Sheldon tries to take out a second mortgage on his parents' house to afford a $3 million computer.
Adult Sheldon (narrated by Jim Parsons) reveals that his desire to spite "nincompoops" like Dr. Hodges was a major factor in his decision to become a theoretical physicist. Episode 06: A Patch, a Modem, and a ZantacВ®
Ultimately, George Sr. takes the family to Houston so Sheldon can confront Dr. Hodges in person. While Hodges admits Sheldon's math is theoretically valid, he notes that NASA lacks the current technology to implement it. Sheldon tries to take out a second mortgage
The intense stress of being "ignored" by the scientific community causes Sheldon to develop a stomach ulcer, for which he is prescribed Zantac® . Ultimately, George Sr
The episode concludes with a flash-forward to 2016, showing the successful landing of a SpaceX rocket. It features a cameo by Elon Musk , who is seen reading through Sheldon's childhood notebook.