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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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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 5 Episode 1 - One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
    7.4/10(1428 votes)

    #1 - One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires

    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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  2. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 2 - Snoopin' Around and the Wonder Twins of Atheism
    7.5/10(1352 votes)

    #2 - Snoopin' Around and the Wonder Twins of Atheism

    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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  3. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 3 - Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench
    7.5/10(1328 votes)

    #3 - Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench

    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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  4. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 4 - Pish Posh and a Secret Back Room
    7.5/10(1326 votes)

    #4 - Pish Posh and a Secret Back Room

    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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  5. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 5 - Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy
    7.7/10(1327 votes)

    #5 - Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy

    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 6 - Money Laundering and a Cascade of Hormones
    7.5/10(1326 votes)

    #6 - Money Laundering and a Cascade of Hormones

    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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  7. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 7 - An Introduction to Engineering and a Glob of Hair Gel
    7.6/10(1381 votes)

    #7 - An Introduction to Engineering and a Glob of Hair Gel

    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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  8. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 8 - The Grand Chancellor and a Den of Sin
    7.3/10(1277 votes)

    #8 - The Grand Chancellor and a Den of Sin

    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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  9. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 9 - The Yips and an Oddly Hypnotic Bohemian
    7.4/10(1259 votes)

    #9 - The Yips and an Oddly Hypnotic Bohemian

    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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  10. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 10 - An Expensive Glitch and a Goof-Off Room
    7.3/10(1285 votes)

    #10 - An Expensive Glitch and a Goof-Off Room

    S5:E10

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

    Director:Melissa Joan Hart
    Writers:Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Nadiya Chettiar, Jeremy Howe, Eric Kaplan

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  11. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 11 - A Lock-In, a Weather Girl and a Disgusting Habit
    7.4/10(1322 votes)

    #11 - A Lock-In, a Weather Girl and a Disgusting Habit

    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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  12. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 12 - A Pink Cadillac and a Glorious Tribal Dance
    7.2/10(1295 votes)

    #12 - A Pink Cadillac and a Glorious Tribal Dance

    S5:E12

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

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 13 - A Lot of Band-Aids and the Cooper Surrender
    7.6/10(1275 votes)

    #13 - A Lot of Band-Aids and the Cooper Surrender

    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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  14. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 14 - A Free Scratcher and Feminine Wiles
    7.2/10(1239 votes)

    #14 - A Free Scratcher and Feminine Wiles

    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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  15. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 15 - A Lobster, an Armadillo and a Way Bigger Number
    7.4/10(1271 votes)

    #15 - A Lobster, an Armadillo and a Way Bigger Number

    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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  16. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 16 - A Suitcase Full of Cash and a Yellow Clown Car
    7.2/10(1228 votes)

    #16 - A Suitcase Full of Cash and a Yellow Clown Car

    S5:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 17 - A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth
    8.0/10(1388 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 18 - Babies, Lies and a Resplendent Cannoli
    7.6/10(1255 votes)

    #18 - Babies, Lies and a Resplendent Cannoli

    S5:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 19 - A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband
    8.1/10(1336 votes)

    #19 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 20 - Uncle Sheldon and a Hormonal Firecracker
    7.7/10(1256 votes)

    #20 - Uncle Sheldon and a Hormonal Firecracker

    S5:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 21 - White Trash, Holy Rollers and Punching People
    7.9/10(1287 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 22 - Clogged Pore, a Little Spanish and the Future
    7.4/10(1337 votes)

    #22 - Clogged Pore, a Little Spanish and the Future

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires" is the best rated episode of "Young Sheldon" season 5. It scored 7.4/10 based on 1428 votes. Directed by Alex Reid and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/7/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Snoopin' Around and the Wonder Twins of Atheism".