The plot centers on a moral dilemma faced by Leonard Hofstadter. The University is hosting a fundraising gala to court wealthy donors. Leonard meets , a wealthy, older widow and potential benefactor played by guest star Jessica Walter.
When Leonard seeks advice from Penny, she finds the situation hilarious and encourages him to do it, teasing him about being a "gigolo" for science. [S4E15] The Benefactor Factor
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 plot centers on a moral dilemma faced
Title reference: Mrs. Latham, a woman Leonard has sex with so that she will donate money to the university. When Leonard seeks advice from Penny, she finds
Leonard is initially repulsed by the idea of "selling himself" for science, but Sheldon is surprisingly supportive, viewing it as a logical sacrifice for the advancement of physics.
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