[s4e15] The Benefactor Factor ✓

Title reference: Mrs. Latham, a woman Leonard has sex with so that she will donate money to the university.

The duo spends much of the gala trying to impress wealthy women, with Raj using his "silent charm" (since he still cannot speak to women without alcohol at this point in the series) and Howard using his usual misguided pick-up lines. [S4E15] The Benefactor Factor

is the 15th episode of the fourth season of the hit CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory , which originally aired on February 10, 2011. Episode Synopsis Title reference: Mrs

Despite his hesitation, Leonard eventually goes through with it. The next morning, Mrs. Latham reveals she had already written the check before they went to bed, making Leonard realize he technically did it for "nothing"—though she hints she might still have more money to donate. Supporting Subplots is the 15th episode of the fourth season

Best known for her role as Lucille Bluth on Arrested Development , Walter delivers a sharp, predatory, and comedic performance as the formidable Mrs. Latham.

"The Big Bang Theory" The Benefactor Factor (TV Episode 2011) - Plot

Sheldon finds the concept of "schmoozing" for money illogical and spends the gala being his characteristically blunt and socially awkward self, which ironically amuses some of the donors. Guest Star