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The Best Episodes of Young Sheldon

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 13 - Funeral (1)
    9.0/10(4020 votes)

    #1 - Funeral (1)

    S7:E13

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

    Director:Michael Judd
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland

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  2. Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 1 - A Wiener Schnitzel and Underwear in a Tree
    8.4/10(1653 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. Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 14 - Memoir (2)
    8.4/10(2683 votes)

    #3 - Memoir (2)

    S7:E14

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

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland

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  4. Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 12 - A New Home and a Traditional Texas Torture
    8.2/10(2742 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.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 9 - A Fancy Article and a Scholarship for a Baby
    7.9/10(1377 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Young Sheldon Season 6 Episode 4 - Blonde Ambition and the Concept of Zero
    7.8/10(1445 votes)

    #6 - 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:Shiri Appleby
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Young Sheldon Season 6 Episode 22 - A Tornado, a 10-Hour Flight and a Darn Fine Ring
    7.8/10(1844 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.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 2 - A Roulette Wheel and a Piano Playing Dog
    7.8/10(1405 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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  9. Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 5 - A Frankenstein's Monster and a Crazy Church Guy
    7.8/10(1349 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 6 - A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac
    7.7/10(2724 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 9 - Spock, Kirk, and Testicular Hernia
    7.7/10(2459 votes)

    #11 - Spock, Kirk, and Testicular Hernia

    S1:E9

    George Sr. strikes a deal with Sheldon to tutor Georgie when poor grades threaten to keep him from playing football. While Sheldon's tutoring attempts are ultimately unsuccessful, he does learn some skills from his brother.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro

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  12. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 13 - A Nuclear Reactor and a Boy Called Lovely
    7.7/10(1893 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 19 - A Political Campaign and a Candy Land Cheater
    7.7/10(1796 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Young Sheldon Season 6 Episode 14 - A Launch Party and a Whole Human Being
    7.7/10(1463 votes)

    #14 - 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:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 5 - A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries
    7.6/10(2100 votes)

    #15 - A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown

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  16. Young Sheldon Season 6 Episode 16 - A Stolen Truck and Going on the Lam
    7.6/10(1383 votes)

    #16 - 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:Ruby Stillwater
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 11 - A Little Snip and Teaching Old Dogs
    7.6/10(1349 votes)

    #17 - A Little Snip and Teaching Old Dogs

    S7:E11

    George Sr. is worried that Mary wants another baby and gets a vasectomy behind her back. Meanwhile, Drs. Linkletter and Sturgis go to Sheldon for science tutoring.

    Director:Ruby Stillwater
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 2 - A Rival Prodigy and Sir Isaac Neutron
    7.5/10(2073 votes)

    #18 - A Rival Prodigy and Sir Isaac Neutron

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 3 - A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens
    7.5/10(2231 votes)

    #19 - A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens

    S2:E3

    When Mary’s faith is shaken by a tragedy in the community, Sheldon becomes an unlikely ally.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 16 - A Loaf of Bread and a Grand Old Flag
    7.5/10(1981 votes)

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

    S2:E16

    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.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 22 - A Swedish Science Thing and the Equation for Toast
    7.5/10(2827 votes)

    #21 - A Swedish Science Thing and the Equation for Toast

    S2:E22

    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:Unknown

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  22. Young Sheldon Season 4 Episode 14 - Mitch's Son and the Unconditional Approval of a Government Agency
    7.5/10(1561 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Young Sheldon Season 4 Episode 17 - A Black Hole
    7.5/10(1748 votes)

    #23 - A Black Hole

    S4:E17

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

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 19 - A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband
    7.5/10(1526 votes)

    #24 - 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:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Young Sheldon Season 6 Episode 7 - A Tougher Nut and a Note on File
    7.5/10(1384 votes)

    #25 - A Tougher Nut and a Note on File

    S6:E7

    Sheldon's search for a comic book leads him to a breakthrough. Also, Georgie and Mandy have an uncomfortable first encounter with her parents, Jim and Audrey.

    Director:Michael Judd
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Funeral (1)" is the best rated episode of "Young Sheldon". It scored 9/10 based on 4020 votes. Directed by Michael Judd and written by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, it aired on 5/16/2024. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Wiener Schnitzel and Underwear in a Tree".