List of Young Sheldon episodes
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Young Sheldon is an American coming-of-age sitcom television series created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro for CBS. The series is a spin-off prequel to The Big Bang Theory and chronicles the life of the character Sheldon Cooper as a child living with his family in East Texas. Iain Armitage stars as the title character. Jim Parsons, who portrayed the adult Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, narrates the series and serves as an executive producer. In 2021, CBS renewed the series for a fifth, sixth, and seventh season, while in November 2023, it was announced that the seventh season would be its last season. The seventh and final season, which consists of 14 episodes, premiered on February 15, 2024. During the course of the series, 141 episodes of Young Sheldon aired over seven seasons, between September 25, 2017, and May 16, 2024.
Tables
First released
First released
Season
First released
Episodes
Last released
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
22
Episodes
September 25, 2017 (2017-09-25)
Originally released
May 10, 2018 (2018-05-10)
Originally released
6
Rank
16
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
22
Episodes
September 24, 2018 (2018-09-24)
Originally released
May 16, 2019 (2019-05-16)
Originally released
5
Rank
14
3
3
Season
3
Episodes
21
Episodes
September 26, 2019 (2019-09-26)
Originally released
April 30, 2020 (2020-04-30)
Originally released
8
Rank
11
4
4
Season
4
Episodes
18
Episodes
November 5, 2020 (2020-11-05)
Originally released
May 13, 2021 (2021-05-13)
Originally released
12
Rank
9
5
5
Season
5
Episodes
22
Episodes
October 7, 2021 (2021-10-07)
Originally released
May 19, 2022 (2022-05-19)
Originally released
8
Rank
9
6
6
Season
6
Episodes
22
Episodes
September 29, 2022 (2022-09-29)
Originally released
May 18, 2023 (2023-05-18)
Originally released
6
Rank
9
7
7
Season
7
Episodes
14
Episodes
February 15, 2024 (2024-02-15)
Originally released
May 16, 2024 (2024-05-16)
Originally released
5
Rank
9
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | Rank | Avg. viewers (millions) | ||
| First released | Last released | |||||
| 1 | 22 | September 25, 2017 (2017-09-25) | May 10, 2018 (2018-05-10) | 6 | 16 | |
| 2 | 22 | September 24, 2018 (2018-09-24) | May 16, 2019 (2019-05-16) | 5 | 14 | |
| 3 | 21 | September 26, 2019 (2019-09-26) | April 30, 2020 (2020-04-30) | 8 | 11 | |
| 4 | 18 | November 5, 2020 (2020-11-05) | May 13, 2021 (2021-05-13) | 12 | 9 | |
| 5 | 22 | October 7, 2021 (2021-10-07) | May 19, 2022 (2022-05-19) | 8 | 9 | |
| 6 | 22 | September 29, 2022 (2022-09-29) | May 18, 2023 (2023-05-18) | 6 | 9 | |
| 7 | 14 | February 15, 2024 (2024-02-15) | May 16, 2024 (2024-05-16) | 5 | 9 | |
· Episodes › Season 1 (2017–2018)
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1
Title
"Pilot"
Directed by
Jon Favreau
Written by
Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Original release date
September 25, 2017 (2017-09-25)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
17
Sheldon Cooper, a 9-year-old genius, begins his first day of high school in the ninth grade with his older brother, George "Georgie" Cooper Jr. Having shown more skills than a typical child his age, he skipped several grades. On his first day, he questions his teachers and informs students of their rule-breaking. He tries to find his place in the n
Sheldon Cooper, a 9-year-old genius, begins his first day of high school in the ninth grade with his older brother, George "Georgie" Cooper Jr. Having shown more skills than a typical child his age, he skipped several grades. On his first day, he questions his teachers and informs students of their rule-breaking. He tries to find his place in the n
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Sheldon Cooper, a 9-year-old genius, begins his first day of high school in the ninth grade with his older brother, George "Georgie" Cooper Jr. Having shown more skills than a typical child his age, he skipped several grades. On his first day, he questions his teachers and informs students of their rule-breaking. He tries to find his place in the n
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2
Title
"Rockets, Communists, and the Dewey Decimal System"
Directed by
Michael Zinberg
Written by
Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Original release date
November 2, 2017 (2017-11-02)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
12
Sheldon learns that his mother is worried about him not having any friends. He therefore, gets a copy of How to Win Friends and Influence People from the school library and tries its methods on various students and teachers without success. His sister Missy recommends that he try to make friends with other people who checked out the book since they
Sheldon learns that his mother is worried about him not having any friends. He therefore, gets a copy of How to Win Friends and Influence People from the school library and tries its methods on various students and teachers without success. His sister Missy recommends that he try to make friends with other people who checked out the book since they
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Sheldon learns that his mother is worried about him not having any friends. He therefore, gets a copy of How to Win Friends and Influence People from the school library and tries its methods on various students and teachers without success. His sister Missy recommends that he try to make friends with other people who checked out the book since they
3
3
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3
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3
Title
"Poker, Faith, and Eggs"
Directed by
Michael Zinberg
Written by
Story by : Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Original release date
November 9, 2017 (2017-11-09)
Prod.
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T12
U . viewers
(millions)
12
Sheldon debates the relationship between religion and science with Pastor Jeff, while Billy Sparks brings some eggs for Missy. George suffers a mild heart attack, so Mary takes him to the hospital after calling her mother, Connie, to watch the children. While Connie is sleeping, Georgie "borrows" her car and takes the other children to see their fa
Sheldon debates the relationship between religion and science with Pastor Jeff, while Billy Sparks brings some eggs for Missy. George suffers a mild heart attack, so Mary takes him to the hospital after calling her mother, Connie, to watch the children. While Connie is sleeping, Georgie "borrows" her car and takes the other children to see their fa
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Sheldon debates the relationship between religion and science with Pastor Jeff, while Billy Sparks brings some eggs for Missy. George suffers a mild heart attack, so Mary takes him to the hospital after calling her mother, Connie, to watch the children. While Connie is sleeping, Georgie "borrows" her car and takes the other children to see their fa
4
4
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4
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4
Title
"A Therapist, a Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Teleplay by : Rob Ulin & Dave Bickel
Original release date
November 16, 2017 (2017-11-16)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
Sheldon chokes on sausage and becomes fearful of solid foods. His parents take him to a psychiatrist, Dr. Goetsch, who talks to his parents first, telling Sheldon he can read any of the comic books in the waiting room. Although Sheldon had previously not been interested in comic books, he starts reading X-Men, which inspires him. He then leaves Dr.
Sheldon chokes on sausage and becomes fearful of solid foods. His parents take him to a psychiatrist, Dr. Goetsch, who talks to his parents first, telling Sheldon he can read any of the comic books in the waiting room. Although Sheldon had previously not been interested in comic books, he starts reading X-Men, which inspires him. He then leaves Dr.
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Sheldon chokes on sausage and becomes fearful of solid foods. His parents take him to a psychiatrist, Dr. Goetsch, who talks to his parents first, telling Sheldon he can read any of the comic books in the waiting room. Although Sheldon had previously not been interested in comic books, he starts reading X-Men, which inspires him. He then leaves Dr.
5
5
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5
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season
5
Title
"A Solar Calculator, a Game Ball, and a Cheerleader's Bosom"
Directed by
Chris Koch
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Teleplay by : Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija
Original release date
November 23, 2017 (2017-11-23)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
Sheldon uses sports analytics to help his school's football team, coached by his father, win games, but immediately becomes too popular for his taste as a result. Georgie struggles with his father neglecting him in favor of spending time with Sheldon, while Missy and Tam revel in Sheldon's new popularity. Meanwhile, Connie also asks for his advice
Sheldon uses sports analytics to help his school's football team, coached by his father, win games, but immediately becomes too popular for his taste as a result. Georgie struggles with his father neglecting him in favor of spending time with Sheldon, while Missy and Tam revel in Sheldon's new popularity. Meanwhile, Connie also asks for his advice
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Sheldon uses sports analytics to help his school's football team, coached by his father, win games, but immediately becomes too popular for his taste as a result. Georgie struggles with his father neglecting him in favor of spending time with Sheldon, while Missy and Tam revel in Sheldon's new popularity. Meanwhile, Connie also asks for his advice
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6
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6
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6
Title
"A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac®"
Directed by
Don Scardino
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Teleplay by : Anthony Gioe & Nick Mandernach
Original release date
November 30, 2017 (2017-11-30)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
12
Dr. Ronald Hodges, a NASA engineer, appears as a guest speaker in Sheldon's science class and does not take his idea about VTVL technology seriously, making Sheldon go to great lengths to prove him wrong. He tries to do the calculations himself, but he needs a computer. When he realizes the family cannot afford one, he becomes frustrated, which cau
Dr. Ronald Hodges, a NASA engineer, appears as a guest speaker in Sheldon's science class and does not take his idea about VTVL technology seriously, making Sheldon go to great lengths to prove him wrong. He tries to do the calculations himself, but he needs a computer. When he realizes the family cannot afford one, he becomes frustrated, which cau
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Dr. Ronald Hodges, a NASA engineer, appears as a guest speaker in Sheldon's science class and does not take his idea about VTVL technology seriously, making Sheldon go to great lengths to prove him wrong. He tries to do the calculations himself, but he needs a computer. When he realizes the family cannot afford one, he becomes frustrated, which cau
7
7
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7
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7
Title
"A Brisket, Voodoo, and Cannonball Run"
Directed by
Mark Cendrowski
Written by
Story by : Nick Bakay
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Original release date
December 7, 2017 (2017-12-07)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
12
Connie's disdain for George emerges when she refuses to give him her brisket recipe. George later complains that Mary always takes her mother's side. Connie gives him a fake recipe that requires him to go to great lengths to get the ingredients to get back at George for secretly searching her home for it. After George spends 14 hours cooking in vai
Connie's disdain for George emerges when she refuses to give him her brisket recipe. George later complains that Mary always takes her mother's side. Connie gives him a fake recipe that requires him to go to great lengths to get the ingredients to get back at George for secretly searching her home for it. After George spends 14 hours cooking in vai
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Connie's disdain for George emerges when she refuses to give him her brisket recipe. George later complains that Mary always takes her mother's side. Connie gives him a fake recipe that requires him to go to great lengths to get the ingredients to get back at George for secretly searching her home for it. After George spends 14 hours cooking in vai
8
8
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8
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season
8
Title
"Cape Canaveral, Schrödinger's Cat, and Cyndi Lauper's Hair"
Directed by
Howie Deutch
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Teleplay by : David Bickel
Original release date
December 14, 2017 (2017-12-14)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
George takes the boys to Florida to see a Space Shuttle launch as a way to cater to Sheldon's interests for a change, but it gets rained out. To cheer him up, George plays dumb and asks Sheldon how lightning and thunder work, leading the latter to appreciate the former more. Meanwhile, Mary, Missy, and Connie go to a beauty salon. Mary and Connie g
George takes the boys to Florida to see a Space Shuttle launch as a way to cater to Sheldon's interests for a change, but it gets rained out. To cheer him up, George plays dumb and asks Sheldon how lightning and thunder work, leading the latter to appreciate the former more. Meanwhile, Mary, Missy, and Connie go to a beauty salon. Mary and Connie g
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George takes the boys to Florida to see a Space Shuttle launch as a way to cater to Sheldon's interests for a change, but it gets rained out. To cheer him up, George plays dumb and asks Sheldon how lightning and thunder work, leading the latter to appreciate the former more. Meanwhile, Mary, Missy, and Connie go to a beauty salon. Mary and Connie g
9
9
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9
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season
9
Title
"Spock, Kirk, and Testicular Hernia"
Directed by
Peter Lauer
Written by
Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Original release date
December 21, 2017 (2017-12-21)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
Sheldon tutors Georgie for their math test, only to discover that the latter cheated to pass. Since Star Trek character Captain Kirk also got away with cheating on the Kobayashi Maru test, Sheldon decides to adapt the "playing fast-and-loose with the rules" lifestyle he believes both Georgie and Kirk embrace by forging Mary's signature on a note ex
Sheldon tutors Georgie for their math test, only to discover that the latter cheated to pass. Since Star Trek character Captain Kirk also got away with cheating on the Kobayashi Maru test, Sheldon decides to adapt the "playing fast-and-loose with the rules" lifestyle he believes both Georgie and Kirk embrace by forging Mary's signature on a note ex
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Sheldon tutors Georgie for their math test, only to discover that the latter cheated to pass. Since Star Trek character Captain Kirk also got away with cheating on the Kobayashi Maru test, Sheldon decides to adapt the "playing fast-and-loose with the rules" lifestyle he believes both Georgie and Kirk embrace by forging Mary's signature on a note ex
10
10
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10
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season
10
Title
"An Eagle Feather, a String Bean, and an Eskimo"
Directed by
Rebecca Asher
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Teleplay by : Rob Ulin & David Bickel
Original release date
January 4, 2018 (2018-01-04)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
14
Sheldon's principal asks Mary and George to consider sending Sheldon to a school for the gifted in Dallas. Sheldon and his teachers are delighted by the idea, but his family (except for Georgie) quickly begins to miss him. Sheldon enjoys the intellectual stimulation, but dislikes the folk rock-singing family that he lives with, and is unable to sle
Sheldon's principal asks Mary and George to consider sending Sheldon to a school for the gifted in Dallas. Sheldon and his teachers are delighted by the idea, but his family (except for Georgie) quickly begins to miss him. Sheldon enjoys the intellectual stimulation, but dislikes the folk rock-singing family that he lives with, and is unable to sle
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Sheldon's principal asks Mary and George to consider sending Sheldon to a school for the gifted in Dallas. Sheldon and his teachers are delighted by the idea, but his family (except for Georgie) quickly begins to miss him. Sheldon enjoys the intellectual stimulation, but dislikes the folk rock-singing family that he lives with, and is unable to sle
11
11
No.
