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At the party, Leonard, Howard, and Raj meet Mrs. Latham (Jessica Walter), a formidable and acid-tongued widow of a major benefactor. She spends the evening mocking the group—ridiculing Howard for lacking a Ph.D. and making Raj visibly uncomfortable.

In the episode (Season 4, Episode 15) of The Big Bang Theory , Leonard is forced to decide how far he is willing to go for scientific funding when a wealthy, older donor takes a romantic interest in him. Plot Summary

Despite the rough start, Mrs. Latham takes an interest in Leonard’s research and invites him to dinner in her limousine. It eventually becomes clear that she expects a sexual encounter in exchange for a large donation to his project. The Benefactor FactorThe Big Bang Theory : Seas...

After wrestling with the ethical implications, Leonard eventually decides to go through with the encounter. The next morning, he is caught by Penny doing the "walk of shame," and Sheldon jokingly tells him he has a "knack for gigolo work". Key Guest Stars

Best known for Arrested Development and Archer , she guest stars as the sharp-witted Mrs. Latham . At the party, Leonard, Howard, and Raj meet Mrs

Leonard is showered with applause by his colleagues and President Siebert for having "taken one for the team" to secure the department's funding. "The Big Bang Theory" The Benefactor Factor (TV ... - IMDb

The university's President Siebert (Joshua Malina) orders the guys to attend a fundraising gala to secure donations for the physics department. Sheldon initially refuses, calling the practice demeaning, but Amy Farrah Fowler convinces him to support his colleagues' efforts. and making Raj visibly uncomfortable

Known for The West Wing , he plays President Siebert , the head of Caltech. Notable Moments