Leonard and Stephanie's budding romance has an unlikely supporter: Sheldon. Being a highly respected physician, Stephanie is the first of Leonard's few girlfriends who meets Sheldon's criteria of someone who he can more than tolerate. To ensure that Leonard doesn't screw it up, Sheldon not only insists on accompanying them on any date, but vows to take control of anything Leonard does to advance the relationship. He feels he needs to based on Leonard's poor track record with women. He even asks Penny, Raj and Howard for advice. Sheldon's actions don't quite have the desired effect.