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11
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season
11
Title
"Demons, Sunday School, and Prime Numbers"
Directed by
Howie Deutch
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan
Original release date
January 11, 2018 (2018-01-11)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
14
Mary becomes worried when she finds Sheldon playing with a Demonic figure from Dungeons & Dragons with Tam and Billy. She tries to get Tam's and Billy's parents' help to put an end to the game, but they see it as harmless. Mary then seeks advice from Pastor Jeff, who, with Mary, convinces Sheldon to study Baptist theology. Sheldon, however, takes i
Mary becomes worried when she finds Sheldon playing with a Demonic figure from Dungeons & Dragons with Tam and Billy. She tries to get Tam's and Billy's parents' help to put an end to the game, but they see it as harmless. Mary then seeks advice from Pastor Jeff, who, with Mary, convinces Sheldon to study Baptist theology. Sheldon, however, takes i
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Mary becomes worried when she finds Sheldon playing with a Demonic figure from Dungeons & Dragons with Tam and Billy. She tries to get Tam's and Billy's parents' help to put an end to the game, but they see it as harmless. Mary then seeks advice from Pastor Jeff, who, with Mary, convinces Sheldon to study Baptist theology. Sheldon, however, takes i
12
12
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overall
12
No. in
season
12
Title
"A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer"
Directed by
Richie Keen
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez
Original release date
January 18, 2018 (2018-01-18)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
13
Sheldon asks Mary to buy him a Tandy 1000 SL computer. George insists that they cannot afford it, but Mary reveals that she has been secretly saving money. They get into a heated argument about the secret fund, which prompts Mary to take Sheldon and Missy to live with Connie for a while. She buys Sheldon the computer to make a point to George. Whil
Sheldon asks Mary to buy him a Tandy 1000 SL computer. George insists that they cannot afford it, but Mary reveals that she has been secretly saving money. They get into a heated argument about the secret fund, which prompts Mary to take Sheldon and Missy to live with Connie for a while. She buys Sheldon the computer to make a point to George. Whil
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Sheldon asks Mary to buy him a Tandy 1000 SL computer. George insists that they cannot afford it, but Mary reveals that she has been secretly saving money. They get into a heated argument about the secret fund, which prompts Mary to take Sheldon and Missy to live with Connie for a while. She buys Sheldon the computer to make a point to George. Whil
13
13
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13
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season
13
Title
"A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy Spacek"
Directed by
Howie Deutch
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Teleplay by : Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
February 1, 2018 (2018-02-01)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
12
Sheldon's mysophobia surfaces when influenza hits his school. He is successively sentenced to detention and suspension for leaving his class and the school after his teacher got a cold, escaping from other people who had the flu, and escaping from detention after the other teacher had a tickle in his throat. He then uses his suspension time in an a
Sheldon's mysophobia surfaces when influenza hits his school. He is successively sentenced to detention and suspension for leaving his class and the school after his teacher got a cold, escaping from other people who had the flu, and escaping from detention after the other teacher had a tickle in his throat. He then uses his suspension time in an a
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Sheldon's mysophobia surfaces when influenza hits his school. He is successively sentenced to detention and suspension for leaving his class and the school after his teacher got a cold, escaping from other people who had the flu, and escaping from detention after the other teacher had a tickle in his throat. He then uses his suspension time in an a
14
14
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14
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season
14
Title
"Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad's Whiskey"
Directed by
Howie Deutch
Written by
Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez
Original release date
March 1, 2018 (2018-03-01)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
12
Mary gets a job as church secretary, but Pastor Jeff quickly begins asking her for advice since his beautiful new wife does not speak English and is spending all his money. Since Mary does not get home until 6 pm and Connie refuses to watch them until then, Missy and Sheldon become latchkey kids. When Connie peeks in on the twins, they think she is
Mary gets a job as church secretary, but Pastor Jeff quickly begins asking her for advice since his beautiful new wife does not speak English and is spending all his money. Since Mary does not get home until 6 pm and Connie refuses to watch them until then, Missy and Sheldon become latchkey kids. When Connie peeks in on the twins, they think she is
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Mary gets a job as church secretary, but Pastor Jeff quickly begins asking her for advice since his beautiful new wife does not speak English and is spending all his money. Since Mary does not get home until 6 pm and Connie refuses to watch them until then, Missy and Sheldon become latchkey kids. When Connie peeks in on the twins, they think she is
15
15
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15
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season
15
Title
"Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman"
Directed by
Mark Cendrowski
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez
Original release date
March 8, 2018 (2018-03-08)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
12
Sheldon and Tam befriend Libby, an 11th-grade girl interested in geology. During one of their lunches at the library, Libby offers to drive the three of them to the Houston Museum of Natural Science to see an IMAX film. However, Sheldon is devastated to learn that Libby thinks of him as a child during her talk with Mary. While Sheldon resolves neve
Sheldon and Tam befriend Libby, an 11th-grade girl interested in geology. During one of their lunches at the library, Libby offers to drive the three of them to the Houston Museum of Natural Science to see an IMAX film. However, Sheldon is devastated to learn that Libby thinks of him as a child during her talk with Mary. While Sheldon resolves neve
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Sheldon and Tam befriend Libby, an 11th-grade girl interested in geology. During one of their lunches at the library, Libby offers to drive the three of them to the Houston Museum of Natural Science to see an IMAX film. However, Sheldon is devastated to learn that Libby thinks of him as a child during her talk with Mary. While Sheldon resolves neve
16
16
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16
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16
Title
"Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine"
Directed by
Howie Deutch
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro
Original release date
March 29, 2018 (2018-03-29)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
At the school science fair, Sheldon is devastated when his asteroid impact avoidance project loses to another student's Van de Graaf generator and vows to quit science. After a therapy session with Dr. Goetsch, Sheldon decides to become an actor. In acting class, he impresses the drama teacher, Mr. Lundy, and gets the lead role in Annie. His parent
At the school science fair, Sheldon is devastated when his asteroid impact avoidance project loses to another student's Van de Graaf generator and vows to quit science. After a therapy session with Dr. Goetsch, Sheldon decides to become an actor. In acting class, he impresses the drama teacher, Mr. Lundy, and gets the lead role in Annie. His parent
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At the school science fair, Sheldon is devastated when his asteroid impact avoidance project loses to another student's Van de Graaf generator and vows to quit science. After a therapy session with Dr. Goetsch, Sheldon decides to become an actor. In acting class, he impresses the drama teacher, Mr. Lundy, and gets the lead role in Annie. His parent
17
17
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overall
17
No. in
season
17
Title
"Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-Hoo"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Teleplay by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
April 5, 2018 (2018-04-05)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
Sheldon is being bullied by Bobbi Sparks, a six-year-old girl who is his neighbor. His parents have different ideas about how to handle the situation, neither of which is effective. In the end, George and Bobbi's dad hang out and plan to tell their wives the made-up story of them being involved in a deadly fight. Sheldon even tries paying Missy to
Sheldon is being bullied by Bobbi Sparks, a six-year-old girl who is his neighbor. His parents have different ideas about how to handle the situation, neither of which is effective. In the end, George and Bobbi's dad hang out and plan to tell their wives the made-up story of them being involved in a deadly fight. Sheldon even tries paying Missy to
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Sheldon is being bullied by Bobbi Sparks, a six-year-old girl who is his neighbor. His parents have different ideas about how to handle the situation, neither of which is effective. In the end, George and Bobbi's dad hang out and plan to tell their wives the made-up story of them being involved in a deadly fight. Sheldon even tries paying Missy to
18
18
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18
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18
Title
"A Mother, A Child, and a Blue Man's Backside"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Teagan Wall
Teleplay by : David Bickel & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija
Original release date
April 12, 2018 (2018-04-12)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
After Mary confiscates Sheldon's comic books due to the rather explicit content in an issue of Watchmen, Sheldon demands to be treated like an adult. He fails his every attempt at adulthood until a tornado warning reminds him of his family values.
After Mary confiscates Sheldon's comic books due to the rather explicit content in an issue of Watchmen, Sheldon demands to be treated like an adult. He fails his every attempt at adulthood until a tornado warning reminds him of his family values.
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After Mary confiscates Sheldon's comic books due to the rather explicit content in an issue of Watchmen, Sheldon demands to be treated like an adult. He fails his every attempt at adulthood until a tornado warning reminds him of his family values.
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19
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19
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19
Title
"Gluons, Guacamole, and the Color Purple"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez
Original release date
April 19, 2018 (2018-04-19)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
Connie drives Sheldon to a nearby college so that he can audit a weekly class on quantum chromodynamics. The professor, Dr. John Sturgis, asks Connie out on a date. She has a nice time, but finds that he is like an older version of Sheldon. The following week, she has to leave the class because her presence is too distracting for Sturgis. Meanwhile
Connie drives Sheldon to a nearby college so that he can audit a weekly class on quantum chromodynamics. The professor, Dr. John Sturgis, asks Connie out on a date. She has a nice time, but finds that he is like an older version of Sheldon. The following week, she has to leave the class because her presence is too distracting for Sturgis. Meanwhile
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Connie drives Sheldon to a nearby college so that he can audit a weekly class on quantum chromodynamics. The professor, Dr. John Sturgis, asks Connie out on a date. She has a nice time, but finds that he is like an older version of Sheldon. The following week, she has to leave the class because her presence is too distracting for Sturgis. Meanwhile
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Title
"A Dog, A Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija & Teagan Wall
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & David Bickel
Original release date
April 26, 2018 (2018-04-26)
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Sheldon's cynophobia surfaces when the Sparks family begins taking care of a relative's dog, which shows a strange attraction to Sheldon. The families are unable to agree about how to control the dog until Pastor Jeff mediates. Sheldon tries to overcome his fear by dressing in protective clothing and petting the dog, but this backfires when the dog
Sheldon's cynophobia surfaces when the Sparks family begins taking care of a relative's dog, which shows a strange attraction to Sheldon. The families are unable to agree about how to control the dog until Pastor Jeff mediates. Sheldon tries to overcome his fear by dressing in protective clothing and petting the dog, but this backfires when the dog
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Sheldon's cynophobia surfaces when the Sparks family begins taking care of a relative's dog, which shows a strange attraction to Sheldon. The families are unable to agree about how to control the dog until Pastor Jeff mediates. Sheldon tries to overcome his fear by dressing in protective clothing and petting the dog, but this backfires when the dog
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"Summer Sausage, a Pocket Poncho, and Tony Danza"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Stacey Pulwer
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Tara Hernandez & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
May 3, 2018 (2018-05-03)
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Sheldon invites Dr. Sturgis to dinner without telling anyone. The next evening, Dr. Sturgis comes to Connie's house to cook her some Sichuan cuisine, after which she invites him to stay for the night. Sheldon monitors the events through his binoculars. George takes Missy, who is dressed as a princess, to dinner at Red Lobster. That leaves Mary and
Sheldon invites Dr. Sturgis to dinner without telling anyone. The next evening, Dr. Sturgis comes to Connie's house to cook her some Sichuan cuisine, after which she invites him to stay for the night. Sheldon monitors the events through his binoculars. George takes Missy, who is dressed as a princess, to dinner at Red Lobster. That leaves Mary and
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Sheldon invites Dr. Sturgis to dinner without telling anyone. The next evening, Dr. Sturgis comes to Connie's house to cook her some Sichuan cuisine, after which she invites him to stay for the night. Sheldon monitors the events through his binoculars. George takes Missy, who is dressed as a princess, to dinner at Red Lobster. That leaves Mary and
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Title
"Vanilla Ice Cream, Gentleman Callers, and a Dinette Set"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Jeremy Howe & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan
Original release date
May 10, 2018 (2018-05-10)
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(millions)
12
Connie tries to date Dr. Sturgis and Ira simultaneously, but then decides to dump Ira, who tries to win her back by giving her furniture. Dr. Sturgis goes to confront Ira and they reach an understanding. Connie is furious that Dr. Sturgis did that without her permission and that Sheldon is meddling in their relationship. It then occurs to Sheldon t
Connie tries to date Dr. Sturgis and Ira simultaneously, but then decides to dump Ira, who tries to win her back by giving her furniture. Dr. Sturgis goes to confront Ira and they reach an understanding. Connie is furious that Dr. Sturgis did that without her permission and that Sheldon is meddling in their relationship. It then occurs to Sheldon t
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Connie tries to date Dr. Sturgis and Ira simultaneously, but then decides to dump Ira, who tries to win her back by giving her furniture. Dr. Sturgis goes to confront Ira and they reach an understanding. Connie is furious that Dr. Sturgis did that without her permission and that Sheldon is meddling in their relationship. It then occurs to Sheldon t
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code | U . viewers (millions) |
| 1 | 1 | "Pilot" | Jon Favreau | Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro | September 25, 2017 (2017-09-25) | T12 | 17 |
| Sheldon Cooper, a 9-year-old genius, begins his first day of high school in the ninth grade with his older brother, George "Georgie" Cooper Jr. Having shown more skills than a typical child his age, he skipped several grades. On his first day, he questions his teachers and informs students of their rule-breaking. He tries to find his place in the n | |||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Rockets, Communists, and the Dewey Decimal System" | Michael Zinberg | Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro | November 2, 2017 (2017-11-02) | T12 | 12 |
| Sheldon learns that his mother is worried about him not having any friends. He therefore, gets a copy of How to Win Friends and Influence People from the school library and tries its methods on various students and teachers without success. His sister Missy recommends that he try to make friends with other people who checked out the book since they | |||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Poker, Faith, and Eggs" | Michael Zinberg | Story by : Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro | November 9, 2017 (2017-11-09) | T12 | 12 |
| Sheldon debates the relationship between religion and science with Pastor Jeff, while Billy Sparks brings some eggs for Missy. George suffers a mild heart attack, so Mary takes him to the hospital after calling her mother, Connie, to watch the children. While Connie is sleeping, Georgie "borrows" her car and takes the other children to see their fa | |||||||
| 4 | 4 | "A Therapist, a Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro Teleplay by : Rob Ulin & Dave Bickel | November 16, 2017 (2017-11-16) | T12 | 11 |
| Sheldon chokes on sausage and becomes fearful of solid foods. His parents take him to a psychiatrist, Dr. Goetsch, who talks to his parents first, telling Sheldon he can read any of the comic books in the waiting room. Although Sheldon had previously not been interested in comic books, he starts reading X-Men, which inspires him. He then leaves Dr. | |||||||
| 5 | 5 | "A Solar Calculator, a Game Ball, and a Cheerleader's Bosom" | Chris Koch | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro Teleplay by : Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija | November 23, 2017 (2017-11-23) | T12 | 11 |
| Sheldon uses sports analytics to help his school's football team, coached by his father, win games, but immediately becomes too popular for his taste as a result. Georgie struggles with his father neglecting him in favor of spending time with Sheldon, while Missy and Tam revel in Sheldon's new popularity. Meanwhile, Connie also asks for his advice | |||||||
| 6 | 6 | "A Patch, a Modem, and a Zantac®" | Don Scardino | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro Teleplay by : Anthony Gioe & Nick Mandernach | November 30, 2017 (2017-11-30) | T12 | 12 |
| Dr. Ronald Hodges, a NASA engineer, appears as a guest speaker in Sheldon's science class and does not take his idea about VTVL technology seriously, making Sheldon go to great lengths to prove him wrong. He tries to do the calculations himself, but he needs a computer. When he realizes the family cannot afford one, he becomes frustrated, which cau | |||||||
| 7 | 7 | "A Brisket, Voodoo, and Cannonball Run" | Mark Cendrowski | Story by : Nick Bakay Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro | December 7, 2017 (2017-12-07) | T12 | 12 |
| Connie's disdain for George emerges when she refuses to give him her brisket recipe. George later complains that Mary always takes her mother's side. Connie gives him a fake recipe that requires him to go to great lengths to get the ingredients to get back at George for secretly searching her home for it. After George spends 14 hours cooking in vai | |||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Cape Canaveral, Schrödinger's Cat, and Cyndi Lauper's Hair" | Howie Deutch | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro Teleplay by : David Bickel | December 14, 2017 (2017-12-14) | T12 | 11 |
| George takes the boys to Florida to see a Space Shuttle launch as a way to cater to Sheldon's interests for a change, but it gets rained out. To cheer him up, George plays dumb and asks Sheldon how lightning and thunder work, leading the latter to appreciate the former more. Meanwhile, Mary, Missy, and Connie go to a beauty salon. Mary and Connie g | |||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Spock, Kirk, and Testicular Hernia" | Peter Lauer | Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro | December 21, 2017 (2017-12-21) | T12 | 11 |
| Sheldon tutors Georgie for their math test, only to discover that the latter cheated to pass. Since Star Trek character Captain Kirk also got away with cheating on the Kobayashi Maru test, Sheldon decides to adapt the "playing fast-and-loose with the rules" lifestyle he believes both Georgie and Kirk embrace by forging Mary's signature on a note ex | |||||||
| 10 | 10 | "An Eagle Feather, a String Bean, and an Eskimo" | Rebecca Asher | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro Teleplay by : Rob Ulin & David Bickel | January 4, 2018 (2018-01-04) | T12 | 14 |
| Sheldon's principal asks Mary and George to consider sending Sheldon to a school for the gifted in Dallas. Sheldon and his teachers are delighted by the idea, but his family (except for Georgie) quickly begins to miss him. Sheldon enjoys the intellectual stimulation, but dislikes the folk rock-singing family that he lives with, and is unable to sle | |||||||
| 11 | 11 | "Demons, Sunday School, and Prime Numbers" | Howie Deutch | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan | January 11, 2018 (2018-01-11) | T12 | 14 |
| Mary becomes worried when she finds Sheldon playing with a Demonic figure from Dungeons & Dragons with Tam and Billy. She tries to get Tam's and Billy's parents' help to put an end to the game, but they see it as harmless. Mary then seeks advice from Pastor Jeff, who, with Mary, convinces Sheldon to study Baptist theology. Sheldon, however, takes i | |||||||
| 12 | 12 | "A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer" | Richie Keen | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez | January 18, 2018 (2018-01-18) | T12 | 13 |
| Sheldon asks Mary to buy him a Tandy 1000 SL computer. George insists that they cannot afford it, but Mary reveals that she has been secretly saving money. They get into a heated argument about the secret fund, which prompts Mary to take Sheldon and Missy to live with Connie for a while. She buys Sheldon the computer to make a point to George. Whil | |||||||
| 13 | 13 | "A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy Spacek" | Howie Deutch | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro Teleplay by : Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe | February 1, 2018 (2018-02-01) | T12 | 12 |
| Sheldon's mysophobia surfaces when influenza hits his school. He is successively sentenced to detention and suspension for leaving his class and the school after his teacher got a cold, escaping from other people who had the flu, and escaping from detention after the other teacher had a tickle in his throat. He then uses his suspension time in an a | |||||||
| 14 | 14 | "Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad's Whiskey" | Howie Deutch | Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez | March 1, 2018 (2018-03-01) | T12 | 12 |
| Mary gets a job as church secretary, but Pastor Jeff quickly begins asking her for advice since his beautiful new wife does not speak English and is spending all his money. Since Mary does not get home until 6 pm and Connie refuses to watch them until then, Missy and Sheldon become latchkey kids. When Connie peeks in on the twins, they think she is | |||||||
| 15 | 15 | "Dolomite, Apple Slices, and a Mystery Woman" | Mark Cendrowski | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez | March 8, 2018 (2018-03-08) | T12 | 12 |
| Sheldon and Tam befriend Libby, an 11th-grade girl interested in geology. During one of their lunches at the library, Libby offers to drive the three of them to the Houston Museum of Natural Science to see an IMAX film. However, Sheldon is devastated to learn that Libby thinks of him as a child during her talk with Mary. While Sheldon resolves neve | |||||||
| 16 | 16 | "Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine" | Howie Deutch | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro Teleplay by : Steven Molaro | March 29, 2018 (2018-03-29) | T12 | 11 |
| At the school science fair, Sheldon is devastated when his asteroid impact avoidance project loses to another student's Van de Graaf generator and vows to quit science. After a therapy session with Dr. Goetsch, Sheldon decides to become an actor. In acting class, he impresses the drama teacher, Mr. Lundy, and gets the lead role in Annie. His parent | |||||||
| 17 | 17 | "Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-Hoo" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro Teleplay by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe | April 5, 2018 (2018-04-05) | T12 | 11 |
| Sheldon is being bullied by Bobbi Sparks, a six-year-old girl who is his neighbor. His parents have different ideas about how to handle the situation, neither of which is effective. In the end, George and Bobbi's dad hang out and plan to tell their wives the made-up story of them being involved in a deadly fight. Sheldon even tries paying Missy to | |||||||
| 18 | 18 | "A Mother, A Child, and a Blue Man's Backside" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Teagan Wall Teleplay by : David Bickel & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija | April 12, 2018 (2018-04-12) | T12 | 11 |
| After Mary confiscates Sheldon's comic books due to the rather explicit content in an issue of Watchmen, Sheldon demands to be treated like an adult. He fails his every attempt at adulthood until a tornado warning reminds him of his family values. | |||||||
| 19 | 19 | "Gluons, Guacamole, and the Color Purple" | Alex Reid | Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez | April 19, 2018 (2018-04-19) | T12 | 11 |
| Connie drives Sheldon to a nearby college so that he can audit a weekly class on quantum chromodynamics. The professor, Dr. John Sturgis, asks Connie out on a date. She has a nice time, but finds that he is like an older version of Sheldon. The following week, she has to leave the class because her presence is too distracting for Sturgis. Meanwhile | |||||||
| 20 | 20 | "A Dog, A Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija & Teagan Wall Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & David Bickel | April 26, 2018 (2018-04-26) | T12 | 11 |
| Sheldon's cynophobia surfaces when the Sparks family begins taking care of a relative's dog, which shows a strange attraction to Sheldon. The families are unable to agree about how to control the dog until Pastor Jeff mediates. Sheldon tries to overcome his fear by dressing in protective clothing and petting the dog, but this backfires when the dog | |||||||
| 21 | 21 | "Summer Sausage, a Pocket Poncho, and Tony Danza" | Alex Reid | Story by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Stacey Pulwer Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Tara Hernandez & Connor Kilpatrick | May 3, 2018 (2018-05-03) | T12 | 11 |
| Sheldon invites Dr. Sturgis to dinner without telling anyone. The next evening, Dr. Sturgis comes to Connie's house to cook her some Sichuan cuisine, after which she invites him to stay for the night. Sheldon monitors the events through his binoculars. George takes Missy, who is dressed as a princess, to dinner at Red Lobster. That leaves Mary and | |||||||
| 22 | 22 | "Vanilla Ice Cream, Gentleman Callers, and a Dinette Set" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Jeremy Howe & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan | May 10, 2018 (2018-05-10) | T12 | 12 |
| Connie tries to date Dr. Sturgis and Ira simultaneously, but then decides to dump Ira, who tries to win her back by giving her furniture. Dr. Sturgis goes to confront Ira and they reach an understanding. Connie is furious that Dr. Sturgis did that without her permission and that Sheldon is meddling in their relationship. It then occurs to Sheldon t | |||||||
· Episodes › Season 2 (2018–2019)
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1
Title
"A High-Pitched Buzz and Training Wheels"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Teleplay by : David Bickel & Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
September 24, 2018 (2018-09-24)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
10
Sheldon takes apart the refrigerator in order to stop it from emitting a buzzing sound, which forces George to pay $200 to a repairman. Sheldon then gets a job delivering newspapers so he can reimburse George, but the job turns out to be difficult and stressful. He eventually outsources the work to Billy Sparks.
