The series follows Sheldon Cooper's early life as a child prodigy in the fictional town of Medford, Texas. As he grows up, he tries to fit into a world of people, including his own family and friends, who struggle to cope with his intellectual capabilities and social ineptitude. While the timeline begins in the fall of 1989, the passage of time is indicated by episodes referencing historic or pop cultural events from the early 1990s, some of which are unique to the US.
Notable Characters[]
Sheldon Cooper
Mary Cooper
George Cooper Sr.
George Copper Jr.
Missy Cooper
Connie Tucker
Pastor Difford
William Sparks
Mandy McAllister
Recurring[]
John Sturgis
Tam Nguyen
Herschel Sparks
Brenda Sparks
Wayne Wilkins
Victoria MacElroy
Evelyn Ingram
Hubert Givens
Tom Petersen
Sheryl Hutchins
Gene Lundy
Peg
Glenn
Veronica Duncan
Dr. Grant Linkletter
Paige Swanson
Linda Swanson
Officer Robin
Dale Ballard
June
Jana Owens
Marcus Larson
President Linda Hagemeyer
Pastor Rob
Darren
Oscar
Audrey McAllister
Jim McAllister
Tonya
Guest[]
Ms. Fenley
Nurse Althea Robinson
Dr. Goetsch
Vincent
Dr. Ronald Hodges
Elon Musk
Dr. Eberland
Mrs. Janice Veazey
Dr. Flora Douglas
Elliot Douglas
Tam’s father
One
Zero
Ira Rosenbloom
Selena
Libby
Bobbi Sparks
Mrs. Costello
NASA supervisor
Barry Swanson
Erica Swanson
ALF
Ricky
Rabbi Schneiderman
Preston
Dorothy
Batman
Nathan
Sam
Keith
Ralph
Dr. Bowers
Professor Dora Ericson
Gary O’Brien
David Hasselhoff
Darlene Wilkins
Hortense
Vern
Doris
Jake
Professor Boucher
Stephen Hawking
Dr. Carol Lee
Pimple
Pus
Officer Rhonda Thomason
Original cast cameos[]
Amy Fowler
Penny Hofstadter
Adult Sheldon Cooper
Howard Wolowitz
Arthur Jeffries
Plot Summary[]
Season 1[]
For 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper, it isn't easy growing up in East Texas. Being a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathematics and science isn't always helpful in a land where church and football are king. And while the vulnerable, gifted and somewhat naïve Sheldon deals with the world, his very normal family must find a way to deal with him. His father, George, is struggling to find his way as a high school football coach and as father to a boy he doesn't understand. Sheldon's mother, Mary, fiercely protects and nurtures her son in a town where he just doesn't fit in. Sheldon's older brother, Georgie, does the best he can in high school, but it's tough to be cool when you're in the same classes with your odd 9-year-old brother. Finally, there's Sheldon's twin sister, Missy, who sometimes resents all the attention Sheldon gets, but also remains the one person who can reliably tell Sheldon the truth.
Season 2[]
10 year old Sheldon grows a year older and smarter.
Season 3[]
11 year old Sheldon finishing out his senior year in high school.
Season 4[]
The daily life of 11-year-old new college student Sheldon.
Season 5[]
The daily life of 12-year-old college student Sheldon.
Season 6[]
The daily life of 13-year-old college student Sheldon.
Season 7[]
The daily life of 14-year-old college student Sheldon, in 1993-94.