Young Sheldon

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 25, 2017
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 162 Ratings

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  1. 998817268
    Sep 25, 2017
    0
    They play this to inmates at Guantanamo bay, though it's difficult for anyone to hear over the chorus of anguish from the cells. The wise opt for water-boarding, or finger nail pulling; but many of the new inmates fall victim to this option because it seems easier at first. I was new once, I know what they all go through. It is a fate I would not wish on my worst enemy.
  2. maninderkaur
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    Well, it's fun to watch Sheldon Cooper as a child as we already seen how brilliant he is in the Big Bang Theory. It's a mixture of comedy, emotions. Loved the show. I love Meemaw ;-)
  3. Aromero
    May 3, 2018
    10
    This show is completely hilarious due to its cast. I have never been fan of Big Bang, but I may become. I enjoy the family dynamics. Meemaw is wicked, sis is deadpan, and Sheldon is a mini powerhouse. Show has heart. It's lightweight entertainment. But, Young Sheldon is more mature than his older self. Little Sheldon shows promise. We will wait and see how he transforms into hisThis show is completely hilarious due to its cast. I have never been fan of Big Bang, but I may become. I enjoy the family dynamics. Meemaw is wicked, sis is deadpan, and Sheldon is a mini powerhouse. Show has heart. It's lightweight entertainment. But, Young Sheldon is more mature than his older self. Little Sheldon shows promise. We will wait and see how he transforms into his counterpart. The supporting cast anchors the show very well. This show is a stand alone. I like the shows film format. You feel your truly immersed in Sheldon's world. A child's world explains much. I like the the topic of each episode. I was hooked since the pilot.… Expand
  4. Harr111957
    Jan 8, 2018
    10
    Love "Young Sheldon" and hope it stays on for multiple seasons. The writing and the acting is good. They did well casting the characters and love each one of them.

    The writers tell a short story which is what I like. So many comedy sitcoms today are just a string of one liners filled with sexual innuendos. Happy this one is not written that way.
  5. Johan701
    Nov 21, 2017
    8
    No fake laughs, i'll have to show them some love just for that choice. Please remove them from BBT too.

    It's not that bad, it deliver what it promises. I think the hate it's receiving is unjustified. It's not a masterpiece for sure. I mean, you shouldn't really expect it to be anything else that what it is, if you enjoy Sheldon's Character and/or you are a BBT fanboy, it won't    No fake laughs, i'll have to show them some love just for that choice. Please remove them from BBT too.

    It's not that bad, it deliver what it promises.
    I think the hate it's receiving is unjustified.

    It's not a masterpiece for sure.

    I mean, you shouldn't really expect it to be anything else that what it is, if you enjoy Sheldon's Character and/or you are a BBT fanboy, it won't let you down.

    Good for when you have run out of other things to watch, BBT episodes included.    … Expand
  6. jeff101
    Sep 26, 2017
    0
    Mother: Sheldon could you pass the salt?
    Sheldon: mmm did you mean sodium chloride, mother?
    laugh track

    Thanks to things like this 2017 is looking worse than 2016
  7. TheFreeman148
    Sep 26, 2017
    1
    Didn't think Big Bang Theory's Sheldon was annoying enough? Was hearing bazinga 30000000 times just not enough? Well guess what guys... THEY MADE A SHOW BASED SOLEY ON SHELDON'S YOUTH!!! And trust me its awful.
  8. Harry_Dean
    Sep 26, 2017
    4
    First of all, it's not as bad as many of you might think. It's not really a sitcom more of a coming of age series that mixes comedy and drama. They got rid of the laugh track but replaced it with an adult Sheldon voice over that is just as unnecessary and unfunny. The comedy misfires for the most part although that might be a question of taste , the drama elements feel clumsy, bland, butFirst of all, it's not as bad as many of you might think. It's not really a sitcom more of a coming of age series that mixes comedy and drama. They got rid of the laugh track but replaced it with an adult Sheldon voice over that is just as unnecessary and unfunny. The comedy misfires for the most part although that might be a question of taste , the drama elements feel clumsy, bland, but it's not handled worse than your average, mediocre American TV series. Is it better than the god awful excuse for a sitcom it functions as a prequel for? Definitely, by far. But is it worth your time? Hell no.… Expand
  9. Jessrond
    Dec 19, 2017
    7
    It is not as funny as The Big Bang Theory, but the characters are more fleshed out and realistic. People that liked TBBT mostly for the one-liners and insults might find this show a bit boring. Those that were turned off by those traits in TBBT might be able to enjoy Young Sheldon.

