Top 10 Funniest Young Sheldon Moments

When Dr. Ronald Hodges visited a high school science class, he didn’t expect to get caught up in a logistics debate with a student in the front row. Then again, maybe Mr. Givens was just projecting his bitterness about his former roommate’s success by not giving a heads-up about Sheldon. Anyway, this only fuels Sheldon’s interest in physics, if only to prove the engineer wrong. Seething with anger, Sheldon goes as far as attempting to remortgage his family home just to make his point. He gets so caught up in his stubbornness that he even develops an ulcer. Eventually, Sheldon impresses the NASA engineer, only to realize he’s ahead of his time—fortunately for Elon Musk.

If sass was measured like IQ, we reckon Missy could surpass her family combined. She never holds back on saying what’s on her mind, no matter how savage it might be. In the earlier seasons, her sassiness is as hilarious as it is adorable and quickly cemented her as a standout character. As she grows up, her sting only gets stronger, although it never stops being amusing. While Sheldon is perhaps her favorite target, no one’s safe from her biting words. Indeed, most scenes featuring Missy Cooper are guaranteed to make you gasp and laugh out loud in equal measure. Look, she calls it as she sees it, and we love her for it.

As far as mother-in-law and son-in-law relationships go, Connie and George’s is affectionately antagonistic. Their banter brings plenty of entertainment, but perhaps nothing tops the Brisket incident. George tries to convince Connie to share her recipe, but she playfully rebuffs him at every turn. This propels George to take drastic measures to hunt down the secret recipe. What follows is pure hilarity as Connie sends him on a wild cross-state goose chase for completely unrelated ingredients (although they apparently make a great cup of joe). George’s reaction when he figures out he’s been duped is just too funny! Although this tale has a happy ending, there’s a good lesson learned: don’t mess with Meemaw!

After 12 seasons of “The Big Bang Theory,” we believed that Billy Sparks was just another jerk who gave Sheldon a hard time. While that certainly seems to be the case in the “Young Sheldon” pilot, Billy is mainly shown as this lovable goofball who is maybe a few eggs short of a dozen, if you catch our drift. His cluelessness and innocence often result in side-splitting moments, usually delivered with impeccable comic timing. Every time he shows up, we can’t help but grin, knowing he’ll say something outrageously funny—and he never disappoints. Sure, his erm, let’s call it naivety, might annoy some (ahem, Sheldon), but we adore him for it even more.

Few people can make a fuss about the taste of bread and almost get their whole family exiled. However, most people are not Sheldon Cooper. His aversion to change escalates rapidly when a minor alteration in his family’s favorite bread brand leads to them being wrongly accused of supporting communism. Oh, did we mention this episode falls somewhere within the Cold War timeline? Anyway, the family goes to extreme lengths to clear their name. Connie, especially, has an entertaining way of showing her neighbors just how patriotic she is. It really is an absolute riot. Eventually, Sheldon comes around to the new taste, but as far as his family is concerned, he’s still toast.

Drs. Sturgis and Linkletter offer one of the most hilarious rivalries on “Young Sheldon,” whether that’s in the professional realm or vying for Connie’s attention. However, it turns out they’re even funnier when they’re getting along. When Dr. Sturgis rebukes Dr. Linkletter’s attempts to steer him back to academia, the pair end up sharing a drink on a park bench. Their intoxicated introspection soon turns into a sing-a-long, and it couldn’t be funnier. While Dr. Sturgis drunkenly makes his way to Connie’s home, Dr. Linkletter takes a power nap on a park bench, only to be woken up by a cop. If this is an indication of their potential friendship, we need to see them on the same side more often.

In season five, Connie becomes the owner of a booming laundromat business—or so Mary thinks. Little does she know, it’s actually a front for a thriving gambling operation, and Georgie is in on it, too. Mary learns the truth from a Church newsletter, which is pretty ironic since she suggested advertising there. The real fun starts when Mary tries to confront Connie, only to be left even more frustrated than before. Meanwhile, in another funny storyline, President Hagemeyer sends Sheldon on an aimless mission to track down the fictitious Grand Chancellor. However, it’s Mary’s several hilarious attempts to keep her family away from this “Den of Sin” that steal the spotlight.

Meeting the parents is always a little awkward. Meeting the parents when you’re carrying their 17-year-old son’s unborn child is a whole other level of uncomfortable. Indeed, Mandy’s first encounter with the Coopers is intense. She and Georgie argue about their future, while Mary insists that the child be raised as a Baptist. Meanwhile, the twins add to the hilarity by speculating why they’ve been banished from this family dinner while dining with the Sparks’ next door. Back at the Coopers, dinner descends into chaos when Mary and George start arguing about their relationship. Connie chimes in with the last laugh, cutting through the tension with a sharp-witted quip.

Sheldon isn’t a fan of religion, especially when it clashes with science. However, when Mary freaks out over the game “Dungeons and Dragons,” she sends the twins to Sunday school. Of course, this backfires when Sheldon decides to learn about several religions instead of following the path of righteousness his mom thought she’d steered him onto. After some research and a wild dream, he creates his own belief system, “Mathology.” He starts recruiting followers during his Baptist Sunday school, much to Pastor Jeff’s dismay. Given the sole sin of “Mathology,” we’re surprised he even lets Billy join. Although perhaps successfully converting him would’ve been Sheldon’s version of turning water into wine.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

Connie Being a Mother-Cluckin’ Savage, “An Existential Crisis and a Bear That Makes Bubbles”
She Cooks Up a Hilarious Plan to Crack Sheldon Out of His Exist-Hen-Ntial Crisis

Sheldon Curses, “Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine”
Well, Kind of… Meemaw Does Not Approve!

A Bad President, “A Computer, a Plastic Pony, and a Case of Beer”
We Also Didn’t Realize the President Got So Involved in Marital Disputes

Sheldon’s a Stickler for Rules, “A Resident Advisor and the Word ‘Sketchy’”
Unfortunately for Him, His Dorm Mates Think He’s Better Stuck to a Wall

Connie Extinguishes Pastor Jeff’s Self-Righteousness, “Legalese And A Whole Hoo Ha”
The Power of the Fire Extinguisher Compels Him to Back Off

We don’t think we’ve seen a funnier sight than Mary chasing Sheldon around the garage, and we think Connie would agree. But hang on, how did we get here? Well, as any “Big Bang” fan knows, Sheldon’s a notorious germaphobe, and with flu season in full force, it will take more than a graffitied face mask to keep him safe. He seals himself in a “germ-proof hedge of protection” armed with everything he might need. When he refuses to come out, Mary goes in, leading to a chase that couldn’t be more hysterical. Perhaps Mary fails to catch her Road Runner, but we’re as tickled as Connie watching her try.

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