Young Sheldon

After graduating high school, Sheldon has a breakdown when he realizes he may not be ready for college. Also, Dale (recurring guest star CRAIG T. NELSON) tries to make amends with Meemaw in the season four premiere episode.

Sheldon gets his dream 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.

With college in sight, Sheldon is determined to ride his bike without training wheels and has Missy teach him. Meanwhile, Mary and George argue over parenting styles.

Sheldon finds himself in a fierce competition with Paige (recurring guest star MCKENNA GRACE) after their mothers force them to attend Vacation Bible School. Meanwhile, George is furious when Georgie makes a questionable purchase.

Dale and Meemaw work out relationship issues while playing Dungeons and Dragons with Sheldon and Missy. Meanwhile, Mary and George take a trip with Coach Wilkins (recurring guest star DOC FARROW) and his wife; and Georgie freaks out when his girlfriend thinks she’s pregnant.

While college orientation does not go a Sheldon planned, Mary is mistaken for a university student and invited to a party. Meanwhile, George helps Pastor Jeff (series regular MATT HOBBY) set up a children’s nursery.

Sheldon’s first day of college is derailed by his new philosophy teacher, Professor Ericson (guest star MELANIE LYNSKEY). Also, Mary and Brenda (recurring guest star MELISSA PETERMAN) live vicariously through Missy’s first day of middle school.

Meemaw takes matters into her own hands when Sheldon’s philosophy teacher, Professor Ericson, sends him into a tailspin. Also, George learns that Georgie has been cutting class.

Sheldon and his father dine with President Hagemeyer (guest star WENDIE MALICK) and a university benefactor. Also, Georgie gives Missy some brotherly advice when Mary won’t let her go to the school dance. Lastly, Dale and his ex-wife June (returning guest star REBA McENTIRE) convince Meemaw to attend their son’s wedding.

Sheldon campaigns to become Dr. Linkletter’s lab assistant. Meanwhile, Georgie enlists the help of Mr. Lundy (recurring guest star JASON ALEXANDER), the drama teacher for a surprising business venture. MELISSA JOAN HART directs.

Dr. Linkletter pushes Sheldon to make friends with his fellow students; And Georgie gets a pager.

Sheldon, Dr. Linkletter and Meemaw team up on a science experiment. Also, Mary is jealous that Pastor Jeff and Brenda (recurring guest star MELISSA PETERMAN) are spending so much time together. And Georgie has a new side hustle.

Sheldon refuses to ride in a car after getting into an accident with Meemaw. Then, Missy uses their trauma to her advantage at school. Meanwhile, Meemaw is forced to take the church shuttle while her car is in the shop.

When the IRS accuses Sheldon of making a mistake, he’ll stop at nothing to prove them wrong. Then, when Dale is forced to get a colonoscopy, he tries to convince Meemaw to join him.

Sheldon is caught in a moral dilemma when offered a bootleg copy of a computer game he can’t afford. Meanwhile, Mary and Meemaw take Brenda out for Girls’ Night, while George and the guys watch Billy (recurring guest star WYATT McCLURE). Lastly, Missy asks Georgie to take her and Marcus on a secret date.

Sheldon finds himself at odds with Paige once again when she considers enrolling at East Texas Tech. Meanwhile, Mary seeks the advice of June, when looking for a change.

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

In the fourth season finale, Missy’s first heartbreak triggers a series of events that lead the Cooper family to the brink.