Sheldon takes apart the refrigerator in order to stop it from emitting a buzzing sound, which forces George to pay $200 to a repairman. Sheldon then gets a job delivering newspapers so he can reimburse George, but the job turns out to be difficult and stressful. He eventually outsources the work to Billy Sparks.
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Sheldon takes apart the refrigerator in order to stop it from emitting a buzzing sound, which forces George to pay $200 to a repairman. Sheldon then gets a job delivering newspapers so he can reimburse George, but the job turns out to be difficult and stressful. He eventually outsources the work to Billy Sparks.
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Title
"A Rival Prodigy and Sir Isaac Neutron"
Directed by
Mark Cendrowski
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & David Bickel
Teleplay by : Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija & Tara Hernandez
Original release date
September 27, 2018 (2018-09-27)
Prod.
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U . viewers
(millions)
10
Sheldon is joined in Dr. Sturgis's physics class by Paige, who is slightly smarter and younger than he is, causing him to be jealous. Paige and her family visit the Coopers. Her parents begin bickering after talking with George and Mary about raising a gifted child, Sheldon is still jealous of Paige, but Missy and Georgie like her older sister. Dr.
Sheldon is joined in Dr. Sturgis's physics class by Paige, who is slightly smarter and younger than he is, causing him to be jealous. Paige and her family visit the Coopers. Her parents begin bickering after talking with George and Mary about raising a gifted child, Sheldon is still jealous of Paige, but Missy and Georgie like her older sister. Dr.
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Sheldon is joined in Dr. Sturgis's physics class by Paige, who is slightly smarter and younger than he is, causing him to be jealous. Paige and her family visit the Coopers. Her parents begin bickering after talking with George and Mary about raising a gifted child, Sheldon is still jealous of Paige, but Missy and Georgie like her older sister. Dr.
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3
Title
"A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & David Bickel & Eric Kaplan
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
October 4, 2018 (2018-10-04)
Prod.
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T12
U . viewers
(millions)
10
Mary questions her faith in God after hearing about a sixteen-year-old girl in the congregation who died in an accident. Despite his atheism, as he challenges Pastor Jeff how God would look like in an alien planet with octopuses, Sheldon helps Mary find her faith in God again by using the teleological argument.
Mary questions her faith in God after hearing about a sixteen-year-old girl in the congregation who died in an accident. Despite his atheism, as he challenges Pastor Jeff how God would look like in an alien planet with octopuses, Sheldon helps Mary find her faith in God again by using the teleological argument.
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Mary questions her faith in God after hearing about a sixteen-year-old girl in the congregation who died in an accident. Despite his atheism, as he challenges Pastor Jeff how God would look like in an alien planet with octopuses, Sheldon helps Mary find her faith in God again by using the teleological argument.
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Title
"A Financial Secret and Fish Sauce"
Directed by
Jonathan Judge
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & David Bickel & Jeremy Howe
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija
Original release date
October 11, 2018 (2018-10-11)
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T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
While doing his parents' taxes, Sheldon finds a $300 discrepancy due to a missing check, but George does not want to talk about it and requires Sheldon to keep this a secret from his mother. Sheldon becomes so stressed by the requirement to keep the secret that he asks to stay overnight at Tam's house to avoid Mary. During the sleepover, he confess
While doing his parents' taxes, Sheldon finds a $300 discrepancy due to a missing check, but George does not want to talk about it and requires Sheldon to keep this a secret from his mother. Sheldon becomes so stressed by the requirement to keep the secret that he asks to stay overnight at Tam's house to avoid Mary. During the sleepover, he confess
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While doing his parents' taxes, Sheldon finds a $300 discrepancy due to a missing check, but George does not want to talk about it and requires Sheldon to keep this a secret from his mother. Sheldon becomes so stressed by the requirement to keep the secret that he asks to stay overnight at Tam's house to avoid Mary. During the sleepover, he confess
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Title
"A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries"
Directed by
Jude Weng
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & David Bickel & Eric Kaplan
Original release date
October 18, 2018 (2018-10-18)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
Dr. Sturgis suggests that Sheldon and Missy begin participating in a weekly twin study. Mary is concerned about possible effects on the children, but George likes the money that was being offered by Dr , who had also agreed to take care of the fuel, and also offered $300 that the study pays every week. Sheldon excels at the analytical tests,
Dr. Sturgis suggests that Sheldon and Missy begin participating in a weekly twin study. Mary is concerned about possible effects on the children, but George likes the money that was being offered by Dr , who had also agreed to take care of the fuel, and also offered $300 that the study pays every week. Sheldon excels at the analytical tests,
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Dr. Sturgis suggests that Sheldon and Missy begin participating in a weekly twin study. Mary is concerned about possible effects on the children, but George likes the money that was being offered by Dr , who had also agreed to take care of the fuel, and also offered $300 that the study pays every week. Sheldon excels at the analytical tests,
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6
Title
"Seven Deadly Sins and a Small Carl Sagan"
Directed by
Chris Koch
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & David Bickel & Jeremy Howe
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
October 25, 2018 (2018-10-25)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
10
Pastor Jeff wants to put on a Halloween Hell House ("Heck House") to warn children and teenagers of the consequences of sin and puts Mary in charge. She enlists the help of Mr. Lundy, who then takes over the whole production. He dresses as Satan and sets up a different room in a vacant house for each of the seven deadly sins. The last room is heave
Pastor Jeff wants to put on a Halloween Hell House ("Heck House") to warn children and teenagers of the consequences of sin and puts Mary in charge. She enlists the help of Mr. Lundy, who then takes over the whole production. He dresses as Satan and sets up a different room in a vacant house for each of the seven deadly sins. The last room is heave
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Pastor Jeff wants to put on a Halloween Hell House ("Heck House") to warn children and teenagers of the consequences of sin and puts Mary in charge. She enlists the help of Mr. Lundy, who then takes over the whole production. He dresses as Satan and sets up a different room in a vacant house for each of the seven deadly sins. The last room is heave
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7
Title
"Carbon Dating and a Stuffed Raccoon"
Directed by
Rebecca Asher
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez
Original release date
November 1, 2018 (2018-11-01)
Prod.
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T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
George takes Sheldon to a lecture on carbon dating, which is also being attended by Paige. While waiting in a restaurant, he is separately approached by Paige's parents, whose marriage is precarious because of the demands of raising Paige. The children become bored by the lecture and wander into a closed area of the museum. Meanwhile, Connie is hol
George takes Sheldon to a lecture on carbon dating, which is also being attended by Paige. While waiting in a restaurant, he is separately approached by Paige's parents, whose marriage is precarious because of the demands of raising Paige. The children become bored by the lecture and wander into a closed area of the museum. Meanwhile, Connie is hol
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George takes Sheldon to a lecture on carbon dating, which is also being attended by Paige. While waiting in a restaurant, he is separately approached by Paige's parents, whose marriage is precarious because of the demands of raising Paige. The children become bored by the lecture and wander into a closed area of the museum. Meanwhile, Connie is hol
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8
Title
"An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & David Bickel & Tara Hernandez
Original release date
November 8, 2018 (2018-11-08)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
Connie and Sheldon become addicted to video games. She even pulls him out of school so he can play with her, since she had promised not to play without him. Meanwhile, Georgie takes a part-time job at Herschel Sparks' garage, where he displays a definite talent for tire repair.
Connie and Sheldon become addicted to video games. She even pulls him out of school so he can play with her, since she had promised not to play without him. Meanwhile, Georgie takes a part-time job at Herschel Sparks' garage, where he displays a definite talent for tire repair.
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Connie and Sheldon become addicted to video games. She even pulls him out of school so he can play with her, since she had promised not to play without him. Meanwhile, Georgie takes a part-time job at Herschel Sparks' garage, where he displays a definite talent for tire repair.
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9
Title
"Family Dynamics and a Red Fiero"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
November 15, 2018 (2018-11-15)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
10
Sheldon takes a psychology class as his elective, and is told to observe family dynamics over the Thanksgiving weekend. He sees his parents argue over whether or not George should accept a higher-paying job coaching at the University of Tulsa, since his family does not want to leave Medford. George rejects the offer and Sheldon becomes unexpectedly
Sheldon takes a psychology class as his elective, and is told to observe family dynamics over the Thanksgiving weekend. He sees his parents argue over whether or not George should accept a higher-paying job coaching at the University of Tulsa, since his family does not want to leave Medford. George rejects the offer and Sheldon becomes unexpectedly
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Sheldon takes a psychology class as his elective, and is told to observe family dynamics over the Thanksgiving weekend. He sees his parents argue over whether or not George should accept a higher-paying job coaching at the University of Tulsa, since his family does not want to leave Medford. George rejects the offer and Sheldon becomes unexpectedly
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10
Title
"A Stunted Childhood and a Can of Fancy Mixed Nuts"
Directed by
Rebecca Asher
Written by
Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez
Original release date
December 6, 2018 (2018-12-06)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
10
Missy and Paige have a sleepover. After learning that people with a stunted childhood become social outcasts, Sheldon tries to be more like a 10-year-old by playing practical jokes on various people. After finally succeeding with Missy, he becomes satisfied with his social progress. Meanwhile, John asks Connie to teach him how to drive a car. He fa
Missy and Paige have a sleepover. After learning that people with a stunted childhood become social outcasts, Sheldon tries to be more like a 10-year-old by playing practical jokes on various people. After finally succeeding with Missy, he becomes satisfied with his social progress. Meanwhile, John asks Connie to teach him how to drive a car. He fa
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Missy and Paige have a sleepover. After learning that people with a stunted childhood become social outcasts, Sheldon tries to be more like a 10-year-old by playing practical jokes on various people. After finally succeeding with Missy, he becomes satisfied with his social progress. Meanwhile, John asks Connie to teach him how to drive a car. He fa
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11
Title
"A Race of Superhumans and a Letter to Alf"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Tara Hernandez & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan
Original release date
January 3, 2019 (2019-01-03)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
10
Sheldon tries to teach math to Missy using Socratic questioning and operant conditioning, causing her to slug him when he threatens to damage her Cabbage Patch doll unless she learns calculus. Georgie joins Mary's bible study group so that he can be close to Veronica. They get baptized together, but she slugs him when he kisses her. Mary berates an
Sheldon tries to teach math to Missy using Socratic questioning and operant conditioning, causing her to slug him when he threatens to damage her Cabbage Patch doll unless she learns calculus. Georgie joins Mary's bible study group so that he can be close to Veronica. They get baptized together, but she slugs him when he kisses her. Mary berates an
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Sheldon tries to teach math to Missy using Socratic questioning and operant conditioning, causing her to slug him when he threatens to damage her Cabbage Patch doll unless she learns calculus. Georgie joins Mary's bible study group so that he can be close to Veronica. They get baptized together, but she slugs him when he kisses her. Mary berates an
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12
Title
"A Tummy Ache and a Whale of a Metaphor"
Directed by
Mark Cendrowski
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Teleplay by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
January 10, 2019 (2019-01-10)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
12
Sheldon has to go to a hospital for several days to get his gall bladder removed. He is a difficult patient until he gets a roommate with a hole in his heart. All of his family (except for Georgie) miss him.
Sheldon has to go to a hospital for several days to get his gall bladder removed. He is a difficult patient until he gets a roommate with a hole in his heart. All of his family (except for Georgie) miss him.
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Sheldon has to go to a hospital for several days to get his gall bladder removed. He is a difficult patient until he gets a roommate with a hole in his heart. All of his family (except for Georgie) miss him.
