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The Best Episodes of Young Sheldon

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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)
    9.0/10(24 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.

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    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown
  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.

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    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for A New Home and a Traditional Texas Torture
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Memoir (2)
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #5 - Memoir (2)

    S7:E14

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

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  6. Background image for A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat
    8.2/10(1.5k votes)

    #6 - A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat

    S3:E21

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

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    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for A Tornado, a 10-Hour Flight and a Darn Fine Ring
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband
    8.1/10(1.2k votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for A Launch Party and a Whole Human Being
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Pongo Pygmaeus and a Culture that Encourages Spitting
    8.0/10(1.5k votes)

    #10 - Pongo Pygmaeus and a Culture that Encourages Spitting

    S3:E7

    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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Pasadena
    8.0/10(1.5k votes)

    #11 - Pasadena

    S3:E16

    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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth
    8.0/10(1.3k votes)

    #12 - 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.

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

    #13 - 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.

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    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Hobbitses, Physicses and a Ball with Zip
    7.9/10(1.5k votes)

    #14 - Hobbitses, Physicses and a Ball with Zip

    S3:E4

    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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Training Wheels and an Unleashed Chicken
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    Director:Jeremy Howe
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for White Trash, Holy Rollers and Punching People
    7.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #16 - White Trash, Holy Rollers and Punching People

    S5:E21

    As the church congregation gossips about Georgie, Missy stands up for her brother, and Sheldon is distracted by the family drama.

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

    #17 - A Stolen Truck and Going on the Lam

    S6:E16

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for German for Beginners and a Crazy Old Man with a Bat
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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

    #19 - 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.

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    Director:Ansley Rix
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac
    7.8/10(2.3k votes)

    #20 - A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac

    S1:E6

    When a NASA representative visits Sheldon’s school and dismisses his science, Sheldon is set on a mission to prove him wrong.

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    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm
    7.8/10(1.5k votes)

    #21 - A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm

    S3:E6

    A church carnival leads Missy to try out for the baseball team. Also, Connie struggles after her breakup with Dr. Sturgis.

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    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Graduation
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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

    #23 - 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.

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    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Blonde Ambition and the Concept of Zero
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for A Baby Shower and a Testosterone-Rich Banter
    7.8/10(10 votes)

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

    S6:E12

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

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    Director:Jeremy Howe
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Funeral (1)" is the best rated episode of "Young Sheldon". It scored 9/10 based on 24 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 Wiener Schnitzel and Underwear in a Tree".