Top 10 Times Missy Was a Savage on Young Sheldon
#10: “Nobody Cares”
“A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer”
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Sheldon isn’t a fan of change or spontaneity. When Mary unexpectedly declares they’re staying at Meemaw’s for the night, he bombards her with questions, totally oblivious to her frazzled state. But don’t worry, Missy’s got it! Evidently not satisfied with roasting just one brother, Missy takes Georgie down, too. Who says that Sheldon’s the only family genius? After telling Georgie she forgot to deliver a message a girl left him months ago, she knows she can play him like a fiddle. And she does. “Young Sheldon” fans know that almost nothing will stop Missy from burning her brothers, not even an alternate reality or the end of the world.
#9: Calling It as She Sees It
“A Political Campaign and a Candy Land Cheater”
We all know high school politics is basically just a popularity contest. Mary tries to spare Sheldon from this hard truth, but don’t worry, Missy, as always, is happy to help. When Sheldon announces he’s running for class president, she doesn’t miss a beat betting against him. Mary tries to be more encouraging, but deep down, she knows Missy’s right, even if she doesn’t want to admit it. Ever the straight shooter, Missy finds a hilariously blunt way to remind her mom that honesty is the best policy. She also encourages Sheldon to get his hands dirty to win the election. Missy would’ve made a great campaign manager; she gets politics.
#8: She’s Delighted Sheldon’s Going to High School
“Pilot”
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The series wastes no time introducing us to the sassiest member of the Cooper family. In the pilot, Sheldon prepares for his first day of high school, and no one could be happier than his twin sister. Is she excited to see her brother expand his horizons? Reach his full potential? Nope, she’s just ecstatic that she doesn’t have to go to school with him anymore. You know what’s even better? She knows exactly what lies ahead for their big brother Georgie, and she couldn’t be more entertained by the thought. Luckily, George Sr is around to restore the peace. Oh, no, he’s on Missy’s side. Well, can you blame him?
#7: She Will Sneeze in Your Mittens
“Hobbitses, Physicses and a Ball With Zip”
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Sheldon gets so engrossed by science that he pays no regard to those around him—well, more so than usual. While Missy’s willing to say goodbye to her ladybug drawing in exchange for some dinner, the one thing she won’t compromise on is her sleep— and she knows just the way to shut Sheldon up. Okay, so most of us don’t go through life with a pair of mittens we use to avoid physical interaction, but if we did, we’d probably rather sleep on the porch than risk waking her up again. As we learn later in the episode, whether it’s with her actions or words, Missy always hits her target.
#6: “I Don’t Have a Donkey. But if I Did...”
“Mitch's Son and the Unconditional Approval of a Government Agency”
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Sheldon might have a higher IQ than all the Coopers put together, but Missy knows other ways to outsmart her family. In this episode, she uses witty wordplay to get under her mother’s skin. Hey, we were teenagers once; we get the thrill of bending the rules! Unfortunately, Mary doesn’t exactly feel the same way. Does that deter Missy? Not even a little. She ups the ante by using the bible to mock her mother. We don’t know what’s more savage, using the bible to mess with her mom or the fact that she’s dishonoring her god-fearing mother. But with one final quip, Missy wins the title of Queen of S-ASS.
#5: Offering Advice on Friend-Making
“Rockets, Communists, and the Dewey Decimal System”
Mary worries that Sheldon has no friends in high school and asks Georgie to take him under his wing. Not that we think Georgie would’ve entertained the idea for even a second anyway, but Missy’s input abruptly ends that conversation. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t want to help! While Sheldon’s reading up on how to make friends, she offers him a more practical use of the book— albeit one that screams stranger danger. Missy more than makes up for her brother’s lack of street smarts, all while dropping in as many insults as possible. She might not be good at math, but she solves Sheldon’s problem pretty fast.
#4: The Whole Fridge Fiasco
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Missy Cooper is a mistress of chaos; she sees the embers of trouble and wastes no time fanning them. Sheldon drives his family nuts over a sound no one except he and Missy can hear— oh, wait. But if she couldn’t hear it before, Sheldon gives her a private nighttime concert as he hums along while she’s trying to sleep. Missy mischievously seizes an opportunity to encourage Sheldon to take the fridge apart, fully aware of the trouble it will unleash. After their dad scolds him, his tears dampen Missy’s triumph. Yes, she briefly shows remorse, but let’s not forget who masterminded all this. She gets over it pretty quickly, though.
#3: Eat Dirt!
“Pongo Pygmaeus and a Culture that Encourages Spitting”
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Missy has to swerve a few bases to score a place on a baseball team. Yet, even after making the cut, she faces more curveballs, primarily in the form of sexist attitudes from her friends and teammates. These boys, however, haven’t met Missy Cooper before, and they quickly realize she’s a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, the opposing team ignores warnings about treating Missy fairly during their game. After one too many strikes, Missy decides it’s time to swing back. While we don’t necessarily endorse her actions, the uproarious cheers from her dad and Meemaw make it clear where she gets her fiery spirit.
#2: An A+ in Savagery
“Teen Angst and a Smart-Boy Walk of Shame”
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Season six hits Missy like a tidal wave of teen angst. It doesn’t help when her parents forget to pick her up from school after Mandy goes into labor, and she’s not letting that slide. However, she saves her peak savagery for her teacher, who’s also going through a rough patch. During a test, she quizzes Billy on the previous day’s events. Well, we all know that talking during exams is a big no-no, but does Missy care? Not at all. So, when her teacher accuses the pair of cheating, Missy fires back, and dang, it’s brutal! Is she at least sorry about her outburst? Doesn’t seem like it.
Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
Roasting Her Dad, “Training Wheels and an Unleashed Chicken”
We’re Sure He Feels the Burn
No Babies or Puppies? Not Her Problem, “Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad's Whiskey”
We Probably Would’ve Tuned Out after the No Puppy Part, Too
Love Thy Neighbor, “A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish”
Missy Knows What That Really Means
Missy Gives Sheldon Fashion Advice, “Freshman Orientation and the Inventor of the Zipper”
Even Half Asleep, She Knows How to Deliver a Zinger in Style
She’s Brutally Honest, “A Broken Heart and a Crock Monster”
No Beating around the Bush Here
#1: Standing Up for Her Family
“White Trash, Holy Rollers and Punching People”
While Missy’s family tends to be the most frequent targets of her barbed tongue, she also doesn’t hesitate to use it to defend them. It’s a rough time for the Coopers, who have essentially been cast out by their community due to Georgie and Mandy’s out-of-wedlock pregnancy. Things reach a boiling point during a Sunday school showdown between Missy and another kid who won’t quit trash-talking her family. While she usually relies on her razor-ship wit to get her message across loud and clear, this time, she lets her fist do the talking. In a world where savagery could be measured like IQ, Missy would undoubtedly be cruising in the top percentile.
Can you think of another time Missy had more sting than Prickly Pear Cactus? Let us know in the comments
