The BEST episodes of Young Sheldon season 2

Every episode of Young Sheldon season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Young Sheldon season 2!

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 Swedish Science Thing and the Equation for Toast
star
8.07
1724 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
1981 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 Proposal and a Popsicle Stick Cross
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7.86
1761 votes

#3 - 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
2069 votes

#4 - 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 Nuclear Reactor and a Boy Called Lovely
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7.83
1864 votes

#5 - 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
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Family Dynamics and a Red Fiero
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7.74
1910 votes

#6 - 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 Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries
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7.73
2070 votes

#7 - A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2018

Dr. Sturgis recommends Sheldon and Missy for a university research study on twins, and Mary is unhappy when the test results go to Sheldon’s head.

Directors: Jude Weng
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A Broken Heart and a Crock Monster
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7.73
1613 votes

#8 - 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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A Stunted Childhood and a Can of Fancy Mixed Nuts
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7.73
1885 votes

#9 - A Stunted Childhood and a Can of Fancy Mixed Nuts

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2018

When Sheldon learns that people with stunted childhoods can turn into social outcasts, he tries to act like a kid. Also, Meemaw and Dr. Sturgis’ relationship is tested when she teaches him how to drive.

Directors: Rebecca Asher
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Carbon Dating and a Stuffed Raccoon
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7.72
1963 votes

#10 - Carbon Dating and a Stuffed Raccoon

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/1/2018

Sheldon gets into trouble with fellow child genius Paige at the science museum. Also, George Sr. is forced to play therapist to Paige’s bickering parents, and Mary, Georgie and Missy help Meemaw with a garage sale.

Directors: Rebecca Asher
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A Tummy Ache and a Whale of a Metaphor
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7.72
1890 votes

#11 - A Tummy Ache and a Whale of a Metaphor

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/10/2019

When Sheldon spends a few days at the hospital, he turns out to be the worlds worst paitient. Missy gets a taste of what it would be like if she didn’t have a twin

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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A Rival Prodigy and Sir Isaac Neutron
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7.71
2123 votes

#12 - A Rival Prodigy and Sir Isaac Neutron

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2018

When Dr. Sturgis bonds with Paige, another 10-year-old genius, Sheldon’s jealousy leads Meemaw to intervene. Mary invites Paige’s family over for a play date.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
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A Financial Secret and Fish Sauce
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7.69
2039 votes

#13 - A Financial Secret and Fish Sauce

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/2018

When George Sr. asks Sheldon to keep a secret from Mary, the stress of not being honest drives Sheldon to hideout at Tam’s for his first sleepover.

Directors: Jonathan Judge
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A Race of Superhumans and a Letter to Alf
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7.69
1904 votes

#14 - A Race of Superhumans and a Letter to Alf

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/3/2019

Sheldon experiments on Missy while Georgie joins Mary’s Bible study to spend more time with his crush, Veronica.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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A Perfect Score and a Bunsen Burner Marshmallow
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7.68
1736 votes

#15 - A Perfect Score and a Bunsen Burner Marshmallow

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/4/2019

Sheldon moves in with Dr. Sturgis for the weekend to see what his life will be like in college. Also, a lonely Mary tries to bond with the other Coopers during Sheldon’s absence.

Directors: Christopher Koch
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Seven Deadly Sins and a Small Carl Sagan
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7.68
2013 votes

#16 - Seven Deadly Sins and a Small Carl Sagan

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/2018

Mary clashes with Sheldon’s drama teacher over plans for a Halloween fundraiser for the church. Also, Georgie falls for a rebellious teenage girl that Sheldon is tutoring.

Directors: Chris Koch
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A Political Campaign and a Candy Land Cheater
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7.68
1692 votes

#17 - A Political Campaign and a Candy Land Cheater

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/25/2019

Unhappy that school funds are going toward football rather than academics, Sheldon decides to run for class president.

Directors: Jude Weng
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A Loaf of Bread and a Grand Old Flag
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7.67
1784 votes

#18 - A Loaf of Bread and a Grand Old Flag

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/21/2019

Things spiral out of control when Sheldon boycotts his favorite bread company. Also, Georgie offers Veronica a shoulder to cry on when she’s dumped by her boyfriend.

Directors: Alex Reid
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A High-Pitched Buzz and Training Wheels
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7.67
2216 votes

#19 - A High-Pitched Buzz and Training Wheels

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2018

After Sheldon dismantles the refrigerator to stop an annoying hum, he gets a paper route to pay for the repairs.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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Albert Einstein and the Story of Another Mary
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7.65
1763 votes

#20 - Albert Einstein and the Story of Another Mary

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/7/2019

Inspired by his hero, Albert Einstein, Sheldon tries his hand at the violin. Also, Mary and Meemaw secretly buy a pregnancy test when Mary thinks she’s pregnant.

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A Math Emergency and Perky Palms
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7.63
1704 votes

#21 - A Math Emergency and Perky Palms

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/7/2019

Sheldon and Dr. Sturgis have their first fight when Dr. Sturgis marks a question wrong on Sheldon’s test. Also, Mary takes over for Pastor Jeff when he’s out sick.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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David, Goliath, and a Yoo-Hoo from the Back
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7.62
1798 votes

#22 - David, Goliath, and a Yoo-Hoo from the Back

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/31/2019

Sheldon uses his new friendship with the school bully to boss Georgie around. Also, Missy steals Meemaw’s makeup for picture day.

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood
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