The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
The best episode of "Young Sheldon" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.3/10 from 3229 user votes. It was directed by Jon Favreau and written by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro. "Pilot" aired on 9/25/2017 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Rockets, Communists, and the Dewey Decimal System".
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
Writer: Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro
To appease his worried mother, Sheldon employs the techniques of a self-help book to try and make a friend.
Director: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro
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: N/A
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: N/A
Sheldon struggles with newfound popularity after utilizing statistics to help the football team.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: N/A
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
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The kids brainstorm ways to resolve a family feud when Connie refuses to give George Sr. her brisket recipe.
Director: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: N/A
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
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George Sr. strikes a deal with Sheldon to tutor Georgie when poor grades threaten to keep him from playing football
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro
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
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: N/A
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: N/A
When flu season hits Medford, Sheldon takes extreme measures to remain healthy.
Director: Howard Deutch
Writer: N/A
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
Writer: Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Tara Hernandez
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: N/A
A disappointing loss at the science fair sends Sheldon’s life in a new direction.
Director: Howard Deutch
Writer: N/A
Sheldon is bullied by an unlikely character, and Mary and George disagree on how to handle the situation.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: N/A
Mary bans Sheldon from reading a mature comic book. Sheldon decides it's time to stop living under Mary's thumb.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
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When Sheldon is no longer academically challenged at Medford High, he audits a college class taught by Dr. John Sturgis.
Director: Alex Reid
Writer: Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Tara Hernandez
A battle erupts between the Coopers and Sparks when the Sparks' new dog terrorizes Sheldon.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: N/A
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: N/A
When Connie is pursued by two gentlemen callers, Sheldon interferes, forcing her to set some ground rules.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: N/A