Episode guide
Young Sheldon: Season 4
18 episodes · premiered Nov 5, 2020
With high school in the rearview, Sheldon mentally prepares for college as an 11-year-old while the Cooper family deals with issues of their own.
- Episode 1: Graduation Nov 5, 2020 · 19m After graduating high school, Sheldon has a breakdown when he realizes he may not be ready for college. Dale tries to make amends with Connie.
- Episode 2: A Docent, A Little Lady and a Bouncer Named Dalton Nov 12, 2020 · 18m Sheldon gets a summer job at the local train museum. Also, George and Missy bond when Missy embarks on a new stage of womanhood, and Georgie discovers Mary's guilty pleasure.
- Episode 3: Training Wheels and an Unleashed Chicken Nov 19, 2020 · 19m With college in sight, Sheldon is determined to ride his bike without training wheels. Also, Mary and George Sr. argue over parenting styles.
- Episode 4: Bible Camp and a Chariot of Love Dec 3, 2020 · 18m When their mothers force them to attend Vacation Bible School. Also, George is furious after Georgie makes a questionable purchase.
- Episode 5: A Musty Crypt and a Stick to Pee On Dec 17, 2020 · 19m Dale and Connie work out relationship issues while playing Dungeons and Dragons with Sheldon and Missy. Also, Mary and George take a trip with Coach Wilkins and his wife, and Georgie…
- Episode 6: Freshman Orientation and the Inventor of The Zipper Jan 21, 2021 · 19m College orientation does not go as Sheldon planned. Also, Mary is invited to a party when she's mistaken for a university student, and George Sr. helps Pastor Jeff set up a children's…
- Episode 7: A Philosophy Class and Worms That Can Chase You Feb 11, 2021 · 18m Sheldon's first day of college is derailed by his new philosophy teacher, Professor Ericson. Also, Mary and Brenda live vicariously through Missy's first day of middle school.
- Episode 8: An Existential Crisis and a Bear That Makes Bubbles Feb 18, 2021 · 18m Connie takes matters into her own hands when Sheldon's philosophy teacher, Professor Ericson, sends him into a tailspin. Also, George Sr. learns Georgie has been cutting class.
- Episode 9: Crappy Frozen Ice Cream and an Organ Grinder's Monkey Feb 25, 2021 · 19m Sheldon and George Sr. dine with President Hagemeyer and a university benefactor. Also, Georgie gives Missy some brotherly advice when Mary won't let her go to the school dance, and Dale…
- Episode 10: Cowboy Aerobics and 473 Grease-Free Bolts Mar 4, 2021 · 18m Sheldon campaigns to become Dr. Linkletter's lab assistant. Also, Georgie enlists the help of Mr. Lundy, the drama teacher, for a surprising business venture.
- Episode 11: A Pager, a Club and a Cranky Bag of Wrinkles Mar 11, 2021 · 19m Dr. Linkletter pushes Sheldon to make friends with his fellow students at college. Also, Georgie gets a pager.
- Episode 12: A Box of Treasure and the Meemaw of Science Apr 1, 2021 · 19m Sheldon, Dr. Linkletter and Connie team up on a science experiment. Also, Mary is jealous that Pastor Jeff and Brenda are spending time together, and Georgie has a new side hustle.
- Episode 13: The Geezer Bus and a New Model for Education Apr 8, 2021 · 18m Sheldon refuses to ride in a car after getting into an accident with Connie. Also, Missy uses their trauma to her advantage at school and Connie is forced to take the church shuttle while…
- Episode 14: Mitch's Son and the Unconditional Approval of a Government Agency Apr 15, 2021 · 19m When the IRS accuses Sheldon of making a mistake, he'll stop at nothing to prove them wrong. Also, Dale is forced to get a colonoscopy and tries to convince Connie to join him.
- Episode 15: A Virus, Heartbreak and a World of Possibilities Apr 22, 2021 · 18m Sheldon is caught in a moral dilemma when offered a bootleg copy of a computer game he can't afford. Also, Mary and Connie take Brenda out for girls' night while George Sr. and the guys…
- Episode 16: A Second Prodigy and the Hottest Tips for Pouty Lips Apr 29, 2021 · 18m Sheldon finds himself at odds with Paige once again when she considers enrolling at East Texas Tech. Also, Mary seeks June's advice when looking for a change.
- Episode 17: A Black Hole May 6, 2021 · 18m The Coopers discuss the possibilities of black holes and alternate universes when Dr. Sturgis comes over for dinner.
- Episode 18: The Wild and Woolly World of Nonlinear Dynamics May 13, 2021 · 18m Missy's first heartbreak triggers a series of events that lead the Cooper family to the brink.