History of Young Sheldon in Timeline

Young Sheldon is a CBS sitcom prequel to The Big Bang Theory, following the childhood of Sheldon Cooper. Set in East Texas from 1989 to 1994, the show depicts Sheldon navigating his family life and early education as a child prodigy. Iain Armitage portrays young Sheldon, while Jim Parsons, who plays the adult Sheldon in The Big Bang Theory, narrates and executive produces the spin-off.

1989: Young Sheldon Time Period Beginning

The first season of Young Sheldon takes place during this year as Sheldon begins his academic journey in high school.

1994: Young Sheldon Time Period End

The last season of Young Sheldon is set to take place during this year as the show is set to conclude.

2003: Release of "Mighty Little Man"

Steve Burns released his album "Songs for Dustmites", which included the song "Mighty Little Man" that would later become the theme song for Young Sheldon.

November 2016: CBS Negotiates Young Sheldon Spin-off

CBS was in the process of negotiating to create a The Big Bang Theory spin-off centered around Sheldon Cooper's younger years.

November 2016: Young Sheldon Prequel Development Begins

Initial talks about a prequel for the Big Bang Theory started taking place.

March 13, 2017: CBS Orders Young Sheldon

CBS officially orders the production of the spin-off series Young Sheldon, marking the beginning of its journey to the screen.

March 2017: Iain Armitage and Zoe Perry Cast in Young Sheldon

Iain Armitage and Zoe Perry are cast as young Sheldon and his mother Mary, respectively, laying the foundation for the show's central characters.

July 2017: Annie Potts Cast as Meemaw

Annie Potts joins the cast of Young Sheldon as Sheldon's grandmother, Meemaw, rounding out the family dynamic.

September 25, 2017: Young Sheldon Premiere

The show Young Sheldon premiered as a special preview.

September 27, 2017: Young Sheldon Picked Up for Full Season

Following its successful preview, CBS makes the decision to pick up Young Sheldon for a complete season, consisting of 22 episodes.

November 2, 2017: Young Sheldon First Season Premiere

Young Sheldon begins its weekly airing schedule for its first season.

January 6, 2018: Young Sheldon Renewed for Second Season

CBS renews Young Sheldon for a second season, solidifying its place in the network's lineup.

February 22, 2018: Young Sheldon Premieres in the UK

The first season of Young Sheldon premiered in the United Kingdom on the free-to-air channel E4, introducing the show to a British audience.

September 4, 2018: Young Sheldon Season 1 DVD and Blu-ray Release

The first season of Young Sheldon was released on DVD and Blu-ray, allowing fans to own physical copies of the show.

November 8, 2018: Season 2 of Young Sheldon Premieres in the UK

The second season of Young Sheldon premiered in the United Kingdom on E4, continuing the show's run for British viewers.

February 22, 2019: Young Sheldon Renewed for Third and Fourth Seasons

CBS demonstrates their faith in the show by renewing Young Sheldon for not one, but two more seasons, ensuring its continuation for both a third and fourth season.

September 3, 2019: Young Sheldon Season 2 DVD and Blu-ray Release

The second season of Young Sheldon was released on DVD and Blu-ray, giving viewers the option to purchase physical copies of the season.

September 26, 2019: Young Sheldon Third Season Premiere

The third season of Young Sheldon premiered.

October 10, 2019: Season 3 of Young Sheldon Premieres in the UK

The third season of Young Sheldon premiered in the United Kingdom on E4, continuing the show's run for British viewers.

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

Warner Bros. Television puts a temporary halt to the production of Young Sheldon as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This unforeseen circumstance leads to the third season being shortened, with only 21 episodes being produced instead of the planned full season.

May 2020: HBO Max Acquires Streaming Rights for Young Sheldon

WarnerMedia announced that the first three seasons of Young Sheldon would be added to the HBO Max streaming service, although a specific release date wasn't provided at the time.

September 1, 2020: Young Sheldon Season 3 DVD and Blu-ray Release

The third season of Young Sheldon became available on DVD and Blu-ray, enabling fans to own physical copies of the season.

September 2, 2020: Young Sheldon Added to HBO Max

The first three seasons of Young Sheldon were made available for streaming on HBO Max, expanding the show's accessibility to a wider audience.

September 22, 2020: Young Sheldon Fourth Season Production Begins

Production on the fourth season of Young Sheldon gets underway.

November 5, 2020: Young Sheldon Fourth Season Premieres

The fourth season of Young Sheldon makes its debut, marking the show's return to screens after the pandemic-related delays.

2020: Young Sheldon Begins Airing on Nick at Nite

Reruns of Young Sheldon started airing on Nick at Nite, expanding the show's reach to a new audience.