    Personally, I enjoy both shows.
  10. rickcleansoul
    Nov 25, 2017
    10
    Great show, it could be longer 35 to 40 minutes long and it is good that it has NO laughs. If I may, the laughs in other comedies are not well accepted outside the US and even there the audience doesn't always likes it. Let us laugh as we please. Thank you. And for those who say one must be part of the show to like it, I answer that I only wish to be part of it.
  11. Ripandread
    Sep 26, 2017
    0
    Anyone who rates this program above a 2 is either a cast or crew member of the show, or related to the actors.

    "Young Sheldon" is about as entertaining as "My Mother the Car" was decades ago.

    Laugh tracks won't save this show. Divine intervention won't save this show.
  12. AbbyElizabeth
    Sep 26, 2017
    10
    Pretty good pilot. They played Sheldon to make him a likeable child. And we feel more sympathetic to him now that we actually see his upbringing. I really thought the mom was a great choice and so much like the sitcom mom. I like that it's more of a drama/comedy than a sitcom. And no laugh track is refreshing as that really is a dated practice. Works for Big Bang, but not every funny showPretty good pilot. They played Sheldon to make him a likeable child. And we feel more sympathetic to him now that we actually see his upbringing. I really thought the mom was a great choice and so much like the sitcom mom. I like that it's more of a drama/comedy than a sitcom. And no laugh track is refreshing as that really is a dated practice. Works for Big Bang, but not every funny show can pull it off. Looking forward to the next episode!… Expand
  13. bigbro29
    Sep 26, 2017
    7
    though I did expect to laugh out loud more than I did during the show but I really did enjoy this and loved the family they reminded me a lot of my own family I adored sheldons sister she was adorable and hilarious you just cant go wrong watching this one and I highly recommend it to anyone exspesualy the southern familys in America need to see there are more them
  14. JorgeLestre
    Nov 23, 2017
    2
    Young Sheldon has no comedy nor does it have a special touch to bring ourselves into the life of young Sheldon Cooper. Besides, making a comedy about a difficult family background is never a good answer to make money.
  15. NotchFilter
    Nov 29, 2017
    2
    I really wanted to like this show, but it just does not work for me.

    As I mentioned back in September (see below), I don't look at this show purely as a comedy but more of a bio-sit-com. My main issue with the show is that it is aggressively boring. There's no laff track, but to compensate for that feature, there's the intrusive and annoying Sheldon commentary track. Sometimes    I really wanted to like this show, but it just does not work for me.

    As I mentioned back in September (see below), I don't look at this show purely as a comedy but more of a bio-sit-com.

    My main issue with the show is that it is aggressively boring.

    There's no laff track, but to compensate for that feature, there's the intrusive and annoying Sheldon commentary track.

    Sometimes I feel as if I'm listening to the audiobook of Sheldon's childhood, read by Sheldon himself. That's not why I watch TV.

    The cast seems quite capable, but even great actors can't carry a poor premise of a show..

    I still like that scene in the first episode about the musical chords. If only that spark could have been conveyed through the subsequent episodes of the show. But that brilliance of script has been lost somewhere after episode 1. It now seems to be little more than a 'family with children' show.

    Young Sheldon appears to be an unnatural spin-off of BBT. A failed attempt to capitalize upon the success of the early BBT years.

    And it's off the ToDo list of shows for my DVR to record.

    =======================================
    my previous comment from Sept 27, 2017 follows...

    Based solely upon the pilot:

    On the plus side,...

    Iain Armitage fills out the character quite well, in spite of the script let-downs.

    The lack of a laugh track is most welcome as the canned laughter on BBT has become most annoying and distractive. Any canned laughter here would be completely out of place, as this does not look to be a typical sitcom, but I'm sure that wouldn't stop the producers from over-using it.