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No. in
season
13
Title
"A Nuclear Reactor and a Boy Called Lovey"
Directed by
Chris Koch
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan
Original release date
January 17, 2019 (2019-01-17)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
Georgie is humiliated at school when he tries to win back Veronica, Mary insists that George tell her who his first crush was, Connie has to break up a shoving match between John and another scientist who was getting too friendly towards her, and Sheldon acquires a box of defective smoke detectors so that he can take out the Americium-241 and build
Georgie is humiliated at school when he tries to win back Veronica, Mary insists that George tell her who his first crush was, Connie has to break up a shoving match between John and another scientist who was getting too friendly towards her, and Sheldon acquires a box of defective smoke detectors so that he can take out the Americium-241 and build
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Georgie is humiliated at school when he tries to win back Veronica, Mary insists that George tell her who his first crush was, Connie has to break up a shoving match between John and another scientist who was getting too friendly towards her, and Sheldon acquires a box of defective smoke detectors so that he can take out the Americium-241 and build
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season
14
Title
"David, Goliath, and a Yoo-hoo from the Back"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Jeremy Howe & Stacey Pulwer
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez
Original release date
January 31, 2019 (2019-01-31)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
Sheldon witnesses Georgie being bullied by a fellow student, and strikes up a friendship with the bully that enables him to coerce services from Georgie. However, Sheldon brags about the relationship to an even bigger bully, which results in Sheldon being imprisoned in a locker overnight. Meanwhile, Missy steals Connie's makeup for school picture d
Sheldon witnesses Georgie being bullied by a fellow student, and strikes up a friendship with the bully that enables him to coerce services from Georgie. However, Sheldon brags about the relationship to an even bigger bully, which results in Sheldon being imprisoned in a locker overnight. Meanwhile, Missy steals Connie's makeup for school picture d
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Sheldon witnesses Georgie being bullied by a fellow student, and strikes up a friendship with the bully that enables him to coerce services from Georgie. However, Sheldon brags about the relationship to an even bigger bully, which results in Sheldon being imprisoned in a locker overnight. Meanwhile, Missy steals Connie's makeup for school picture d
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season
15
Title
"A Math Emergency and Perky Palms"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Teleplay by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
February 7, 2019 (2019-02-07)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
12
Dr. Sturgis gives Sheldon a 95% on a physics test, which Sheldon disputes. Eventually, Dr. Sturgis admits that Sheldon was right, and deserved a perfect score. Pastor Jeff becomes ill, and asks Mary to take over his duties, such as providing counseling to a pair of newlyweds, and visiting a former military officer who is a shut-in with failing heal
Dr. Sturgis gives Sheldon a 95% on a physics test, which Sheldon disputes. Eventually, Dr. Sturgis admits that Sheldon was right, and deserved a perfect score. Pastor Jeff becomes ill, and asks Mary to take over his duties, such as providing counseling to a pair of newlyweds, and visiting a former military officer who is a shut-in with failing heal
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Dr. Sturgis gives Sheldon a 95% on a physics test, which Sheldon disputes. Eventually, Dr. Sturgis admits that Sheldon was right, and deserved a perfect score. Pastor Jeff becomes ill, and asks Mary to take over his duties, such as providing counseling to a pair of newlyweds, and visiting a former military officer who is a shut-in with failing heal
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16
Title
"A Loaf of Bread and a Grand Old Flag"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro
Teleplay by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
February 21, 2019 (2019-02-21)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
Sheldon's favorite brand of bread tastes different, so he begins a campaign to advocate for tight government regulation of bakeries. During a TV interview, he inadvertently says that communism might be the answer to the bread crisis, so the Cooper family is shunned by the town. Meanwhile, Veronica breaks up with her boyfriend, so she and Georgie be
Sheldon's favorite brand of bread tastes different, so he begins a campaign to advocate for tight government regulation of bakeries. During a TV interview, he inadvertently says that communism might be the answer to the bread crisis, so the Cooper family is shunned by the town. Meanwhile, Veronica breaks up with her boyfriend, so she and Georgie be
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Sheldon's favorite brand of bread tastes different, so he begins a campaign to advocate for tight government regulation of bakeries. During a TV interview, he inadvertently says that communism might be the answer to the bread crisis, so the Cooper family is shunned by the town. Meanwhile, Veronica breaks up with her boyfriend, so she and Georgie be
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season
17
Title
"Albert Einstein and the Story of Another Mary"
Directed by
Beth McCarthy-Miller
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan
Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Steve Holland
Original release date
March 7, 2019 (2019-03-07)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
11
Mary becomes pregnant, causing George to worry about finances. He does get a pay raise from the school, but Mary suffers a miscarriage. Meanwhile, Sheldon takes up violin lessons to be more like Albert Einstein. Noticing the prevalence of Jews like Einstein in physics, he decides to become Jewish himself. A rabbi then talks him out of it.
Mary becomes pregnant, causing George to worry about finances. He does get a pay raise from the school, but Mary suffers a miscarriage. Meanwhile, Sheldon takes up violin lessons to be more like Albert Einstein. Noticing the prevalence of Jews like Einstein in physics, he decides to become Jewish himself. A rabbi then talks him out of it.
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Mary becomes pregnant, causing George to worry about finances. He does get a pay raise from the school, but Mary suffers a miscarriage. Meanwhile, Sheldon takes up violin lessons to be more like Albert Einstein. Noticing the prevalence of Jews like Einstein in physics, he decides to become Jewish himself. A rabbi then talks him out of it.
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18
Title
"A Perfect Score and a Bunsen Burner Marshmallow"
Directed by
Chris Koch
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & David Bickel & Tara Hernandez
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
April 4, 2019 (2019-04-04)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
10
Colleges begin to take notice of Sheldon after he gets a perfect score on his PSAT/NMSQT. To gain some experience in living at a college, he stays overnight with John. The experience is mostly enjoyable, but after he accidentally starts a fire in the kitchen, he is happy to return home. Mary is delighted, since she had been experiencing empty nest
Colleges begin to take notice of Sheldon after he gets a perfect score on his PSAT/NMSQT. To gain some experience in living at a college, he stays overnight with John. The experience is mostly enjoyable, but after he accidentally starts a fire in the kitchen, he is happy to return home. Mary is delighted, since she had been experiencing empty nest
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Colleges begin to take notice of Sheldon after he gets a perfect score on his PSAT/NMSQT. To gain some experience in living at a college, he stays overnight with John. The experience is mostly enjoyable, but after he accidentally starts a fire in the kitchen, he is happy to return home. Mary is delighted, since she had been experiencing empty nest
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No. in
season
19
Title
"A Political Campaign and a Candy Land Cheater"
Directed by
Jude Weng
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & David Bickel & Steve Holland
Original release date
April 25, 2019 (2019-04-25)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
10
Annoyed that so many school funds go to football instead of the science classroom, Sheldon decides to run for class president. The campaign goes badly until Sheldon decides to fight dirty using information that Missy got from his opponent's younger sister; she's originally from New York. Sheldon uses Texas pride to win. However, Principal Petersen
Annoyed that so many school funds go to football instead of the science classroom, Sheldon decides to run for class president. The campaign goes badly until Sheldon decides to fight dirty using information that Missy got from his opponent's younger sister; she's originally from New York. Sheldon uses Texas pride to win. However, Principal Petersen
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Annoyed that so many school funds go to football instead of the science classroom, Sheldon decides to run for class president. The campaign goes badly until Sheldon decides to fight dirty using information that Missy got from his opponent's younger sister; she's originally from New York. Sheldon uses Texas pride to win. However, Principal Petersen
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season
20
Title
"A Proposal and a Popsicle Stick Cross"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & David Bickel & Steve Holland
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
May 2, 2019 (2019-05-02)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
10
When Veronica has problems at home, the Coopers take her in for a few days, thrilling Georgie. She fits in well with all the family and Georgie's kindness makes her actually start to have feelings for him. George steps in when her mother's boyfriend tries to take her home against her will. Meanwhile, Dr. Sturgis proposes to Connie after a year of d
When Veronica has problems at home, the Coopers take her in for a few days, thrilling Georgie. She fits in well with all the family and Georgie's kindness makes her actually start to have feelings for him. George steps in when her mother's boyfriend tries to take her home against her will. Meanwhile, Dr. Sturgis proposes to Connie after a year of d
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When Veronica has problems at home, the Coopers take her in for a few days, thrilling Georgie. She fits in well with all the family and Georgie's kindness makes her actually start to have feelings for him. George steps in when her mother's boyfriend tries to take her home against her will. Meanwhile, Dr. Sturgis proposes to Connie after a year of d
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43
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No. in
season
21
Title
"A Broken Heart and a Crock Monster"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
May 9, 2019 (2019-05-09)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
10
Pastor Jeff stays with the Coopers while he has marital problems, making things uncomfortable for Mary and George and bonding with Georgie over girl problems. When he finds his wife has left him, he considers leaving the church until he meets Robin, a female police officer. Sheldon and Missy get many donations for the church, while Connie takes Dr.
Pastor Jeff stays with the Coopers while he has marital problems, making things uncomfortable for Mary and George and bonding with Georgie over girl problems. When he finds his wife has left him, he considers leaving the church until he meets Robin, a female police officer. Sheldon and Missy get many donations for the church, while Connie takes Dr.
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Pastor Jeff stays with the Coopers while he has marital problems, making things uncomfortable for Mary and George and bonding with Georgie over girl problems. When he finds his wife has left him, he considers leaving the church until he meets Robin, a female police officer. Sheldon and Missy get many donations for the church, while Connie takes Dr.
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44
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season
22
Title
"A Swedish Science Thing and the Equation for Toast"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez
Original release date
May 16, 2019 (2019-05-16)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
13
Georgie uses his own money to pay for cable TV service, but when he will not allow his father to use it, George presents him with a bill for his services. Sheldon invites the entire school to a listening party for the announcement of the Nobel Prize winners in Physics over a shortwave radio. Due to the time difference between Sweden (where the anno
Georgie uses his own money to pay for cable TV service, but when he will not allow his father to use it, George presents him with a bill for his services. Sheldon invites the entire school to a listening party for the announcement of the Nobel Prize winners in Physics over a shortwave radio. Due to the time difference between Sweden (where the anno
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Georgie uses his own money to pay for cable TV service, but when he will not allow his father to use it, George presents him with a bill for his services. Sheldon invites the entire school to a listening party for the announcement of the Nobel Prize winners in Physics over a shortwave radio. Due to the time difference between Sweden (where the anno
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code | U . viewers (millions) |
| 23 | 1 | "A High-Pitched Buzz and Training Wheels" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro Teleplay by : David Bickel & Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe | September 24, 2018 (2018-09-24) | T12 | 10 |
| Sheldon takes apart the refrigerator in order to stop it from emitting a buzzing sound, which forces George to pay $200 to a repairman. Sheldon then gets a job delivering newspapers so he can reimburse George, but the job turns out to be difficult and stressful. He eventually outsources the work to Billy Sparks. | |||||||
| 24 | 2 | "A Rival Prodigy and Sir Isaac Neutron" | Mark Cendrowski | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & David Bickel Teleplay by : Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija & Tara Hernandez | September 27, 2018 (2018-09-27) | T12 | 10 |
| Sheldon is joined in Dr. Sturgis's physics class by Paige, who is slightly smarter and younger than he is, causing him to be jealous. Paige and her family visit the Coopers. Her parents begin bickering after talking with George and Mary about raising a gifted child, Sheldon is still jealous of Paige, but Missy and Georgie like her older sister. Dr. | |||||||
| 25 | 3 | "A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Chuck Lorre & David Bickel & Eric Kaplan Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe | October 4, 2018 (2018-10-04) | T12 | 10 |
| Mary questions her faith in God after hearing about a sixteen-year-old girl in the congregation who died in an accident. Despite his atheism, as he challenges Pastor Jeff how God would look like in an alien planet with octopuses, Sheldon helps Mary find her faith in God again by using the teleological argument. | |||||||
| 26 | 4 | "A Financial Secret and Fish Sauce" | Jonathan Judge | Story by : Chuck Lorre & David Bickel & Jeremy Howe Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija | October 11, 2018 (2018-10-11) | T12 | 11 |
| While doing his parents' taxes, Sheldon finds a $300 discrepancy due to a missing check, but George does not want to talk about it and requires Sheldon to keep this a secret from his mother. Sheldon becomes so stressed by the requirement to keep the secret that he asks to stay overnight at Tam's house to avoid Mary. During the sleepover, he confess | |||||||
| 27 | 5 | "A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries" | Jude Weng | Story by : Steven Molaro & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & David Bickel & Eric Kaplan | October 18, 2018 (2018-10-18) | T12 | 11 |
| Dr. Sturgis suggests that Sheldon and Missy begin participating in a weekly twin study. Mary is concerned about possible effects on the children, but George likes the money that was being offered by Dr , who had also agreed to take care of the fuel, and also offered $300 that the study pays every week. Sheldon excels at the analytical tests, | |||||||
| 28 | 6 | "Seven Deadly Sins and a Small Carl Sagan" | Chris Koch | Story by : Chuck Lorre & David Bickel & Jeremy Howe Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Connor Kilpatrick | October 25, 2018 (2018-10-25) | T12 | 10 |
| Pastor Jeff wants to put on a Halloween Hell House ("Heck House") to warn children and teenagers of the consequences of sin and puts Mary in charge. She enlists the help of Mr. Lundy, who then takes over the whole production. He dresses as Satan and sets up a different room in a vacant house for each of the seven deadly sins. The last room is heave | |||||||
| 29 | 7 | "Carbon Dating and a Stuffed Raccoon" | Rebecca Asher | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez | November 1, 2018 (2018-11-01) | T12 | 11 |
| George takes Sheldon to a lecture on carbon dating, which is also being attended by Paige. While waiting in a restaurant, he is separately approached by Paige's parents, whose marriage is precarious because of the demands of raising Paige. The children become bored by the lecture and wander into a closed area of the museum. Meanwhile, Connie is hol | |||||||
| 30 | 8 | "An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & David Bickel & Tara Hernandez | November 8, 2018 (2018-11-08) | T12 | 11 |
| Connie and Sheldon become addicted to video games. She even pulls him out of school so he can play with her, since she had promised not to play without him. Meanwhile, Georgie takes a part-time job at Herschel Sparks' garage, where he displays a definite talent for tire repair. | |||||||
| 31 | 9 | "Family Dynamics and a Red Fiero" | Alex Reid | Story by : Steven Molaro & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe | November 15, 2018 (2018-11-15) | T12 | 10 |
| Sheldon takes a psychology class as his elective, and is told to observe family dynamics over the Thanksgiving weekend. He sees his parents argue over whether or not George should accept a higher-paying job coaching at the University of Tulsa, since his family does not want to leave Medford. George rejects the offer and Sheldon becomes unexpectedly | |||||||
| 32 | 10 | "A Stunted Childhood and a Can of Fancy Mixed Nuts" | Rebecca Asher | Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez | December 6, 2018 (2018-12-06) | T12 | 10 |
| Missy and Paige have a sleepover. After learning that people with a stunted childhood become social outcasts, Sheldon tries to be more like a 10-year-old by playing practical jokes on various people. After finally succeeding with Missy, he becomes satisfied with his social progress. Meanwhile, John asks Connie to teach him how to drive a car. He fa | |||||||
| 33 | 11 | "A Race of Superhumans and a Letter to Alf" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Tara Hernandez & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan | January 3, 2019 (2019-01-03) | T12 | 10 |
| Sheldon tries to teach math to Missy using Socratic questioning and operant conditioning, causing her to slug him when he threatens to damage her Cabbage Patch doll unless she learns calculus. Georgie joins Mary's bible study group so that he can be close to Veronica. They get baptized together, but she slugs him when he kisses her. Mary berates an | |||||||
| 34 | 12 | "A Tummy Ache and a Whale of a Metaphor" | Mark Cendrowski | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro Teleplay by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick | January 10, 2019 (2019-01-10) | T12 | 12 |
| Sheldon has to go to a hospital for several days to get his gall bladder removed. He is a difficult patient until he gets a roommate with a hole in his heart. All of his family (except for Georgie) miss him. | |||||||
| 35 | 13 | "A Nuclear Reactor and a Boy Called Lovey" | Chris Koch | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan | January 17, 2019 (2019-01-17) | T12 | 11 |
| Georgie is humiliated at school when he tries to win back Veronica, Mary insists that George tell her who his first crush was, Connie has to break up a shoving match between John and another scientist who was getting too friendly towards her, and Sheldon acquires a box of defective smoke detectors so that he can take out the Americium-241 and build | |||||||
| 36 | 14 | "David, Goliath, and a Yoo-hoo from the Back" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Jeremy Howe & Stacey Pulwer Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez | January 31, 2019 (2019-01-31) | T12 | 11 |
| Sheldon witnesses Georgie being bullied by a fellow student, and strikes up a friendship with the bully that enables him to coerce services from Georgie. However, Sheldon brags about the relationship to an even bigger bully, which results in Sheldon being imprisoned in a locker overnight. Meanwhile, Missy steals Connie's makeup for school picture d | |||||||
| 37 | 15 | "A Math Emergency and Perky Palms" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro Teleplay by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick | February 7, 2019 (2019-02-07) | T12 | 12 |
| Dr. Sturgis gives Sheldon a 95% on a physics test, which Sheldon disputes. Eventually, Dr. Sturgis admits that Sheldon was right, and deserved a perfect score. Pastor Jeff becomes ill, and asks Mary to take over his duties, such as providing counseling to a pair of newlyweds, and visiting a former military officer who is a shut-in with failing heal | |||||||
| 38 | 16 | "A Loaf of Bread and a Grand Old Flag" | Alex Reid | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro Teleplay by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick | February 21, 2019 (2019-02-21) | T12 | 11 |
