[s1e12] A Computer, A Plastic Pony, And A Case ... 〈8K〉

Sheldon discovers the Tandy 1000 SL at Radio Shack and lobbies his mother, Mary, to buy it so he can program and organize data.

To keep things fair, Mary buys Missy a plastic pony, and George spitefully buys himself several cases of Lone Star beer using his own money. Trivia & Legacy

Sheldon tries to use a basic AI program on the Tandy called ELIZA to help solve his parents' marital problems. [S1E12] A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case ...

After Mary and the twins briefly move in with Meemaw, George and Mary reconcile. Mary ultimately buys the computer for Sheldon.

Sheldon uses the new computer to create his first formal "Mortal Enemy List," which includes Billy Sparks and his brother Georgie. Sheldon discovers the Tandy 1000 SL at Radio

In the Young Sheldon episode " A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer

The request sparks a massive fight between Mary and George Sr. over the family's finances and Mary's "secret" savings. After Mary and the twins briefly move in

" (Season 1, Episode 12), the "proper piece" of technology Sheldon desperately wants is a computer . Key Plot Points