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
George Sr. bails Connie and Georgie out of jail. Also, Sheldon and Missy meet Mandy, and Mary feels unwelcome at church.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre, Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Connor Kilpatrick, Nick BakayGuest stars Matt Hobby, Craig T. Nelson, Rocky McMurray, Emanuel Loarca
Episode 2
Sheldon and Missy try to help the family’s finances. Also, Mary struggles to find her footing without the church.
Directed by Beth McCarthy-MillerWritten by Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Yael Glouberman, Nick Bakay, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Dan Byrd, Ed Begley Jr., Melissa Peterman, Jason Rogel, Francesca Xuereb
Episode 3
Sheldon must choose sides in an ethical dilemma. Also, Mary tries her hand at writing and Mandy needs a new place to live.
Directed by Jeremy HoweWritten by Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Marie Cheng, Nick BakayGuest stars Wallace Shawn, Craig T. Nelson, Brent Jennings, Michael Trucco
Episode 4
Sheldon makes a terrifying mathematical discovery while tutoring Billy. Also, Mary is jealous of Missy's relationship with Mandy and Connie.
Directed by Shiri ApplebyWritten by Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan, Jeremy Howe, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Wyatt McClure, Wallace Shawn, Ed Begley Jr., Melissa Peterman
Episode 5
At college, Sheldon decides to expand his responsibilities and become a dorm resident advisor. Also, Connie and Dale make a sketchy business deal, and Mary and George Sr. rekindle their romance.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre, Jeremy Howe, Steve Holland, Nick Bakay, Yael GloubermanGuest stars Craig T. Nelson, Wendie Malick, Matthew Josten, Lita Lopez, Reese Gonzales, Todd Giebenhain, Will Sasso
Episode 6
George Sr. is asked to help with the football team. Also, Mandy discovers Georgie and Connie's secret business.
Directed by Nikki LorreWritten by Steven Molaro, Connor Kilpatrick, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Marie Cheng, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Julia Pace Mitchell, Bill Fagerbakke, Giovannie Espiritu, Rex Linn, Doc Farrow, Elijah Collins, Ken Heang, Joey Mydra
Episode 7
Sheldon's search for a comic book leads him to a breakthrough. Also, Georgie and Mandy have an uncomfortable first encounter with her parents, Jim and Audrey.
Directed by Michael JuddWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Yael Glouberman, Nick Bakay, Ben SlaughterGuest stars Steve Burns, Ed Begley Jr., Wendie Malick, Jason Rogel, Will Sasso, Rachel Bay Jones
Episode 8
Sheldon's database invention puts him at odds with the university. Also, the church takes issue with Connie's video store.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan, Jeremy Howe, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Nick BakayGuest stars Matt Hobby, Katherine Von Till, Mckenna Grace, Ed Begley Jr., Wendie Malick, Gabriel Burrafato, Timothy Davis-Reed, Jeff Doucette
Episode 9
Sheldon considers dropping out of college to focus on building his database. Also, George Sr. is frustrated when someone else gets credit for his football wins.
Directed by Nikki LorreWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Marie Cheng, Yael Glouberman, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Dave Foley, Sarah Baker, Brian Stepanek, Wallace Shawn, Dan Byrd, Rex Linn, Doc Farrow, Elijah Collins
Episode 10
Mary struggles to make new friends while Mandy pushes Georgie to date another woman.
Directed by Jaffar MahmoodWritten by Steven Molaro, Jeremy Howe, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Nick BakayGuest stars Craig T. Nelson, Melissa Peterman, Lucy Loken, Stacie Greenwell, Zabeth Russell, Zane Moyer
Episode 11
Sheldon learns the university is building a database without him. Also, Mary takes care of a bedridden Mandy and Meemaw.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Eric Kaplan, Jeremy Howe, Marie Cheng, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Dave Foley, Wallace Shawn, Ed Begley Jr., Wendie Malick, Grady Lee Richmond, Rachel Bay Jones, Tom Ayers, Jill Basey
Episode 12
Mary butts heads with Mandy's mother, Audrey, and Sheldon attempts male bonding.
