The BEST episodes of Young Sheldon

Every episode of Young Sheldon ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Young Sheldon!

Follow the misadventures of child prodigy Sheldon Cooper (first seen as an adult in "The Big Bang Theory") navigating the complexities of family, school, and social life in East Texas, showcasing his extraordinary intellect and the humorous challenges of being distinctly different.

Last Updated: 3/13/2024Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
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A Swedish Science Thing and the Equation for Toast
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8.08
1659 votes

#1 - A Swedish Science Thing and the Equation for Toast

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/16/2019

Sheldon invites the entire school to a party for the Nobel Prize announcements. Also, Meemaw learns more about Dr. Sturgis’ past, and Georgie’s desire for cable TV leads to a standoff between him and George Sr.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius
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7.91
1913 votes

#2 - An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2018

A video game takes over Sheldon and Meemaw’s life. Also, George Sr. is jealous when Georgie bonds with Herschel at the auto shop.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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A Tornado, a 10-Hour Flight and a Darn Fine Ring
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7.89
717 votes

#3 - A Tornado, a 10-Hour Flight and a Darn Fine Ring

Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/18/2023

Sheldon and Mary head to Germany while the rest of the Cooper family braves a tornado that is heading straight for Medford.

Directors: Alex Reid
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A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat
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7.89
1243 votes

#4 - A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/30/2020

Sheldon discovers that Mary's been keeping a secret about his future. Also, Meemaw is furious when she learns Dale fired Georgie.

Directors: Alex Reid
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A Proposal and a Popsicle Stick Cross
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7.86
1698 votes

#5 - A Proposal and a Popsicle Stick Cross

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/2/2019

Georgie is thrilled when Veronica stays at the Coopers’ house for a few days. Also, Meemaw and Dr. Sturgis celebrate their one-year anniversary.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens
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7.85
1994 votes

#6 - A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2018

When Mary’s faith is shaken by a tragedy in the community, Sheldon becomes an unlikely ally.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac
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7.85
3141 votes

#7 - A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/30/2017

When a NASA representative visits Sheldon’s school and dismisses his science, Sheldon is set on a mission to prove him wrong.

Directors: Don Scardino
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A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer
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7.84
2768 votes

#8 - A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/2018

Sheldon asks for a computer and unknowingly sparks a heated argument between Mary and George Sr. over the family’s finances.

Directors: Richie Keen
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An Eagle Feather, a String Bean, and an Eskimo
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7.83
2859 votes

#9 - An Eagle Feather, a String Bean, and an Eskimo

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/4/2018

When Sheldon moves to Dallas to attend a school for gifted children, the family struggles to cope with his absence.

Directors: Rebecca Asher
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A Nuclear Reactor and a Boy Called Lovely
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7.83
1794 votes

#10 - A Nuclear Reactor and a Boy Called Lovely

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/17/2019

Sheldon attempts to build a nuclear reactor. Also, a university cocktail party gets heated when Dr. Sturgis’ colleague, Dr. Linkletter, flirts with Meemaw, and Georgie is heartbroken when he learns Veronica has a boyfriend.

Directors: Christopher Koch
Graduation
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7.82
1269 votes

#11 - Graduation

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/5/2020

After graduating high school, Sheldon has a breakdown when he realizes he may not be ready for college. Dale tries to make amends with Meemaw.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad's Whiskey
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7.81
2624 votes

#12 - Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad's Whiskey

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/1/2018

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.

Directors: Howard Deutch
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Vanilla Ice Cream, Gentleman Callers, and a Dinette Set
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7.81
2112 votes

#13 - Vanilla Ice Cream, Gentleman Callers, and a Dinette Set

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/10/2018

When Meemaw is pursued by two gentlemen callers, Sheldon interferes, forcing her to set some ground rules.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
A Brisket, Voodoo, and Cannonball Run
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7.80
2983 votes

#14 - A Brisket, Voodoo, and Cannonball Run

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/7/2017

The kids brainstorm ways to resolve a family feud when Meemaw refuses to give George Sr. her brisket recipe.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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Pasadena
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7.79
1343 votes

#15 - Pasadena

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/20/2020

Sheldon visits CalTech for the very first time. Georgie is furious when Mary listens in on a phone call with his girlfriend. Meemaw tries to cheer up a jealous Missy.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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Spock, Kirk, and Testicular Hernia
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7.78
2832 votes

#16 - Spock, Kirk, and Testicular Hernia

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/21/2017

George Sr. strikes a deal with Sheldon to tutor Georgie when poor grades threaten to keep him from playing football.

Directors: Peter Lauer
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Pongo Pygmaeus and a Culture that Encourages Spitting
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7.78
1376 votes

#17 - Pongo Pygmaeus and a Culture that Encourages Spitting

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2019

Sheldon starts an internet flame war. Missy stands up to the boys on her baseball team. Meemaw is unhappy when George Sr. spends time with her new boyfriend.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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Quirky Eggheads and Texas Snow Globes
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7.76
1699 votes

#18 - Quirky Eggheads and Texas Snow Globes

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2019

After Dr. Sturgis experiences a nervous breakdown, Mary worries Sheldon is headed down a similar path. Georgie discovers he has a knack for sales.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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Family Dynamics and a Red Fiero
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7.76
1845 votes

#19 - Family Dynamics and a Red Fiero

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/15/2018

Sheldon studies his family for a psychology project, and Thanksgiving dinner turns into a family fight when George Sr. is offered a job in Oklahoma.

Directors: Alex Reid
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A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy Spacek
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7.75
2710 votes

#20 - A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy Spacek

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/1/2018

When flu season hits Medford, Sheldon takes extreme measures to remain healthy.

Directors: Howard Deutch
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A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly, and the Truth
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7.74
895 votes

#21 - A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly, and the Truth

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/31/2022

Sheldon gets an odd request from an old friend, Paige. Also, George Sr. and Mary are caught in the middle of Meemaw and Dale's breakup, and Georgie comes clean to Mandy.

Directors: Alex Reid
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A Broken Heart and a Crock Monster
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7.74
1556 votes

#22 - A Broken Heart and a Crock Monster

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/9/2019

The Coopers help Pastor Jeff through a rough patch in his marriage. Also, Sheldon pressures church members for donations when Mary takes him to work for a day.

Directors: Alex Reid
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Blonde Ambition and the Concept of Zero
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7.74
881 votes

#23 - Blonde Ambition and the Concept of Zero

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2022

Sheldon makes a terrifying mathematical discovery while tutoring Billy. Also, Mary is jealous of Missy’s relationship with Mandy and MeeMaw.

Directors: Shiri Appleby
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Summer Sausage, a Pocket Poncho, and Tony Danza
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7.74
2269 votes

#24 - Summer Sausage, a Pocket Poncho, and Tony Danza

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/3/2018

While Sheldon is busy keeping tabs on Meemaw’s budding relationship with Dr. Sturgis, George Sr. and Mary attempt to bond with their other children.

Directors: Alex Reid
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Gluons, Guacamole, and the Color Purple
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7.74
2356 votes

#25 - Gluons, Guacamole, and the Color Purple

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/19/2018

When Sheldon is no longer academically challenged at Medford High, he audits a college class taught by Dr. John Sturgis.

Directors: Alex Reid
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