Jovem Sheldon

Meet 9-year-old Sheldon and his family on the series premiere! Sheldon learns that his high intelligence isn't always helpful growing up in East Texas, where church and football are king.

Sheldon goes on a quest to make his first friend.

Sheldon's faith is shaken when his dad goes to the hospital.

Sheldon refuses to eat solid food after a choking scare.

Sheldon helps his father coach the football team.

Sheldon is determined to prove a NASA rep wrong.

Meemaw refuses to give George Sr. her brisket recipe.

George takes his sons to see a space shuttle launch.

Sheldon tutors his brother when his grades threaten football.

Sheldon interviews with a school for gifted children.

A trip to Sunday school inspires Sheldon to study religions.

Mary & the twins move in with Meemaw after a fight.

Sheldon's germophobia lands him in detention.

Sheldon & Missy are left home alone for the first time.

Sheldon and Tam make a new friend.

Jason Alexander guest stars as Sheldon's drama teacher.

Sheldon faces an unlikely bully.

Sheldon declares his independence from Mary.

Wallace Shawn guest stars as Sheldon's college professor.

Sheldon faces his fear of a neighbor's dog.

Sheldon obsesses over Meemaw and Dr. Sturgis.

Sheldon interferes in Meemaw's romantic relationships.