TV series
It all started with a big bang—or rather, in East Texas.
The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
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Episode 1
News of the tornado reaches Sheldon and Mary in Germany. Also, with the Cooper house in chaos, Missy steps up.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Jeremy Howe, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Nick BakayGuest stars Matt Hobby, Mary Grill, Craig T. Nelson, Korey Simeone, Rayne Bidder, Sebastian Schier, Jeff Chen
Episode 2
Sheldon realizes he is the weakest student in his class; Meemaw is looking to expand her gambling business.
Directed by Nikki LorreWritten by Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Nick Bakay, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Ed Begley Jr., Grady Lee Richmond, Will Sasso, Robert Picardo, Reagan To, Gary Ballard, Jim Cody Williams, Daniel Polo
Episode 3
Sheldon explores Germany behind Mary's back, Missy attempts to pull a fast one on George Sr. and Meemaw and Dale adjust to living together.
Directed by Jeremy HoweWritten by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Nick Bakay, Yael GloubermanGuest stars Craig T. Nelson, Martin Harris, Matthew Wolf, Thomas Nicholson, Enzo De Angelis, Alan Heitz
Episode 4
Missy steps up, Mary has a surprise for George, and Sheldon finds his dorm occupied.
Directed by Michael JuddWritten by Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre, Jeremy Howe, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Craig T. Nelson, Doc Farrow, Motoki Maxted
Episode 5
Sheldon helps his roommate try to beat the stock market, Missy and Billy Sparks throw a party, and Mary finds a new church.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Eric Kaplan, Marie Cheng, Nick BakayGuest stars Matt Hobby, Wyatt McClure, Nancy Linehan Charles, Melissa Peterman, Motoki Maxted, J.D. Walsh, C.J. Hoff, Victor Carrera
Episode 6
Georgie and Mandy's wedding plans pit Mary against Mandy's mom, Audrey, with baby CeeCee caught in the middle.
Directed by Matthew A. CherryWritten by Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre, Jeremy Howe, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Ben SlaughterGuest stars Matt Hobby, Craig T. Nelson, Will Sasso, Rachel Bay Jones, Motoki Maxted, Tom Virtue
Episode 7
Georgie and Mandy get married! Meanwhile, Meemaw's gambling room gets raided.
Directed by Michael JuddWritten by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Eric Kaplan, Yael Glouberman, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Craig T. Nelson, Ed Begley Jr., Will Sasso, Rachel Bay Jones, Mark L. Taylor, Rebecca Metz, Angela Bullock, Joseph J. LaRocca
Episode 8
Sheldon studies to be Meemaw's lawyer when she is put on house arrest, and the Coopers have a plumbing emergency.
Directed by Jeremy HoweWritten by Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre, Connor Kilpatrick, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Nick BakayGuest stars Craig T. Nelson, Will Sasso, Rachel Bay Jones, Rebecca Metz, Nicholas Heffelfinger, Greg Bryan, Dean Sharpe
Episode 9
Sheldon's published paper leads to a frenzy of grad school recruiting, and Georgie tries to speak more properly in front of his daughter.
Directed by Ansley RixWritten by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Marie Cheng, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Wallace Shawn, Ed Begley Jr., Wendie Malick, Rachel Bay Jones, Eddie Shin, Troy Blendell, Melody Butiu, Bob Glouberman
Episode 10
Connie gets assigned a tough probation officer, and Georgie takes marriage advice from his father-in-law.
Directed by Nikki LorreWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Connor Kilpatrick, Eric Kaplan, Ben SlaughterGuest stars Matt Hobby, Will Sasso, Rachel Bay Jones, Octavia Spencer
Episode 11
George Sr. is worried that Mary wants another baby and gets a vasectomy behind her back. Meanwhile, Drs. Linkletter and Sturgis go to Sheldon for science tutoring.
Directed by Ruby StillwaterWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Yael Glouberman, Nadiya Chettiar, Ben SlaughterGuest stars Wallace Shawn, Ed Begley Jr., Rex Linn, Doc Farrow, Wendie Malick, Rachel Bay Jones, Brandon J. Sornberger, Michelle N. Carter
Episode 12
George Sr. gets an exciting job offer, and Sheldon prepares for his move to California.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Ryan Phuong, Sarah Baker, Steve Burns, Brian Stepanek, Craig T. Nelson, Rex Linn, Doc Farrow, Wendie Malick
Episode 13
The Cooper family grapples with the death of George Cooper Sr.
Directed by Michael JuddWritten by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve HollandGuest stars Matt Hobby, Wyatt McClure, Reba McEntire, Brian Stepanek, Nancy Linehan Charles, Wallace Shawn, Craig T. Nelson, Ed Begley Jr.
Episode 14
Sheldon leaves East Texas for the California Institute of Technology following the death of his father.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve HollandGuest stars Matt Hobby, Craig T. Nelson, Mayim Bialik, David Saltzberg
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
Iain ArmitageSheldon Cooper
Zoe PerryMary Cooper
Lance BarberGeorge Cooper
Montana JordanGeorgie Cooper
Raegan RevordMissy Cooper
Annie PottsConnie Tucker
Matt HobbyJeff Difford
Wyatt McClureBilly Sparks
CBSUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Chuck Lorre ProductionsUnited States
