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Season 1 – Young Sheldon

2017 Comedy List
76% Tomatometer 46 Reviews 76% Audience Score 500+ Ratings
For young Sheldon Cooper, it isn't easy growing up in East Texas. Being a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathematics and science isn't always helpful in a land where church and football are king. And while the vulnerable, gifted and somewhat naive Sheldon deals with the world, his very normal family must find a way to deal with him. His father, George, is struggling to find his way as a high school football coach and as father to a boy he doesn't understand. Sheldon's mother, Mary, fiercely protects and nurtures her son. For 12 years on "The Big Bang Theory," audiences came to know the iconic, eccentric and extraordinary Sheldon Cooper. In "Young Sheldon," audiences get a chance to meet him in childhood, as he embarks on his innocent, awkward and hopeful journey toward the man he will become. Jim Parsons, who plays the adult version of Sheldon on "The Big Bang Theory," narrates. Read More Read Less
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Young Sheldon's appealing cast and relatable themes bring a fresh -- and overall enjoyable -- perspective to its central character's familiar story.

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Justin Burke The Australian It has got a lot of heart, and plenty of laughs. Mar 23, 2018 Full Review Catherine Gee Daily Telegraph (UK) What we have instead is a warm-hearted, coming-of-age tale in the style of The Wonder Years. But without a Parsons-level comic talent among the cast, this series will live or die based on whether the writers can create characters worth falling for. Rated: 3/5 Feb 23, 2018 Full Review Sam Wollaston Guardian Young Sheldon the character might be genius offspring, Young Sheldon the show, not yet. Could do better. Rated: 2/5 Feb 23, 2018 Full Review Alberto Carlos Espinof A halo of nostalgia and family drama permeates the series, and the mix is surprising. [Full Review in Spanish] Aug 9, 2019 Full Review Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) As with the adult Sheldon, there are just enough outbreaks of sweetness to make you love him, despite everything. Jun 29, 2018 Full Review Euan Ferguson Observer (UK) Thankfully shorn of laughter track, it will surprise some with its (relative) delicacy, its long, nice, un-busy single-camera shots, at stark odds with its frenetic parent show. Mar 12, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Season 1 shows a lot of potential, with likeable characters and induces a charming nostalgia for the 90s, even for one who was not born in Texas. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/02/24 Full Review Acen L Decent first season. Needs some work for sure and the show would get better but the kids are cute and there are plenty of good episodes. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/28/24 Full Review Audience Member Young Sheldon touched me in a way I did not think was possible. Every single episode feels like an hour and leaves me empty when it's over though when I go to the next episode and see the intro of my beautiful prince Sheldon standing there I feel safe. Sheldon's voice is everything to me, when he speaks I feel a movement in my pants and when the other cast appears oh boy don't get me started, they each have so much chemistry that makes the show absolutely HILARIOUS 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Never in my life have I loved something more, the amount of merchandise I have acquired would be what some people consider concerning (my ex did leave me for foreclosing our house so I could buy a life like figure of George Cooper) but I believe it just shows my love for this wondrous piece of cinema. 10/10 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/26/24 Full Review Phil J Absolutely one of the best series on television for a family at this time. Well written, well acted well produced, clean family humor. So sad to see the show ending this year in 2024. It's one of my favorites ever. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/15/24 Full Review Bowie C "Young Sheldon" offers a delightful glimpse into the formative years of Sheldon Cooper, the beloved character from "The Big Bang Theory." Season 1 does a commendable job of establishing the quirky yet endearing personality of young Sheldon, brilliantly portrayed by Iain Armitage. The show successfully balances humor with heartfelt moments, exploring Sheldon's struggles with fitting in at school and within his own family, while also highlighting his extraordinary intellect. The dynamic between Sheldon and his family members, especially his mother, played by Zoe Perry, is both heartwarming and amusing. Additionally, the setting of East Texas in the late 1980s adds an extra layer of nostalgia and charm to the series. Overall, Season 1 of "Young Sheldon" sets a strong foundation for the series, offering a refreshing and entertaining take on Sheldon Cooper's early years. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/29/24 Full Review Person 1 Not funny. What's the point. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 2017 Pilot Sheldon learns that his high intelligence isn't always helpful growing up in East Texas, where church and football are king. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 2, 2017 Rockets, Communists, and the Dewey Decimal System To appease his mother, Sheldon tries to make his first friend by following techniques in a self-help book. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 9, 2017 Poker, Faith, and Eggs George Sr. is rushed to the emergency room; Meemaw comes to baby-sit; the kids have an adventure getting to the hospital on their own. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 16, 2017 A Therapist, a Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage After choking on a breakfast sausage, Sheldon refuses to eat solid foods; he discovers comic books for the first time. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 23, 2017 A Solar Calculator, a Game Ball, and a Cheerleader's Bosom Sheldon struggles with newfound popularity after utilizing statistics to help the football team. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 30, 2017 A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac Sheldon goes on a mission to disprove a NASA representative who dismisses his science. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 7, 2017 A Brisket, Voodoo, and Cannonball Run Meemaw causes a feud when she refuses to give George Sr. her brisket recipe; the kids try to resolve the feud. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 14, 2017 Cape Canaveral, Schrödinger's Cat, and Cyndi Lauper's Hair George Sr. takes the boys on a road trip to see a space shuttle launch; Mary, Missy, and Meemaw have a girls weekend at the salon. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 21, 2017 Spock, Kirk, and Testicular Hernia Sheldon is forced to tutor Georgie when poor grades threaten his brother's future on the football team. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 4, 2018 An Eagle Feather, a String Bean, and an Eskimo When Sheldon moves to Dallas to attend a school for gifted children, the family struggles to cope with his absence. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 11, 2018 Demons, Sunday School, and Prime Numbers A trip to Sunday school inspires Sheldon to study a variety of religions. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 18, 2018 A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer Sheldon asks for a computer and unknowingly sparks an argument between Mary and George Sr. over the family's finances. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 1, 2018 A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy Spacek When flu season hits Medford, Sheldon takes extreme measures to remain healthy. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 1, 2018 Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad's Whiskey When Mary takes a job as church secretary, she finds herself becoming Pastor Jeff's marriage counselor; Sheldon and Missy spend their first afternoon home alone. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 8, 2018 Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman Sheldon makes friends with an upperclassman who introduces him to a new field of science; Mary and George disagree on how to handle Sheldon's blossoming social life. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 29, 2018 Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine A disappointing loss at the science fair sends Sheldon's life in a new direction. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 5, 2018 Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-Hoo Sheldon is bullied by an unlikely character; Mary and George disagree on how to handle the situation. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 12, 2018 A Mother, a Child, and a Blue Man's Backside Mary bans Sheldon from reading a mature comic book; Sheldon decides it's time to stop living under Mary's thumb. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 19, 2018 Gluons, Guacamole, and the Color Purple When Sheldon is no longer academically challenged at Medford High, he audits a college class taught by Dr. John Sturgis. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 26, 2018 A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish A battle erupts between the Coopers and Sparks when the Sparks' new dog terrorizes Sheldon. Details Episode 21 Aired May 3, 2018 Summer Sausage, a Pocket Poncho, and Tony Danza Sheldon keeps tabs on Meemaw's budding relationship with Dr. Sturgis; George Sr. and Mary attempt to bond with their other children. Details Episode 22 Aired May 10, 2018 Vanilla Ice Cream, Gentleman Callers, and a Dinette Set Meemaw is pursued by gentlemen callers; she is forced to set ground rules when Sheldon interferes. Details

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Season Info

Director
Michael Zinberg, Howard Deutch, Mark Cendrowski, Alex Reid, Jaffar Mahmood
Executive Producer
Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Jim Parsons, Todd Spiewak
Screenwriter
Chuck Lorre, Damir Konjicija, Steven Molaro, Dario Konjicija, Tara Hernandez, David Bickel, Eric Kaplan, Rob Ulin, Jeremy Howe, Teagan Wall, Connor Kilpatrick
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 25, 2017
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