| Sheldon's favorite brand of bread tastes different, so he begins a campaign to advocate for tight government regulation of bakeries. During a TV interview, he inadvertently says that communism might be the answer to the bread crisis, so the Cooper family is shunned by the town. Meanwhile, Veronica breaks up with her boyfriend, so she and Georgie be | |||||||
| 39 | 17 | "Albert Einstein and the Story of Another Mary" | Beth McCarthy-Miller | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan Teleplay by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Steve Holland | March 7, 2019 (2019-03-07) | T12 | 11 |
| Mary becomes pregnant, causing George to worry about finances. He does get a pay raise from the school, but Mary suffers a miscarriage. Meanwhile, Sheldon takes up violin lessons to be more like Albert Einstein. Noticing the prevalence of Jews like Einstein in physics, he decides to become Jewish himself. A rabbi then talks him out of it. | |||||||
| 40 | 18 | "A Perfect Score and a Bunsen Burner Marshmallow" | Chris Koch | Story by : Chuck Lorre & David Bickel & Tara Hernandez Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe | April 4, 2019 (2019-04-04) | T12 | 10 |
| Colleges begin to take notice of Sheldon after he gets a perfect score on his PSAT/NMSQT. To gain some experience in living at a college, he stays overnight with John. The experience is mostly enjoyable, but after he accidentally starts a fire in the kitchen, he is happy to return home. Mary is delighted, since she had been experiencing empty nest | |||||||
| 41 | 19 | "A Political Campaign and a Candy Land Cheater" | Jude Weng | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & David Bickel & Steve Holland | April 25, 2019 (2019-04-25) | T12 | 10 |
| Annoyed that so many school funds go to football instead of the science classroom, Sheldon decides to run for class president. The campaign goes badly until Sheldon decides to fight dirty using information that Missy got from his opponent's younger sister; she's originally from New York. Sheldon uses Texas pride to win. However, Principal Petersen | |||||||
| 42 | 20 | "A Proposal and a Popsicle Stick Cross" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Chuck Lorre & David Bickel & Steve Holland Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe | May 2, 2019 (2019-05-02) | T12 | 10 |
| When Veronica has problems at home, the Coopers take her in for a few days, thrilling Georgie. She fits in well with all the family and Georgie's kindness makes her actually start to have feelings for him. George steps in when her mother's boyfriend tries to take her home against her will. Meanwhile, Dr. Sturgis proposes to Connie after a year of d | |||||||
| 43 | 21 | "A Broken Heart and a Crock Monster" | Alex Reid | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe | May 9, 2019 (2019-05-09) | T12 | 10 |
| Pastor Jeff stays with the Coopers while he has marital problems, making things uncomfortable for Mary and George and bonding with Georgie over girl problems. When he finds his wife has left him, he considers leaving the church until he meets Robin, a female police officer. Sheldon and Missy get many donations for the church, while Connie takes Dr. | |||||||
| 44 | 22 | "A Swedish Science Thing and the Equation for Toast" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Damir Konjicija & Dario Konjicija Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez | May 16, 2019 (2019-05-16) | T12 | 13 |
| Georgie uses his own money to pay for cable TV service, but when he will not allow his father to use it, George presents him with a bill for his services. Sheldon invites the entire school to a listening party for the announcement of the Nobel Prize winners in Physics over a shortwave radio. Due to the time difference between Sweden (where the anno | |||||||
· Episodes › Season 3 (2019–2020)
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1
Title
"Quirky Eggheads and Texas Snow Globes"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari
Original release date
September 26, 2019 (2019-09-26)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
8
Following Dr. Sturgis's hospitalization in a mental hospital, Mary worries something similar may happen to Sheldon. With Mary being indirect in trying to evaluate Sheldon's mental state, her questions cause Sheldon to be concerned about her mental health. This is resolved at the psychologist's office once Mary reveals the reason for her questionin
Following Dr. Sturgis's hospitalization in a mental hospital, Mary worries something similar may happen to Sheldon. With Mary being indirect in trying to evaluate Sheldon's mental state, her questions cause Sheldon to be concerned about her mental health. This is resolved at the psychologist's office once Mary reveals the reason for her questionin
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Following Dr. Sturgis's hospitalization in a mental hospital, Mary worries something similar may happen to Sheldon. With Mary being indirect in trying to evaluate Sheldon's mental state, her questions cause Sheldon to be concerned about her mental health. This is resolved at the psychologist's office once Mary reveals the reason for her questionin
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2
Title
"A Broom Closet and Satan's Monopoly Board"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Steve Holland
Teleplay by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
October 3, 2019 (2019-10-03)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
8
Believing he is not being challenged enough at school, Sheldon decides to skip his classes and study independently in a broom closet within the school library. Once discovered, George and Mary disagree on who has responsibility to resolve the matter. Connie suggests having Sheldon audit Dr. Linkletter's physics course while Dr. Sturgis is hospitali
Believing he is not being challenged enough at school, Sheldon decides to skip his classes and study independently in a broom closet within the school library. Once discovered, George and Mary disagree on who has responsibility to resolve the matter. Connie suggests having Sheldon audit Dr. Linkletter's physics course while Dr. Sturgis is hospitali
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Believing he is not being challenged enough at school, Sheldon decides to skip his classes and study independently in a broom closet within the school library. Once discovered, George and Mary disagree on who has responsibility to resolve the matter. Connie suggests having Sheldon audit Dr. Linkletter's physics course while Dr. Sturgis is hospitali
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3
Title
"An Entrepreneurialist and a Swat on the Bottom"
Directed by
Mark Cendrowski
Written by
Story by : Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari & Connor Kilpatrick
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
October 10, 2019 (2019-10-10)
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code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
7
Dr. Linkletter, wanting to create additional opportunities to meet with Connie, invites Sheldon to a robotics lecture. Connie feels uncomfortable and refuses to take Sheldon to the lecture. Sheldon accuses Connie of being selfish, so she spanks him (offscreen). His parents also refuse to drive him, hearing of his disrespect towards Connie. Sheldon
Dr. Linkletter, wanting to create additional opportunities to meet with Connie, invites Sheldon to a robotics lecture. Connie feels uncomfortable and refuses to take Sheldon to the lecture. Sheldon accuses Connie of being selfish, so she spanks him (offscreen). His parents also refuse to drive him, hearing of his disrespect towards Connie. Sheldon
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Dr. Linkletter, wanting to create additional opportunities to meet with Connie, invites Sheldon to a robotics lecture. Connie feels uncomfortable and refuses to take Sheldon to the lecture. Sheldon accuses Connie of being selfish, so she spanks him (offscreen). His parents also refuse to drive him, hearing of his disrespect towards Connie. Sheldon
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4
Title
"Hobbitses, Physicses and a Ball with Zip"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez
Teleplay by : Steven Holland & Maria Ferrari & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
October 17, 2019 (2019-10-17)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
7
Sheldon becomes obsessed with solving the unified field theory, a problem unsolved by Einstein. This worries Mary, so Sheldon (unsuccessfully) tries to distract himself with other activities. The school librarian suggests that Sheldon do something that is the "opposite of science," leading Sheldon to conclude that reading fiction is the closest alt
Sheldon becomes obsessed with solving the unified field theory, a problem unsolved by Einstein. This worries Mary, so Sheldon (unsuccessfully) tries to distract himself with other activities. The school librarian suggests that Sheldon do something that is the "opposite of science," leading Sheldon to conclude that reading fiction is the closest alt
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Sheldon becomes obsessed with solving the unified field theory, a problem unsolved by Einstein. This worries Mary, so Sheldon (unsuccessfully) tries to distract himself with other activities. The school librarian suggests that Sheldon do something that is the "opposite of science," leading Sheldon to conclude that reading fiction is the closest alt
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5
Title
"A Pineapple and the Bosom of Male Friendship"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
October 24, 2019 (2019-10-24)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
8
Dr. Sturgis is released from the mental hospital and comes with Connie for dinner at Cooper's home. After dinner, Dr. Sturgis breaks up with Connie, feeling that she deserves someone more mentally stable than himself. Connie, not used to being broken up with, gets upset, so Dr. Sturgis recommends that she go back to dating her ex-boyfriend, Ira Ros
Dr. Sturgis is released from the mental hospital and comes with Connie for dinner at Cooper's home. After dinner, Dr. Sturgis breaks up with Connie, feeling that she deserves someone more mentally stable than himself. Connie, not used to being broken up with, gets upset, so Dr. Sturgis recommends that she go back to dating her ex-boyfriend, Ira Ros
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Dr. Sturgis is released from the mental hospital and comes with Connie for dinner at Cooper's home. After dinner, Dr. Sturgis breaks up with Connie, feeling that she deserves someone more mentally stable than himself. Connie, not used to being broken up with, gets upset, so Dr. Sturgis recommends that she go back to dating her ex-boyfriend, Ira Ros
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6
Title
"A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm"
Directed by
Chris Koch
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
November 7, 2019 (2019-11-07)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
8
The Coopers visit a church carnival, except for Connie, who stays at home struggling with her breakup with Dr. Sturgis. Georgie volunteered at a stall in the carnival expecting to be working together with Veronica. Still, she got sick, and he had to work with Peg, Pastor Jeff's chain-smoking secretary, who bores him with her stories of disappointme
The Coopers visit a church carnival, except for Connie, who stays at home struggling with her breakup with Dr. Sturgis. Georgie volunteered at a stall in the carnival expecting to be working together with Veronica. Still, she got sick, and he had to work with Peg, Pastor Jeff's chain-smoking secretary, who bores him with her stories of disappointme
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The Coopers visit a church carnival, except for Connie, who stays at home struggling with her breakup with Dr. Sturgis. Georgie volunteered at a stall in the carnival expecting to be working together with Veronica. Still, she got sick, and he had to work with Peg, Pastor Jeff's chain-smoking secretary, who bores him with her stories of disappointme
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7
Title
"Pongo Pygmaeus and a Culture that Encourages Spitting"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Steve Holland
Teleplay by : Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
November 14, 2019 (2019-11-14)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
9
Sheldon buys a direct-connect 300 baud modem and uses it to post a wave function collapse theory on a physics newsgroup, which is met with disagreement from another user. Without the fear of physical retaliation, Sheldon resorts to name-calling. As the scientific argument escalates, Sheldon asks for advice from Dr. Sturgis, and eventually, his oppo
Sheldon buys a direct-connect 300 baud modem and uses it to post a wave function collapse theory on a physics newsgroup, which is met with disagreement from another user. Without the fear of physical retaliation, Sheldon resorts to name-calling. As the scientific argument escalates, Sheldon asks for advice from Dr. Sturgis, and eventually, his oppo
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Sheldon buys a direct-connect 300 baud modem and uses it to post a wave function collapse theory on a physics newsgroup, which is met with disagreement from another user. Without the fear of physical retaliation, Sheldon resorts to name-calling. As the scientific argument escalates, Sheldon asks for advice from Dr. Sturgis, and eventually, his oppo
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8
Title
"The Sin of Greed and a Chimichanga from Chi-Chi's"
Directed by
Chris Koch
Written by
Story by : Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
November 21, 2019 (2019-11-21)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
8
When Sheldon scores exceptionally well on his college exam, Dr. Sturgis suggests to George that he transfer to college full-time, suggesting that George take a better-paying job coaching college football in order to be near him: George considers the offer, while Principal Petersen provides them with various perks in order to keep them at Medford Hi
When Sheldon scores exceptionally well on his college exam, Dr. Sturgis suggests to George that he transfer to college full-time, suggesting that George take a better-paying job coaching college football in order to be near him: George considers the offer, while Principal Petersen provides them with various perks in order to keep them at Medford Hi
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When Sheldon scores exceptionally well on his college exam, Dr. Sturgis suggests to George that he transfer to college full-time, suggesting that George take a better-paying job coaching college football in order to be near him: George considers the offer, while Principal Petersen provides them with various perks in order to keep them at Medford Hi
53
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9
Title
"A Party Invitation, Football Grapes and an Earth Chicken"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez
Teleplay by : Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
December 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
8
When Missy receives an invitation to Billy's birthday party, but Sheldon does not, Mary pressures the Sparks family into inviting Sheldon, even getting Pastor Jeff to deliver a sermon on neighborliness. However, Sheldon will only attend as Mr. Spock, complete with tricorder. Dr. Sturgis eventually manages to establish a friendship with Connie and G
When Missy receives an invitation to Billy's birthday party, but Sheldon does not, Mary pressures the Sparks family into inviting Sheldon, even getting Pastor Jeff to deliver a sermon on neighborliness. However, Sheldon will only attend as Mr. Spock, complete with tricorder. Dr. Sturgis eventually manages to establish a friendship with Connie and G
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When Missy receives an invitation to Billy's birthday party, but Sheldon does not, Mary pressures the Sparks family into inviting Sheldon, even getting Pastor Jeff to deliver a sermon on neighborliness. However, Sheldon will only attend as Mr. Spock, complete with tricorder. Dr. Sturgis eventually manages to establish a friendship with Connie and G
54
54
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season
10
Title
"Teenager Soup and a Little Ball of Fib"
Directed by
Nikki Lorre
Written by
Story by : Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
December 12, 2019 (2019-12-12)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
8
Sheldon pretends to be sick to get out of taking a swimming class at school, but the guilt over the lie traumatizes him; he attempts to actually get sick before confessing to Mary, and in the end does get sick. He even infects his friends, classmates, teachers, principal, mom, dad, Missy, Georgie, Connie and Dale. Meanwhile, Dr. Sturgis spies on Da
Sheldon pretends to be sick to get out of taking a swimming class at school, but the guilt over the lie traumatizes him; he attempts to actually get sick before confessing to Mary, and in the end does get sick. He even infects his friends, classmates, teachers, principal, mom, dad, Missy, Georgie, Connie and Dale. Meanwhile, Dr. Sturgis spies on Da
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Sheldon pretends to be sick to get out of taking a swimming class at school, but the guilt over the lie traumatizes him; he attempts to actually get sick before confessing to Mary, and in the end does get sick. He even infects his friends, classmates, teachers, principal, mom, dad, Missy, Georgie, Connie and Dale. Meanwhile, Dr. Sturgis spies on Da
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11
Title
"A Live Chicken, a Fried Chicken, and Holy Matrimony"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Yael Glouberman
Teleplay by : Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
January 9, 2020 (2020-01-09)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
7
Pastor Jeff and Officer Robin rush to get married so that they can commence marital relations: Pastor Jeff asks Mary to plan their wedding, but she gets carried away with wedding fever and breaks down over her lackluster marriage. George and Connie are left to look after the children. Sheldon finds that Georgie has taped Baywatch over one of his St
Pastor Jeff and Officer Robin rush to get married so that they can commence marital relations: Pastor Jeff asks Mary to plan their wedding, but she gets carried away with wedding fever and breaks down over her lackluster marriage. George and Connie are left to look after the children. Sheldon finds that Georgie has taped Baywatch over one of his St
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Pastor Jeff and Officer Robin rush to get married so that they can commence marital relations: Pastor Jeff asks Mary to plan their wedding, but she gets carried away with wedding fever and breaks down over her lackluster marriage. George and Connie are left to look after the children. Sheldon finds that Georgie has taped Baywatch over one of his St
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12
Title
"Body Glitter and a Mall Safety Kit"
Directed by
Lea Thompson
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan
Teleplay by : Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
January 16, 2020 (2020-01-16)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
8
Paige's parents get a divorce, leading to Paige struggling in school. She begins acting rebellious, and Sheldon becomes concerned when Paige no longer wants to be smart. Dr. Sturgis advises Sheldon to listen to Paige, who admits to Sheldon that everyone she knows is acting "weird" and that she feels alone. Sheldon offers to make her a hot beverage
Paige's parents get a divorce, leading to Paige struggling in school. She begins acting rebellious, and Sheldon becomes concerned when Paige no longer wants to be smart. Dr. Sturgis advises Sheldon to listen to Paige, who admits to Sheldon that everyone she knows is acting "weird" and that she feels alone. Sheldon offers to make her a hot beverage
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Paige's parents get a divorce, leading to Paige struggling in school. She begins acting rebellious, and Sheldon becomes concerned when Paige no longer wants to be smart. Dr. Sturgis advises Sheldon to listen to Paige, who admits to Sheldon that everyone she knows is acting "weird" and that she feels alone. Sheldon offers to make her a hot beverage
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57
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57
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season
13
Title
"Contracts, Rules and a Little Bit of Pig Brains"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
January 30, 2020 (2020-01-30)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
8
Dale invites George Sr. and Georgie on a fishing trip, and Dr. Sturgis tags along. The trip does not go well as Dale constantly insults Dr. Sturgis who then returns on his own. Connie visits the grave of her husband Charlie to reflect on her feelings for both men. Meanwhile, Missy and Sheldon play a bunch of games with the winner deciding what the
Dale invites George Sr. and Georgie on a fishing trip, and Dr. Sturgis tags along. The trip does not go well as Dale constantly insults Dr. Sturgis who then returns on his own. Connie visits the grave of her husband Charlie to reflect on her feelings for both men. Meanwhile, Missy and Sheldon play a bunch of games with the winner deciding what the
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Dale invites George Sr. and Georgie on a fishing trip, and Dr. Sturgis tags along. The trip does not go well as Dale constantly insults Dr. Sturgis who then returns on his own. Connie visits the grave of her husband Charlie to reflect on her feelings for both men. Meanwhile, Missy and Sheldon play a bunch of games with the winner deciding what the
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58
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season
14
Title
"A Slump, a Cross and Roadside Gravel"
Directed by
Howie Deutch
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick
Teleplay by : Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez
Original release date
February 6, 2020 (2020-02-06)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
8
Georgie enlists Sheldon in an attempt to get rich by extracting platinum from roadside gravel, but their attempt burns out a kiln at the school. Meanwhile, Missy falls into a batting slump. Mary tells her how God can provide support, but is later offended when Missy uses religion like a good luck charm.
