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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!

The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
Genres:ComedyFamilyDrama
Network:CBS

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 1197 votes. Directed by Alex Reid and written by N/A, 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".

  • One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
    7.4/101,197 votes

    #1 - One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2021

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

    Director: Alex Reid

    Writer: N/A

  • Snoopin' Around and the Wonder Twins of Atheism
    7.5/101,126 votes

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

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2021

    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: N/A

  • Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench
    7.5/101,103 votes

    #3 - Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2021

    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: N/A

  • Pish Posh and a Secret Back Room
    7.5/101,101 votes

    #4 - Pish Posh and a Secret Back Room

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2021

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

    Director: Alex Reid

    Writer: N/A

  • Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy
    7.7/101,096 votes

    #5 - Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2021

    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: N/A

  • Money Laundering and a Cascade of Hormones
    7.5/101,095 votes

    #6 - Money Laundering and a Cascade of Hormones

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2021

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

    Director: Nikki Lorre

    Writer: N/A

  • An Introduction to Engineering and a Glob of Hair Gel
    7.6/101,133 votes

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

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2021

    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: N/A

  • The Grand Chancellor and a Den of Sin
    7.3/101,044 votes

    #8 - The Grand Chancellor and a Den of Sin

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2021

    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: N/A

  • The Yips and an Oddly Hypnotic Bohemian
    7.4/101,033 votes

    #9 - The Yips and an Oddly Hypnotic Bohemian

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2021

    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: N/A

  • An Expensive Glitch and a Goof-Off Room
    7.3/101,063 votes

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

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 1/6/2022

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

    Director: Melissa Joan Hart

    Writer: Steven Molaro, Jeremy Howe, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Nadiya Chettiar

  • A Lock-In, a Weather Girl and a Disgusting Habit
    7.3/101,087 votes

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

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/13/2022

    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: N/A

  • A Pink Cadillac and a Glorious Tribal Dance
    7.2/101,070 votes

    #12 - A Pink Cadillac and a Glorious Tribal Dance

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 1/20/2022

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

    Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller

    Writer: N/A

  • A Lot of Band-Aids and the Cooper Surrender
    7.6/101,050 votes

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

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 1/27/2022

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

    Director: Jaffar Mahmood

    Writer: N/A

  • A Free Scratcher and Feminine Wiles
    7.2/101,011 votes

    #14 - A Free Scratcher and Feminine Wiles

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/24/2022

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

    Director: Michael Judd

    Writer: N/A

  • A Lobster, an Armadillo and a Way Bigger Number
    7.4/101,042 votes

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

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 3/3/2022

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

    Director: Alex Reid

    Writer: N/A

  • A Suitcase Full of Cash and a Yellow Clown Car
    7.2/101,009 votes

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

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 3/10/2022

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth
    8.0/101,147 votes

    #17 - A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth

    Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 3/31/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Babies, Lies and a Resplendent Cannoli
    7.6/101,029 votes

    #18 - Babies, Lies and a Resplendent Cannoli

    Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 4/14/2022

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband
    8.0/101,090 votes

    #19 - A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband

    Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/21/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Uncle Sheldon and a Hormonal Firecracker
    7.7/101,024 votes

    #20 - Uncle Sheldon and a Hormonal Firecracker

    Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 4/28/2022

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • White Trash, Holy Rollers and Punching People
    7.9/101,057 votes

    #21 - White Trash, Holy Rollers and Punching People

    Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 5/12/2022

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Clogged Pore, a Little Spanish and the Future
    7.4/101,096 votes

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

    Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/19/2022

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A