Young Sheldon Episode Synopses

EPISODE ONE: ‘PILOT’

In the series premiere, meet 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper, a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced science and mathematics who learns that isn’t always helpful in East Texas, where church and football are king.

EPISODE TWO: ‘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.

EPISODE THREE: ‘POKER, FAITH AND EGGS’

When George Sr. is rushed to the emergency room, Meemaw comes to babysit; the kids have an adventure getting to the hospital on their own.

EPISODE FOUR: ‘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.