Georgie enlists Sheldon in an attempt to get rich by extracting platinum from roadside gravel, but their attempt burns out a kiln at the school. Meanwhile, Missy falls into a batting slump. Mary tells her how God can provide support, but is later offended when Missy uses religion like a good luck charm.
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Georgie enlists Sheldon in an attempt to get rich by extracting platinum from roadside gravel, but their attempt burns out a kiln at the school. Meanwhile, Missy falls into a batting slump. Mary tells her how God can provide support, but is later offended when Missy uses religion like a good luck charm.
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59
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season
15
Title
"A Boyfriend's Ex-Wife and a Good Luck Head Rub"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan
Teleplay by : Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
February 13, 2020 (2020-02-13)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
8
Connie meets Dale's ex-wife June and the two hit it off. Dr. Sturgis runs into them and June later tells him not to give up on Connie. Sheldon has to work on a group project with two college students and clashes with them at home, with his parents talking things over with his assignment partners. Meanwhile, Georgie takes Missy to the mall where she
Connie meets Dale's ex-wife June and the two hit it off. Dr. Sturgis runs into them and June later tells him not to give up on Connie. Sheldon has to work on a group project with two college students and clashes with them at home, with his parents talking things over with his assignment partners. Meanwhile, Georgie takes Missy to the mall where she
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Connie meets Dale's ex-wife June and the two hit it off. Dr. Sturgis runs into them and June later tells him not to give up on Connie. Sheldon has to work on a group project with two college students and clashes with them at home, with his parents talking things over with his assignment partners. Meanwhile, Georgie takes Missy to the mall where she
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season
16
Title
"Pasadena"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez
Original release date
February 20, 2020 (2020-02-20)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
9
Sheldon wants to go to Caltech for a Stephen Hawking lecture and brings George Sr. Sheldon has a panic attack on the plane, but his father calms him down by having him pretend to be Mr. Spock. Sheldon later says he could see a future in Pasadena. Mary catches Georgie in a lie by spying on his phone conversation with Jana, but is able to bond with h
Sheldon wants to go to Caltech for a Stephen Hawking lecture and brings George Sr. Sheldon has a panic attack on the plane, but his father calms him down by having him pretend to be Mr. Spock. Sheldon later says he could see a future in Pasadena. Mary catches Georgie in a lie by spying on his phone conversation with Jana, but is able to bond with h
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Sheldon wants to go to Caltech for a Stephen Hawking lecture and brings George Sr. Sheldon has a panic attack on the plane, but his father calms him down by having him pretend to be Mr. Spock. Sheldon later says he could see a future in Pasadena. Mary catches Georgie in a lie by spying on his phone conversation with Jana, but is able to bond with h
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season
17
Title
"An Academic Crime and a More Romantic Taco Bell"
Directed by
Melissa Joan Hart
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari
Teleplay by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
March 5, 2020 (2020-03-05)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
8
Sheldon assists Dr. Sturgis with a paper about quantum time by correcting one of the equations, but when Dr. Sturgis tells Sheldon he'll be mentioned in the footnotes instead of being a co-author, Sheldon accuses him of plagiarism. This results in Dr. Sturgis banning Sheldon from his class. Georgie takes Jana out on a date, but runs into Veronica a
Sheldon assists Dr. Sturgis with a paper about quantum time by correcting one of the equations, but when Dr. Sturgis tells Sheldon he'll be mentioned in the footnotes instead of being a co-author, Sheldon accuses him of plagiarism. This results in Dr. Sturgis banning Sheldon from his class. Georgie takes Jana out on a date, but runs into Veronica a
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Sheldon assists Dr. Sturgis with a paper about quantum time by correcting one of the equations, but when Dr. Sturgis tells Sheldon he'll be mentioned in the footnotes instead of being a co-author, Sheldon accuses him of plagiarism. This results in Dr. Sturgis banning Sheldon from his class. Georgie takes Jana out on a date, but runs into Veronica a
62
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season
18
Title
"A Couple Bruised Ribs and a Cereal Box Ghost Detector"
Directed by
Chris Koch
Written by
Story by : Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Connor Kilpatrick
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari
Original release date
March 12, 2020 (2020-03-12)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
8
After George Sr. accidentally injures the school librarian, Ms. Hutchins, she stays with the Cooper family. She makes Sheldon see he was wrong and he apologizes to Dr. Sturgis. Connie questions Georgie about Dale before she and Dale agree to a monogamous relationship. Georgie does not want a monogamous relationship with Jana so she dumps him.
After George Sr. accidentally injures the school librarian, Ms. Hutchins, she stays with the Cooper family. She makes Sheldon see he was wrong and he apologizes to Dr. Sturgis. Connie questions Georgie about Dale before she and Dale agree to a monogamous relationship. Georgie does not want a monogamous relationship with Jana so she dumps him.
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After George Sr. accidentally injures the school librarian, Ms. Hutchins, she stays with the Cooper family. She makes Sheldon see he was wrong and he apologizes to Dr. Sturgis. Connie questions Georgie about Dale before she and Dale agree to a monogamous relationship. Georgie does not want a monogamous relationship with Jana so she dumps him.
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season
19
Title
"A House for Sale and Serious Woman Stuff"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari
Teleplay by : Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
April 2, 2020 (2020-04-02)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
10
When Sheldon discovers the house next door is for sale, he decides the buyer must be one he approves. Pastor Jeff and Officer Robin express interest, and Sheldon likes the idea of having a police officer nearby, but Mary hesitates to have her boss live so close. She changes her mind to be a good neighbor. The couple buy the house, but Sheldon is le
When Sheldon discovers the house next door is for sale, he decides the buyer must be one he approves. Pastor Jeff and Officer Robin express interest, and Sheldon likes the idea of having a police officer nearby, but Mary hesitates to have her boss live so close. She changes her mind to be a good neighbor. The couple buy the house, but Sheldon is le
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When Sheldon discovers the house next door is for sale, he decides the buyer must be one he approves. Pastor Jeff and Officer Robin express interest, and Sheldon likes the idea of having a police officer nearby, but Mary hesitates to have her boss live so close. She changes her mind to be a good neighbor. The couple buy the house, but Sheldon is le
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season
20
Title
"A Baby Tooth and the Egyptian God of Knowledge"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
April 16, 2020 (2020-04-16)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
9
Under anesthesia at the dentist, Sheldon dreams he is given the solution to the unified field theory by the Egyptian deity Thoth, but upon waking he cannot remember it. A concentrated drink of Camomile tea makes him hallucinate that his wall posters of famous scientists are telling him the pursuit of scientific knowledge is more rewarding than just
Under anesthesia at the dentist, Sheldon dreams he is given the solution to the unified field theory by the Egyptian deity Thoth, but upon waking he cannot remember it. A concentrated drink of Camomile tea makes him hallucinate that his wall posters of famous scientists are telling him the pursuit of scientific knowledge is more rewarding than just
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Under anesthesia at the dentist, Sheldon dreams he is given the solution to the unified field theory by the Egyptian deity Thoth, but upon waking he cannot remember it. A concentrated drink of Camomile tea makes him hallucinate that his wall posters of famous scientists are telling him the pursuit of scientific knowledge is more rewarding than just
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21
Title
"A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick
Teleplay by : Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
April 30, 2020 (2020-04-30)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
10
Sheldon and George are angry at Mary having hidden from them that Caltech wrote to Sheldon that they wanted him to study there. Mary discloses there have been other letters from other institutions. Mary can bond with Brenda Sparks about her fears for Sheldon's future. George convinces Sheldon that studying far away at present is an unrealistic opti
Sheldon and George are angry at Mary having hidden from them that Caltech wrote to Sheldon that they wanted him to study there. Mary discloses there have been other letters from other institutions. Mary can bond with Brenda Sparks about her fears for Sheldon's future. George convinces Sheldon that studying far away at present is an unrealistic opti
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Sheldon and George are angry at Mary having hidden from them that Caltech wrote to Sheldon that they wanted him to study there. Mary discloses there have been other letters from other institutions. Mary can bond with Brenda Sparks about her fears for Sheldon's future. George convinces Sheldon that studying far away at present is an unrealistic opti
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| 45 | 1 | "Quirky Eggheads and Texas Snow Globes" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari | September 26, 2019 (2019-09-26) | T12 | 8 |
| Following Dr. Sturgis's hospitalization in a mental hospital, Mary worries something similar may happen to Sheldon. With Mary being indirect in trying to evaluate Sheldon's mental state, her questions cause Sheldon to be concerned about her mental health. This is resolved at the psychologist's office once Mary reveals the reason for her questionin | |||||||
| 46 | 2 | "A Broom Closet and Satan's Monopoly Board" | Alex Reid | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Steve Holland Teleplay by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick | October 3, 2019 (2019-10-03) | T12 | 8 |
| Believing he is not being challenged enough at school, Sheldon decides to skip his classes and study independently in a broom closet within the school library. Once discovered, George and Mary disagree on who has responsibility to resolve the matter. Connie suggests having Sheldon audit Dr. Linkletter's physics course while Dr. Sturgis is hospitali | |||||||
| 47 | 3 | "An Entrepreneurialist and a Swat on the Bottom" | Mark Cendrowski | Story by : Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari & Connor Kilpatrick Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe | October 10, 2019 (2019-10-10) | T12 | 7 |
| Dr. Linkletter, wanting to create additional opportunities to meet with Connie, invites Sheldon to a robotics lecture. Connie feels uncomfortable and refuses to take Sheldon to the lecture. Sheldon accuses Connie of being selfish, so she spanks him (offscreen). His parents also refuse to drive him, hearing of his disrespect towards Connie. Sheldon | |||||||
| 48 | 4 | "Hobbitses, Physicses and a Ball with Zip" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez Teleplay by : Steven Holland & Maria Ferrari & Connor Kilpatrick | October 17, 2019 (2019-10-17) | T12 | 7 |
| Sheldon becomes obsessed with solving the unified field theory, a problem unsolved by Einstein. This worries Mary, so Sheldon (unsuccessfully) tries to distract himself with other activities. The school librarian suggests that Sheldon do something that is the "opposite of science," leading Sheldon to conclude that reading fiction is the closest alt | |||||||
| 49 | 5 | "A Pineapple and the Bosom of Male Friendship" | Alex Reid | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe | October 24, 2019 (2019-10-24) | T12 | 8 |
| Dr. Sturgis is released from the mental hospital and comes with Connie for dinner at Cooper's home. After dinner, Dr. Sturgis breaks up with Connie, feeling that she deserves someone more mentally stable than himself. Connie, not used to being broken up with, gets upset, so Dr. Sturgis recommends that she go back to dating her ex-boyfriend, Ira Ros | |||||||
| 50 | 6 | "A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm" | Chris Koch | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick | November 7, 2019 (2019-11-07) | T12 | 8 |
| The Coopers visit a church carnival, except for Connie, who stays at home struggling with her breakup with Dr. Sturgis. Georgie volunteered at a stall in the carnival expecting to be working together with Veronica. Still, she got sick, and he had to work with Peg, Pastor Jeff's chain-smoking secretary, who bores him with her stories of disappointme | |||||||
| 51 | 7 | "Pongo Pygmaeus and a Culture that Encourages Spitting" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Steve Holland Teleplay by : Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe | November 14, 2019 (2019-11-14) | T12 | 9 |
| Sheldon buys a direct-connect 300 baud modem and uses it to post a wave function collapse theory on a physics newsgroup, which is met with disagreement from another user. Without the fear of physical retaliation, Sheldon resorts to name-calling. As the scientific argument escalates, Sheldon asks for advice from Dr. Sturgis, and eventually, his oppo | |||||||
| 52 | 8 | "The Sin of Greed and a Chimichanga from Chi-Chi's" | Chris Koch | Story by : Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick | November 21, 2019 (2019-11-21) | T12 | 8 |
| When Sheldon scores exceptionally well on his college exam, Dr. Sturgis suggests to George that he transfer to college full-time, suggesting that George take a better-paying job coaching college football in order to be near him: George considers the offer, while Principal Petersen provides them with various perks in order to keep them at Medford Hi | |||||||
| 53 | 9 | "A Party Invitation, Football Grapes and an Earth Chicken" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez Teleplay by : Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe | December 5, 2019 (2019-12-05) | T12 | 8 |
| When Missy receives an invitation to Billy's birthday party, but Sheldon does not, Mary pressures the Sparks family into inviting Sheldon, even getting Pastor Jeff to deliver a sermon on neighborliness. However, Sheldon will only attend as Mr. Spock, complete with tricorder. Dr. Sturgis eventually manages to establish a friendship with Connie and G | |||||||
| 54 | 10 | "Teenager Soup and a Little Ball of Fib" | Nikki Lorre | Story by : Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick | December 12, 2019 (2019-12-12) | T12 | 8 |
| Sheldon pretends to be sick to get out of taking a swimming class at school, but the guilt over the lie traumatizes him; he attempts to actually get sick before confessing to Mary, and in the end does get sick. He even infects his friends, classmates, teachers, principal, mom, dad, Missy, Georgie, Connie and Dale. Meanwhile, Dr. Sturgis spies on Da | |||||||
| 55 | 11 | "A Live Chicken, a Fried Chicken, and Holy Matrimony" | Alex Reid | Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Yael Glouberman Teleplay by : Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe | January 9, 2020 (2020-01-09) | T12 | 7 |
| Pastor Jeff and Officer Robin rush to get married so that they can commence marital relations: Pastor Jeff asks Mary to plan their wedding, but she gets carried away with wedding fever and breaks down over her lackluster marriage. George and Connie are left to look after the children. Sheldon finds that Georgie has taped Baywatch over one of his St | |||||||
| 56 | 12 | "Body Glitter and a Mall Safety Kit" | Lea Thompson | Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan Teleplay by : Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez & Connor Kilpatrick | January 16, 2020 (2020-01-16) | T12 | 8 |
| Paige's parents get a divorce, leading to Paige struggling in school. She begins acting rebellious, and Sheldon becomes concerned when Paige no longer wants to be smart. Dr. Sturgis advises Sheldon to listen to Paige, who admits to Sheldon that everyone she knows is acting "weird" and that she feels alone. Sheldon offers to make her a hot beverage | |||||||
| 57 | 13 | "Contracts, Rules and a Little Bit of Pig Brains" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Jeremy Howe | January 30, 2020 (2020-01-30) | T12 | 8 |
| Dale invites George Sr. and Georgie on a fishing trip, and Dr. Sturgis tags along. The trip does not go well as Dale constantly insults Dr. Sturgis who then returns on his own. Connie visits the grave of her husband Charlie to reflect on her feelings for both men. Meanwhile, Missy and Sheldon play a bunch of games with the winner deciding what the | |||||||
| 58 | 14 | "A Slump, a Cross and Roadside Gravel" | Howie Deutch | Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick Teleplay by : Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez | February 6, 2020 (2020-02-06) | T12 | 8 |
| Georgie enlists Sheldon in an attempt to get rich by extracting platinum from roadside gravel, but their attempt burns out a kiln at the school. Meanwhile, Missy falls into a batting slump. Mary tells her how God can provide support, but is later offended when Missy uses religion like a good luck charm. | |||||||
| 59 | 15 | "A Boyfriend's Ex-Wife and a Good Luck Head Rub" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan Teleplay by : Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe | February 13, 2020 (2020-02-13) | T12 | 8 |
| Connie meets Dale's ex-wife June and the two hit it off. Dr. Sturgis runs into them and June later tells him not to give up on Connie. Sheldon has to work on a group project with two college students and clashes with them at home, with his parents talking things over with his assignment partners. Meanwhile, Georgie takes Missy to the mall where she | |||||||
| 60 | 16 | "Pasadena" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez | February 20, 2020 (2020-02-20) | T12 | 9 |
| Sheldon wants to go to Caltech for a Stephen Hawking lecture and brings George Sr. Sheldon has a panic attack on the plane, but his father calms him down by having him pretend to be Mr. Spock. Sheldon later says he could see a future in Pasadena. Mary catches Georgie in a lie by spying on his phone conversation with Jana, but is able to bond with h | |||||||
| 61 | 17 | "An Academic Crime and a More Romantic Taco Bell" | Melissa Joan Hart | Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari Teleplay by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick | March 5, 2020 (2020-03-05) | T12 | 8 |
