Young Sheldon
Season 1
TV-PG
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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.
Where to Watch Season 1
22 Episodes
- Rockets, Communists, and the Dewey Decimal System
E2Rockets, Communists, and the Dewey Decimal SystemWhen Mary Cooper sees Sheldon eating alone in the cafeteria, she is worried with the situation. Sheldon loves to be alone to think, but decides to please his beloved mother and borrows a book from the school library to learn how to make friends. The system fails but he meets the Vietnamese Tam that also wants to make friends and loves also rockets' design. - A Therapist, a Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage
E4A Therapist, a Comic Book, and a Breakfast SausageMary rushes Sheldon to have breakfast and he chokes on a sausage almost dying. He rejects solid food for five weeks and Mary and George Sr. go to a therapist expecting to heal Sheldon's trauma. While he is in the waiting room, he sees an X-Men comic book and becomes a fan of the magazine. - A Solar Calculator, a Game Ball, and a Cheerleader's Bosom
E5A Solar Calculator, a Game Ball, and a Cheerleader's BosomWhile his family is watching a football game on TV, Sheldon uses statistics to comment tactics of the game. His father uses his advice and the high-school team becomes a winner and Sheldon popular. Meemaw also asks him to help her to win her bets. When Sheldon fails in one mathematics question and has B+ due to lack of attention, he decides to change and help George and Meemaw no more. - A Brisket, Voodoo, and Cannonball Run
E7A Brisket, Voodoo, and Cannonball RunWhile having dinner in family, George discusses with Meemaw asking for her secret brisket recipe, the best in Texas in their opinion. Meemaw refuses, creating a family problem. Missy overhears a discussion of her parents and believe they may divorce because of Meemaw refusal. - Cape Canaveral, Schrödinger's Cat, and Cyndi Lauper's Hair
E8Cape Canaveral, Schrödinger's Cat, and Cyndi Lauper's HairWhile Mary, Memaw 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. George takes his sons to see a space shuttle launch. - An Eagle Feather, a String Bean, and an Eskimo
E10An Eagle Feather, a String Bean, and an EskimoPrincipal Petersen convinces Mary and George to send Sheldon to a private school for gifted children with scholarship. The school is in Dallas and Sheldon needs to live during the week with Dr. Flora Douglas and her husband. But soon the Cooper family misses him. - Demons, Sunday School, and Prime Numbers
E11Demons, Sunday School, and Prime NumbersSheldon is playing Dungeons and Dragons with Tam and Billy Sparks. When the Baptist Mary sees that the game is about demons, she becomes frightening and looks for Billy's father and Tam's parents to tell that their sons are playing a game with demons. However, they do not give much attention to her. She talks to Pastor Jeff that gives a Bible to Sheldon. Now, the boy wants to learn about all the religions to choose one for him. - A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer
E12A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of BeerSheldon sees a computer in Radio Shack and asks Mary to buy it for him. However, his mother tells him that she cannot afford to buy it. Later, Meemaw offers to lend the money to the family to buy the computer and George says no. But Mary decides to use her savings to buy the computer and George questions her, starting a serious argument in the family. - A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy Spacek
E13A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy SpacekWhen Ms. MacElroy sneezes in class, Sheldon leaves the classroom without her permission and she gives a detention to him. When he leaves his detention, he is suspended. There is a flu endemic in Medford and Sheldon prepares a shelter for him. - Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad's Whiskey
E14Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad's WhiskeyMary is invited by Pastor Jeff to work with him at the secretary of the church. However, Meemaw refuses to babysit Sheldon and Missy after school until Mary arrives home. George and Meemaw convince Mary that it will be a great experience to the twins staying home alone for a couple of hours to increase their maturity. But the day one is not how Mary expected to be. - Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman
E15Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery WomanSheldon and Tam are having lunch at the library, when they see a girl lunching alone. They befriend her and have lunch together. The girl is Libby, who loves geology and introduces the science to the boys. She proposes to go with them to Houston, to see the IMAX, but Mary is worried and spoils Sheldon's plans and friendship. - Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine
E16Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair MachineA disappointing loss at the science fair sends Sheldon's life in a new direction. After Sheldon loses the competition in the science fair he loses his edge and passion for science and finds his new comfort zone in acting. - Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-hoo
E17Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-hooSheldon is afraid of someone that is bullying him near his home. When Mary learns his fear, she asks Georgie to protect his brother. Soon Georgie learns that Sheldon is afraid of the six-years-old neighbor Bobbi Sparks, and she asks George to talk to his neighbor Herschel Sparks and take an attitude. Sheldon faces an unlikely bully. - Gluons, Guacamole, and the Color Purple
E19Gluons, Guacamole, and the Color PurpleSheldon tells to his family that the high-school is not providing knowledge to him and his pen-pal, Dr. John Sturgis, has invited him to watch his classes at the university as a non-degree student. Meemaw drives Sheldon to the university, and Dr. Sturgis hits on her and invites her to have dinner. Sheldon becomes excited with the idea that Meemaw could get married to Dr. Sturgis and double the number of intelligent people in the Cooper family. - A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish
E20A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named FishHerschel Sparks is taking care of his brother's dog since he is in jail. When the dog escapes from his backyard, the animal runs into the Cooper's garage where Sheldon is. The boy has cynophobia and is terrified with the dog, and Mary forces George to ask Herschel to keep the dog in his house. However, the dog feels attraction for Sheldon and sneaks to be close to him, creating a problem between the Coopers and the Sparkses. - Vanilla Ice Cream, Gentleman Callers, and a Dinette Set
E22Vanilla Ice Cream, Gentleman Callers, and a Dinette SetConnie is having dinner with Dr. John Sturgis and out of the blue, she receives a phone call from Ira Rosenbloom. On the next evening, she has dinner with him at a restaurant and she discloses her relationship with another man. Ira feels the rejection and decides to fight his rival. Sheldon interferes in Meemaw's romantic relationships, creating rules for them.
