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The Best Episodes of Young Sheldon Season 1

Every episode of Young Sheldon Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Young Sheldon Season 1!

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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
    Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.7/10(59 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    9-year-old Sheldon Cooper is a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathematics and science but learns that isn’t always helpful growing up in East Texas, a land where church and football are king.

    Director:Jon Favreau
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro

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  2. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 2 - Rockets, Communists, and the Dewey Decimal System
    7.3/10(30 votes)

    #2 - Rockets, Communists, and the Dewey Decimal System

    S1:E2

    To appease his worried mother, Sheldon employs the techniques of a self-help book to try and make a friend.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro

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  3. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 3 - Poker, Faith, and Eggs
    7.1/10(30 votes)

    #3 - Poker, Faith, and Eggs

    S1:E3

    When George Sr. is rushed to the emergency room, Connie comes to babysit, and the kids have an adventure getting to the hospital on their own.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 4 - A Therapist, a Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage
    7.1/10(28 votes)

    #4 - A Therapist, a Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage

    S1:E4

    After choking on a breakfast sausage, Sheldon wrestles with his fear of solid foods and discovers comic books for the first time.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 5 - A Solar Calculator, a Game Ball, and a Cheerleader's Bosom
    6.7/10(30 votes)

    #5 - A Solar Calculator, a Game Ball, and a Cheerleader's Bosom

    S1:E5

    Sheldon struggles with newfound popularity after utilizing statistics to help the football team.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 6 - A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 7 - A Brisket, Voodoo, and Cannonball Run
    6.8/10(28 votes)

    #7 - A Brisket, Voodoo, and Cannonball Run

    S1:E7

    The kids brainstorm ways to resolve a family feud when Connie refuses to give George Sr. her brisket recipe.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 8 - Cape Canaveral, Schrödinger's Cat, and Cyndi Lauper's Hair
    7.1/10(30 votes)

    #8 - Cape Canaveral, Schrödinger's Cat, and Cyndi Lauper's Hair

    S1:E8

    While Mary, Connie and Missy have their girls night at the salon, the three Cooper men plan their road trip to see the space launcher, but it doesn't go as well as they plan.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 9 - Spock, Kirk, and Testicular Hernia
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 10 - An Eagle Feather, a String Bean, and an Eskimo
    7.2/10(28 votes)

    #10 - An Eagle Feather, a String Bean, and an Eskimo

    S1:E10

    When Sheldon moves to Dallas to attend a school for gifted children, the family struggles to cope with his absence.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:David Bickel

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  11. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 11 - Demons, Sunday School, and Prime Numbers
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    #11 - Demons, Sunday School, and Prime Numbers

    S1:E11

    A worried Mary sends Sheldon to Sunday school after she finds him playing Dungeons and Dragons with his friends, Tam and Billy.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 12 - A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer
    7.1/10(28 votes)

    #12 - A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer

    S1:E12

    Sheldon asks for a computer and unknowingly sparks a heated argument between Mary and George Sr. over the family’s finances.

    Director:Richie Keen
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 13 - A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy Spacek
    7.2/10(25 votes)

    #13 - A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy Spacek

    S1:E13

    When flu season hits Medford, Sheldon takes extreme measures to remain healthy.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 14 - Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad's Whiskey
    7.3/10(28 votes)

    #14 - Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad's Whiskey

    S1:E14

    When Mary takes a job as church secretary, she finds herself becoming Pastor Jeff's marriage counselor. Also, Sheldon and Missy spend their first afternoon home alone.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Tara Hernandez

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  15. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 15 - Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #15 - Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman

    S1:E15

    Sheldon makes friends with an upperclassman who introduces him to a new field of science. Also, Mary and George disagree on how to handle Sheldon's blossoming social life.

    Director:Mark Cendrowski
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 16 - Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine
    6.9/10(26 votes)

    #16 - Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine

    S1:E16

    A disappointing loss at the science fair sends Sheldon’s life in a new direction.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 17 - Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-hoo
    6.9/10(26 votes)

    #17 - Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-hoo

    S1:E17

    Sheldon is bullied by an unlikely character, and Mary and George disagree on how to handle the situation.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 18 - A Mother, A Child, and a Blue Man's Backside
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    #18 - A Mother, A Child, and a Blue Man's Backside

    S1:E18

    Mary bans Sheldon from reading a mature comic book. Sheldon decides it's time to stop living under Mary's thumb.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 19 - Gluons, Guacamole, and the Color Purple
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    #19 - Gluons, Guacamole, and the Color Purple

    S1:E19

    When Sheldon is no longer academically challenged at Medford High, he audits a college class taught by Dr. John Sturgis.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Tara Hernandez

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  20. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 20 - A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish
    7.3/10(26 votes)

    #20 - A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish

    S1:E20

    A battle erupts between the Coopers and Sparks when the Sparks' new dog terrorizes Sheldon.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 21 - Summer Sausage, a Pocket Poncho, and Tony Danza
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    #21 - Summer Sausage, a Pocket Poncho, and Tony Danza

    S1:E21

    While Sheldon is busy keeping tabs on Connie’s budding relationship with Dr. Sturgis, George Sr. and Mary attempt to bond with their other children.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 22 - Vanilla Ice Cream, Gentleman Callers, and a Dinette Set
    7.3/10(27 votes)

    #22 - Vanilla Ice Cream, Gentleman Callers, and a Dinette Set

    S1:E22

    When Connie is pursued by two gentlemen callers, Sheldon interferes, forcing her to set some ground rules.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Young Sheldon" season 1. It scored 6.7/10 based on 59 votes. Directed by Jon Favreau and written by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, it aired on 9/25/2017. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Rockets, Communists, and the Dewey Decimal System".