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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
Sheldon and Missy both run away from home, and Mary gets upsetting news about George Sr.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan, Jeremy Howe, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Nick BakayGuest stars Matt Hobby, Tom Yi, Ava Allan, Wallace Shawn, Melissa Peterman
Episode 2
Sheldon encourages Missy to question the Bible. Also, Connie is determined to catch George Sr. in a lie, and Mary helps Pastor Jeff search for a youth pastor.
Directed by Michael JuddWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Connor Kilpatrick, Marie Cheng, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Matt Hobby, Wyatt McClure, José Antonio García, Andrew Patrick Ralston, Mason McCulley, Bobo Chang, Nancy Linehan Charles, Dan Byrd
Episode 3
Sheldon tries to convince Dr. Sturgis to return to the university. Also, Georgie upsets the family when he makes a life-changing decision.
Directed by Nikki LorreWritten by Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Marie Cheng, Yael Glouberman, Nick BakayGuest stars Anthony M. Bertram, Ava Allan, Wallace Shawn, Craig T. Nelson, Ed Begley Jr., Rex Linn, Doc Farrow
Episode 4
Sheldon, Missy and Georgie adapt to new living arrangements. Also, Connie opens a gambling room.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Connor Kilpatrick, Nick Bakay, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Frank Collison, Valeri Ross, Audrey Wasilewski, Tony Winters, Bill Fagerbakke, Craig T. Nelson
Episode 5
Sheldon and Dr. Linkletter struggle to solve an equation. Also, Georgie has a solution for Connie's business woes, and George Sr. gives advice on Missy's love life.
Directed by Jeremy HoweWritten by Steven Molaro, Connor Kilpatrick, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Yael Glouberman, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Matt Hobby, Wyatt McClure, Donna Pieroni, Wallace Shawn, Craig T. Nelson, Ed Begley Jr., Doc Farrow, Melissa Peterman
Episode 6
Missy asks some uncomfortable questions at church, and Connie and Georgie go into business together.
Directed by Nikki LorreWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Eric Kaplan, Marie Cheng, Nick BakayGuest stars Matt Hobby, Wyatt McClure, Andy Forrest, Bill Fagerbakke, Benjamin Royer, Nancy Linehan Charles, Wallace Shawn, Dan Byrd
Episode 7
Sheldon takes his first engineering class with Professor Boucher. Also, Meemaw and Dale help take care of his ex-wife, June.
Directed by Jaffar MahmoodWritten by Steven Molaro, Jeremy Howe, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Yael Glouberman, Nick BakayGuest stars Lance Reddick, Simon Helberg, Reba McEntire, Craig T. Nelson, Wendie Malick
Episode 8
Sheldon battles President Hagemeyer's mysterious boss over the university's science requirements. Also, Mary discovers that Georgie is working at Connie's illegal gambling room.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Eric Kaplan, Nick Bakay, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Matt Hobby, Nikea Gamby-Turner, Valerie Gutierrez, Edwin Kho, Denisse Ojeda, Zachary Alexander Rice, Ben Stillwell, Kiana Thompson
Episode 9
Sheldon gets the science yips and has to learn how to not think. Also, George Sr. plays handyman at Brenda Sparks' house.
Directed by Kabir AkhtarWritten by Jeremy Howe, Marie Cheng, Yael Glouberman, Nick Bakay, Ben Slaughter, Alex AyersGuest stars Wyatt McClure, Sean McClay, L. Emille Thomas, Craig T. Nelson, Ed Begley Jr., Rex Linn, Melissa Peterman
Episode 10
Sheldon gets a dorm room all to himself. Also, Connie gains an unwanted business partner.
Directed by Melissa Joan HartWritten by Steven Molaro, Jeremy Howe, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Reba McEntire, Taylor Spreitler, Keanush Tafreshi, Aneasa Yacoub, Wallace Shawn, Wendie Malick, Grady Lee Richmond
Episode 11
Sheldon acts as Mary's spy during a youth lock-in at church. Also, Georgie is attracted to an older woman, Mandy.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Jeremy Howe, Marie Cheng, Nick BakayGuest stars Matt Hobby, Wyatt McClure, Emily Osment, Jully Lee, Nancy Linehan Charles, Dan Byrd, Rex Linn, Melissa Peterman
Episode 12
Sheldon attends his first comic book convention; Mary tries selling makeup.
