Young Sheldon 2017

Overview

Young Sheldon is an American sitcom television series created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro. The program aired on CBS from September 25, 2017, until May 16, 2024. Serving as both a prequel and a spin-off to the series The Big Bang Theory, the show explores the early life of the character Sheldon Cooper. The narrative is set in East Texas and spans from the late 1980s through the mid-1990s. The series follows the childhood of Sheldon Cooper, who is depicted as a gifted young prodigy. As he navigates his youth, the socially impaired child genius faces a variety of unique challenges alongside his family members. The cast includes Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Lance Barber, and Montana Jordan. By documenting his formative years, the show provides background on the character who was later seen as an adult in The Big Bang Theory. The series concluded its run after seven years of broadcast, having chronicled the development of the young protagonist during his time growing up in his home state.