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Young Sheldon 2017

“It all started with a big bang—or rather, in East Texas.”

★ 8.0/10 · 3,022 votes TV-PG ComedyFamilyDrama 7 seasons · 141 eps Ended
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What is Young Sheldon?

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.

Type
TV series
Year
2017
Status
Ended
Episodes
141
First aired
Sep 25, 2017
Last aired
May 16, 2024
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS
Genres
Comedy, Family, Drama
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.2/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential9.3/10
🎬 Production Scale9.3/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Comedy #Family #Drama 🏆 Critically Acclaimed 🔥 Fan Favorite
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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.

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“Follow the early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper as he grows up in East Texas.”

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  • insight into a character's origins
  • focus on family dynamics
Keep in mind
  • differs in style from its predecessor

Watch it if you enjoy sitcoms exploring the childhood of a gifted young prodigy.

The series is a scripted sitcom suitable for general family viewing.

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Season 1 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 21 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
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What is the premise of Young Sheldon?

The show follows the childhood of Sheldon Cooper, a gifted young prodigy, in East Texas.

How is this show related to The Big Bang Theory?

It is a spin-off and prequel that explores the early life of the character Sheldon Cooper.

When did the series air?

The series aired on CBS from September 25, 2017, to May 16, 2024.

Who created the show?

The series was created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro.

What time period does the show cover?

The series is set from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s.

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