Episodes
Sheldon Cooper, a 9-year-old boy genius, begins his first day of high school in the ninth grade with his older brother, George ...read more Sheldon Cooper, a 9-year-old boy 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 new school, and Georgie must deal with having a much younger sibling in his class. show less
Sheldon learns that his mother is worried about his not having any friends. He therefore gets a copy of How to Win Friends and ...read more Sheldon learns that his mother is worried about his 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. He eventually meets a Vietnamese American boy who shares many of his interests. His mother is so happy that she insists that Sheldon invite the boy home for dinner, and lifts the ban on Sheldon's model rocketry hobby. The dinner turns out to be awkward, and the boys' launch attempt goes out of control just as FBI agents arrive to ask Sheldon why he was trying to buy uranium. show less
Sheldon debates the relationship between religion and science with his family's pastor. Billy Sparks brings some eggs for ...read more Sheldon debates the relationship between religion and science with his family's pastor. Billy Sparks brings some eggs for Missy. George suffers a mild heart attack, so Mary takes him to the hospital after calling Meemaw to watch the children. While she is sleeping, Georgie "borrows" her car and takes the other children to see their father. In the hospital chapel, Sheldon prays to Blaise Pascal for his father's recovery. When he does recover, Sheldon briefly doubts his atheism. When Sheldon gets into another debate with his pastor, George pretends to have heart trouble in order to get his family out of the church service. show less
Sheldon struggles with newfound popularity after utilizing statistics to help the football team
When a NASA representative visits Sheldon’s school and dismisses his science, Sheldon is set on a mission to prove him wrong
The kids brainstorm ways to resolve a family feud when Meemaw refuses to give George Sr. her brisket recipe
George Sr. strikes a deal with Sheldon to tutor Georgie when poor grades threaten to keep him from playing football
When Sheldon moves to Dallas to attend a school for gifted children, the family struggles to cope with his absence
When flu season hits Medford, Sheldon takes extreme measures to remain healthy & lands in detention
When Mary takes a job as church secretary, she finds herself becoming Pastor Jeff’s marriage counselor. Also, Sheldon and ...read more When Mary takes a job as church secretary, she finds herself becoming Pastor Jeff’s marriage counselor. Also, Sheldon and Missy spend their first afternoon home alone show less
A disappointing loss at the science fair sends Sheldon’s life in a new direction
Sheldon is bullied by an unlikely character, and Mary and George disagree on how to handle the situation
Mary bans Sheldon from reading a mature comic book, and Sheldon decides it’s time to stop living under Mary’s thumb
When Sheldon is no longer academically challenged at Medford High, he audits a college class taught by Dr. John Sturgis (Wallace ...read more When Sheldon is no longer academically challenged at Medford High, he audits a college class taught by Dr. John Sturgis (Wallace Shawn show less
A battle erupts between the Coopers and Sparks when the Sparks’ new dog terrorizes Sheldon
While Sheldon is busy keeping tabs on Meemaw's budding relationship with Dr. Sturgis, George Sr. and Mary attempt to bond ...read more While Sheldon is busy keeping tabs on Meemaw's budding relationship with Dr. Sturgis, George Sr. and Mary attempt to bond with their other children. show less
When Meemaw is pursued by two gentlemen callers, Sheldon interferes, forcing her to set some ground rules.