[s4e15] The Benefactor Factor Apr 2026

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

Title reference: Mrs. Latham, a woman Leonard has sex with so that she will donate money to the university. [S4E15] The Benefactor Factor

For more details on the cast and crew, you can visit the IMDb episode page . is the 15th episode of the fourth season

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. For more details on the cast and crew,

"The Big Bang Theory" The Benefactor Factor (TV Episode 2011) - Plot

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.

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