Young Sheldon - Season 1 Official

: Played by Iain Armitage , Sheldon is brilliant but socially impaired, struggling with unwritten social rules and common phobias like germs (mysophobia) and dogs (cynophobia).

: Zoe Perry, who plays Mary Cooper, is the real-life daughter of Laurie Metcalf, who played the same character in the original series. Young Sheldon - Season 1

Season 1 was a major commercial success, becoming the of the 2017-2018 television season. Critics praised its "heart and soul," noting that while it incorporates "Easter eggs" for The Big Bang Theory fans—such as the origins of Sheldon's love for contracts and comic books—it stands alone as a touching family drama. The show holds an 82% average audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and was noted for being "sweet and inoffensive comfort food". : Played by Iain Armitage , Sheldon is