| Sheldon assists Dr. Sturgis with a paper about quantum time by correcting one of the equations, but when Dr. Sturgis tells Sheldon he'll be mentioned in the footnotes instead of being a co-author, Sheldon accuses him of plagiarism. This results in Dr. Sturgis banning Sheldon from his class. Georgie takes Jana out on a date, but runs into Veronica a | |||||||
| 62 | 18 | "A Couple Bruised Ribs and a Cereal Box Ghost Detector" | Chris Koch | Story by : Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Connor Kilpatrick Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari | March 12, 2020 (2020-03-12) | T12 | 8 |
| After George Sr. accidentally injures the school librarian, Ms. Hutchins, she stays with the Cooper family. She makes Sheldon see he was wrong and he apologizes to Dr. Sturgis. Connie questions Georgie about Dale before she and Dale agree to a monogamous relationship. Georgie does not want a monogamous relationship with Jana so she dumps him. | |||||||
| 63 | 19 | "A House for Sale and Serious Woman Stuff" | Alex Reid | Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari Teleplay by : Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe | April 2, 2020 (2020-04-02) | T12 | 10 |
| When Sheldon discovers the house next door is for sale, he decides the buyer must be one he approves. Pastor Jeff and Officer Robin express interest, and Sheldon likes the idea of having a police officer nearby, but Mary hesitates to have her boss live so close. She changes her mind to be a good neighbor. The couple buy the house, but Sheldon is le | |||||||
| 64 | 20 | "A Baby Tooth and the Egyptian God of Knowledge" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick | April 16, 2020 (2020-04-16) | T12 | 9 |
| Under anesthesia at the dentist, Sheldon dreams he is given the solution to the unified field theory by the Egyptian deity Thoth, but upon waking he cannot remember it. A concentrated drink of Camomile tea makes him hallucinate that his wall posters of famous scientists are telling him the pursuit of scientific knowledge is more rewarding than just | |||||||
| 65 | 21 | "A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat" | Alex Reid | Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick Teleplay by : Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe | April 30, 2020 (2020-04-30) | T12 | 10 |
| Sheldon and George are angry at Mary having hidden from them that Caltech wrote to Sheldon that they wanted him to study there. Mary discloses there have been other letters from other institutions. Mary can bond with Brenda Sparks about her fears for Sheldon's future. George convinces Sheldon that studying far away at present is an unrealistic opti | |||||||
· Episodes › Season 4 (2020–2021)
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Title
"Graduation"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez
Original release date
November 5, 2020 (2020-11-05)
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T12
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Dale tries making up with Connie after their breakup and apologizes for firing Georgie; he later reinstates Georgie and gives back the money Georgie gave him after Dale's store was burglarized. Sheldon's friend Tam shows indifference about Sheldon graduating. Sheldon learns he will be valedictorian of his graduating class, but later panics when una
Dale tries making up with Connie after their breakup and apologizes for firing Georgie; he later reinstates Georgie and gives back the money Georgie gave him after Dale's store was burglarized. Sheldon's friend Tam shows indifference about Sheldon graduating. Sheldon learns he will be valedictorian of his graduating class, but later panics when una
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Dale tries making up with Connie after their breakup and apologizes for firing Georgie; he later reinstates Georgie and gives back the money Georgie gave him after Dale's store was burglarized. Sheldon's friend Tam shows indifference about Sheldon graduating. Sheldon learns he will be valedictorian of his graduating class, but later panics when una
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Title
"A Docent, A Little Lady and a Bouncer Named Dalton"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez
Teleplay by : Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
November 12, 2020 (2020-11-12)
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T12
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Sheldon gets a volunteer position as a docent (or a guide) for a railway museum but is removed from the position after continually correcting the man who selected him. Connie tries to teach Sheldon that people can get tired of hearing a barrage of facts by telling him about knitting; Sheldon continues being interested after Connie becomes tired of
Sheldon gets a volunteer position as a docent (or a guide) for a railway museum but is removed from the position after continually correcting the man who selected him. Connie tries to teach Sheldon that people can get tired of hearing a barrage of facts by telling him about knitting; Sheldon continues being interested after Connie becomes tired of
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Sheldon gets a volunteer position as a docent (or a guide) for a railway museum but is removed from the position after continually correcting the man who selected him. Connie tries to teach Sheldon that people can get tired of hearing a barrage of facts by telling him about knitting; Sheldon continues being interested after Connie becomes tired of
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Title
"Training Wheels and an Unleashed Chicken"
Directed by
Jeremy Howe
Written by
Story by : Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez & Connor Kilpatrick
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan
Original release date
November 19, 2020 (2020-11-19)
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T12
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Concerned he cannot walk fast enough to get from class to class at college, Sheldon gets Missy to teach him how to ride a bicycle without using training wheels. However, one of the Sparks' family chickens flies out, and the bicycling Sheldon crashes into a mailbox. His father George rushes him to the emergency room, where Sheldon's fractured right
Concerned he cannot walk fast enough to get from class to class at college, Sheldon gets Missy to teach him how to ride a bicycle without using training wheels. However, one of the Sparks' family chickens flies out, and the bicycling Sheldon crashes into a mailbox. His father George rushes him to the emergency room, where Sheldon's fractured right
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Concerned he cannot walk fast enough to get from class to class at college, Sheldon gets Missy to teach him how to ride a bicycle without using training wheels. However, one of the Sparks' family chickens flies out, and the bicycling Sheldon crashes into a mailbox. His father George rushes him to the emergency room, where Sheldon's fractured right
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Title
"Bible Camp and a Chariot of Love"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Jeremy Howe
Teleplay by : Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
December 3, 2020 (2020-12-03)
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T12
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After Sheldon's Stamp Camp is canceled due to a lack of interest, his mother forces him to attend Bible Camp with Missy. Paige is also there, after her mother caught her smoking. Despite both mocking religion, Sheldon and Paige soon get competitive over Bible trivia. Sheldon studies all night to be more prepared than Paige, but she finds it more fu
After Sheldon's Stamp Camp is canceled due to a lack of interest, his mother forces him to attend Bible Camp with Missy. Paige is also there, after her mother caught her smoking. Despite both mocking religion, Sheldon and Paige soon get competitive over Bible trivia. Sheldon studies all night to be more prepared than Paige, but she finds it more fu
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After Sheldon's Stamp Camp is canceled due to a lack of interest, his mother forces him to attend Bible Camp with Missy. Paige is also there, after her mother caught her smoking. Despite both mocking religion, Sheldon and Paige soon get competitive over Bible trivia. Sheldon studies all night to be more prepared than Paige, but she finds it more fu
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Title
"A Musty Crypt and a Stick to Pee On"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan
Original release date
December 17, 2020 (2020-12-17)
Prod.
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T12
U . viewers
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George is going to a conference with Coach Wilkins, and Mary joins in when she learns Coach Wilkins is bringing his wife, Darlene. While George and Mary bicker, the other couple is happy and supportive of each other. With encouragement, George and Mary express mutual appreciation of each other. Connie and Dale play Dungeons & Dragons with Sheldon a
George is going to a conference with Coach Wilkins, and Mary joins in when she learns Coach Wilkins is bringing his wife, Darlene. While George and Mary bicker, the other couple is happy and supportive of each other. With encouragement, George and Mary express mutual appreciation of each other. Connie and Dale play Dungeons & Dragons with Sheldon a
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George is going to a conference with Coach Wilkins, and Mary joins in when she learns Coach Wilkins is bringing his wife, Darlene. While George and Mary bicker, the other couple is happy and supportive of each other. With encouragement, George and Mary express mutual appreciation of each other. Connie and Dale play Dungeons & Dragons with Sheldon a
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Title
"Freshman Orientation and the Inventor of the Zipper"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
January 21, 2021 (2021-01-21)
Prod.
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T12
U . viewers
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Sheldon is about to begin college and attend his freshman orientation. Dr. Sturgis calls to say he took a new job at the Superconducting Super Collider. Mary is worried about how Sheldon will handle college without a trusted adult there, but Sheldon insists he navigates his first day. Sheldon gets a smoothie spilled on him, a bee stings his eye, hi
Sheldon is about to begin college and attend his freshman orientation. Dr. Sturgis calls to say he took a new job at the Superconducting Super Collider. Mary is worried about how Sheldon will handle college without a trusted adult there, but Sheldon insists he navigates his first day. Sheldon gets a smoothie spilled on him, a bee stings his eye, hi
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Sheldon is about to begin college and attend his freshman orientation. Dr. Sturgis calls to say he took a new job at the Superconducting Super Collider. Mary is worried about how Sheldon will handle college without a trusted adult there, but Sheldon insists he navigates his first day. Sheldon gets a smoothie spilled on him, a bee stings his eye, hi
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Title
"A Philosophy Class and Worms That Can Chase You"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan
Original release date
February 11, 2021 (2021-02-11)
Prod.
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T12
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Sheldon begins a philosophy class with Professor Erikson (Melanie Lynskey), who questions how anything can be truly proven and the value of science compared with skepticism. Talking with Dr. Linkletter, Sheldon decides to drop the class; but Professor Erikson says he is giving up. Sheldon spends the night studying science and the logical structure
Sheldon begins a philosophy class with Professor Erikson (Melanie Lynskey), who questions how anything can be truly proven and the value of science compared with skepticism. Talking with Dr. Linkletter, Sheldon decides to drop the class; but Professor Erikson says he is giving up. Sheldon spends the night studying science and the logical structure
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Sheldon begins a philosophy class with Professor Erikson (Melanie Lynskey), who questions how anything can be truly proven and the value of science compared with skepticism. Talking with Dr. Linkletter, Sheldon decides to drop the class; but Professor Erikson says he is giving up. Sheldon spends the night studying science and the logical structure
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8
Title
"An Existential Crisis and a Bear That Makes Bubbles"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez
Teleplay by : Steve Holland & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
February 18, 2021 (2021-02-18)
Prod.
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T12
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With Sheldon still doubting reality, George, Connie, and Dr. Sturgis fail to rouse him and Connie resorts to scaring him with a chicken. At the university, Sheldon questions his physics class with Dr. Linkletter. As Connie and Dr. Linkletter both demand Professor Erikson fix Sheldon, she tells Sheldon that asking philosophical questions to gain kno
With Sheldon still doubting reality, George, Connie, and Dr. Sturgis fail to rouse him and Connie resorts to scaring him with a chicken. At the university, Sheldon questions his physics class with Dr. Linkletter. As Connie and Dr. Linkletter both demand Professor Erikson fix Sheldon, she tells Sheldon that asking philosophical questions to gain kno
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With Sheldon still doubting reality, George, Connie, and Dr. Sturgis fail to rouse him and Connie resorts to scaring him with a chicken. At the university, Sheldon questions his physics class with Dr. Linkletter. As Connie and Dr. Linkletter both demand Professor Erikson fix Sheldon, she tells Sheldon that asking philosophical questions to gain kno
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Title
"Crappy Frozen Ice Cream and an Organ Grinder's Monkey"
Directed by
Michael Judd
Written by
Story by : Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez & Yael Glouberman
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Connor Kilpatrick & Marie Cheng
Original release date
February 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)
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The college president pressures Sheldon and George into attending a dinner with a wealthy benefactor. George has Sheldon practice being nice with Billy Sparks when someone says something Sheldon finds stupid. Sheldon does manage to shake the donor's hand but finds it difficult to listen to his beliefs in fringe science, finally snapping that people
The college president pressures Sheldon and George into attending a dinner with a wealthy benefactor. George has Sheldon practice being nice with Billy Sparks when someone says something Sheldon finds stupid. Sheldon does manage to shake the donor's hand but finds it difficult to listen to his beliefs in fringe science, finally snapping that people
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The college president pressures Sheldon and George into attending a dinner with a wealthy benefactor. George has Sheldon practice being nice with Billy Sparks when someone says something Sheldon finds stupid. Sheldon does manage to shake the donor's hand but finds it difficult to listen to his beliefs in fringe science, finally snapping that people
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Title
"Cowboy Aerobics and 473 Grease-Free Bolts"
Directed by
Melissa Joan Hart
Written by
Story by : Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Yael Glouberman
Original release date
March 4, 2021 (2021-03-04)
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Sheldon relentlessly begs Dr. Linkletter to be his lab assistant, finally getting the job by calling in the middle of the night. Sheldon is insulted that it is only menial tasks in the lab and quits, but George demands Sheldon stick to his word. Sheldon returns and does the tasks and respects the boundaries, not letting Dr. Linkletter know about th
Sheldon relentlessly begs Dr. Linkletter to be his lab assistant, finally getting the job by calling in the middle of the night. Sheldon is insulted that it is only menial tasks in the lab and quits, but George demands Sheldon stick to his word. Sheldon returns and does the tasks and respects the boundaries, not letting Dr. Linkletter know about th
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Sheldon relentlessly begs Dr. Linkletter to be his lab assistant, finally getting the job by calling in the middle of the night. Sheldon is insulted that it is only menial tasks in the lab and quits, but George demands Sheldon stick to his word. Sheldon returns and does the tasks and respects the boundaries, not letting Dr. Linkletter know about th
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Title
"A Pager, a Club and a Cranky Bag of Wrinkles"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan
Teleplay by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
March 11, 2021 (2021-03-11)
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T12
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Sheldon constantly eats lunch with Dr. Linkletter. Mary and Dr. Linkletter both encourage Sheldon to join a school club, but Sheldon finds a flaw in them all. He goes back to Dr. Linkletter, who tells Sheldon that they are not friends, only professor, and student. Sheldon is hurt and tries to set up a Professor Proton club. Nobody shows up, but She
Sheldon constantly eats lunch with Dr. Linkletter. Mary and Dr. Linkletter both encourage Sheldon to join a school club, but Sheldon finds a flaw in them all. He goes back to Dr. Linkletter, who tells Sheldon that they are not friends, only professor, and student. Sheldon is hurt and tries to set up a Professor Proton club. Nobody shows up, but She
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Sheldon constantly eats lunch with Dr. Linkletter. Mary and Dr. Linkletter both encourage Sheldon to join a school club, but Sheldon finds a flaw in them all. He goes back to Dr. Linkletter, who tells Sheldon that they are not friends, only professor, and student. Sheldon is hurt and tries to set up a Professor Proton club. Nobody shows up, but She
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Title
"A Box of Treasure and the Meemaw of Science"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez & Marie Cheng
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
April 1, 2021 (2021-04-01)
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Sheldon and Dr. Linkletter need Connie's crochet skills to help solve the solar neutrino problem. Connie gets excited about contributing to science, calling Dr. Sturgis to brag and dreaming she wins an award as the 'Meemaw of Science.' The experiment works, but Connie is disappointed to learn that it is just an early prototype, and the actual break
Sheldon and Dr. Linkletter need Connie's crochet skills to help solve the solar neutrino problem. Connie gets excited about contributing to science, calling Dr. Sturgis to brag and dreaming she wins an award as the 'Meemaw of Science.' The experiment works, but Connie is disappointed to learn that it is just an early prototype, and the actual break
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overall
Sheldon and Dr. Linkletter need Connie's crochet skills to help solve the solar neutrino problem. Connie gets excited about contributing to science, calling Dr. Sturgis to brag and dreaming she wins an award as the 'Meemaw of Science.' The experiment works, but Connie is disappointed to learn that it is just an early prototype, and the actual break
78
78
No.
