
The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.

9-year-old Sheldon Cooper is a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathematics and science but learns that isn’t always helpful growing up in East Texas, a land where church and football are king.

To appease his worried mother, Sheldon employs the techniques of a self-help book to try and make a friend.

When George Sr. is rushed to the emergency room, Connie comes to babysit, and the kids have an adventure getting to the hospital on their own.

After choking on a breakfast sausage, Sheldon wrestles with his fear of solid foods and discovers comic books for the first time.

Sheldon struggles with newfound popularity after utilizing statistics to help the football team.

When a NASA representative visits Sheldon’s school and dismisses his science, Sheldon is set on a mission to prove him wrong.

The kids brainstorm ways to resolve a family feud when Connie refuses to give George Sr. her brisket recipe.

While Mary, Connie and Missy have their girls night at the salon, the three Cooper men plan their road trip to see the space launcher, but it doesn't go as well as they plan.

George Sr. strikes a deal with Sheldon to tutor Georgie when poor grades threaten to keep him from playing football. While Sheldon's tutoring attempts are ultimately unsuccessful, he does learn some skills from his brother.

When Sheldon moves to Dallas to attend a school for gifted children, the family struggles to cope with his absence.
Created by: Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre
Available on: CBS