[s4e15] The Benefactor Factor -

Title reference: Mrs. Latham, a woman Leonard has sex with so that she will donate money to the university.

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

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. [S4E15] The Benefactor Factor

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.

"The Big Bang Theory" The Benefactor Factor (TV Episode 2011) - Plot Title reference: Mrs

After a night of conversation, Mrs. Latham makes it clear that she will only donate a substantial sum for a new cryostat—essential equipment for Leonard’s research—if he agrees to sleep with her. Key Plot Points

The duo spends much of the gala trying to impress wealthy women, with Raj using his "silent charm" (since he still cannot speak to women without alcohol at this point in the series) and Howard using his usual misguided pick-up lines. Episode Synopsis The plot centers on a moral

Sheldon finds the concept of "schmoozing" for money illogical and spends the gala being his characteristically blunt and socially awkward self, which ironically amuses some of the donors. Guest Star