Young Sheldon — Season 5
It all started with a big bang—or rather, in East Texas.
About this season
As tween Sheldon settles into his first year of college, the Coopers face relationship struggles — and a family secret is revealed.
Episodes (22)
1. One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
6.9Aired 7 October 2021 • 21 min
Sheldon and Missy both run away from home, and Mary gets upsetting news about George Sr.
2. Snoopin' Around and the Wonder Twins of Atheism
7.0Aired 14 October 2021 • 19 min
Sheldon encourages Missy to question the Bible. Also, Connie is determined to catch George Sr. in a lie, and Mary helps Pastor Jeff search for a youth pastor.
3. Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench
6.9Aired 21 October 2021 • 20 min
Sheldon tries to convince Dr. Sturgis to return to the university. Also, Georgie upsets the family when he makes a life-changing decision.
4. Pish Posh and a Secret Back Room
7.1Aired 28 October 2021 • 19 min
Sheldon, Missy and Georgie adapt to new living arrangements. Also, Connie opens a gambling room.
5. Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy
6.9Aired 4 November 2021 • 20 min
Sheldon and Dr. Linkletter struggle to solve an equation. Also, Georgie has a solution for Connie's business woes, and George Sr. gives advice on Missy's love life.
6. Money Laundering and a Cascade of Hormones
7.3Aired 11 November 2021 • 20 min
Missy asks some uncomfortable questions at church, and Connie and Georgie go into business together.
7. An Introduction to Engineering and a Glob of Hair Gel
7.2Aired 18 November 2021 • 20 min
Sheldon takes his first engineering class with Professor Boucher. Also, Meemaw and Dale help take care of his ex-wife, June.
8. The Grand Chancellor and a Den of Sin
6.8Aired 2 December 2021 • 20 min
Sheldon battles President Hagemeyer's mysterious boss over the university's science requirements. Also, Mary discovers that Georgie is working at Connie's illegal gambling room.
9. The Yips and an Oddly Hypnotic Bohemian
6.9Aired 9 December 2021 • 19 min
Sheldon gets the science yips and has to learn how to not think. Also, George Sr. plays handyman at Brenda Sparks' house.
10. An Expensive Glitch and a Goof-Off Room
7.2Aired 6 January 2022 • 19 min
Sheldon gets a dorm room all to himself. Also, Connie gains an unwanted business partner.
11. A Lock-In, a Weather Girl and a Disgusting Habit
7.1Aired 13 January 2022 • 20 min
Sheldon acts as Mary's spy during a youth lock-in at church. Also, Georgie is attracted to an older woman, Mandy.
12. A Pink Cadillac and a Glorious Tribal Dance
6.8Aired 20 January 2022 • 19 min
Sheldon attends his first comic book convention; Mary tries selling makeup.
13. A Lot of Band-Aids and the Cooper Surrender
7.1Aired 27 January 2022 • 18 min
Sheldon makes friends with his dorm neighbors; George Sr. learns his job is in jeopardy.
14. A Free Scratcher and Feminine Wiles
7.2Aired 24 February 2022 • 20 min
Sheldon butts heads with Dr. Lee, a new scientist in the lab. Also, Mary is given a lotto ticket.
15. A Lobster, an Armadillo and a Way Bigger Number
7.0Aired 3 March 2022 • 20 min
Sheldon joins Dr. Linkletter and Dr. Sturgis on a science road trip. Also, Georgie continues to lie about his age.
16. A Suitcase Full of Cash and a Yellow Clown Car
7.1Aired 10 March 2022 • 18 min
Connie's gambling room is a success, and Sheldon dips his toe in the stock market. Also, Missy starts a business.
17. A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth
7.4Aired 31 March 2022 • 19 min
Sheldon gets an odd request from an old friend, Paige. Also, George Sr. and Mary are caught in the middle of Connie and Dale's breakup, and Georgie comes clean to Mandy.
18. Babies, Lies and a Resplendent Cannoli
7.0Aired 14 April 2022 • 18 min
Sheldon copes with the death of a hero. Also, Missy wants to babysit, and Georgie struggles with his big secret.
19. A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband
7.5Aired 21 April 2022 • 21 min
George and Mary insist on meeting the new woman in Georgie's life. Also, Sheldon and Missy have suspicions about what's going on with their family.
20. Uncle Sheldon and a Hormonal Firecracker
7.3Aired 28 April 2022 • 19 min
Sheldon and Missy learn about Georgie's pregnancy, and the whole family promises to keep it a secret.
21. White Trash, Holy Rollers and Punching People
7.3Aired 12 May 2022 • 19 min
As the church congregation gossips about Georgie, Missy stands up for her brother, and Sheldon is distracted by the family drama.
22. Clogged Pore, a Little Spanish and the Future
7.0Aired 19 May 2022 • 20 min
Sheldon struggles to cope with the first signs of puberty. Also, Mary and George Sr. hunt for new jobs, and Georgie and Meemaw take a business trip across the border.