S01E01 Pilot
9-year-old Sheldon Cooper is a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathematics and science but learns that isn’t always helpful growing up in East Texas, a land where church and football are king.
Young Sheldon
It all started with a big bang—or rather, in East Texas.
S01E07: A Brisket, Voodoo, and Cannonball Run
The kids brainstorm ways to resolve a family feud when Connie refuses to give George Sr. her brisket recipe.
Overview
The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
Episodes
S01E02 Rockets, Communists, and the Dewey Decimal System
To appease his worried mother, Sheldon employs the techniques of a self-help book to try and make a friend.
S01E03 Poker, Faith, and Eggs
When George Sr. is rushed to the emergency room, Connie comes to babysit, and the kids have an adventure getting to the hospital on their own.
S01E04 A Therapist, a Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage
After choking on a breakfast sausage, Sheldon wrestles with his fear of solid foods and discovers comic books for the first time.
S01E05 A Solar Calculator, a Game Ball, and a Cheerleader's Bosom
Sheldon struggles with newfound popularity after utilizing statistics to help the football team.
S01E06 A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac
When a NASA representative visits Sheldon’s school and dismisses his science, Sheldon is set on a mission to prove him wrong.
S01E07 A Brisket, Voodoo, and Cannonball Run
The kids brainstorm ways to resolve a family feud when Connie refuses to give George Sr. her brisket recipe.
S01E08 Cape Canaveral, Schrödinger's Cat, and Cyndi Lauper's Hair
While Mary, Connie and Missy have their girls night at the salon, the three Cooper men plan their road trip to see the space launcher, but it doesn't go as well as they plan.
S01E09 Spock, Kirk, and Testicular Hernia
George Sr. strikes a deal with Sheldon to tutor Georgie when poor grades threaten to keep him from playing football. While Sheldon's tutoring attempts are ultimately unsuccessful, he does learn some skills from his brother.
S01E10 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.
S01E11 Demons, Sunday School, and Prime Numbers
A worried Mary sends Sheldon to Sunday school after she finds him playing Dungeons and Dragons with his friends, Tam and Billy.
S01E12 A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer
Sheldon asks for a computer and unknowingly sparks a heated argument between Mary and George Sr. over the family’s finances.
S01E13 A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy Spacek
When flu season hits Medford, Sheldon takes extreme measures to remain healthy.
S01E14 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. Also, Sheldon and Missy spend their first afternoon home alone.
S01E15 Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman
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.
S01E16 Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine
A disappointing loss at the science fair sends Sheldon’s life in a new direction.
S01E17 Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-hoo
Sheldon is bullied by an unlikely character, and Mary and George disagree on how to handle the situation.
S01E18 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.
S01E19 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.
S01E20 A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish
A battle erupts between the Coopers and Sparks when the Sparks' new dog terrorizes Sheldon.
S01E21 Summer Sausage, a Pocket Poncho, and Tony Danza
While Sheldon is busy keeping tabs on Connie’s budding relationship with Dr. Sturgis, George Sr. and Mary attempt to bond with their other children.
S01E22 Vanilla Ice Cream, Gentleman Callers, and a Dinette Set
When Connie is pursued by two gentlemen callers, Sheldon interferes, forcing her to set some ground rules.
Cast
Iain Armitage
Sheldon Cooper
Zoe Perry
Mary Cooper
Lance Barber
George Cooper
Montana Jordan
Georgie Cooper
Raegan Revord
Missy Cooper
Annie Potts
Connie Tucker
Emily Osment
Mandy McAllister
Jim Parsons
Sheldon Cooper (voice)
