Young Sheldon: Season 5
2021 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.2
What Season 5 of Young Sheldon
Sheldon Cooper arrives at college determined to be the best, though he soon runs into obstacles his intelligence can't easily get around. At home, the season focuses on his parents growing apart. Mary wonders whether she is happy, and George looks for some time for himself. Georgie is approaching adulthood without a clear idea of what to do with his life, and Missy goes through adolescence with her own romantic troubles. Sheldon observes all of it with a scientist's eye, convinced that change comes sooner or later. The Coopers must readjust their routines as each of them tries to find their place.
Season 5 Episodes
5x01 One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
Sheldon and Missy both run away from home, and Mary gets upsetting news about George Sr.
Directing: Alex Reid · Writing: Steven Molaro, Jeremy Howe, Connor Kilpatrick · Starring: Matt Hobby, Tom Yi, Ava Allan, Wallace Shawn
5x02 Snoopin' Around and the Wonder Twins of Atheism
Sheldon encourages Missy to question the Bible. Also, Connie is determined to catch George Sr. in a lie, and Mary helps Pastor Jeff search for a youth pastor.
Directing: Michael Judd · Writing: Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Marie Cheng · Starring: Matt Hobby, Wyatt McClure, José Antonio García, Andrew Patrick Ralston
5x03 Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench
Sheldon tries to convince Dr. Sturgis to return to the university. Also, Georgie upsets the family when he makes a life-changing decision.
Directing: Nikki Lorre · Writing: Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan, Nick Bakay · Starring: Anthony M. Bertram, Ava Allan, Wallace Shawn, Craig T. Nelson
5x04 Pish Posh and a Secret Back Room
Sheldon, Missy and Georgie adapt to new living arrangements. Also, Connie opens a gambling room.
Directing: Alex Reid · Writing: Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Connor Kilpatrick · Starring: Frank Collison, Valeri Ross, Audrey Wasilewski, Tony Winters
5x05 Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy
Sheldon and Dr. Linkletter struggle to solve an equation. Also, Georgie has a solution for Connie's business woes, and George Sr. gives advice on Missy's love life.
Directing: Jeremy Howe · Writing: Steven Molaro, Yael Glouberman, Nadiya Chettiar · Starring: Matt Hobby, Wyatt McClure, Donna Pieroni, Wallace Shawn
5x06 Money Laundering and a Cascade of Hormones
Missy asks some uncomfortable questions at church, and Connie and Georgie go into business together.
Directing: Nikki Lorre · Writing: Steve Holland, Marie Cheng, Nick Bakay · Starring: Matt Hobby, Wyatt McClure, Andy Forrest, Bill Fagerbakke
5x07 An Introduction to Engineering and a Glob of Hair Gel
Sheldon takes his first engineering class with Professor Boucher. Also, Meemaw and Dale help take care of his ex-wife, June.
Directing: Jaffar Mahmood · Writing: Steven Molaro, Jeremy Howe, Connor Kilpatrick · Starring: Lance Reddick, Simon Helberg, Reba McEntire, Craig T. Nelson
5x08 The Grand Chancellor and a Den of Sin
Sheldon battles President Hagemeyer's mysterious boss over the university's science requirements. Also, Mary discovers that Georgie is working at Connie's illegal gambling room.
Directing: Alex Reid · Writing: Steve Holland, Eric Kaplan, Nadiya Chettiar · Starring: Matt Hobby, Nikea Gamby-Turner, Valerie Gutierrez, Edwin Kho
5x09 The Yips and an Oddly Hypnotic Bohemian Mid-Season Finale
Sheldon gets the science yips and has to learn how to not think. Also, George Sr. plays handyman at Brenda Sparks' house.
Directing: Kabir Akhtar · Writing: Nick Bakay, Yael Glouberman, Alex Ayers · Starring: Wyatt McClure, Sean McClay, L. Emille Thomas, Craig T. Nelson
5x10 An Expensive Glitch and a Goof-Off Room
Sheldon gets a dorm room all to himself. Also, Connie gains an unwanted business partner.
Directing: Melissa Joan Hart · Writing: Steven Molaro, Connor Kilpatrick, Nadiya Chettiar · Starring: Reba McEntire, Taylor Spreitler, Keanush Tafreshi, Aneasa Yacoub
5x11 A Lock-In, a Weather Girl and a Disgusting Habit
Sheldon acts as Mary's spy during a youth lock-in at church. Also, Georgie is attracted to an older woman, Mandy.
Directing: Alex Reid · Writing: Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Marie Cheng · Starring: Matt Hobby, Wyatt McClure, Emily Osment, Jully Lee
5x12 A Pink Cadillac and a Glorious Tribal Dance
Sheldon attends his first comic book convention; Mary tries selling makeup.
