Top 10 Young Sheldon episodes, ranked

This is the prequel to the immensely popular series, The Big Bang Theory. One cannot deny that Young Sheldon is one of the most heartwarming and humorous series. This series delves into the life of young Sheldon, the prodigy. He navigates through his school and family life. The family dynamics in this series, especially through the eyes of a gifted child, have won the hearts of the viewers.

The performance of each of the actors has brought life to this series. Sheldon’s relentless pursuit of intellectual validation, which sometimes becomes humorous, and his family’s efforts to understand and support him make this series worth watching. Each episode of this series brings a new touch of humor and entertainment.

Choosing the best is subjective, as each person has their own taste and choices. This ranking is an attempt to capture some of the best episodes of Young Sheldon. So, here’s a list of the top 10 Young Sheldon episodes, ranked.

---

1)Meemaw’s brisket recipe

In the series Young Sheldon, Season 1 Episode 7 is one of the best episodes, according to the viewers. The episode focuses on Meemaw’s secret recipe for brisket, which Sheldon’s dad eagerly wanted. Meemaw refuses to give the details of her secret recipe to him.

This creates an altercation between the two, which leads to Georgie and Missy trying to get help from Sheldon. They ask Sheldon to find the recipe so that they can end the fight. However, Sheldon refuses to help as he knows Meemaw does not want to reveal her secret. A sudden change of events causes Sheldon to remember the recipe that Meemaw had told him when he was 23 months old. Although Meemaw thought that Sheldon was too young so he would not remember her recipe, Sheldon Cooper’s intelligence exceeded her expectations.

He eventually gathered the family members and told them that he knew about the recipe. Though Meemaw thought he was bluffing, she understood that he was not lying when he told her some of the ingredients she used. This episode is praised for the strong writing that has remained with the viewers even now.

2)Shortwave Radio

Yet another significant and memorable episode of Young Sheldon is when Dr. Sturgis and Sheldon decided to hear the names of the Nobel Prize winners announcement that was happening in Sweden. As Sheldon’s mother asks about the antenna, Sheldon answers her that the antenna would go on the roof.

Mary Cooper tells her son that she would not let her son go on the roof, to which Dr. Sturgis says that he would be the one going on the roof. Sheldon then asks his father to put the antenna on the roof. Sheldon also wanted all the students at the school to come to listen to the radio streaming in his garage.

Even when his sister points out that no one is going to show up to hear the announcements, Sheldon keeps on with his faith. The episode’s combination of humor with meaningful character development makes it one of the best episodes in Young Sheldon.

3)Stephen Hawking’s lecture

This is one of the funniest episodes of Young Sheldon. Sheldon comes to know that Stephen Hawking is coming to give a lecture in Pasadena, California. Excited, he asks his father to take him there. Unfortunately, his father tells him that they cannot afford the flight tickets. However, Sheldon does not give up hope. He decides to look for cheaper flight tickets, and he goes to a travel agency.

The travel agent tells him that the only way they can get cheaper flights is if they fly on weekdays, have multiple layovers, or if someone has died recently. On hearing the last comment, he quickly calls Meemaw’s house, and when she picks up the phone, he gets disappointed. As they finally get to fly to California, Sheldon gets scared during the safety briefing by the air hostess. The episode is humorous and is one of the best episodes of Young Sheldon.

4)Sheldon becomes the R.A. in Season 6 Episode 5

In this Episode, Sheldon becomes wary of the noise during the quiet hours at his dorm and decides to take action. Initially, he goes to the R.A. to complain, but he pays no heed to his complaints. So Sheldon decides to become the R.A. himself. However, being the R.A. is not an easy task.

Though Sheldon thought being the R.A. would make the other students listen to him, it did the opposite. He ends up getting stuck in the wall with tape, making a hilarious moment. This episode also delves into the growing relationship between Sheldon’s parents and Meemaw’s wish to buy slot machines.

The rekindling of George and Mary is one of the most heartwarming moments of the episode. Although Missy is not accustomed to seeing her parents happy with each other. Sheldon’s quirky antics are balanced by the relatable family dynamics in this episode, making it one of the best Young Sheldon episodes.

