History of Young Sheldon in Timeline

Young Sheldon is a prequel sitcom to The Big Bang Theory, chronicling the childhood of Sheldon Cooper in East Texas during the late 1980s and early-to-mid 1990s. The show follows young Sheldon, a child prodigy, navigating school and family life with his unique intellect and social challenges. The series stars Iain Armitage as Sheldon, alongside Zoe Perry, Lance Barber, Montana Jordan, Raegan Revord, and Annie Potts, depicting his close-knit family dynamics with his parents, siblings, and grandmother. Jim Parsons, who played the adult Sheldon, narrates and executive produces the series, adding continuity to the character's story. The show aired on CBS from 2017 to 2024.

1989: Sheldon Begins High School

In the fall of 1989, nine-year-old Sheldon Cooper begins high school at Medford High School in East Texas.

1993: Constance's Birth

In early 1993, Mandy gives birth to her and Georgie's daughter Constance, nicknamed "CeeCee."

2003: Mighty Little Man Release

In 2003, Steve Burns released "Mighty Little Man" on the album "Songs for Dustmites". The title sequence of Young Sheldon used "Mighty Little Man".

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November 2016: CBS in Negotiations for Spin-off

In November 2016, it was reported that CBS was in negotiations to create a spin-off of The Big Bang Theory centered on Sheldon Cooper as a young boy.

November 2016: Development Began

In November 2016, the development of the Young Sheldon prequel series began, originating from an idea by Jim Parsons to The Big Bang Theory producers.

March 13, 2017: CBS Orders Young Sheldon Spin-off

On March 13, 2017, CBS officially ordered the Young Sheldon spin-off series, created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro. Jon Favreau directed and executive produced the pilot episode.

March 2017: Casting of Iain Armitage and Zoe Perry

In March 2017, Iain Armitage was cast as the younger Sheldon, and Zoe Perry as his mother, Mary Cooper.

July 2017: Annie Potts Cast as Meemaw

In July 2017, Annie Potts was cast as Meemaw, Sheldon's grandmother, in Young Sheldon.

September 25, 2017: Series Premiere

On September 25, 2017, Young Sheldon, the spin-off prequel to The Big Bang Theory, premiered on CBS. The series follows the childhood of Sheldon Cooper in East Texas during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

September 27, 2017: Full Season Pickup

On September 27, 2017, CBS picked up Young Sheldon for a full season consisting of 22 episodes.

November 2, 2017: Full Season Airing

On November 2, 2017, Young Sheldon's full season began airing weekly on CBS after its special preview in September.

January 6, 2018: Renewal for Second Season

On January 6, 2018, Young Sheldon was renewed for a second season, which premiered on September 24 of the same year.

September 4, 2018: First Season DVD and Blu-ray Release

On September 4, 2018, the first season of Young Sheldon was released on DVD and Blu-ray by Warner Bros.

February 22, 2019: Renewal for Seasons Three and Four

On February 22, 2019, CBS renewed Young Sheldon for both a third and a fourth season.

September 3, 2019: Second Season DVD and Blu-ray Release

On September 3, 2019, the second season of Young Sheldon was released on DVD and manufacture-on-demand Blu-ray.

September 26, 2019: Season Three Premiere

On September 26, 2019, the third season of Young Sheldon premiered.

2019: No Children at End of Big Bang Theory

In 2019, neither Amy nor Sheldon had children when The Big Bang Theory ended.

March 13, 2020: Production Suspended Due to COVID-19

On March 13, 2020, Warner Bros. Television suspended production on Young Sheldon due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in only 21 episodes for the third season.

May 2020: HBO Max Streaming Announcement

In May 2020, it was announced that the first three seasons of Young Sheldon would stream on WarnerMedia's HBO Max service.

September 1, 2020: Third Season DVD and Blu-ray Release

On September 1, 2020, the third season of Young Sheldon was released on DVD and manufacture-on-demand Blu-ray by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Warner Archive Collection respectively.

