Future Worf and the Margarita of the South Pacific

Sheldon & Missy's chemistry is gold. I've always had a soft spot for the feisty overlooked youngest Cooper. I'm loving how she has annoyed Sheldon & seems to have bested him in this episode.

Meemaw's character also gets more screen time, and it makes a great contrast to how the characters are coping with the latest family drama.

There's tension too with Mary's storyline, her new job & relationships.

The father-son scenes with Sheldon reminded me of a lot of parent-child dynamics where they are feigning interest. The script fell down a little here & could have had more wit.

Chuck Lorre has come a long way in his television comedy. There weren't huge laugh out loud moments, which is what I've always enjoyed. However, he has created compelling characters that I've become invested in.

It is taking me a while to get back into this series. Like many other reviewers mentioned regarding episode 1, it is an adjustment and the creators are feet finding and throat clearing. This definitely was a better script compared to the previous episode, though I adore the premise they set up in episode 1. We could do with much more humour & I hope this season doesn't disappoint.