Young Sheldon Season 4

Season 4

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.

Air date: 2020-11-05

Episodes: 18

Episodes

E1: Graduation

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.

Air date: 2020-11-05 • ★ 7.5

E2: A Docent, A Little Lady and a Bouncer Named Dalton

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.

Air date: 2020-11-12 • ★ 7.2

E3: Training Wheels and an Unleashed Chicken

With college in sight, Sheldon is determined to ride his bike without training wheels. Also, Mary and George Sr. argue over parenting styles.

Air date: 2020-11-19 • ★ 7.5

E4: Bible Camp and a Chariot of Love

When their mothers force them to attend Vacation Bible School. Also, George is furious after Georgie makes a questionable purchase.

Air date: 2020-12-03 • ★ 7.2

E5: A Musty Crypt and a Stick to Pee On

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 freaks out when his girlfriend thinks she's pregnant.

Air date: 2020-12-17 • ★ 6.9

E6: Freshman Orientation and the Inventor of The Zipper

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 nursery.

Air date: 2021-01-21 • ★ 7

E7: A Philosophy Class and Worms That Can Chase You

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.

Air date: 2021-02-11 • ★ 7.1

E8: An Existential Crisis and a Bear That Makes Bubbles

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.

Air date: 2021-02-18 • ★ 7.2

E9: Crappy Frozen Ice Cream and an Organ Grinder's Monkey

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 and June convince Connie to attend their son's wedding.

Air date: 2021-02-25 • ★ 6.7

E10: Cowboy Aerobics and 473 Grease-Free Bolts

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.

Air date: 2021-03-04 • ★ 7.3

E11: A Pager, a Club and a Cranky Bag of Wrinkles

Dr. Linkletter pushes Sheldon to make friends with his fellow students at college. Also, Georgie gets a pager.

Air date: 2021-03-11 • ★ 6.6

E12: A Box of Treasure and the Meemaw of Science

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.

Air date: 2021-04-01 • ★ 6.7

E13: The Geezer Bus and a New Model for Education

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 her car is in the shop.

Air date: 2021-04-08 • ★ 7

E14: Mitch's Son and the Unconditional Approval of a Government Agency

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.

Air date: 2021-04-15 • ★ 7.5

E15: A Virus, Heartbreak and a World of Possibilities

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 watch Billy, and Missy asks Georgie to take her and Marcus on a secret date.

Air date: 2021-04-22 • ★ 7.4

E16: A Second Prodigy and the Hottest Tips for Pouty Lips

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.

Air date: 2021-04-29 • ★ 7.1

E17: A Black Hole

The Coopers discuss the possibilities of black holes and alternate universes when Dr. Sturgis comes over for dinner.

Air date: 2021-05-06 • ★ 7.4

E18: The Wild and Woolly World of Nonlinear Dynamics

Missy's first heartbreak triggers a series of events that lead the Cooper family to the brink.

Air date: 2021-05-13 • ★ 7.2