apologizes for everything. George quickly reassures her and forgives, easing the tension. It’s not common for Missy to show her vulnerable side, so this scene really hits deep. George’s loving response gives us hope that their reconciliation marks a promising new chapter in their relationship. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. Defending Billy, “Little Green Men and a Fella's Marriage Proposal” Her Heart Is Bigger than Her Desire to Be Popular Dealing With Her Father’s Infidelity, “Ruthless, Toothless, and a Week of Bed Rest” She Might Not Have Sheldon’s IQ, but You Can’t Pull the Wool (or Chickens Feathers?) over Her Eyes Getting a Job to Help Out Her Family, “Future Worf and the Margarita of the South Pacific” Missy Does Her Part When The Coopers Face Some Money Troubles Playing Favorites, “A High-Pitched Buzz and Training Wheels” We Guess She Doesn’t Want to Be Mom’s Favorite That Bad Missy the Genius, “A Black Hole” Imagine an Alternate Universe Where Missy Is the Family Brainiac
#1: Helping Sheldon Find His Courage “Graduation”
Many of us have spotted parallels between Missy and “BBT’s” Penny. Both enjoy teasing Sheldon but harbor a deep affection for him, too. Remember when Missy tried to use twin telepathy to communicate with Sheldon when he started school in Dallas? Or how she sought comfort in his bed while he was in the hospital? But she displays top-tier sister qualities when both twins face big changes. She reassures Sheldon that it’s okay to be scared and that the best thing they can do is face those fears head-on. In a moment reminiscent of Sheldon’s Nobel speech, he dedicates his Valedictorian address to her. Seeing Missy’s face light up just melts our hearts. What’s your favorite Missy moment? Let us know in the comments.
