Jovem Sheldon

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

While Sheldon volunteers at a local train museum, Missy embarks on a new stage of womanhood, and Georgie discovers his mother's guilty pleasure.

With college in sight, Sheldon is determined to ride his bike without training wheels and has Missy teach him. Meanwhile, Mary and George argue over parenting styles.

Sheldon finds himself in a fierce competition with Paige after their mothers force them to attend Vacation Bible School. Meanwhile, Georgie makes a questionable purchase.

While Mary and George take a trip, Georgie freaks out when his girlfriend thinks she's pregnant. Dale and Meemaw work out their relationship issues with Dungeons and Dragons.

While college orientation does not go as Sheldon planned, Mary is mistaken for a university student and invited to a party.

Sheldon's first day of college is derailed by his new philosophy teacher. Also, Mary and Brenda live vicariously through Missy's first day of middle school.

Meemaw takes matters into her own hands when Sheldon's philosophy teacher, Professor Ericson, sends him into a tailspin.

Sheldon and his dad dine with President Hagemeyer and a university benefactor. Also, Dale and his ex-wife invite Meemaw to their son's wedding.

Sheldon campaigns to become Dr. Linkletter's lab assistant. Meanwhile, Georgie enlists the help of Mr. Lundy, the drama teacher, for a surprising business venture.

Dr. Linkletter pushes Sheldon to make friends with his fellow students, and Georgie gets a pager.

Sheldon, Dr. Linkletter and Meemaw team up on a science experiment. Also, Mary is jealous that Pastor Jeff and Brenda are spending so much time together.

Sheldon refuses to ride in a car after getting into an accident with Meemaw. Meanwhile, Meemaw is forced to take the church shuttle while her car is in the shop.

When the IRS accuses Sheldon of making a mistake, he stops at nothing to prove them wrong. Then, when Dale is forced to get a colonoscopy, he tries to convince Meemaw to join him.

Sheldon faces extreme consequences after installing a pirated computer game. Meanwhile, Mary and Meemaw take Brenda out for Girls Night, while George watches Billy.

Sheldon finds himself at odds with Paige once again when she considers enrolling at East Texas Tech. Meanwhile, Mary seeks the advice of June when looking for a change.

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

In the fourth season finale, Missy's first heartbreak triggers a series of events that lead the Cooper family to the brink.