Young Sheldon

9-year-old Sheldon Cooper learns that having a brilliant mind doesn't always help growing up in Texas.

To appease his worried mother, Sheldon employs the techniques of a self-help book to try and make a friend.

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.

After choking on a breakfast sausage, Sheldon wrestles with his fear of solid foods and discovers comic books for the first time.

Sheldon struggles with newfound popularity after utilizing statistics to help the football team.

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

The kids brainstorm ways to resolve a family feud when Meemaw refuses to give George Sr. her brisket recipe.

In an attempt to bond with Sheldon, George Sr. takes the boys on a road trip to see the space shuttle launch; Meanwhile, Mary, Missy and Meemaw have a girls weekend at the salon.

Sheldon tutors his brother when his grades threaten football.

Sheldon interviews with a school for gifted children.

A trip to Sunday school inspires Sheldon to study religions.

Mary & the twins move in with Meemaw after a fight.

Sheldon's germophobia lands him in detention.

Sheldon & Missy are left home alone for the first time.

Sheldon and Tam make a new friend.

Jason Alexander guest stars as Sheldon's drama teacher.

Sheldon faces an unlikely bully.

Sheldon declares his independence from Mary.

Wallace Shawn guest stars as Sheldon's college professor.

Sheldon faces his fear of a neighbor's dog.

Sheldon obsesses over Meemaw and Dr. Sturgis.

When Meemaw is pursued by two gentlemen callers, Sheldon interferes, forcing her to set some ground rules.