    I liked the music scene with the chords, and how it explained a trait of the BBT Sheldon. That was one of the better scenes in the pilot.

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    Not on the plus side...

    Is there any way to turn off the Sheldon commentary track? It would be much better if any needed details that Mr Parsons blabs on top of a scene were conveyed by the characters themselves, it certainly would give character development a needed boost. Because of the association to his character on BBT, Mr Parsons' voice is annoyingly grating whenever it appears.

    That segues to the writing. It could be stronger. The dramatic scenes were too sappy in their efforts to evoke emotion. They became tedious to watch. Was the incorporation of the Sheldon commentary track a cave-in to allow Mr Parsons to participate, or was it to cover weak writing? I think it may be a combination of the two.

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    I don't want to write too much, as I saw only one show, usually I like to watch three before I give my opinions. Now there's a wait of more than a month before any more episodes appear. I'll have to see if I retain enough interest to track it down and watch. If I do, I'll probably be back around Thanksgiving time with more comments. :)    … Expand
  16. MantisToboggan1
    Sep 26, 2017
    10
    First episode was great. It's awesome to see all little bits they add from Sheldon's childhood stories on BBT. .
  17. PureIronStag
    Oct 11, 2017
    4
    The biggest problem with the show is the shadow of Big Bang Theory looming over it. Whether it's the voice of adult Sheldon jumping into the episode several times or the fact that we already know what kind of person young Sheldon is going to grow up to be, the show is being dragged down by this constantly. The fact that young Sheldon will eventually have to grow up to be adult SheldonThe biggest problem with the show is the shadow of Big Bang Theory looming over it. Whether it's the voice of adult Sheldon jumping into the episode several times or the fact that we already know what kind of person young Sheldon is going to grow up to be, the show is being dragged down by this constantly. The fact that young Sheldon will eventually have to grow up to be adult Sheldon leaves very little potential space for character development, and even though the writers tried their best in the pilot to make Sheldon grow somehow, ultimately they can't have him become a normal person by the end of the series, unless they wrote in the retcon to trump all retcons.

    Aside from that, the fact that young Sheldon is the kind of child that makes you want to root for the bullying of outsiders doesn't help the show either. People can usually identify with outsiders in some way, but I fear that very few people will be able to find a piece of themselves in this kid.    … Expand
  18. douglasdsb
    Sep 26, 2017
    8
    Really good pilot. The show has its own personality, not leaning on The Big Bang Theory style. It is very emotional and it brings mother-son relationship in a very relatable way, to all those weirdo kids that were loved uncondiotionally by their mothers, many points there. The family characters could be better developed to those who didn't watch the original show. However it doesn't takeReally good pilot. The show has its own personality, not leaning on The Big Bang Theory style. It is very emotional and it brings mother-son relationship in a very relatable way, to all those weirdo kids that were loved uncondiotionally by their mothers, many points there. The family characters could be better developed to those who didn't watch the original show. However it doesn't take off the good quality of this episode. I hope it continues that way.… Expand
  19. JazzMasta
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    More like Young SMELLDON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

    Yongue Sheeeeeeeeeeeee is about Shell Copper when he was but a bubby boy .. . ........... NOT GOOD! :^O

    Do NOT WATCH PLEAS E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  20. mpoynter1
    Nov 2, 2017
    0
    Was horrified by tonight's episode. Anyone with connection to the Vietnam War or feelings about racism, sexism, probably more I may have missed would be horrified. is this the same writers that do such a terrific job of Big Bang? I hope not. I understand about taking jabs at some of the ideologies but really? Soooo disappointed with the blatant references that I think this is my lastWas horrified by tonight's episode. Anyone with connection to the Vietnam War or feelings about racism, sexism, probably more I may have missed would be horrified. is this the same writers that do such a terrific job of Big Bang? I hope not. I understand about taking jabs at some of the ideologies but really? Soooo disappointed with the blatant references that I think this is my last viewing. FYI, my brother was a soldier in Viet Nam and he always spoke with respect for the people of the country.… Expand
  21. SwarleyStinson
    Sep 28, 2017
    7
    The pilot is funnier than expected, but the humor is undermined a bit by what an insufferable ass Sheldon is. For every 1 funny thing he says, he says like 5 things where the cringe level is just too damn high. But then that's kinda how the show works, that contrast is supposed to make it funny. Having adult Sheldon narrate was a mistake, he just interrupts and doesn't really add anyThe pilot is funnier than expected, but the humor is undermined a bit by what an insufferable ass Sheldon is. For every 1 funny thing he says, he says like 5 things where the cringe level is just too damn high. But then that's kinda how the show works, that contrast is supposed to make it funny. Having adult Sheldon narrate was a mistake, he just interrupts and doesn't really add any value, but at least in this episode there wasn't that much of him. His sassy sister pretty funny.

