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The Best Episodes of Young Sheldon

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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 Fan Favorite
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    Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 13 - Funeral (1)
    9.5/10(4235 votes)

    S7:E13

    The Cooper family grapples with the death of George Cooper Sr.

    Director:Michael Judd
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland

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  2. Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 12 - A New Home and a Traditional Texas Torture
    9.0/10(2879 votes)

    S7:E12

    George Sr. gets an exciting job offer, and Sheldon prepares for his move to California.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 14 - Memoir (2)
    8.9/10(2831 votes)

    S7:E14

    Sheldon leaves East Texas for the California Institute of Technology following the death of his father.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writers:Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland

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  4. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 22 - A Swedish Science Thing and the Equation for Toast
    8.6/10(2910 votes)

    S2:E22

    Sheldon invites the entire school to a party for the Nobel Prize announcements. Also, Connie learns more about Dr. Sturgis' past, and Georgie's desire for cable TV leads to a standoff between him and George Sr.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Young Sheldon Season 6 Episode 22 - A Tornado, a 10-Hour Flight and a Darn Fine Ring
    8.5/10(1917 votes)

    S6:E22

    Sheldon and Mary head to Germany while the rest of the Cooper family braves a tornado that is heading straight for Medford.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Young Sheldon Season 3 Episode 21 - A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat
    8.2/10(1885 votes)

    S3:E21

    Sheldon discovers that Mary's been keeping a secret about his future. Also, Connie is furious when she learns Dale fired Georgie.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 5 - A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries
    8.1/10(2170 votes)

    S2:E5

    When Dr. Sturgis recommends Sheldon and Missy for a university research study on twins, Mary is unhappy when the test results go to Sheldon's head.

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 8 - An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius
    8.1/10(2173 votes)

    S2:E8

    A video game takes over Sheldon and Connie’s life. George Sr. is jealous when Georgie bonds with Herschel at the auto shop.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Young Sheldon Season 4 Episode 1 - Graduation
    8.1/10(2045 votes)

    S4:E1

    After graduating high school, Sheldon has a breakdown when he realizes he may not be ready for college. Dale tries to make amends with Connie.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 19 - A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband
    8.1/10(1600 votes)

    S5:E19

    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:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Young Sheldon Season 6 Episode 14 - A Launch Party and a Whole Human Being
    8.1/10(1529 votes)

    S6:E14

    The Coopers can't be found as Mandy goes into labor. Also, Sheldon is excited about the launch of his database.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Young Sheldon Season 3 Episode 7 - Pongo Pygmaeus and a Culture that Encourages Spitting
    8.0/10(1905 votes)

    S3:E7

    Sheldon starts an internet flame war, and Missy stands up to the boys on her baseball team. Also, Connie is unhappy when George Sr. spends time with her new boyfriend.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Young Sheldon Season 3 Episode 16 - Pasadena
    8.0/10(1849 votes)

    S3:E16

    Sheldon visits CalTech for the very first time. Also, Georgie is furious when Mary listens in on a phone call with his girlfriend, and Connie tries to cheer up a jealous Missy.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Young Sheldon Season 4 Episode 17 - A Black Hole
    8.0/10(1813 votes)

    S4:E17

    The Coopers discuss the possibilities of black holes and alternate universes when Dr. Sturgis comes over for dinner.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 17 - A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth
    8.0/10(1644 votes)

    S5:E17

    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:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 9 - A Fancy Article and a Scholarship for a Baby
    8.0/10(1456 votes)

    S7:E9

    Sheldon's published paper leads to a frenzy of grad school recruiting, and Georgie tries to speak more properly in front of his daughter.

    Director:Ansley Rix
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 6 - A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac
    7.9/10(2819 votes)

    S1:E6

    When a NASA representative visits Sheldon’s school and dismisses his science, Sheldon is set on a mission to prove him wrong.

    Director:Don Scardino
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 3 - A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens
    7.9/10(2307 votes)

    S2:E3

    When Mary’s faith is shaken by a tragedy in the community, Sheldon becomes an unlikely ally.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 20 - A Proposal and a Popsicle Stick Cross
    7.9/10(1917 votes)

    S2:E20

    Georgie is thrilled when Veronica stays at the Coopers' house for a few days. Also, Connie and Dr. Sturgis celebrate their one-year anniversary.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Young Sheldon Season 3 Episode 4 - Hobbitses, Physicses and a Ball with Zip
    7.9/10(1862 votes)

    S3:E4

    Sheldon is forced to take a break from science when his new obsession with "The Lord of the Rings" leads to an unhealthy habit. Also, Missy asks George Sr. to teach her how to play catch.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Young Sheldon Season 4 Episode 18 - The Wild and Woolly World of Nonlinear Dynamics
    7.9/10(1733 votes)

    S4:E18

    Missy's first heartbreak triggers a series of events that lead the Cooper family to the brink.

    Director:Alex Reid
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 21 - White Trash, Holy Rollers and Punching People
    7.9/10(1536 votes)

    S5:E21

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

    Director:Jeremy Howe
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Young Sheldon Season 2 Episode 13 - A Nuclear Reactor and a Boy Called Lovely
    7.8/10(1958 votes)

    S2:E13

    Sheldon attempts to build a nuclear reactor. Also, a university cocktail party gets heated when Dr. Sturgis’ colleague, Dr. Linkletter, flirts with Connie, and Georgie is heartbroken when he learns Veronica has a boyfriend.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Young Sheldon Season 3 Episode 6 - A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm
    7.8/10(1814 votes)

    S3:E6

    A church carnival leads Missy to try out for the baseball team. Also, Connie struggles after her breakup with Dr. Sturgis.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Young Sheldon Season 3 Episode 12 - Body Glitter and a Mall Safety Kit
    7.8/10(1828 votes)

    S3:E12

    The fate of the world lies in Sheldon's hands. Faced with dire consequences in the wake of Georgie's murder, he must reunite with friends old and new to stop the second coming of the big bang before Meemaw can complete her evil plan and take over the world forever. Hello series guy

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Funeral (1)" is the best rated episode of "Young Sheldon". It scored 9.5/10 based on 4235 votes. Directed by Michael Judd and written by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, it aired on 5/16/2024. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "A New Home and a Traditional Texas Torture".