5)Sheldon tries to make friends

In Season 1 Episode 2, Sheldon’s mother is worried that her son does not have any friends. She tries to convince her eldest son, Georgie, to sit with Sheldon during lunch, but he refuses. This makes Missy worried about her mother. She tells Sheldon about her mother’s worries about Sheldon not being able to make any friends.

To solve her mother’s worries, he decides to go to the library and find a book to help him win friends. After several failed attempts, he is finally able to make a new friend, and his mother is excited. The social challenges and a unique way to solve problems leading to a humorous ending have been delved into in this episode. The episode ends with FBI agents visiting their house looking for Sheldon as he tries to buy uranium. This is indeed one of the funniest and heartwarming episodes of Young Sheldon, according to the viewers.

6)Sheldon’s father’s funeral in season 7 episode 13

This is one of the most heartbreaking episodes of Young Sheldon as we see the family dealing with George’s death. Each of the family members has their own way of dealing with the grief. Though other members of the family have their way of grieving, Sheldon’s coping with his father’s loss has been highlighted and resonated with the viewers.

The changing family dynamic in this episode is when we see Georgie trying his best to take on responsibilities. He steps into a more mature role, unlike how we previously see him. He attempts to fill the void by showing his responsible side by supporting his mother and siblings. Though this episode is not the usual humor-filled one, this has become one of the most memorable episodes of Young Sheldon.

7)Buzzing noise in Season 2 episode 1

In this Episode of Young Sheldon, yet another hilarious event takes place when Sheldon is disturbed about a distinct buzzing noise. He found out that the noise was coming from the refrigerator. He tells his family about the noise, but they refuse to believe him.

He was not able to tolerate the noise, so he went to Meemaw’s house to sleep. However, she tells him to return to his house. So, to get rid of the buzzing noise, he decided to take the refrigerator apart and see where the noise was coming from. However, things take an unexpected turn when he is able to put the refrigerator back together. This episode is filled with Sheldon’s quirky outlook on things. The engaging family interactions and classic Sheldon antics have made this episode one of the best, according to the viewers.

8)Sheldon’s memoir

Yet another significant episode of Young Sheldon, Sheldon’s memoir in Season 7 Episode 14, is filled with bittersweet moments that have remained with the viewers. It starts with Sheldon’s mother wanting to get Missy and Sheldon baptized. However, both of them refuse to get baptized.

This creates an issue between them, which ultimately gets resolved when Sheldon decides to listen to his mother and make her happy. Despite his atheism, he wanted to support his mother. One of the key elements of the episode is when we see Jim Parsons return as adult Sheldon. This added a layer of nostalgia to this episode. The character development we see in Sheldon in this episode makes it one of the best episodes in Young Sheldon.

9)Missy sneaks out

In Season 6, Episode 21 of Young Sheldon, when Sheldon was preparing himself to go to Germany for two things, he took an unexpected turn with Missy. Missy, with her new friend, started to sneak out and smoke. However, Sheldon caught her but decided not to tell his parents, as it might jeopardize his Germany trip.

Not being able to be honest with his parents severely affected Sheldon. He was worried about the safety of his sister and ultimately told his parents about Missy’s activities. This episode also featured Georgie and Mandy’s trip to the spa, which ended up in an unexpected manner. The blend of humor and emotional moments in this episode resonates with the viewers. The well-rounded plot makes it one of the best episodes of Young Sheldon.

10)Sheldon’s silent book club in season 4 episode 11

We know Sheldon has a hard time making new friends. Even in college, he found it hard to make friends and considered Dr. Linkletter, a professor, as his friend. Despite Dr. Linkletter’s insinuations, he kept on having lunch with him every day. So, ultimately, when Dr. Linkletter told Sheldon to leave him alone, it was a hard time for him. He starts to explore college clubs, but that does not go well. So, he decides to start his own club. It initially started as a Professor Proton Appreciation Club but later turned into the Read in Silence Club. The character arc of Sheldon in this episode has resonated with the viewers, making it one of the best Young Sheldon episodes.

For more such interesting pieces, stay tuned to Soap Central.