Sheldon (imaginary protégé)

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A fictional imaginary friend/protégé that young Niles invented, referenced as an embarrassing childhood story with psychological overtones.

Appearance

Mentioned once in Dad Loves Sherry, The Boys Just Whine.

Dad Loves Sherry, The Boys Just Whine

Season 4 · Episode 9 · S04E09

“Imagine an entire roomful of trained psychiatrists hearing the story of Sheldon, my imaginary protégé.”
— Niles

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