Young Sheldon Storylines Fans Still Can't Get Over

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BY CATRIONA MACTAGGART/MARCH 13, 2023 5:02 PM EST

"Young Sheldon" takes "The Big Bang Theory" fans back to the late 1980s and 1990s, giving Jim Parsons' Sheldon Cooper — here a child prodigy played by Iain Armitage — his long-awaited Texas origin story. As the title indicates, Sheldon was initially the focus of Chuck Lorre's CBS series, but it soon became evident that viewers were just as interested in other members of his family and what was going on in their lives. As the series progresses, other central characters like George (Lance Barber), Mary (Zoey Perry), Georgie (Montana Jordan), Missy (Raegan Revord) and Meemaw (Annie Potts) are given bigger, more intriguing storylines. This is also reflected in the credits, which change in Season 3 to include the entire family.

For many "Young Sheldon" viewers, the spinoff has surpassed its predecessor. It's more grounded, at times more serious and dramatic, but just as funny. "Although 'Big Bang Theory' is very enjoyable, 'Young Sheldon' is on a different level. No laughing tracks. Really good humor and the best part is the feel trip they take you on," u/Speed03216 wrote on a Reddit thread dedicated to comparing the two series. As "Young Sheldon" takes the time to dive into meatier storylines than "TBBT" and flesh out the characters of the Cooper family, viewers have happily watched along. However, with any long-running show, there are always storylines fans can't stand or get past, and this sitcom has its fair share. Keep reading for full details on the "Young Sheldon" storylines fans still can't get over.