2020: Young Sheldon Season 4 Receives ReFrame Stamp

The fourth season of Young Sheldon was recognized with the ReFrame Stamp for its commitment to gender-balanced hiring practices. The show was among a select group of television series to receive this distinction.

March 15, 2021: Young Sheldon Fourth Season Production Concludes

Filming for the fourth season of Young Sheldon is finalized, marking the completion of production for that season.

March 2021: Young Sheldon Renewed Through Season Seven

CBS renews Young Sheldon for an additional two seasons, which will bring the show to a total of 7 seasons.

March 30, 2021: Young Sheldon Renewed for Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Seasons

CBS makes the momentous decision to renew Young Sheldon for a remarkable three additional seasons, guaranteeing its continuation for a fifth, sixth, and seventh season.

September 7, 2021: Young Sheldon Season 4 DVD and Blu-ray Release

The fourth season of Young Sheldon was released on DVD and Blu-ray, offering fans the chance to purchase physical copies of the season.

September 27, 2021: Young Sheldon Enters Syndication

Young Sheldon began airing in syndication on local markets and TBS, covering a large portion of the United States.

October 7, 2021: Young Sheldon Fifth Season Premieres

The fifth season of Young Sheldon makes its debut, marking another chapter in Sheldon's life journey.

October 20, 2021: Season 4 of Young Sheldon Premieres in the UK

The fourth season of Young Sheldon premiered in the United Kingdom on E4, continuing the show's run for British viewers.

November 2021: Netflix Acquires Streaming Rights for Young Sheldon in Australia, Canada, and the UK

Netflix secured the rights to stream Young Sheldon in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, making the show available to a wider international audience.

2021: ReFrame Recognizes Young Sheldon for Gender-Balanced Hiring

The ReFrame Stamp, awarded by the gender equity coalition ReFrame and IMDbPro, recognized the fourth season of Young Sheldon for demonstrating gender balance in its hiring decisions.

April 24, 2022: Season 5 of Young Sheldon Premieres in the UK

The fifth season of Young Sheldon premiered in the United Kingdom on E4, continuing the show's run for British viewers.

September 6, 2022: Young Sheldon Season 5 DVD and Blu-ray Release

The fifth season of Young Sheldon was released on DVD and Blu-ray, allowing viewers to own physical copies of the season.

September 29, 2022: Young Sheldon Sixth Season Premieres

The sixth season of Young Sheldon premieres, continuing to delve into the formative years of the beloved character.

May 18, 2023: Season 6 of Young Sheldon Concludes

The sixth season of Young Sheldon aired its final episode, marking the end of the season.

July 16, 2023: Season 6 of Young Sheldon Premieres in the UK

The sixth season of Young Sheldon premiered in the United Kingdom on E4, continuing the show's run for British viewers.

September 5, 2023: Young Sheldon Season 6 DVD Release

The sixth season of Young Sheldon was released on DVD, although a Blu-ray version wasn't made available. Fans could still purchase physical copies of the season on DVD.

September 2023: Season 6 of Young Sheldon Added to HBO Max

The sixth season of Young Sheldon was added to the HBO Max streaming service, allowing subscribers to watch the latest season.

November 14, 2023: Young Sheldon's Seventh Season Announced as Final Season

CBS officially announces that Young Sheldon will be concluding with its seventh season.

November 2023: Young Sheldon's Seventh Season Announced as Final Season

CBS announces that Young Sheldon will conclude with its seventh season.

November 24, 2023: Young Sheldon Added to Netflix in the US

Young Sheldon became available for streaming on Netflix in the United States, significantly broadening its viewership.

January 2024: Georgie Cooper Spin-off Announced

A new spin-off from Young Sheldon, focusing on Georgie Cooper, is announced to be under development.

January 2024: Young Sheldon Spin-off Announced

News broke about a potential spin-off series focusing on Georgie Cooper and Mandy McAllister, titled "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage," intended for the 2024–25 season on CBS.

February 15, 2024: Young Sheldon Seventh Season Premiere

The seventh and final season of Young Sheldon premieres.

March 5, 2024: Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage Officially Ordered by CBS

CBS officially ordered "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage," a spin-off of Young Sheldon centered around the characters Georgie Cooper and Mandy McAllister.

March 2024: Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage Greenlit

CBS gives the greenlight for the production of 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage', a spin-off series centered around Georgie Cooper.

March 2024: Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik to Guest Star

It's announced that Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik, who famously portray Sheldon and Amy in The Big Bang Theory, will be making guest appearances in the series finale of Young Sheldon, reprising their iconic roles.