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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 Worst Episode
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    Young Sheldon Season 4 Episode 10 - Cowboy Aerobics and 473 Grease-Free Bolts
    7.1/10(1422 votes)

    #1 - Cowboy Aerobics and 473 Grease-Free Bolts

    S4:E10

    Sheldon campaigns to become Dr. Linkletter's lab assistant. Also, Georgie enlists the help of Mr. Lundy, the drama teacher, for a surprising business venture.

    Director:Melissa Joan Hart
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Young Sheldon Season 4 Episode 11 - A Pager, a Club and a Cranky Bag of Wrinkles
    7.1/10(1443 votes)

    #2 - A Pager, a Club and a Cranky Bag of Wrinkles

    S4:E11

    Dr. Linkletter pushes Sheldon to make friends with his fellow students at college. Also, Georgie gets a pager.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 17 - Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-hoo
    7.2/10(1971 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 12 - A Pink Cadillac and a Glorious Tribal Dance
    7.2/10(1351 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 14 - A Free Scratcher and Feminine Wiles
    7.2/10(1296 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 16 - A Suitcase Full of Cash and a Yellow Clown Car
    7.2/10(1287 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Young Sheldon Season 6 Episode 2 - Future Worf and the Margarita of the South Pacific
    7.2/10(1328 votes)

    #7 - Future Worf and the Margarita of the South Pacific

    S6:E2

    Sheldon and Missy try to help the family’s finances. Also, Mary struggles to find her footing without the church.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Young Sheldon Season 6 Episode 5 - A Resident Advisor and the Word 'Sketchy'
    7.2/10(1275 votes)

    #8 - A Resident Advisor and the Word 'Sketchy'

    S6:E5

    At college, Sheldon decides to expand his responsibilities and become a dorm resident advisor. Also, Connie and Dale make a sketchy business deal, and Mary and George Sr. rekindle their romance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 2 - Rockets, Communists, and the Dewey Decimal System
    7.3/10(2896 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 15 - Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman
    7.3/10(2030 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 16 - Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine
    7.3/10(2025 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 7 - Carbon Dating and a Stuffed Raccoon
    7.3/10(1781 votes)

    #12 - Carbon Dating and a Stuffed Raccoon

    S2:E7

    Sheldon gets into trouble with fellow child genius, Paige at the science museum. George is forced to play therapist to Paige’s bickering parents. Mary, Georgie and Missy help Connie with a garage sale.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 14 - David, Goliath and a Yoo-hoo from the Back
    7.3/10(1694 votes)

    #13 - David, Goliath and a Yoo-hoo from the Back

    S2:E14

    Sheldon uses his new friendship with the school bully to boss Georgie around. Also, Missy steals Connie's makeup for picture day.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 15 - A Math Emergency and Perky Palms
    7.3/10(1667 votes)

    #14 - A Math Emergency and Perky Palms

    S2:E15

    Sheldon and Dr. Sturgis have their first fight when Dr. Sturgis marks a question wrong on Sheldon's test. Also, Mary takes over for Pastor Jeff when he's out sick.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Young Sheldon Season 3 Episode 5 - A Pineapple and the Bosom of Male Friendship
    7.3/10(1576 votes)

    #15 - A Pineapple and the Bosom of Male Friendship

    S3:E5

    After being released from the mental hospital, Dr. Sturgis unexpectedly breaks up with Connie.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Young Sheldon Season 3 Episode 14 - A Slump, a Cross and Roadside Gravel
    7.3/10(1512 votes)

    #16 - A Slump, a Cross and Roadside Gravel

    S3:E14

    Sheldon and Georgie mine for platinum in roadside gravel. Mary is concerned when Missy misuses religion to help with a batting slump.

    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Young Sheldon Season 4 Episode 8 - An Existential Crisis and a Bear That Makes Bubbles
    7.3/10(1500 votes)

    #17 - An Existential Crisis and a Bear That Makes Bubbles

    S4:E8

    Connie takes matters into her own hands when Sheldon's philosophy teacher, Professor Ericson, sends him into a tailspin. Also, George Sr. learns Georgie has been cutting class.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Young Sheldon Season 4 Episode 9 - Crappy Frozen Ice Cream and an Organ Grinder's Monkey
    7.3/10(1455 votes)

    #18 - Crappy Frozen Ice Cream and an Organ Grinder's Monkey

    S4:E9

    Sheldon and George Sr. dine with President Hagemeyer and a university benefactor. Also, Georgie gives Missy some brotherly advice when Mary won't let her go to the school dance, and Dale and June convince Connie to attend their son's wedding.

    Director:Michael Judd
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Young Sheldon Season 4 Episode 12 - A Box of Treasure and the Meemaw of Science
    7.3/10(1392 votes)

    #19 - A Box of Treasure and the Meemaw of Science

    S4:E12

    Sheldon, Dr. Linkletter and Connie team up on a science experiment. Also, Mary is jealous that Pastor Jeff and Brenda are spending time together, and Georgie has a new side hustle.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Young Sheldon Season 4 Episode 13 - The Geezer Bus and a New Model for Education
    7.3/10(1431 votes)

    #20 - The Geezer Bus and a New Model for Education

    S4:E13

    Sheldon refuses to ride in a car after getting into an accident with Connie. Also, Missy uses their trauma to her advantage at school and Connie is forced to take the church shuttle while her car is in the shop.

    Director:Melissa Joan Hart
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 8 - The Grand Chancellor and a Den of Sin
    7.3/10(1335 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 10 - An Expensive Glitch and a Goof-Off Room
    7.3/10(1342 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Young Sheldon Season 6 Episode 3 - Passion's Harvest and a Sheldocracy
    7.3/10(1328 votes)

    #23 - Passion's Harvest and a Sheldocracy

    S6:E3

    Sheldon must choose sides in an ethical dilemma. Also, Mary tries her hand at writing and Mandy needs a new place to live.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Young Sheldon Season 6 Episode 9 - College Dropouts and the Medford Miracle
    7.3/10(1239 votes)

    #24 - College Dropouts and the Medford Miracle

    S6:E9

    Sheldon considers dropping out of college to focus on building his database. Also, George Sr. is frustrated when someone else gets credit for his football wins.

    Director:Nikki Lorre
    Writer:Steve Holland

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  25. Young Sheldon Season 6 Episode 11 - Ruthless, Toothless and a Week of Bed Rest
    7.3/10(1236 votes)

    #25 - Ruthless, Toothless and a Week of Bed Rest

    S6:E11

    Sheldon learns the university is building a database without him. Also, Mary takes care of a bedridden Mandy and Meemaw.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Cowboy Aerobics and 473 Grease-Free Bolts" is the worst rated episode of "Young Sheldon". It scored 7.1/10 based on 1422 votes. Directed by Melissa Joan Hart and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/4/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Pager, a Club and a Cranky Bag of Wrinkles".