The BEST episodes of Young Sheldon season 1
Every episode of Young Sheldon season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Young Sheldon season 1!
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.
#1 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#11 - Demons, Sunday School, and Prime Numbers
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/11/2018
A worried Mary sends Sheldon to Sunday school after she finds him playing Dungeons and Dragons with his friends Tam and Billy.
#12 - A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/26/2018
A battle erupts between the Coopers and Sparks when the Sparks’ new dog terrorizes Sheldon.
#13 - Cape Canaveral, Schrödinger's Cat, and Cyndi Lauper's Hair
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/14/2017
In an attempt to bond with Sheldon, George Sr. takes the boys on a road trip to see a space shuttle launch. Mary, Missy and Meemaw have a girls’ weekend at the salon.
#14 - Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/8/2018
Sheldon makes friends with an upperclassman who introduces him to a new field of science. Mary and George disagree on how to handle Sheldon’s blossoming social life.
#15 - A Therapist, a Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/16/2017
After choking on a breakfast sausage, Sheldon wrestles with his fear of solid foods and discovers comic books for the first time.
#16 - Poker, Faith, and Eggs
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/9/2017
When George Sr. is rushed to the emergency room, Meemaw comes to babysit, and the kids have an adventure getting to the hospital on their own.
#17 - A Mother, a Child, and a Blue Man's Backside
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/12/2018
Mary bans Sheldon from reading a mature comic book. Sheldon decides it’s time to stop living under Mary’s thumb.
#18 - A Solar Calculator, a Game Ball, and a Cheerleader's Bosom
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/23/2017
Sheldon struggles with newfound popularity after utilizing statistics to help the football team.
#19 - Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-hoo
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/5/2018
Sheldon is bullied by an unlikely character, and Mary and George disagree on how to handle the situation.
#20 - Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/29/2018
A disappointing loss at the science fair sends Sheldon’s life in a new direction.
#21 - Rockets, Communists, and the Dewey Decimal System
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/2/2017
To appease his worried mother, Sheldon employs the techniques of a self-help book to try and make a friend.
#22 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2017
Nine-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.