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Young Sheldon (2017)

A spinoff of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon follows the youth and coming-of-age of Sheldon Cooper during his childhood in Texas as he pursues science and academia. The show also follows his parents, siblings, and Mee-Maw, painting a picture of the world where Sheldon grew up.

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Young Sheldon
Comedy

Cast
Jim Parsons , Iain Armitage , Annie Potts , Emily Osment
Release Date
September 25, 2017
Seasons
6
Network
CBS
Writers
Chuck Lorre
Directors
Jon Favreau
Story By
chuck lorre

Summary

A spinoff of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon follows the youth and coming-of-age of Sheldon Cooper during his childhood in Texas as he pursues science and academia. The show also follows his parents, siblings, and Mee-Maw, painting a picture of the world where Sheldon grew up.

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