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The Best Episodes of Young Sheldon

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Every episode of Young Sheldon ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Young Sheldon!

The Best Episodes of Young Sheldon

The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.

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  1. Background image for Funeral (1)
    9.1/10(26 votes)

    #1 - Funeral (1)

    S7:E13

    The Cooper family grapples with the death of George Cooper Sr.

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  2. Background image for A Wiener Schnitzel and Underwear in a Tree
    8.6/10(94 votes)

    #2 - A Wiener Schnitzel and Underwear in a Tree

    S7:E1

    News of the tornado reaches Sheldon and Mary in Germany. Also, with the Cooper house in chaos, Missy steps up.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for A Frankenstein's Monster and a Crazy Church Guy
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #3 - A Frankenstein's Monster and a Crazy Church Guy

    S7:E5

    Sheldon helps his roommate try to beat the stock market, Missy and Billy Sparks throw a party, and Mary finds a new church.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Memoir (2)
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Memoir (2)

    S7:E14

    Sheldon leaves East Texas for the California Institute of Technology following the death of his father.

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  5. Background image for A New Home and a Traditional Texas Torture
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #5 - A New Home and a Traditional Texas Torture

    S7:E12

    George Sr. gets an exciting job offer, and Sheldon prepares for his move to California.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for A Tornado, a 10-Hour Flight and a Darn Fine Ring
    8.2/10(9 votes)

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

    S6:E22

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for A Launch Party and a Whole Human Being
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #7 - A Launch Party and a Whole Human Being

    S6:E14

    The Coopers can't be found as Mandy goes into labor. Also, Sheldon is excited about the launch of his database.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for A Roulette Wheel and a Piano Playing Dog
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #8 - A Roulette Wheel and a Piano Playing Dog

    S7:E2

    Sheldon realizes he is the weakest student in his class; Meemaw is looking to expand her gambling business.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for A Stolen Truck and Going on the Lam
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #9 - A Stolen Truck and Going on the Lam

    S6:E16

    Missy steals her dad's truck and hits the road with her friend Paige.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for A Fancy Article and a Scholarship for a Baby
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #10 - A Fancy Article and a Scholarship for a Baby

    S7:E9

    Sheldon's published paper leads to a frenzy of grad school recruiting, and Georgie tries to speak more properly in front of his daughter.

    Director:Ansley Rix
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Graduation
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Graduation

    S4:E1

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Training Wheels and an Unleashed Chicken
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Training Wheels and an Unleashed Chicken

    S4:E3

    With college in sight, Sheldon is determined to ride his bike without training wheels. Also, Mary and George Sr. argue over parenting styles.

    Director:Jeremy Howe
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Mitch's Son and the Unconditional Approval of a Government Agency
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Mitch's Son and the Unconditional Approval of a Government Agency

    S4:E14

    When the IRS accuses Sheldon of making a mistake, he'll stop at nothing to prove them wrong. Also, Dale is forced to get a colonoscopy and tries to convince Connie to join him.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth
    7.8/10(11 votes)

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

    S5:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Blonde Ambition and the Concept of Zero
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Blonde Ambition and the Concept of Zero

    S6:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for German for Beginners and a Crazy Old Man with a Bat
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #16 - German for Beginners and a Crazy Old Man with a Bat

    S6:E20

    The gambling room gets broken into and Sheldon wants to study abroad. Also, Missy makes a new friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for A Strudel and a Hot American Boy Toy
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #17 - A Strudel and a Hot American Boy Toy

    S7:E3

    Sheldon explores Germany behind Mary's back, Missy attempts to pull a fast one on George Sr. and Meemaw and Dale adjust to living together.

    Director:Jeremy Howe
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #18 - A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband

    S5:E19

    George and Mary insist on meeting the new woman in Georgie's life. Also, Sheldon and Missy have suspicions about what's going on with their family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for A Baby Shower and a Testosterone-Rich Banter
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #19 - A Baby Shower and a Testosterone-Rich Banter

    S6:E12

    Mary butts heads with Mandy's mother, Audrey, and Sheldon attempts male bonding.

    Director:Jeremy Howe
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Ants on a Log and a Cheating Winker
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Ants on a Log and a Cheating Winker

    S7:E4

    Missy steps up, Mary has a surprise for George, and Sheldon finds his dorm occupied.

    Director:Michael Judd
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for A Nuclear Reactor and a Boy Called Lovely
    7.6/10(15 votes)

    #21 - A Nuclear Reactor and a Boy Called Lovely

    S2:E13

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

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for A Political Campaign and a Candy Land Cheater
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #22 - A Political Campaign and a Candy Land Cheater

    S2:E19

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

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for A Virus, Heartbreak and a World of Possibilities
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #23 - A Virus, Heartbreak and a World of Possibilities

    S4:E15

    Sheldon is caught in a moral dilemma when offered a bootleg copy of a computer game he can't afford. Also, Mary and Connie take Brenda out for girls' night while George Sr. and the guys watch Billy, and Missy asks Georgie to take her and Marcus on a secret date.

    Director:Michael Judd
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for A Black Hole
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #24 - A Black Hole

    S4:E17

    The Coopers discuss the possibilities of black holes and alternate universes when Dr. Sturgis comes over for dinner.

    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Passion's Harvest and a Sheldocracy
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Passion's Harvest and a Sheldocracy

    S6:E3

    Sheldon must choose sides in an ethical dilemma. Also, Mary tries her hand at writing and Mandy needs a new place to live.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Funeral (1)" is the best rated episode of "Young Sheldon". It scored 9.1/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Michael Judd and written by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, it aired on 5/16/2024. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Wiener Schnitzel and Underwear in a Tree".