Young Sheldon — Season 1
It all started with a big bang—or rather, in East Texas.
About this season
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 (22)
1. Pilot
6.8Aired 25 September 2017 • 21 min
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
7.2Aired 2 November 2017 • 19 min
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
7.0Aired 9 November 2017 • 21 min
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
7.0Aired 16 November 2017 • 20 min
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
6.6Aired 23 November 2017 • 20 min
Sheldon struggles with newfound popularity after utilizing statistics to help the football team.
6. A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac
7.7Aired 30 November 2017 • 19 min
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
6.9Aired 7 December 2017 • 19 min
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
7.1Aired 14 December 2017 • 19 min
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
7.7Aired 21 December 2017 • 20 min
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
7.2Aired 4 January 2018 • 19 min
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
7.4Aired 11 January 2018 • 19 min
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
7.1Aired 18 January 2018 • 20 min
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
7.1Aired 1 February 2018 • 21 min
When flu season hits Medford, Sheldon takes extreme measures to remain healthy.
14. Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad's Whiskey
7.3Aired 1 March 2018 • 22 min
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
6.9Aired 8 March 2018 • 19 min
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
6.8Aired 29 March 2018 • 21 min
A disappointing loss at the science fair sends Sheldon’s life in a new direction.
17. Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-hoo
7.0Aired 5 April 2018 • 21 min
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
7.2Aired 12 April 2018 • 20 min
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
7.4Aired 19 April 2018 • 21 min
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
7.3Aired 26 April 2018 • 21 min
A battle erupts between the Coopers and Sparks when the Sparks' new dog terrorizes Sheldon.
21. Summer Sausage, a Pocket Poncho, and Tony Danza
7.0Aired 3 May 2018 • 20 min
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
7.2Aired 10 May 2018 • 20 min
When Connie is pursued by two gentlemen callers, Sheldon interferes, forcing her to set some ground rules.