Season 3 (Young Sheldon)

Season 3 of Young Sheldon premiered on September 26, 2019, and concluded on April 30, 2020.

Premise

11 year old Sheldon finishing out his senior year in high school.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Trivia

  • The season was renewed on February 22, 2019, along with the fourth season.[2]
  • Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the season was shortened to 21 episodes.
  • This season takes place in the beginning of 1991.

Episodes

Episode (Season/Ep#) Title Original Air Date Directed By Description
301 Quirky Eggheads and Texas Snow Globes September 26, 2019 Jaffar Mahmood After Dr. Sturgis experiences a nervous breakdown, Mary worries Sheldon is headed down a similar path. Also, Georgie discovers he has a knack for sales
302 A Broom Closet and Satan's Monopoly Board October 3, 2019 Alex Reid Without Dr. Sturgis' university class, Sheldon must find a new way to stay academically challenged. Also, Mary helps Pastor Jeff avoid temptation with his girlfriend.
303 An Entrepreneurialist and a Swat on the Bottom October 10, 2019 Mark Cendrowski Sheldon takes matters into his own hands when Meemaw refuses to drive him to a lecture with Dr. Linkletter. Also, Georgie tries to impress Veronica with his new business venture.
304 Hobbitses, Physicses and a Ball with Zip October 17, 2019 Chris Koch Sheldon is forced to take a break from science when his new obsession with "The Lord of the Rings" leads to an unhealthy habit. Also, Missy asks George to teach her how to play baseball.
305 A Pineapple and the Bosom of Male Friendship October 24, 2019 Jaffar Mahmood After being released from the mental hospital, Dr. Sturgis unexpectedly breaks up with Meemaw.
306 A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm November 7, 2019 Chris Koch A church carnival leads Missy to try out for the baseball team. Also, Meemaw struggles after her breakup with Dr. Sturgis.
307 Pongo Pygmaeus and a Culture that Encourages Spitting November 14, 2019 Jaffar Mahmood Sheldon starts an internet flame war, and Missy stands up to the boys on her baseball team. Also, Meemaw is unhappy when George spends time with her new boyfriend.
308 The Sin of Greed and a Chimichanga from Chi-Chi's November 21, 2019 Chris Koch The University makes George a lucrative job offer in the hopes of recruiting Sheldon. Also, Georgie gets a job working for Meemaw's new boyfriend, and Maryis determined to rid her home of greed.
309 A Party Invitation, Football Grapes and an Earth Chicken December 5, 2019 Jaffar Mahmood Mary gets Pastor Jeff involved when Sheldon isn't invited to Billy's birthday party. Also, George has "male-bonding time" with Dr. Sturgis.
310 Teenager Soup and a Little Ball of Fib December 12, 2019 Nikki Lorre Sheldon fakes being sick to avoid a swim test at school. Also, Dr. Sturgis spies on Meemaw's new boyfriend.
311 A Live Chicken, a Fried Chicken and Holy Matrimony January 9, 2020 Alex Reid George Sr. and Meemaw struggle to manage the Cooper household while Mary plans Pastor Jeff's wedding.
312 Body Glitter and a Mall Safety Kit January 16, 2020 Lea Thompson Sheldon learns to listen when an emotional Paige struggles with her parents' divorce. Also, George is furious when Georgie tries to buy his way out of chores.
313 Contracts, Rules and a Little Bit of Pig Brains January 30, 2020 Jaffar Mahmood George and Georgie go camping with Meemaw's new boyfriend, Dale, but things get complicated when her ex-boyfriend, Dr. Sturgis, tags along. Also, Sheldon and Missy invent a super-game.
314 A Slump, a Cross and Roadside Gravel February 6, 2020 Howie Deutch Sheldon and Georgie mine for platinum in roadside gravel. Also, Mary is concerned when Missy misuses religion to help with a batting slump.
315 A Boyfriend's Ex-Wife and a Good Luck Head Rub February 13, 2020 Jaffar Mahmood Meemaw meets Dale's ex-wife, June. Also, Sheldon Cooper is forced to work on a group project with reluctant college students.
316 Pasadena February 20, 2020 Jaffar Mahmood Sheldon visits CalTech for the very first time. Also, Georgie is furious when Mary listens in on a phone call with his girlfriend, and Meemaw tries to cheer up a jealous Missy.
317 An Academic Crime and a More Romantic Taco Bell March 5, 2020 Melissa Joan Hart Dr. Sturgis is furious when Sheldon accuses him of plagiarism. Also, Mary sets out to find a "girl trophy" for Missy's end-of-season baseball ceremony, and Georgie has an awkward run-in with Veronica while on a date with his new girlfriend, Jana.
318 A Couple Bruised Ribs and a Cereal Box Ghost Detector March 12, 2020 Chris Koch After George accidentally causes an injury to the school librarian Ms. Hutchins, she stays with the Cooper family. She makes Sheldon see he was wrong and he apologizes to Dr. Sturgis. Meanwhile, Connie questions Georgie about Dale before she and Dale agree to a committed relationship. Georgie doesn't want that with Jana so she dumps him.
319 A House for Sale and Serious Woman Stuff April 2, 2020 Alex Reid When Sheldon learns the house next door is for sale, he takes it upon himself to find the perfect neighbors. Also, Missy is torn when she's forced to pitch against her boyfriend at the baseball game.
320 A Baby Tooth and the Egyptian God of Knowledge April 16, 2020 Jaffar Mahmood Sheldon has a scientific breakthrough at the dentist's office. Also, Dale and Meemaw go to the casino, and Georgie makes a big mistake when Dale leaves him in charge of the store.
321 A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat April 30, 2020 Alex Reid Sheldon discovers that Mary's been keeping a secret about his future. Meemaw's furious learning Dale fired Georgie and breaks up with him and helps her grandson destroy his shop.

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