overall
78
No. in
season
13
Title
"The Geezer Bus and a New Model for Education"
Directed by
Melissa Joan Hart
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Connor Kilpatrick & Yael Glouberman
Teleplay by : Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez
Original release date
April 8, 2021 (2021-04-08)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
6
While bringing Sheldon home from college, Connie swerves to avoid hitting a cat and crashes her car into a tree. Though both of them are fine, Missy plans on using the car accident story to get better treatment from her teachers. Sheldon becomes afraid of being a passenger in any car and asks Dr. Linkletter to deliver his class lectures over the ph
While bringing Sheldon home from college, Connie swerves to avoid hitting a cat and crashes her car into a tree. Though both of them are fine, Missy plans on using the car accident story to get better treatment from her teachers. Sheldon becomes afraid of being a passenger in any car and asks Dr. Linkletter to deliver his class lectures over the ph
No.
overall
While bringing Sheldon home from college, Connie swerves to avoid hitting a cat and crashes her car into a tree. Though both of them are fine, Missy plans on using the car accident story to get better treatment from her teachers. Sheldon becomes afraid of being a passenger in any car and asks Dr. Linkletter to deliver his class lectures over the ph
79
79
No.
overall
79
No. in
season
14
Title
"Mitch's Son and the Unconditional Approval of a Government Agency"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
April 15, 2021 (2021-04-15)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
7
The IRS charges the Cooper family $4 for a mistake on their tax returns. Wanting to prove he does the family's taxes perfectly, Sheldon calls them to explain how he was correct, and they made a mistake. The IRS responds by auditing them for the three years Sheldon has done the taxes. Sheldon can explain everything perfectly, but the accountant g
The IRS charges the Cooper family $4 for a mistake on their tax returns. Wanting to prove he does the family's taxes perfectly, Sheldon calls them to explain how he was correct, and they made a mistake. The IRS responds by auditing them for the three years Sheldon has done the taxes. Sheldon can explain everything perfectly, but the accountant g
No.
overall
The IRS charges the Cooper family $4 for a mistake on their tax returns. Wanting to prove he does the family's taxes perfectly, Sheldon calls them to explain how he was correct, and they made a mistake. The IRS responds by auditing them for the three years Sheldon has done the taxes. Sheldon can explain everything perfectly, but the accountant g
80
80
No.
overall
80
No. in
season
15
Title
"A Virus, Heartbreak and a World of Possibilities"
Directed by
Michael Judd
Written by
Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick
Teleplay by : Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
Original release date
April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
7
Sheldon wants an expensive computer game, so Tam offers to get him a bootleg copy. Mary offers to take Brenda Sparks out for a night of fun, going with Connie to a bar. With Billy Sparks at the Cooper house, he plays poker with George, Coach Wilkins, Mr. Givens, and Principal Petersen. Meanwhile, Georgie and Jana take Missy to the movies for a date
Sheldon wants an expensive computer game, so Tam offers to get him a bootleg copy. Mary offers to take Brenda Sparks out for a night of fun, going with Connie to a bar. With Billy Sparks at the Cooper house, he plays poker with George, Coach Wilkins, Mr. Givens, and Principal Petersen. Meanwhile, Georgie and Jana take Missy to the movies for a date
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overall
Sheldon wants an expensive computer game, so Tam offers to get him a bootleg copy. Mary offers to take Brenda Sparks out for a night of fun, going with Connie to a bar. With Billy Sparks at the Cooper house, he plays poker with George, Coach Wilkins, Mr. Givens, and Principal Petersen. Meanwhile, Georgie and Jana take Missy to the movies for a date
81
81
No.
overall
81
No. in
season
16
Title
"A Second Prodigy and the Hottest Tips for Pouty Lips"
Directed by
Melissa Joan Hart
Written by
Story by : Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Connor Kilpatrick & Marie Cheng
Original release date
April 29, 2021 (2021-04-29)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
7
President Hagemeyer wants Sheldon's help recruiting Paige for the university. Sheldon tries to talk her out of enrolling. Still, she is not interested, only taking the tour to please her mother, wanting to go to Columbia or Harvard instead. This aggravates Sheldon, who does not like her criticizing his school and implying he only went there to stay
President Hagemeyer wants Sheldon's help recruiting Paige for the university. Sheldon tries to talk her out of enrolling. Still, she is not interested, only taking the tour to please her mother, wanting to go to Columbia or Harvard instead. This aggravates Sheldon, who does not like her criticizing his school and implying he only went there to stay
No.
overall
President Hagemeyer wants Sheldon's help recruiting Paige for the university. Sheldon tries to talk her out of enrolling. Still, she is not interested, only taking the tour to please her mother, wanting to go to Columbia or Harvard instead. This aggravates Sheldon, who does not like her criticizing his school and implying he only went there to stay
82
82
No.
overall
82
No. in
season
17
Title
"A Black Hole"
Directed by
Jaffar Mahmood
Written by
Story by : Steve Holland & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez
Original release date
May 6, 2021 (2021-05-06)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
6
Dr. Sturgis returns to town after being fired from the SSC project because he inadvertently caused public concern about the safety of high-energy particle collision experiments. He does not want his old job back, starting over at the grocery instead. Invited to the Cooper household for dinner, they all discuss various possibilities: the black hole
Dr. Sturgis returns to town after being fired from the SSC project because he inadvertently caused public concern about the safety of high-energy particle collision experiments. He does not want his old job back, starting over at the grocery instead. Invited to the Cooper household for dinner, they all discuss various possibilities: the black hole
No.
overall
Dr. Sturgis returns to town after being fired from the SSC project because he inadvertently caused public concern about the safety of high-energy particle collision experiments. He does not want his old job back, starting over at the grocery instead. Invited to the Cooper household for dinner, they all discuss various possibilities: the black hole
83
83
No.
overall
83
No. in
season
18
Title
"The Wild and Woolly World of Nonlinear Dynamics"
Directed by
Alex Reid
Written by
Story by : Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe
Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick
Original release date
May 13, 2021 (2021-05-13)
Prod.
code
T12
U . viewers
(millions)
7
Mary volunteers to work late at the church with Peg so Pastor Jeff can spend time with his newborn son. Peg gets under Mary's skin by not contributing and saying Mary always wants to be right. Missy comes home upset about Marcus, trying to shut everyone out. George's attempts to make her feel better fail and lead to George and Connie bickering. Aft
Mary volunteers to work late at the church with Peg so Pastor Jeff can spend time with his newborn son. Peg gets under Mary's skin by not contributing and saying Mary always wants to be right. Missy comes home upset about Marcus, trying to shut everyone out. George's attempts to make her feel better fail and lead to George and Connie bickering. Aft
No.
overall
Mary volunteers to work late at the church with Peg so Pastor Jeff can spend time with his newborn son. Peg gets under Mary's skin by not contributing and saying Mary always wants to be right. Missy comes home upset about Marcus, trying to shut everyone out. George's attempts to make her feel better fail and lead to George and Connie bickering. Aft
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Prod. code | U . viewers (millions) |
| 66 | 1 | "Graduation" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez | November 5, 2020 (2020-11-05) | T12 | 6 |
| Dale tries making up with Connie after their breakup and apologizes for firing Georgie; he later reinstates Georgie and gives back the money Georgie gave him after Dale's store was burglarized. Sheldon's friend Tam shows indifference about Sheldon graduating. Sheldon learns he will be valedictorian of his graduating class, but later panics when una | |||||||
| 67 | 2 | "A Docent, A Little Lady and a Bouncer Named Dalton" | Alex Reid | Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez Teleplay by : Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick | November 12, 2020 (2020-11-12) | T12 | 7 |
| Sheldon gets a volunteer position as a docent (or a guide) for a railway museum but is removed from the position after continually correcting the man who selected him. Connie tries to teach Sheldon that people can get tired of hearing a barrage of facts by telling him about knitting; Sheldon continues being interested after Connie becomes tired of | |||||||
| 68 | 3 | "Training Wheels and an Unleashed Chicken" | Jeremy Howe | Story by : Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez & Connor Kilpatrick Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan | November 19, 2020 (2020-11-19) | T12 | 7 |
| Concerned he cannot walk fast enough to get from class to class at college, Sheldon gets Missy to teach him how to ride a bicycle without using training wheels. However, one of the Sparks' family chickens flies out, and the bicycling Sheldon crashes into a mailbox. His father George rushes him to the emergency room, where Sheldon's fractured right | |||||||
| 69 | 4 | "Bible Camp and a Chariot of Love" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Jeremy Howe Teleplay by : Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez & Connor Kilpatrick | December 3, 2020 (2020-12-03) | T12 | 7 |
| After Sheldon's Stamp Camp is canceled due to a lack of interest, his mother forces him to attend Bible Camp with Missy. Paige is also there, after her mother caught her smoking. Despite both mocking religion, Sheldon and Paige soon get competitive over Bible trivia. Sheldon studies all night to be more prepared than Paige, but she finds it more fu | |||||||
| 70 | 5 | "A Musty Crypt and a Stick to Pee On" | Alex Reid | Story by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan | December 17, 2020 (2020-12-17) | T12 | 6 |
| George is going to a conference with Coach Wilkins, and Mary joins in when she learns Coach Wilkins is bringing his wife, Darlene. While George and Mary bicker, the other couple is happy and supportive of each other. With encouragement, George and Mary express mutual appreciation of each other. Connie and Dale play Dungeons & Dragons with Sheldon a | |||||||
| 71 | 6 | "Freshman Orientation and the Inventor of the Zipper" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick | January 21, 2021 (2021-01-21) | T12 | 7 |
| Sheldon is about to begin college and attend his freshman orientation. Dr. Sturgis calls to say he took a new job at the Superconducting Super Collider. Mary is worried about how Sheldon will handle college without a trusted adult there, but Sheldon insists he navigates his first day. Sheldon gets a smoothie spilled on him, a bee stings his eye, hi | |||||||
| 72 | 7 | "A Philosophy Class and Worms That Can Chase You" | Alex Reid | Story by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan | February 11, 2021 (2021-02-11) | T12 | 7 |
| Sheldon begins a philosophy class with Professor Erikson (Melanie Lynskey), who questions how anything can be truly proven and the value of science compared with skepticism. Talking with Dr. Linkletter, Sheldon decides to drop the class; but Professor Erikson says he is giving up. Sheldon spends the night studying science and the logical structure | |||||||
| 73 | 8 | "An Existential Crisis and a Bear That Makes Bubbles" | Alex Reid | Story by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez Teleplay by : Steve Holland & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick | February 18, 2021 (2021-02-18) | T12 | 7 |
| With Sheldon still doubting reality, George, Connie, and Dr. Sturgis fail to rouse him and Connie resorts to scaring him with a chicken. At the university, Sheldon questions his physics class with Dr. Linkletter. As Connie and Dr. Linkletter both demand Professor Erikson fix Sheldon, she tells Sheldon that asking philosophical questions to gain kno | |||||||
| 74 | 9 | "Crappy Frozen Ice Cream and an Organ Grinder's Monkey" | Michael Judd | Story by : Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez & Yael Glouberman Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Connor Kilpatrick & Marie Cheng | February 25, 2021 (2021-02-25) | T12 | 7 |
| The college president pressures Sheldon and George into attending a dinner with a wealthy benefactor. George has Sheldon practice being nice with Billy Sparks when someone says something Sheldon finds stupid. Sheldon does manage to shake the donor's hand but finds it difficult to listen to his beliefs in fringe science, finally snapping that people | |||||||
| 75 | 10 | "Cowboy Aerobics and 473 Grease-Free Bolts" | Melissa Joan Hart | Story by : Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Yael Glouberman | March 4, 2021 (2021-03-04) | T12 | 7 |
| Sheldon relentlessly begs Dr. Linkletter to be his lab assistant, finally getting the job by calling in the middle of the night. Sheldon is insulted that it is only menial tasks in the lab and quits, but George demands Sheldon stick to his word. Sheldon returns and does the tasks and respects the boundaries, not letting Dr. Linkletter know about th | |||||||
| 76 | 11 | "A Pager, a Club and a Cranky Bag of Wrinkles" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan Teleplay by : Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick | March 11, 2021 (2021-03-11) | T12 | 6 |
| Sheldon constantly eats lunch with Dr. Linkletter. Mary and Dr. Linkletter both encourage Sheldon to join a school club, but Sheldon finds a flaw in them all. He goes back to Dr. Linkletter, who tells Sheldon that they are not friends, only professor, and student. Sheldon is hurt and tries to set up a Professor Proton club. Nobody shows up, but She | |||||||
| 77 | 12 | "A Box of Treasure and the Meemaw of Science" | Alex Reid | Story by : Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez & Marie Cheng Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick | April 1, 2021 (2021-04-01) | T12 | 6 |
| Sheldon and Dr. Linkletter need Connie's crochet skills to help solve the solar neutrino problem. Connie gets excited about contributing to science, calling Dr. Sturgis to brag and dreaming she wins an award as the 'Meemaw of Science.' The experiment works, but Connie is disappointed to learn that it is just an early prototype, and the actual break | |||||||
| 78 | 13 | "The Geezer Bus and a New Model for Education" | Melissa Joan Hart | Story by : Steven Molaro & Connor Kilpatrick & Yael Glouberman Teleplay by : Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez | April 8, 2021 (2021-04-08) | T12 | 6 |
| While bringing Sheldon home from college, Connie swerves to avoid hitting a cat and crashes her car into a tree. Though both of them are fine, Missy plans on using the car accident story to get better treatment from her teachers. Sheldon becomes afraid of being a passenger in any car and asks Dr. Linkletter to deliver his class lectures over the ph | |||||||
| 79 | 14 | "Mitch's Son and the Unconditional Approval of a Government Agency" | Alex Reid | Story by : Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick | April 15, 2021 (2021-04-15) | T12 | 7 |
| The IRS charges the Cooper family $4 for a mistake on their tax returns. Wanting to prove he does the family's taxes perfectly, Sheldon calls them to explain how he was correct, and they made a mistake. The IRS responds by auditing them for the three years Sheldon has done the taxes. Sheldon can explain everything perfectly, but the accountant g | |||||||
| 80 | 15 | "A Virus, Heartbreak and a World of Possibilities" | Michael Judd | Story by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick Teleplay by : Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe | April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22) | T12 | 7 |
| Sheldon wants an expensive computer game, so Tam offers to get him a bootleg copy. Mary offers to take Brenda Sparks out for a night of fun, going with Connie to a bar. With Billy Sparks at the Cooper house, he plays poker with George, Coach Wilkins, Mr. Givens, and Principal Petersen. Meanwhile, Georgie and Jana take Missy to the movies for a date | |||||||
| 81 | 16 | "A Second Prodigy and the Hottest Tips for Pouty Lips" | Melissa Joan Hart | Story by : Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Connor Kilpatrick & Marie Cheng | April 29, 2021 (2021-04-29) | T12 | 7 |
| President Hagemeyer wants Sheldon's help recruiting Paige for the university. Sheldon tries to talk her out of enrolling. Still, she is not interested, only taking the tour to please her mother, wanting to go to Columbia or Harvard instead. This aggravates Sheldon, who does not like her criticizing his school and implying he only went there to stay | |||||||
| 82 | 17 | "A Black Hole" | Jaffar Mahmood | Story by : Steve Holland & Jeremy Howe & Connor Kilpatrick Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez | May 6, 2021 (2021-05-06) | T12 | 6 |
| Dr. Sturgis returns to town after being fired from the SSC project because he inadvertently caused public concern about the safety of high-energy particle collision experiments. He does not want his old job back, starting over at the grocery instead. Invited to the Cooper household for dinner, they all discuss various possibilities: the black hole | |||||||
| 83 | 18 | "The Wild and Woolly World of Nonlinear Dynamics" | Alex Reid | Story by : Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe Teleplay by : Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Connor Kilpatrick | May 13, 2021 (2021-05-13) | T12 | 7 |
| Mary volunteers to work late at the church with Peg so Pastor Jeff can spend time with his newborn son. Peg gets under Mary's skin by not contributing and saying Mary always wants to be right. Missy comes home upset about Marcus, trying to shut everyone out. George's attempts to make her feel better fail and lead to George and Connie bickering. Aft | |||||||