Directed by Beth McCarthy-MillerWritten by Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Yael Glouberman, Nick Bakay, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Jason Alexander, Sarah Baker, Steve Burns, Jackie Geary, Brian Stepanek, Nancy Linehan Charles, Ed Begley Jr., Melissa Peterman
Episode 13
Sheldon makes friends with his dorm neighbors; George Sr. learns his job is in jeopardy.
Directed by Jaffar MahmoodWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Connor Kilpatrick, Marie Cheng, Nick BakayGuest stars Maddy Caddell, Caleb Emery, Ivan Mok, Rex Linn, Doc Farrow
Episode 14
Sheldon butts heads with Dr. Lee, a new scientist in the lab. Also, Mary is given a lotto ticket.
Directed by Michael JuddWritten by Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan, Jeremy Howe, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Derrick L. McMillon, Ming-Na Wen, Wallace Shawn, Ed Begley Jr., Rex Linn, Wendie Malick
Episode 15
Sheldon joins Dr. Linkletter and Dr. Sturgis on a science road trip. Also, Georgie continues to lie about his age.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Eric Kaplan, Marie Cheng, Nick BakayGuest stars Emily Osment, Wallace Shawn, Craig T. Nelson, Ed Begley Jr., Wendie Malick
Episode 16
Connie's gambling room is a success, and Sheldon dips his toe in the stock market. Also, Missy starts a business.
Directed by Jaffar MahmoodWritten by Steven Molaro, Connor Kilpatrick, Steve Holland, Yael Glouberman, Nadiya Chettiar, Nick BakayGuest stars Landen Beattie, Sarah Jane MacKay, Jully Lee, Mayim Bialik, Craig T. Nelson, Doc Farrow, Wendie Malick, Drew Powell
Episode 17
Sheldon gets an odd request from an old friend, Paige. Also, George Sr. and Mary are caught in the middle of Connie and Dale's breakup, and Georgie comes clean to Mandy.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre, Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Eric Kaplan, Connor KilpatrickGuest stars Emily Osment, Mckenna Grace, Caleb Emery, Ivan Mok, Craig T. Nelson
Episode 18
Sheldon copes with the death of a hero. Also, Missy wants to babysit, and Georgie struggles with his big secret.
Directed by Shiri ApplebyWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Jeremy Howe, Marie Cheng, Nick BakayGuest stars Matt Hobby, Emily Osment, Wallace Shawn, Craig T. Nelson, Ed Begley Jr.
Episode 19
George and Mary insist on meeting the new woman in Georgie's life. Also, Sheldon and Missy have suspicions about what's going on with their family.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre, Steve Holland, Yael Glouberman, Nick Bakay, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Wyatt McClure, Emily Osment, Joe Childs, Melissa Peterman
Episode 20
Sheldon and Missy learn about Georgie's pregnancy, and the whole family promises to keep it a secret.
Directed by Shiri ApplebyWritten by Steven Molaro, Jeremy Howe, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Nick BakayGuest stars Matt Hobby, Dan Byrd, Ed Begley Jr., Doc Farrow, Grady Lee Richmond
Episode 21
As the church congregation gossips about Georgie, Missy stands up for her brother, and Sheldon is distracted by the family drama.
Directed by Jeremy HoweWritten by Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Marie Cheng, Nick BakayGuest stars Matt Hobby, Wyatt McClure, Emily Osment, Dan Byrd, Emily Bolton, Giovannie Espiritu, Preston Geer, Zakary Risinger
Episode 22
Sheldon struggles to cope with the first signs of puberty. Also, Mary and George Sr. hunt for new jobs, and Georgie and Meemaw take a business trip across the border.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Yael Glouberman, Nick Bakay, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Ed Begley Jr., Rex Linn, Doc Farrow, Melissa Peterman, Wendie Malick, Grady Lee Richmond, Drew Powell, Michelle Meredith
Episode information updated Jul 23, 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