    This particular episode was good but there's a lot of ways more episodes could very easily go very bad.    … Expand
  22. Cinemaphile
    Oct 5, 2017
    8
    I liked it, so sue me. The good: Sheldon in Texas in the '80s. The bad: Texas had strict dress codes in the '80s. The ugly: none at all. A feel good show in a wasteland of dystopic television.
  23. Jk9785
    Dec 15, 2017
    9
    Flawed, but hilarious in parts. They go too far with some jokes, but it doesn't bother me as much as it does others. I find Georgie (Sheldon's brother) and Mary (Sheldon's mother) to be irritating, but Sheldon and his sister have fun banter.
  24. Ededed
    Dec 23, 2017
    7
    Pretty good for a pilot and a cast still finding their way around the characters. Even the first episode of TBBT was not as good as it eventually would become. Hate getting the one episode then having to wait for the second. The promos for the second episode are running and already like seeing Sheldon and his me-ma. Given some reasonable character and script development, this could turnPretty good for a pilot and a cast still finding their way around the characters. Even the first episode of TBBT was not as good as it eventually would become. Hate getting the one episode then having to wait for the second. The promos for the second episode are running and already like seeing Sheldon and his me-ma. Given some reasonable character and script development, this could turn into something.

    The actresses in the series seem to have captured the essence of the corresponding characters we have seen in TBBT. Since we have not seen George or Georgie in TBBT, we only have their slightly mentioned attributes to go off of and in turn, those characters are less developed and imo are struggling. Definitely do not like the older brother or the male neighbor kid.

    On the whole, this show has some possibilities. Really liked the Elon Musk tie in and his cameo at the end of a recent episode. Keep writing smart!    … Expand
  25. rekkandevar
    Mar 22, 2019
    0
    In the words of Jesse Bernstein:

    Why? Why why, why. Why why why why why why why: why, why. Why why why why why why why why, why why, why. Why why why why why why why why why why why. Why! Why why why why, why why why why why why why why why why why why, why why why why why. Why! Why. Why why why why why why why why, why why why why why why why why why why. Why why why why why why why    In the words of Jesse Bernstein:

    Why? Why why, why. Why why why why why why why: why, why. Why why why why why why why why, why why, why. Why why why why why why why why why why why. Why!

    Why why why why, why why why why why why why why why why why why, why why why why why. Why! Why. Why why why why why why why why, why why why why why why why why why why. Why why why why why why why why why why why why why. Why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why.

    Sheldon is a wholly detestable character. At no point does he inspire any sort of empathy from the audience. You find yourself rooting for him to be bullied.

    Why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why.

    There is literally nothing redeeming about “Young Sheldon.”

    Why why why why why why why why, why why, why! Why why why why why why? Why, why why why why why why why why why, why, why why why why why why. Why why why why why why why why why why? Why why why why why why why why. Why, why why why why why why why why why. Why, why, why, why why why why why. Why why why why why why why why why why why why why, why why why why why why why why why why why.

    Look upon the face of death.
    (unfortunately i can't add the image here. It's the main promo image with the bowtie, but the eyes are crossed out and the tongue is hanging out as if Sheldon has died.)

    Kierkegaard, in “The Concept of Anxiety”: “When death appears in its true form as the gaunt, grim reaper, one beholds it not without fright. But when, to mock those who fancy they can mock it, death appears in disguise, when the observer sees that the unknown figure captivating everyone with his courtesy and causing all to exult in the wild gaiety of desires is death, then a profound terror seizes him.”

