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The Best Episodes of Young Sheldon Season 5

Every episode of Young Sheldon Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Young Sheldon Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 19 - A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband
    8.1/10(1608 votes)

    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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  2. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 17 - A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth
    8.0/10(1651 votes)

    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.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 21 - White Trash, Holy Rollers and Punching People
    7.9/10(1544 votes)

    S5:E21

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

    Director:Jeremy Howe
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 20 - Uncle Sheldon and a Hormonal Firecracker
    7.8/10(1507 votes)

    S5:E20

    Sheldon and Missy learn about Georgie's pregnancy, and the whole family promises to keep it a secret.

    Director:Shiri Appleby
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 5 - Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy
    7.7/10(1575 votes)

    S5:E5

    Sheldon and Dr. Linkletter struggle to solve an equation. Also, Georgie has a solution for Connie's business woes, and George Sr. gives advice on Missy's love life.

    Director:Jeremy Howe
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 7 - An Introduction to Engineering and a Glob of Hair Gel
    7.6/10(1628 votes)

    S5:E7

    Sheldon takes his first engineering class with Professor Boucher. Also, Meemaw and Dale help take care of his ex-wife, June.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 13 - A Lot of Band-Aids and the Cooper Surrender
    7.6/10(1514 votes)

    S5:E13

    Sheldon makes friends with his dorm neighbors; George Sr. learns his job is in jeopardy.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 18 - Babies, Lies and a Resplendent Cannoli
    7.6/10(1504 votes)

    S5:E18

    Sheldon copes with the death of a hero. Also, Missy wants to babysit, and Georgie struggles with his big secret.

    Director:Shiri Appleby
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 2 - Snoopin' Around and the Wonder Twins of Atheism
    7.5/10(1602 votes)

    S5:E2

    Sheldon encourages Missy to question the Bible. Also, Connie is determined to catch George Sr. in a lie, and Mary helps Pastor Jeff search for a youth pastor.

    Director:Michael Judd
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 3 - Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench
    7.5/10(1574 votes)

    S5:E3

    Sheldon tries to convince Dr. Sturgis to return to the university. Also, Georgie upsets the family when he makes a life-changing decision.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 4 - Pish Posh and a Secret Back Room
    7.5/10(1578 votes)

    S5:E4

    Sheldon, Missy and Georgie adapt to new living arrangements. Also, Connie opens a gambling room.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 6 - Money Laundering and a Cascade of Hormones
    7.5/10(1570 votes)

    S5:E6

    Missy asks some uncomfortable questions at church, and Connie and Georgie go into business together.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 1 - One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
    7.4/10(1691 votes)

    S5:E1

    Sheldon and Missy both run away from home, and Mary gets upsetting news about George Sr.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 9 - The Yips and an Oddly Hypnotic Bohemian
    7.4/10(1501 votes)

    S5:E9

    Sheldon gets the science yips and has to learn how to not think. Also, George Sr. plays handyman at Brenda Sparks' house.

    Director:Kabir Akhtar
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 11 - A Lock-In, a Weather Girl and a Disgusting Habit
    7.4/10(1572 votes)

    S5:E11

    Sheldon acts as Mary's spy during a youth lock-in at church. Also, Georgie is attracted to an older woman, Mandy.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 15 - A Lobster, an Armadillo and a Way Bigger Number
    7.4/10(1512 votes)

    S5:E15

    Sheldon joins Dr. Linkletter and Dr. Sturgis on a science road trip. Also, Georgie continues to lie about his age.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 22 - Clogged Pore, a Little Spanish and the Future
    7.4/10(1593 votes)

    S5:E22

    Sheldon struggles to cope with the first signs of puberty. Also, Mary and George Sr. hunt for new jobs, and Georgie and Meemaw take a business trip across the border.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 8 - The Grand Chancellor and a Den of Sin
    7.3/10(1522 votes)

    S5:E8

    Sheldon battles President Hagemeyer's mysterious boss over the university's science requirements. Also, Mary discovers that Georgie is working at Connie's illegal gambling room.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 10 - An Expensive Glitch and a Goof-Off Room
    7.3/10(1530 votes)

    S5:E10

    Sheldon gets a dorm room all to himself. Also, Connie gains an unwanted business partner.

    Director:Melissa Joan Hart
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 12 - A Pink Cadillac and a Glorious Tribal Dance
    7.2/10(1536 votes)

    S5:E12

    Sheldon attends his first comic book convention; Mary tries selling makeup.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 14 - A Free Scratcher and Feminine Wiles
    7.2/10(1480 votes)

    S5:E14

    Sheldon butts heads with Dr. Lee, a new scientist in the lab. Also, Mary is given a lotto ticket.

    Director:Michael Judd
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 16 - A Suitcase Full of Cash and a Yellow Clown Car
    7.2/10(1466 votes)

    S5:E16

    Connie's gambling room is a success, and Sheldon dips his toe in the stock market. Also, Missy starts a business.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband" is the best rated episode of Young Sheldon season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,608 votes. Directed by Alex Reid and written by Unknown, it aired on April 21, 2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth".