9.4/102,223 votesLoading...#1 - Funeral (1)
Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 5/16/2024
The Cooper family grapples with the death of George Cooper Sr.
Director: Michael Judd
Writer: Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland
8.9/101,649 votesLoading...#3 - Memoir (2)
Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 5/16/2024
Sheldon leaves East Texas for the California Institute of Technology following the death of his father.
Director: Alex Reid
Writer: Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland
8.6/102,234 votesLoading...#4 - 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, Connie learns more about Dr. Sturgis' past, and Georgie's desire for cable TV leads to a standoff between him and George Sr.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: N/A
8.4/101,283 votesLoading...#5 - A Tornado, a 10-Hour Flight and a Darn Fine Ring
Season 6 Episode 22 - Aired 5/18/2023
Sheldon and Mary head to Germany while the rest of the Cooper family braves a tornado that is heading straight for Medford.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/101,572 votesLoading...#7 - An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2018
A video game takes over Sheldon and Connie’s life. George Sr. is jealous when Georgie bonds with Herschel at the auto shop.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: N/A
8.0/101,392 votesLoading...#9 - Pongo Pygmaeus and a Culture that Encourages Spitting
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2019
Sheldon starts an internet flame war, and Missy stands up to the boys on her baseball team. Also, Connie is unhappy when George Sr. spends time with her new boyfriend.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: N/A
8.0/101,354 votesLoading...#10 - Pasadena
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 2/20/2020
Sheldon visits CalTech for the very first time. Also, Georgie is furious when Mary listens in on a phone call with his girlfriend, and Connie tries to cheer up a jealous Missy.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: N/A
8.0/101,480 votesLoading...#11 - Graduation
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 11/5/2020
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.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: N/A
8.0/101,143 votesLoading...#12 - A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 3/31/2022
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/101,087 votesLoading...#13 - A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/21/2022
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/101,002 votesLoading...#14 - A Launch Party and a Whole Human Being
Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 3/2/2023
The Coopers can't be found as Mandy goes into labor. Also, Sheldon is excited about the launch of his database.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10808 votesLoading...#15 - A Fancy Article and a Scholarship for a Baby
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 4/25/2024
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: N/A
7.9/102,127 votesLoading...#16 - 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.
Director: Don Scardino
Writer: N/A
7.9/101,694 votesLoading...#17 - 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.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: N/A
7.9/101,395 votesLoading...#18 - 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, Connie and Dr. Sturgis celebrate their one-year anniversary.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: N/A
7.9/101,375 votesLoading...#19 - Hobbitses, Physicses and a Ball with Zip
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2019
Sheldon is forced to take a break from science when his new obsession with "The Lord of the Rings" leads to an unhealthy habit. Also, Missy asks George Sr. to teach her how to play catch.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: N/A
7.9/101,287 votesLoading...#20 - A Black Hole
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 5/6/2021
The Coopers discuss the possibilities of black holes and alternate universes when Dr. Sturgis comes over for dinner.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: N/A
7.9/101,053 votesLoading...#22 - White Trash, Holy Rollers and Punching People
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 5/12/2022
As the church congregation gossips about Georgie, Missy stands up for her brother, and Sheldon is distracted by the family drama.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10975 votesLoading...#23 - Teen Angst and a Smart-Boy Walk of Shame
Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 3/9/2023
Sheldon confronts the failure of his database. Also, Georgie and Mandy struggle as new parents and Missy feels forgotten.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/101,420 votesLoading...#24 - 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 Connie, and Georgie is heartbroken when he learns Veronica has a boyfriend.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: N/A
7.8/101,336 votesLoading...#25 - A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2019
A church carnival leads Missy to try out for the baseball team. Also, Connie struggles after her breakup with Dr. Sturgis.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Young Sheldon
Every episode of Young Sheldon ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Young Sheldon!
The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
Genres:ComedyFamilyDrama
Network:CBS
Best Episodes Summary
"Funeral (1)" is the best rated episode of "Young Sheldon". It scored 9.4/10 based on 2223 votes. Directed by Michael Judd and written by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, it aired on 5/16/2024. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "A New Home and a Traditional Texas Torture".
