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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 2312 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".

  • Funeral (1)
    9.4/102,312 votes
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    #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

  • A New Home and a Traditional Texas Torture
    9.0/101,769 votes
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    #2 - A New Home and a Traditional Texas Torture

    Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 5/9/2024

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

    Director: Alex Reid

    Writer: N/A

  • Memoir (2)
    8.9/101,713 votes
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    #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

  • A Swedish Science Thing and the Equation for Toast
    8.6/102,257 votes
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    #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

  • A Tornado, a 10-Hour Flight and a Darn Fine Ring
    8.4/101,305 votes
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    #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

  • A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat
    8.2/101,370 votes
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    #6 - A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 4/30/2020

    Sheldon discovers that Mary's been keeping a secret about his future. Also, Connie is furious when she learns Dale fired Georgie.

    Director: Alex Reid

    Writer: N/A

  • An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius
    8.1/101,591 votes
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    #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

  • A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries
    8.0/101,612 votes
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    #8 - A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2018

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

    Director: Jude Weng

    Writer: N/A

  • Pongo Pygmaeus and a Culture that Encourages Spitting
    8.0/101,412 votes
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    #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

  • Pasadena
    8.0/101,372 votes
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    #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

  • Graduation
    8.0/101,499 votes
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    #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

  • A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth
    8.0/101,160 votes
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    #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

  • A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband
    8.0/101,105 votes
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    #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

  • A Launch Party and a Whole Human Being
    8.0/101,021 votes
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    #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

  • A Fancy Article and a Scholarship for a Baby
    8.0/10842 votes
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    #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

  • A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac
    7.9/102,144 votes
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    #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

  • A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens
    7.9/101,708 votes
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    #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

  • A Proposal and a Popsicle Stick Cross
    7.9/101,409 votes
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    #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

  • Hobbitses, Physicses and a Ball with Zip
    7.9/101,390 votes
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    #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

  • A Black Hole
    7.9/101,306 votes
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    #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

  • The Wild and Woolly World of Nonlinear Dynamics
    7.9/101,234 votes
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    #21 - The Wild and Woolly World of Nonlinear Dynamics

    Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 5/13/2021

    Missy's first heartbreak triggers a series of events that lead the Cooper family to the brink.

    Director: Alex Reid

    Writer: N/A

  • White Trash, Holy Rollers and Punching People
    7.9/101,072 votes
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    #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

  • Teen Angst and a Smart-Boy Walk of Shame
    7.9/10992 votes
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    #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

  • A Nuclear Reactor and a Boy Called Lovely
    7.8/101,432 votes
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    #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

  • A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm
    7.8/101,352 votes
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    #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