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Young Sheldon

2017 – 2024Show7 seasons141 episodesTV-PG

ComedyFamily
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic636.4Rotten Tomatoes–84%

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy series about family and growing up, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Shows with

Episodes

7 seasons · 141 episodes · best: S7E13 "Funeral" 9.5

Episodes

7.5
7.7
7.6
7.5
7.5
7.6
8.2

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Sitcom
  • Family Dynamics
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Texas Suburban Life
  • Child Prodigy Perspective
  • Nostalgic 80s/90s Setting
  • Prequel to Big Bang Theory
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Wholesome Humor
  • Iain Armitage Performance

Cast

24 of 401 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alex Reid, Jaffar Mahmood, Michael Judd
Written by
Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Connor Kilpatrick
Produced by
Timothy Marx, Hans van Doornewaard, Connor Kilpatrick
Music by
Jeff Cardoni, John Debney

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 25, 2017 · May 16, 2024 · Ended

First aired
September 25, 2017
Last aired
May 16, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 141 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy, Family, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
134 countries

Tropes

Marshmallow Hell, Breakout Character, Ass Shove +9

  • Marshmallow Hell
  • Breakout Character
  • Ass Shove
  • Acronym and Abbreviation Overload
  • Noodle Incident
  • The B Grade
  • The Vietnam Vet
  • Perfectly Cromulent Word
  • Hypocrite
  • Age-Gap Romance
  • Large Ham
  • Adaptation Dye-Job

12 of 193 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Young Sheldon?"

Questions about Young Sheldon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Young Sheldon?

NetflixHBO MaxYouTube TVTBS

In the United States, Young Sheldon streams on Netflix, HBO Max, YouTube TV, and TBS. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 121 other countries.

Is Young Sheldon worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.8 and Metacritic 63). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (63).

Does Young Sheldon get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.5, and season 7 peaks at 8.2. The highest-rated episode is Funeral (season 7, episode 13) at 9.5, and the lowest is Cowboy Aerobics and 473 Grease-Free Bolts (season 4, episode 10) at 7.1.

Is Young Sheldon okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Young Sheldon make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Young Sheldon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Young Sheldon use?

Marshmallow HellBreakout CharacterAss ShoveAcronym and Abbreviation OverloadNoodle IncidentThe B GradeThe Vietnam VetPerfectly Cromulent WordHypocriteAge-Gap RomanceLarge HamAdaptation Dye-Joband 181 more

TV Tropes lists 193 tropes for it, including Marshmallow Hell, Breakout Character, and Ass Shove.