In the Young Sheldon episode “A Therapist, a Comic Book and a Breakfast Sausage,” Sheldon (Iain Armitage) becomes fearful of solid foods after choking on a breakfast sausage. So his parents take him to see a therapist (his mom found a coupon in the Penny Saver). He gives his teacher Ms. MacElroy a note for his absence. The good news is while waiting in the doctor’s office, Sheldon discovers comic books.
Teacher Ms. MacElroy is portrayed by Emmy Award-winning actress Valerie Mahaffey. She’s known for her role son Devious Maids (Olivia Rice), Hart of Dixie (Mae Ellen Waterloo), Glee (Rose Pillsbury), Desperate Housewives (Alma Hodge), United States of Tara (Dr. Ocean), and Northern Exposure (Eve, for which she won her Emmy), among others. Mahaffey is also recognized for her role sin the films Sully (Diane Higgins, see link above) and Seabiscuit (Annie Howard). Young Sheldon airs Thursdays at 8:30pm on CBS, right after The Big Bang Theory. You can also try a CBS All-Access free trial and stream 9000+ episodes plus live TV.
