“A Rival Prodigy and Sir Isaac Neutron” – When Dr. Sturgis (Wallace Shawn) bonds with Paige (Mckenna Grace), another 10-year-old genius, Sheldon’s jealousy leads Meemaw to intervene. Also, Mary invites Paige’s family over for a play date, when YOUNG SHELDON moves to its regular time slot, Thursday, Sept. 27 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. YOUNG SHELDON Season 2 Episode 2 Photos A Rival Prodigy and Sir Isaac Neutron.
REGULAR CAST:
Iain Armitage
(Sheldon)
Zoe Perry
(Mary)
Lance Barber
(George Sr.)
Annie Potts
(Meemaw)
Montana Jordan
(Georgie)
Raegan Revord
(Missy)
Jim Parsons
(Voice of Sheldon)
RECURRING CAST:
Wallace Shawn
(Dr. John Sturgis)
GUEST CAST:
Mckenna Grace
(Paige)
Andrea Anders
(Linda)
Josh Cooke
(Barry)
Ella Anderson
(Erica)
STORY BY: Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & David Bickel
For 10-year-old Sheldon Cooper, it isn’t easy growing up in East Texas. Being a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathematics and science isn’t always helpful in a land where church and football are king. And while the vulnerable, gifted and somewhat naïve Sheldon deals with the world, his very normal family must find a way to deal with him.
His father, George, is struggling to find his way as a high school football coach and as father to a boy he doesn’t understand. Sheldon’s mother, Mary, fiercely protects and nurtures her son in a town where he just doesn’t fit in. Sheldon’s older brother, Georgie, does the best he can in high school, but it’s tough to be cool when you’re in the same classes with your odd 10-year-old brother. Sheldon’s twin sister, Missy, sometimes resents all the attention Sheldon gets, but also remains the one person who can reliably tell Sheldon the truth.
Finally, there’s Sheldon’s beloved Meemaw, his foul-mouthed, hard-drinking Texas grandmother who is very supportive of her grandson and his unique gifts. For 11 years on THE BIG BANG THEORY, audiences have come to know the iconic, eccentric and extraordinary Sheldon Cooper. This single-camera, half-hour comedy allows us the chance to meet him in childhood, as he embarks on his innocent, awkward and hopeful journey toward the man he will become.
