It's 1989 and 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper has skipped four grades to start high school along with his less-intellectual older brother. As he struggles to be understood by his family, classmates and neighbours, his mother arms him with the best tool she can come up with: reminding bullies his dad is the football coach and his brother is on the team. His twin sister doesn't share his exceptional mind, but she has a much clearer vision of what life has in store for the young genius. Jim Parsons, who plays the adult version of Sheldon on "The Big Bang Theory," narrates.
Nine-year-old Sheldon learns that his high intelligence isn't always helpful growing up in East Texas, where church and football are king.(S01,E01)
To appease his worried mother, Sheldon employs the techniques of a self-help book to try and make a friend.(S01,E02)
When George Sr. is rushed to the emergency room, Meemaw comes to babysit. And the kids have an adventure getting to the hospital on their own.(S01,E03)
Sheldon refuses to eat solid food after a choking scare but finds solace in a new interest after he discovers comic books.(S01,E04)
Sheldon uses his statistics skills to help his father coach the football team. Both Sheldon and Georgie struggle with the popularity this brings.(S01,E05)
After being dismissed in class, Sheldon is determined to prove a visiting NASA representative wrong and starts studying theoretical physics.(S01,E06)
Meemaw refuses to give George Sr. her brisket recipe. The kids try to think of ways to resolve this family feud.(S01,E07)
George takes his sons to see a space shuttle launch. Meanwhile, Mary, Meemaw and Missy have a girl's night at the salon.(S01,E08)
George Sr. makes a deal with Sheldon to tutor his brother when Georgie's poor grades threaten his place on the football team.(S01,E09)
Sheldon interviews with a school for gifted children. Much to their surprise, the rest of the family struggle with his absence.(S01,E10)
A worried Mary sends Sheldon to Sunday school after she finds him playing Dungeons & Dragons with Tam and Billy.(S01,E11)
Sheldon asking for a computer has unforeseen consequences for his parents, prompting Mary and the twins to move in with Meemaw.(S01,E12)
Sheldon's germophobia lands him in detention when flu season hits Medford and he takes extreme measures to remain healthy.(S01,E13)
When Mary takes a job at the church, Sheldon and Missy are left home alone for the very first time.(S01,E14)
Sheldon makes a new friend who introduces him to a new field of science, while his parents disagree on how to handle Sheldon's blossoming social life.(S01,E15)
A disappointing loss at the science fair sparks an existential crisis and sends Sheldon's life in a new direction.(S01,E16)
When Sheldon is bullied by an unlikely character, Mary and George disagree on how to handle the situation.(S01,E17)
When Mary bans Sheldon from reading a mature comic book, Sheldon decides it's time to assert his independence from his mother.(S01,E18)
When Sheldon is no longer academically challenged at Medford High, he audits a college class taught by a professor.(S01,E19)
A heated argument erupts between the Coopers and their neighbours when a new dog terrorises Sheldon.(S01,E20)
While Sheldon is obsesses over Meemaw's budding relationship with his mentor, Dr. Sturgis, George and Mary attempt to bond with their other kids.(S01,E21)
When Meemaw is pursued by two gentlemen callers, Sheldon interferes, forcing her to set some ground rules.(S01,E22)