September 2, 2020: First Three Seasons Added to HBO Max

On September 2, 2020, the first three seasons of Young Sheldon were added to WarnerMedia's HBO Max service.

September 22, 2020: Production for Season Four Begins

On September 22, 2020, production began for the fourth season of Young Sheldon.

November 5, 2020: Season Four Premiere

On November 5, 2020, the fourth season of Young Sheldon premiered.

2020: Reruns Aired on Nick at Nite

From 2020, reruns of Young Sheldon aired on Nick at Nite.

2020: ReFrame Stamp

In 2020, the fourth season was one of 101 out of the 200 most-popular scripted television series that received the ReFrame Stamp.

March 15, 2021: Production for Season Four Concludes

On March 15, 2021, production for the fourth season of Young Sheldon concluded.

March 30, 2021: Renewal for Seasons Five, Six, and Seven

On March 30, 2021, CBS renewed Young Sheldon for a fifth, sixth, and seventh season.

September 7, 2021: Fourth Season DVD and Blu-ray Release

On September 7, 2021, the fourth season of Young Sheldon was released on DVD and Blu-ray.

September 27, 2021: Series Enters Syndication

On September 27, 2021, Young Sheldon entered syndication in local markets, covering roughly 90% of the United States, and also began airing on TBS.

October 7, 2021: Season Five Premiere

On October 7, 2021, the fifth season of Young Sheldon premiered.

November 2021: Netflix Picked Up Show

In November 2021, Netflix in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom picked up the streaming rights to Young Sheldon.

September 6, 2022: Fifth Season DVD and Blu-ray Release

On September 6, 2022, the fifth season of Young Sheldon was released on DVD and Blu-ray.

September 29, 2022: Season Six Premiere

On September 29, 2022, the sixth season of Young Sheldon premiered.

May 18, 2023: Season 6 Concluded

On May 18, 2023, Season 6 of Young Sheldon concluded.

September 5, 2023: Sixth Season DVD Release

On September 5, 2023, the sixth season of Young Sheldon was released on DVD; no Blu-ray version was released at that time.

September 2023: Sixth Season on HBO Max

In September 2023, the sixth season of Young Sheldon was added to HBO Max.

November 14, 2023: Announcement of Series Ending

On November 14, 2023, CBS announced that Young Sheldon would end after seven seasons, with the series finale airing on May 16, 2024.

November 2023: Series Ending Announcement

In November 2023, CBS announced that Young Sheldon would end after its seventh season.

November 24, 2023: First Four Seasons on Netflix US

On November 24, 2023, the first four seasons of Young Sheldon were added to Netflix in the United States.

January 2024: Spin-off Series Development Announced

In January 2024, it was announced that a spin-off series focused on Georgie Cooper and Mandy McAllister was in development.

February 15, 2024: Season Seven Premiere

On February 15, 2024, the seventh and final season of Young Sheldon premiered.

March 5, 2024: CBS Orders Spin-off

On March 5, 2024, CBS announced that the Young Sheldon spin-off series, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, had been ordered.

March 2024: CBS Greenlit Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage

In March 2024, CBS greenlit the spin-off series, titled Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage.

March 2024: Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik Guest Star

In March 2024, it was announced that Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik would guest star on the series finale as their original characters from The Big Bang Theory.

April 16, 2024: Final Season Filming Completed

On April 16, 2024, filming for the seventh and final season of Young Sheldon was completed.

May 16, 2024: Series Finale Aired

On May 16, 2024, the one-hour series finale of Young Sheldon aired on CBS, marking the conclusion of the show after seven seasons.

September 24, 2024: Seventh Season DVD Release

On September 24, 2024, the seventh and final season of Young Sheldon was released on DVD, along with a complete series set. On the same day, Warner Bros. released individual sets of the sixth and seventh seasons on Blu-ray in addition to a complete series set.