[s3e11] The Maternal Congruence -

: After feeling neglected by Leonard, Penny takes Beverly out for drinks. The legendarily uptight neuroscientist eventually loosens up over tequila shots, leading to a hilarious bonding session where she begins to treat Penny as her "home girl" .

In the world of , few characters can unsettle the gang quite like Dr. Beverly Hofstadter . Portrayed with icy precision by Christine Baranski , Leonard’s mother returns in this classic Christmas-themed episode to deliver a holiday visit that is anything but "merry" for her son. Plot Summary: A Holiday of High Tension [S3E11] The Maternal Congruence

: Sheldon objects to traditional Christmas decorations, instead hanging a bust of Sir Isaac Newton on the tree because Newton was born on December 25th, unlike the historical figure typically associated with the holiday. : After feeling neglected by Leonard, Penny takes

Episode Spotlight: " The Maternal Congruence " (Season 3, Episode 11) Beverly Hofstadter