Young Sheldon
Coming of ageGrowing up as the central arc.This show: 9/10Child's perspectiveEvents seen through children's eyes.This show: 8/10Genius leadExceptional intellect as the protagonist's engine.This show: 8/10NostalgicTrades on longing for a past era, in the story or around it.This show: 8/10WholesomeKindness and decency at the core, with barely a trace of cynicism.This show: 8/10Warm humorAffectionate comedy that genuinely loves its characters.This show: 8/10Family-safeNothing to worry about with anyone in the room.This show: 8/10Easy watchingLow-demand television where half your attention is enough.This show: 8/10
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Starring
Iain ArmitageZoe PerryLance BarberMontana JordanRaegan RevordJim Parsons
Written by
Chuck LorreSteven Molaro
Starring
Iain ArmitageZoe PerryLance BarberMontana JordanRaegan RevordJim Parsons
Written by
Chuck LorreSteven Molaro
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Young Sheldon Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | E21 | E22 | ||
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| S1 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.6 | |
| S2 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 8.6 | |
| S3 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 8.2 | ||
| S4 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 7.9 | |||||
| S5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.4 | |
| S6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.5 | |
| S7 | 8.2 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 8.9 |
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About
"A genius kid's family grounds his weirdness"
A spinoff of The Big Bang Theory, following Sheldon Cooper as a nine-year-old prodigy navigating high school years ahead of his age while living with his working-class Texas family. It trades the multi-cam sitcom rhythm of its parent show for a warmer, single-camera family comedy with real sentiment underneath the jokes. The humor comes from the culture clash between Sheldon's rigid genius and his more grounded, faith-and-football household. It's gentle, nostalgic, and easy to watch in big chunks, carried by a strong ensemble cast rather than just the kid at the center.
Watch it for
the family ensemble, especially the parents, who make the show land emotionally.
Maybe skip if
you found the original show's humor grating or want sharp adult-oriented comedy.
Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.
All Seasons
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Season 12017
7.555K227h 16m
A brilliant yet awkward nine-year-old Sheldon Cooper lands in high school where his smarts leave everyone stumped in this "The Big Bang Theory" spinoff.
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Season 22018
7.744K227h 2m
Life as a child genius continues to present more brain games for Sheldon as he tackles ambitious projects, social dilemmas and family crises.
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Season 32019
7.637K216h 39m
Sheldon must find new ways to stay academically challenged as he lands in an internet war, curbs an unhealthy obsession and prepares for the future.
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Season 42020
7.530K185h 39m
With high school in the rearview, Sheldon mentally prepares for college as an 11-year-old while the Cooper family deals with issues of their own.
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Season 52021
7.533K227h 8m
As tween Sheldon settles into his first year of college, the Coopers face relationship struggles — and a family secret is revealed.
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Season 62022
7.631K227h 14m
Sheldon takes on a new role as a dorm resident advisor at college, while his family back home experiences significant changes, including Meemaw and Dale making a potentially risky business deal and Mary and George Sr. rekindling their romance, leading to a season filled with both academic challenges for Sheldon and family dynamics navigating new situations.
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Season 72024
8.225K144h 38m
Season 7 of Young Sheldon follows the Cooper family as they deal with loss, tragedy and new beginnings.
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Iain Armitage Sheldon Cooper
Zoe Perry Mary Cooper
Lance Barber George Cooper Sr.
Montana Jordan Georgie Cooper
Raegan Revord Missy Cooper
Jim Parsons Sheldon Cooper
Annie Potts Connie 'Meemaw' Tucker
Wallace Shawn Dr. John Sturgis
Matt Hobby Jeff Difford
Craig T. Nelson Dale Ballard
Crew
Chuck Lorre
Steven Molaro
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