Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon

Photo Credit: Robert Voets/CBS
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Premiered:
- Network: CBS
- Category: Series
- Genre: Comedy (Sitcom)
- Type: Live Action
- Concept:Prequel to The Big Bang Theory
- Subject Matter: Family
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Plot Synopsis
Executive produced and narrated by Jim Parsons, YOUNG SHELDON is a half-hour comedy series that centers on THE BIG BANG THEORY's Sheldon Cooper -- specifically his life as a child, when he was a once-in-a-generation nine-year-old capable of advanced mathematics and science, but who learned that it wasn't always helpful growing up in East Texas, a land where church and football are king. 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 in a town where he just doesn't fit in. Sheldon's older brother, Georgie, does the best he can in high school, but it's tough to be cool when you're in the same classes with your odd 9-year-old brother. Sheldon's twin sister, Missy, sometimes resents all the attention Sheldon gets, but she also remains the one person who can reliably tell Sheldon the truth. Finally, there's Sheldon's beloved Meemaw, his foul-mouthed, hard-drinking Texas grandmother who is very supportive of her grandson and his unique gifts. YOUNG SHELDON premiered on Monday, September 25, 2017 at 8:30pm ET/PT, took a scheduled break during CBS's coverage of the National Football League on Thursday nights, and returned five weeks later in its regular timeslot -- Thursdays at 8:30pm -- with a new episode, "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.
Season 2 of YOUNG SHELDON premiered on a special night -- Monday, September 24, 2018 at 8:30pm ET/PT on CBS -- before moving to its regular timeslot -- Thursdays at 8:30pm -- beginning September 27. In the special season opener, "A Rival Prodigy and Sir Isaac Neutron," when Dr. John Sturgis (guest star Wallace Shawn) bonds with Paige (guest star Mckenna Grace), another 10-year-old genius, Sheldon's jealousy leads Meemaw to intervene. Also, Mary invites Paige's family over for a play date. Then three days later, CBS debuted "A Rival Prodigy and Sir Isaac Neutron," the time-slot premiere of YOUNG SHELDON. When Dr. Sturgis (guest star Wallace Shawn) bonds with Paige (guest star Mckenna Grace), another 10-year-old genius, Sheldon's jealousy leads Meemaw to intervene. Also, Mary invites Paige's family over for a play date.
On Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 8pm ET/PT, CBS premiered the third season of YOUNG SHELDON. In the season opener, "Quirky Eggheads and Texas Snow Globes," after Dr. Sturgis experiences a nervous breakdown, Mary worries Sheldon is headed down a similar path. Also, Georgie discovers he has a knack for sales.
The fourth season of YOUNG SHELDON premiered on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 8pm ET/PT on CBS. In the season opener, "Graduation," Sheldon has a breakdown after graduating high school when he realizes he may not be ready for college. Also, Dale tries to make amends with Meemaw.
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On Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 8pm ET/PT, CBS premiered "A Musty Crypt and a Stick to Pee On," the winter finale of YOUNG SHELDON. Dale and Meemaw work out relationship issues while playing Dungeons and Dragons with Sheldon and Missy. Also, Mary and George take a trip with Coach Wilkins (guest star Doc Farrow) and his wife, and Georgie freaks out when his girlfriend thinks she's pregnant. Additional guest cast: Craig T. Nelson (Dale) and Ava Allan (Jana).
Cast
- Iain Armitage - Sheldon Cooper
- Zoe Perry - Mary Cooper
- Lance Barber - George Cooper Sr.
- Annie Potts - Meemaw
- Montana Jordan - Georgie Cooper
- Raegan Revord - Missy Cooper
- Matt Hobby - Pastor Jeff
- Jim Parsons - Narrator (Sheldon)
- Ryan Phuong - Tam
- Wallace Shawn - Dr. John Sturgis
- Danielle Pinnock - Ms. Ingram
- Wyatt McClure - Billy Sparks
- Rex Linn - Principal Petersen
- Craig T. Nelson - Dale Ballard (Season 3 - Present)
- Doc Farrow - Coach Wilkins
- Chris Wylde - Glenn
- Valerie Mahaffey - Ms. Macelroy
- John Hartman - Dr. Goetsch
- Brian Stepanek - Mr. Givens
- Melissa Peterman - Brenda Sparks
- Nancy Linehan Charles - Peg
- Sarah Baker - Ms. Hutchins
- Mckenna Grace - Paige (Season 2 - Present)
- Andrea Anders - Linda (Season 2 - Present)
- Ed Begley Jr. - Dr. Linkletter (Season 2 - Present)
- Isabel May - Veronica (Season 2 - Present)
- Billy Gardell - Herschel Sparks (Seasons 1 & 2)
- Nick Alvarez - Derek (Seasons 2 & 3)
- Jayne Taini - Phyllis (Season 3)
Production & Distribution
- Produced by Chuck Lorre Productions
- In association with Warner Bros. Television
Settings
- - Texas USA