Directed by Jeremy HoweWritten by Steven Molaro, Connor Kilpatrick, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Yael Glouberman, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Ed Begley Jr., Melissa Peterman, Will Sasso, Rachel Bay Jones, Lucy Loken, Joe Apollonio, Norm Johnson
Episode 13
Paige drags Sheldon to a college party and Missy gets caught in a lie.
Directed by Jason AlexanderWritten by Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre, Jeremy Howe, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Nick BakayGuest stars Mckenna Grace, Craig T. Nelson, Matthew Josten, Matt Anspach, Daniel Lugo DeArellano, Harrison Xu, Conrad Bluth, Piper Dodds Lewis
Episode 14
The Coopers can't be found as Mandy goes into labor. Also, Sheldon is excited about the launch of his database.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Jeremy Howe, Marie Cheng, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Wyatt McClure, Dan Byrd, Melissa Peterman, Will Sasso, Rachel Bay Jones, Sonya Leslie, Greg Pitts
Episode 15
Sheldon confronts the failure of his database. Also, Georgie and Mandy struggle as new parents and Missy feels forgotten.
Directed by Shiri ApplebyWritten by Steven Molaro, Connor Kilpatrick, Steve Holland, Nick Bakay, Yael Glouberman, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Wyatt McClure, Julia Pace Mitchell, Wallace Shawn, Ed Begley Jr.
Episode 16
Missy steals her dad's truck and hits the road with her friend Paige.
Directed by Ruby StillwaterWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Eric Kaplan, Connor Kilpatrick, Marie ChengGuest stars Andrea Anders, Mckenna Grace, Theo Wilson, Karen Malina White, Rey Herrera, Jason Boggs
Episode 17
Georgie goes on a birthday date and Mary confronts Brenda about her relationship with George. Also, Sheldon takes an interest in Missy's favorite TV show.
Directed by Kabir AkhtarWritten by Steven Molaro, Jeremy Howe, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Yael Glouberman, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Melissa Peterman, Lucy Loken
Episode 18
Sheldon wants to search for life on other planets and Mandy answers Georgie's marriage proposal. Also, Missy is caught between two friends.
Directed by Matthew A. CherryWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Eric Kaplan, Marie Cheng, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Wyatt McClure, Wallace Shawn, Ed Begley Jr., Melissa Peterman, Wendie Malick, Dhruv Uday Singh, Brandee Steger, Stewart Skelton
Episode 19
Mandy gets an exciting job opportunity and Sheldon worries that he's falling behind. Also, Georgie takes his daughter to work.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan, Jeremy Howe, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Yael GloubermanGuest stars Taylor Spreitler, Wallace Shawn, Ed Begley Jr., Wendie Malick, Grady Lee Richmond, Jan Hoag, Asante Jones, Gregg Binkley
Episode 20
The gambling room gets broken into and Sheldon wants to study abroad. Also, Missy makes a new friend.
Directed by Nikki LorreWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Connor Kilpatrick, Marie Cheng, Nadiya ChettiarGuest stars Matt Hobby, Bill Fagerbakke, Wallace Shawn, Craig T. Nelson, Ed Begley Jr., Grady Lee Richmond, Sofia Rosinsky, Patrick Cox
Episode 21
Mandy surprises Georgie with a spa weekend and Sheldon prepares for his summer in Germany.
Directed by Michael JuddWritten by Steven Molaro, Jeremy Howe, Connor Kilpatrick, Eric Kaplan, Steve Holland, Yael GloubermanGuest stars Matt Hobby, Craig T. Nelson, Ed Begley Jr., Sofia Rosinsky, Terryn Westbrook, Pilar Holland, Jessie B. Evans
Episode 22
Sheldon and Mary head to Germany while the rest of the Cooper family braves a tornado that is heading straight for Medford.
Directed by Alex ReidWritten by Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Connor Kilpatrick, Nadiya Chettiar, Ben SlaughterGuest stars Matt Hobby, Craig T. Nelson, Will Sasso, Rachel Bay Jones, Oliver Muirhead, Sonal Shah
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
