The BEST seasons of Young Sheldon

Every season of Young Sheldon ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons 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: 3/1/2025Network: CBSStatus: Ended
Season 7
star
8.07
189 votes

#1 - Season 7

First Aired 2/16/2024

Season 7 of Young Sheldon follows the Cooper family as they deal with loss, tragedy and new beginnings.

Season 2
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8.03
395 votes

#2 - Season 2

First Aired 9/25/2018

Life as a child genius continues to present more brain games for Sheldon as he tackles ambitious projects, social dilemmas and family crises.

Season 3
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7.93
321 votes

#3 - Season 3

First Aired 9/27/2019

Sheldon must find new ways to stay academically challenged as he lands in an internet war, curbs an unhealthy obsession and prepares for the future.

Season 1
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7.88
590 votes

#4 - Season 1

First Aired 9/26/2017

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.

Season 6
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7.84
354 votes

#5 - Season 6

First Aired 9/30/2022

Sheldon takes on a new role as a dorm resident advisor at college, while his family back home experiences significant changes, including Meemaw and Dale making a potentially risky business deal and Mary and George Sr. rekindling their romance, leading to a season filled with both academic challenges for Sheldon and family dynamics navigating new situations.

Season 5
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7.83
290 votes

#6 - Season 5

First Aired 10/8/2021

As tween Sheldon settles into his first year of college, the Coopers face relationship struggles — and a family secret is revealed.

Season 4
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7.82
300 votes

#7 - Season 4

First Aired 11/6/2020

With high school in the rearview, Sheldon mentally prepares for college as an 11-year-old while the Cooper family deals with issues of their own.