WhenYoung Sheldonpremiered in 2018, there was reason to believe the show would be a huge flop.

There are real screaming matches and insults thrown around that threaten to do serious damage to the family.

Instead, it remains grounded and real, yet incredibly touching.

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It wasn’t quite the last episode of the series, but did provide an effective emotional endpoint.

Many classic sitcoms had to get past their awkward first episode before they truly started to be funny.

However,Young Sheldonimpressed by kicking things off on a strong note.

Young Sheldon collage of Iain Armitage as Sheldon and Raegan Revord as Missy with childhood scenes in the background

The episode features a cameo from Bob Newhart reprising his role as Professor Proton from The Big Bang Theory.

Young Sheldon’s stories and casting are, for the most part, perfect.

However, there are some glaring inconsistencies throughout the show.

A pregnant Mandy looking stressed in Young Sheldon season 6 episode 14 trailer

This shared interest allows them to bond in a way that Sheldon appreciates.

Georgie working at the carnival is a particularly notable subplot with some big laughs.

Georgie working at the carnival is a particularly notable subplot with some big laughs.

Sheldon and Missy in Young Sheldon

Sheldon’s lack of faith has always been something that divides him and his mother.

The episode also features a voice cameo from Jim Parsons revealing Sheldon and Amy have a son named Leonard.

Lance Barber as George Cooper Sr. and Iain Armitage as Sheldon Cooper in Young Sheldon season 1, episode 8-1

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