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.

Last Updated: 11/30/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac
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7.85
3209 votes

#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.

Directors: Don Scardino
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A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer
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7.83
2841 votes

#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.

Directors: Richie Keen
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An Eagle Feather, a String Bean, and an Eskimo
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7.82
2930 votes

#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.

Directors: Rebecca Asher
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Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad's Whiskey
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7.81
2696 votes

#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.

Directors: Howard Deutch
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Vanilla Ice Cream, Gentleman Callers, and a Dinette Set
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7.80
2175 votes

#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.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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A Brisket, Voodoo, and Cannonball Run
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7.80
3053 votes

#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.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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Spock, Kirk, and Testicular Hernia
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7.78
2907 votes

#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.

Directors: Peter Lauer
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A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy Spacek
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7.75
2783 votes

#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.

Directors: Howard Deutch
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Summer Sausage, a Pocket Poncho, and Tony Danza
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7.73
2336 votes

#9 - 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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Demons, Sunday School, and Prime Numbers
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7.73
2819 votes

#10 - 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.

Directors: Howard Deutch
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Gluons, Guacamole, and the Color Purple
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7.73
2420 votes

#11 - 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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Cape Canaveral, Schrödinger's Cat, and Cyndi Lauper's Hair
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7.71
2978 votes

#12 - 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.

Directors: Howard Deutch
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Poker, Faith, and Eggs
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7.70
3631 votes

#13 - 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.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
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A Therapist, a Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage
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7.70
3405 votes

#14 - 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.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman
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7.70
2611 votes

#15 - 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.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish
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7.70
2421 votes

#16 - 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.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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A Mother, a Child, and a Blue Man's Backside
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7.69
2459 votes

#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.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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A Solar Calculator, a Game Ball, and a Cheerleader's Bosom
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7.66
3247 votes

#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.

Directors: Chris Koch
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Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-hoo
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7.64
2425 votes

#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.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine
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7.62
2475 votes

#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.

Directors: Howard Deutch
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Rockets, Communists, and the Dewey Decimal System
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7.60
3889 votes

#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.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
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Pilot
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7.53
5105 votes

#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.

Directors: Jon Favreau
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