Zoe Perry and Annie Potts nominated for Critics' Choice Awards
Young Sheldon stars Zoe Perry and Annie Potts have both been nominated in the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards, it was announced today.
It's a family affair in the category as Zoe Perry's mother, Laurie Metcalf, is also nominated for her role as Jackie Harris on ABC's The Conners. The other nominees are Alex Borstein (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Betty Gilpin (GLOW), Rita Moreno (One Day at a Time), and Miriam Shor (Younger).
The winners will be revealed Sunday, January 13 when the 24th Critics' Choice Awards ceremony is broadcast live on The CW Network.
210 'A Stunted Childhood and a Can of Fancy Mixed Nuts' Press Release
CBS has issued the press release for the next episode of Young Sheldon, "A Stunted Childhood and a Can of Fancy Mixed Nuts", which airs Thursday, December 6.
Wallace Shawn (The Princess Bride, Toy Story) returns as Dr. John Sturgis and Mckenna Grace (Gifted) reprises her role as Paige in the episode.
"A Stunted Childhood and a Can of Fancy Mixed Nuts" - When Sheldon learns that people with stunted childhoods can turn into social outcasts, he tries to act like a kid. Also, Meemaw and Dr. Sturgis' (Wallace Shawn) relationship is tested when she teaches him how to drive, on YOUNG SHELDON, Thursday, Dec. 6 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
This will be the last original episode of Young Sheldon for 2018 as the show takes a break over the Christmas and New Year holidays. The show's second season will return with new episodes in January 2019.
The Big Bang Theory time warp: Young Sheldon cast to appear in December episode
In a spacetime-bending surprise, Young Sheldon's Iain Armitage, Lance Barber and Montana Jordan are set to briefly guest star in an upcoming episode of the parent show, The Big Bang Theory.
CBS is tight-lipped about how the Young Sheldon characters Sheldon, George Sr. and George Jr. will feature in the modern-day world of The Big Bang Theory.
The Big Bang Theory recently explored what became of Sheldon and Tam's friendship with Robert Wu guest starring as adult Tam, while Jerry O'Connell was introduced as grown-up Georgie last season.
The Young Sheldon crossover episode is set to air in December. The Big Bang Theory is now in its twelfth and final season on CBS.
209 'Family Dynamics and a Red Fiero' Press Release
CBS has released the synopsis for the next episode of Young Sheldon, "Family Dynamics and a Red Fiero", which airs this Thursday, November 15.
Wallace Shawn (The Princess Bride, Toy Story) returns as Dr. John Sturgis in the episode. Ryan Phuong (Tam) and Brian Stepanek (Mr. Givens) also guest star.
Family Dynamics and a Red Fiero - Sheldon studies his family for a psychology project, and Thanksgiving dinner turns into a family fight when George Sr. is offered a job in Oklahoma, on YOUNG SHELDON, Thursday, Nov. 15 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Following this episode, Young Sheldon will be taking a break over Thanksgiving. A rerun of "Jiu-jitsu, Bubble Wrap and Yoo-hoo" will air Thursday, November 22. The show will be back with new episodes on December 6.
208 'An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius' Press Release
CBS has released the synopsis for the next episode of Young Sheldon, "An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius", which airs this Thursday, November 8.
Billy Gardell (Mike & Molly) returns as Herschel Sparks in this episode.
An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius – A video game takes over Sheldon and Meemaw’s life. Also, George Sr. is jealous when Georgie bonds with Herschel (Billy Gardell) at the auto shop, on YOUNG SHELDON, Thursday, Nov. 8 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Young Sheldon returns to U.K.'s E4 in November
The second season of Young Sheldon will premiere in the United Kingdom next month, digital broadcaster E4 has announced.
E4 will start airing the sophomore season of Young Sheldon on Thursday, November 8 at 20:30. In the show's second season premiere, "A High-Pitched Buzz and Training Wheels", Sheldon gets a paper route after his attempt to dismantle the family's refrigerator leaves them struggling to pay an unexpected repair bill.
New episodes of The Big Bang Theory's twelfth and final season are currently airing at 20:30 on E4's Thursday night schedule, but the show will move ahead to 20:00 slot when Young Sheldon returns on November 8.
207 'Carbon Dating and a Stuffed Raccoon' Press Release
CBS has released the synopsis for the November 1 episode of Young Sheldon, "Carbon Dating and a Stuffed Raccoon".
Wallace Shawn (The Princess Bride) returns as Dr. John Sturgis and Mckenna Grace (Gifted) reprises her role as Paige. Andrea Anders (Linda), Wyatt McClure (Billy Sparks) and Josh Cooke (Barry) also guest star.
"Carbon Dating and a Stuffed Raccoon" - Sheldon gets into trouble with fellow child genius Paige (Mckenna Grace) at the science museum. Also, George Sr. is forced to play therapist to Paige's bickering parents, and Mary, Georgie and Missy help Meemaw with a garage sale, on YOUNG SHELDON, Thursday, Nov. 1 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
206 'Seven Deadly Sins and a Small Carl Sagan' Press Release
CBS has issued the press release for a Halloween-themed episode of Young Sheldon, "Seven Deadly Sins and a Small Carl Sagan", which will air Thursday, October 25.
Special guest star Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) returns as Sheldon's drama teacher, Mr. Lundy.
Matt Hobby (Pastor Jeff), Ryan Phuong (Tam), Wyatt McClure (Billy Sparks) and Nancy Linehan Charles (Peg) also reprise their roles in the episode.
Seven Deadly Sins and a Small Carl Sagan - Mary clashes with Sheldon's drama teacher (Jason Alexander) over plans for a Halloween fundraiser for the church. Also, Georgie falls for a rebellious teenage girl that Sheldon is tutoring, on YOUNG SHELDON, Thursday, Oct. 25 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
205 'A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries' Press Release
CBS has released the synopsis for the October 18 episode of Young Sheldon, "A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries".
Wallace Shawn (The Princess Bride, Toy Story) returns as Dr. John Sturgis.
A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries - Dr. Sturgis (Wallace Shawn) recommends Sheldon and Missy for a university research study on twins, and Mary is unhappy when the test results go to Sheldon's head, on YOUNG SHELDON, Thursday, Oct. 18 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
204 'A Financial Secret and Fish Sauce' Press Release
CBS has released the synopsis for next week's episode of Young Sheldon, "A Financial Secret and Fish Sauce".
Ryan Phuong (Tam) and Danielle Pinnock (Ms. Ingram) guest star in the episode. Vyvy Nguyen returns as Tam's mother, Trang Nguyen.
A Financial Secret and Fish Sauce - When George Sr. asks Sheldon to keep a secret from Mary, the stress of not being honest drives Sheldon to hideout at Tam's for his first sleepover, on YOUNG SHELDON, Thursday, Oct. 11 (8:31-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.