Directing: Beth McCarthy-Miller · Writing: Steven Molaro, Eric Kaplan, Nadiya Chettiar · Starring: Jason Alexander, Sarah Baker, Steve Burns, Jackie Geary
5x13 A Lot of Band-Aids and the Cooper Surrender
Sheldon makes friends with his dorm neighbors; George Sr. learns his job is in jeopardy.
Directing: Jaffar Mahmood · Writing: Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick, Nick Bakay · Starring: Maddy Caddell, Caleb Emery, Ivan Mok, Rex Linn
5x14 A Free Scratcher and Feminine Wiles
Sheldon butts heads with Dr. Lee, a new scientist in the lab. Also, Mary is given a lotto ticket.
Directing: Michael Judd · Writing: Steven Molaro, Jeremy Howe, Connor Kilpatrick · Starring: Derrick L. McMillon, Ming-Na Wen, Wallace Shawn, Ed Begley Jr.
5x15 A Lobster, an Armadillo and a Way Bigger Number
Sheldon joins Dr. Linkletter and Dr. Sturgis on a science road trip. Also, Georgie continues to lie about his age.
Directing: Alex Reid · Writing: Steve Holland, Eric Kaplan, Marie Cheng · Starring: Emily Osment, Wallace Shawn, Craig T. Nelson, Ed Begley Jr.
5x16 A Suitcase Full of Cash and a Yellow Clown Car
Connie's gambling room is a success, and Sheldon dips his toe in the stock market. Also, Missy starts a business.
Directing: Jaffar Mahmood · Writing: Steven Molaro, Nick Bakay, Yael Glouberman · Starring: Landen Beattie, Sarah Jane MacKay, Jully Lee, Mayim Bialik
5x17 A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth
Sheldon gets an odd request from an old friend, Paige. Also, George Sr. and Mary are caught in the middle of Connie and Dale's breakup, and Georgie comes clean to Mandy.
Directing: Alex Reid · Writing: Steven Molaro, Steve Holland, Connor Kilpatrick · Starring: Emily Osment, Mckenna Grace, Caleb Emery, Ivan Mok
5x18 Babies, Lies and a Resplendent Cannoli
Sheldon copes with the death of a hero. Also, Missy wants to babysit, and Georgie struggles with his big secret.
Directing: Shiri Appleby · Writing: Steve Holland, Jeremy Howe, Marie Cheng · Starring: Matt Hobby, Emily Osment, Wallace Shawn, Craig T. Nelson
5x19 A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband
George and Mary insist on meeting the new woman in Georgie's life. Also, Sheldon and Missy have suspicions about what's going on with their family.
Directing: Alex Reid · Writing: Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland · Starring: Wyatt McClure, Emily Osment, Joe Childs, Melissa Peterman
5x20 Uncle Sheldon and a Hormonal Firecracker
Sheldon and Missy learn about Georgie's pregnancy, and the whole family promises to keep it a secret.
Directing: Shiri Appleby · Writing: Steven Molaro, Connor Kilpatrick, Nick Bakay · Starring: Matt Hobby, Dan Byrd, Ed Begley Jr., Doc Farrow
5x21 White Trash, Holy Rollers and Punching People
As the church congregation gossips about Georgie, Missy stands up for her brother, and Sheldon is distracted by the family drama.
Directing: Jeremy Howe · Writing: Chuck Lorre, Steven Molaro, Steve Holland · Starring: Matt Hobby, Wyatt McClure, Emily Osment, Dan Byrd
5x22 Clogged Pore, a Little Spanish and the Future Season Finale
Sheldon struggles to cope with the first signs of puberty. Also, Mary and George Sr. hunt for new jobs, and Georgie and Meemaw take a business trip across the border.
Directing: Alex Reid · Writing: Steven Molaro, Nick Bakay, Nadiya Chettiar · Starring: Ed Begley Jr., Rex Linn, Doc Farrow, Melissa Peterman
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Ed Begley Jr.Grant Linkletter10 episodes
Matt HobbyJeff Difford9 episodes
Wallace ShawnJohn Sturgis8 episodes
Doc FarrowWayne Wilkins8 episodes
Melissa PetermanBrenda Sparks8 episodes
Nancy Linehan CharlesPeg5 episodes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Young Sheldon Season 5?
Young Sheldon season 5 has 22 episodes.
When did Season 5 of Young Sheldon premiere?
Aired October 7, 2021.
Where to watch Young Sheldon season 5?
In Spain, on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
What is the best episode of Season 5?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 5x19, «A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband», with a 7.6.