    Why, why why why why why why why why why. Why, why, why, why why why why why. Why why why why why why why why why why why why why, why why why why why why why why why why why.

    One thing I hate about this show is the way it adds an extra descriptor to basic academic concepts to make them sound more specific and difficult to understand. “Newtonian gravity.” “Euclidean geometry.” Like why not just **** say gravity?

    Why why why.

    “Young Sheldon” is violence.    … Expand
  26. Havvkeye
    Jan 15, 2018
    8
    There's a great dichotomy here: The ability to see the world through an exceptional child even though that world happens to be small-town Texas. After all not everything happens on the east coast. Another positive is the portrayal of how each person relates to an exceptional child. Ingenious.
  27. ComandanteCobra
    Jun 1, 2022
    5
    It is not for me.
    Big bang theory spin off, based on a younger version of one of the most irritating character of that series.
    Aimed toward young audience it looks and feel like a fanfiction.
  28. cottandy
    Jan 19, 2018
    8
    Good pilot caught interest and it seemed to be very promising. Next few series appeared to be very mediocre and did not satisfy expectations. But as the show continues it appeares to be much better.

    Sometimes when its ancestor "The Theory of a Big Bang" suffered from a lack of jokes, the story itself made you continue watching it and at some point the show was beginning to be very funny    Good pilot caught interest and it seemed to be very promising. Next few series appeared to be very mediocre and did not satisfy expectations. But as the show continues it appeares to be much better.

    Sometimes when its ancestor "The Theory of a Big Bang" suffered from a lack of jokes, the story itself made you continue watching it and at some point the show was beginning to be very funny again. You can't say the same about "Young Sheldon", because the story didn't develop at all in the first 10 episodes. Hope it changes in the future. At the same time it's funny, just not as good as "The Theory".    … Expand
  29. Aloxb3
    Sep 30, 2017
    5
    É um spinoff de The Big Bang Theory contando a vida do Sheldon. Apesar de também estar sendo produzido pelo Chuck Lorre, a série foge do padrão de Sitcom que o diretor esta acostumado a fazer. Acredito que é uma série que vai dar certo se não tiver muitos episódios pois, detalhar a vida do Sheldon quando criança, com cenas externas, animais, fobias e TOCs , há uma grande probabilidade daÉ um spinoff de The Big Bang Theory contando a vida do Sheldon. Apesar de também estar sendo produzido pelo Chuck Lorre, a série foge do padrão de Sitcom que o diretor esta acostumado a fazer. Acredito que é uma série que vai dar certo se não tiver muitos episódios pois, detalhar a vida do Sheldon quando criança, com cenas externas, animais, fobias e TOCs , há uma grande probabilidade da série se tornar irritante e desnecessária.… Expand
  30. Applecat
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    I think this show deserves better. The characters are more realistic. And of course, if you are a fan of BBT, u better watcha'
  31. dieguinlp
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    Me parece una gran serie en lo que al meterse al personaje se refiere, ver como crecio Sheldon, Conocer a su familia, su entorno y los personajes secundarios que sin duda tienen un algo diferente para quedarte horas viendo capitulo tras capitulo
  32. Onlyclassicvg1
    Aug 19, 2022
    7
    Me parece una gran serie en lo que al meterse al personaje se refiere, ver como crecio Sheldon, Conocer a su familia, su entorno y los personajes secundarios que sin duda tienen un algo diferente para quedarte horas viendo capitul

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63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Lily Moayeri
    Sep 26, 2017
    50
    With all these elements working in its favor, scale back on the titular character and give Missy and the mom some more individual airtime and you might have something worth its timeslot.
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  2. Colorado Springs Gazette
    Reviewed by: Terry Terrones
    Sep 25, 2017
    75
    Young Sheldon is a smarter, more humorous and heartfelt show than "The Big Bang Theory." Adult Sheldon is entertaining, but young Sheldon is even better.
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  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Sep 25, 2017
    50
    There are few jokes to speak of, just situations that are funny or awkward--mostly awkward. ... The accents are spot-on and the lead performances are excellent, in particular Zoe Perry as the hero’s mom (a role played on the flagship series by Laurie Metcalf) and Lance Barber as his father George.
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