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Young Sheldon
"Young Sheldon", created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro, and narrated by Jim Parsons, explores the early life of theoretical physicist Sheldon Cooper. This comedy series, a prequel to "The Big Bang Theory", is set in East Texas during the late 1980s and early 1990s. It follows nine-year-old Sheldon, a child prodigy, as he navigates high school and his often-conflicting family environment. Sheldon’s family includes his devout Christian mother, Mary; his football coach father, George Sr.; his older brother, Georgie; and his twin sister, Missy, who offers a grounded contrast to Sheldon’s intellect. His sharp-witted grandmother, Meemaw, also plays a significant role. The show delves into themes of family dynamics, the challenges of exceptional intelligence in a conventional world, and the search for understanding and acceptance. It offers a humorous yet poignant look at growing up different and the bonds that hold a family together despite their individual quirks.
S1, EP12 "A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer"
Sheldon asks for a computer and unknowingly sparks an argument between Mary and George Sr. over the family's finances; Mary and the twins move in with Meemaw.
S1, EP13 "A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy Spacek"
Sheldon's fear of germs leads him to detention when flu season hits Medford and he goes to extremes to stay healthy.
S2, EP8 "An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius"
A video game takes over Sheldon and Meemaw's life; George Sr. is jealous when Georgie bonds with Herschel at the auto shop.
S4, EP13 "The Geezer Bus and a New Model for Education"
Meemaw is forced to take the church shuttle while her car is in the shop.