Young Sheldon
Season 1
2017 • 22 Episodes
A brilliant yet awkward nine-year-old Sheldon Cooper lands in high school where his smarts leave everyone stumped in this "The Big Bang Theory" spinoff.
Episodes
1. Pilot
September 25, 2017
9-year-old Sheldon Cooper is a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathematics and science but learns that isn’t always helpful growing up in East Texas, a land where church and football are king.
2. Rockets, Communists, and the Dewey Decimal System
November 2, 2017
To appease his worried mother, Sheldon employs the techniques of a self-help book to try and make a friend.
3. Poker, Faith, and Eggs
November 9, 2017
When George Sr. is rushed to the emergency room, Connie comes to babysit, and the kids have an adventure getting to the hospital on their own.
4. A Therapist, a Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage
November 16, 2017
After choking on a breakfast sausage, Sheldon wrestles with his fear of solid foods and discovers comic books for the first time.
5. A Solar Calculator, a Game Ball, and a Cheerleader's Bosom
November 23, 2017
Sheldon struggles with newfound popularity after utilizing statistics to help the football team.
6. A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac
November 30, 2017
When a NASA representative visits Sheldon’s school and dismisses his science, Sheldon is set on a mission to prove him wrong.
7. A Brisket, Voodoo, and Cannonball Run
December 7, 2017
The kids brainstorm ways to resolve a family feud when Connie refuses to give George Sr. her brisket recipe.
8. Cape Canaveral, Schrödinger's Cat, and Cyndi Lauper's Hair
December 14, 2017
While Mary, Connie and Missy have their girls night at the salon, the three Cooper men plan their road trip to see the space launcher, but it doesn't go as well as they plan.
9. Spock, Kirk, and Testicular Hernia
December 21, 2017
George Sr. strikes a deal with Sheldon to tutor Georgie when poor grades threaten to keep him from playing football. While Sheldon's tutoring attempts are ultimately unsuccessful, he does learn some skills from his brother.
10. An Eagle Feather, a String Bean, and an Eskimo
January 4, 2018
When Sheldon moves to Dallas to attend a school for gifted children, the family struggles to cope with his absence.
11. Demons, Sunday School, and Prime Numbers
January 11, 2018
A worried Mary sends Sheldon to Sunday school after she finds him playing Dungeons and Dragons with his friends, Tam and Billy.
12. A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer
January 18, 2018
Sheldon asks for a computer and unknowingly sparks a heated argument between Mary and George Sr. over the family’s finances.
13. A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy Spacek
February 1, 2018
When flu season hits Medford, Sheldon takes extreme measures to remain healthy.
14. Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad's Whiskey
March 1, 2018
When Mary takes a job as church secretary, she finds herself becoming Pastor Jeff's marriage counselor. Also, Sheldon and Missy spend their first afternoon home alone.
15. Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman
March 8, 2018
Sheldon makes friends with an upperclassman who introduces him to a new field of science. Also, Mary and George disagree on how to handle Sheldon's blossoming social life.
16. Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine
March 29, 2018
A disappointing loss at the science fair sends Sheldon’s life in a new direction.
17. Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-hoo
April 5, 2018
Sheldon is bullied by an unlikely character, and Mary and George disagree on how to handle the situation.
18. A Mother, A Child, and a Blue Man's Backside
April 12, 2018
Mary bans Sheldon from reading a mature comic book. Sheldon decides it's time to stop living under Mary's thumb.
19. Gluons, Guacamole, and the Color Purple
April 19, 2018
When Sheldon is no longer academically challenged at Medford High, he audits a college class taught by Dr. John Sturgis.
20. A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish
April 26, 2018
A battle erupts between the Coopers and Sparks when the Sparks' new dog terrorizes Sheldon.
21. Summer Sausage, a Pocket Poncho, and Tony Danza
May 3, 2018
While Sheldon is busy keeping tabs on Connie’s budding relationship with Dr. Sturgis, George Sr. and Mary attempt to bond with their other children.
22. Vanilla Ice Cream, Gentleman Callers, and a Dinette Set
May 10, 2018
When Connie is pursued by two gentlemen callers, Sheldon interferes, forcing her to set some ground rules.