Is Young Sheldon returning for another season? Continue reading to know about Young Sheldon Season 6.
Sheldon Cooper has been a famous, unique, and remarkable character on The Big Bang Theory for ten years. This half-hour single-camera comedy allows us to meet him as a child, as he embarks on his naive, uncomfortable, and hopeful path toward becoming the man he will become.
The series is one of the best-rated shows with fairly good audience reception for the CBS network. So, this is not surprising that the series got renewed. Hence, we’ve put together a list of everything you need to know about the official release date, plot, and cast, which will definitely get you ready for the next season. Here’s everything you need to know about Young Sheldon Season 6.
Is Young Sheldon Renewed for Season 6?
Yes, it’s official that the CBS network has finally renewed Young Sheldon for Season 6. The renewal was confirmed in March 2021. The announcement was shared on the official CBS Twitter handle, quoting, “CBS FALL SCHEDULE, From returning favorites to new faces, get into something good this fall with CBS.”
Take a look at the official announcement below:
🚨 CBS FALL SCHEDULE 🚨
From returning favorites to new faces, get into something good this fall with CBS. 😍 pic.twitter.com/d5jNvEXS4X
— CBS (@CBS) May 18, 2022
Moreover, the official Instagram handle of Young Sheldon also confirmed the renewal of the series aiming for the 2022 fall schedule on the CBS network, and quoted, “There’s still more Season 5 to come, but in case you needed a reminder— we’ll be back for even more #YoungSheldon with Season 6 AND Season 7!”
Take a look at the official announcement below:
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Young Sheldon Season 6 Potential Release Date
The renewal of Young Sheldon Season 6 was revealed last year when the fifth season was about to make its debut. The finale episode of Season 5 premiered on May 19, 2022. As a result, the official release date has yet to be announced, apart from the fact that the new season is officially confirmed that it will premiere sometime in the fall of 2022.
Moreover, the production of the show is reported to have to been continued as the fifth season of the series was airing on the CBS network. So, it might take some time to complete which will then be followed by the post-production stage. These stages are followed in a scheduled pattern which will eventually determine the potential release date for Young Sheldon Season 6. So, we suggest fans patiently wait for some time as more updates will be announced in the coming weeks.
Take a look at some fans’ reactions to the renewal
I need season 6 of Young Sheldon to drop as soon as 5 ends 😭
— ST🦋 (@SammyTG_) May 15, 2022
cant wait for season 5/6 of “young sheldon” to have mental breakdown after his d*ad:) https://t.co/w7uJPsF85d
— patty (@northflower_) July 13, 2021
aaaaaa young sheldon gonna has season 6 this fall and then season 7 hoorayyyy🥳
— 🏌🏻 (@milanobean) January 24, 2022
Young Sheldon Season 6 Plot
The basic premise of the series which the viewers have known to set all the five seasons of Young Sheldon follows Sheldon Cooper as he attends high school in the fictional town of Medford, Texas, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He struggles to integrate into a world full of people, including his own family and friends, who don’t know how to deal with his extraordinary intellectual ability and social ineptitude as a nine-year-old boy in high school.
“Nobody I knew in East Texas in 1989 cared about Newtonian physics,” Sheldon says in the series opener. Several more episodes make mention or make spoken or written references to, historic or pop culture events that occurred between 1990 and 1991.
Talk about poor timing— Sheldon's first pimple shows up on Thursday's #YoungSheldon season finale. pic.twitter.com/gSkdugDU31
— Young Sheldon (@YoungSheldon) May 16, 2022
In the Season 5 finale episode, fans finally get to see in which direction the series appears to be heading, following the plot from previous seasons. The episode is titled, A Clogged Pore, A Little Spanish, And The Future, which itself gives a glimpse of what the finale is going to be about and how the upcoming season can be continued from the episode in terms of exploring the plot in detail and expand more on the characters.
The official synopsis of the episode states, “Sheldon struggles to cope with his first signs of puberty; Mary and George Sr. both hunts for new jobs; Georgie and Meemaw take a business trip across the border.” The episode is directed by Alex Reid and written by Steve Holland, Eric Kaplan, Yael Glouberman, Steven Molaro, Nick Bakay, and Nadiya Chettiar. Take a look at the official promo of Young Sheldon Season 5 Episode 22, A Clogged Pore, a Little Spanish and the Future, released by CBS Network which gives the viewers short glimpses of the storyline of the upcoming episode.
*Spoilers Ahead*
This episode answers the majority of our questions and shows us what the future may hold. Taking the official synopsis into consideration it seems like Sheldon experiences a problem while dealing with his puberty. As Missy assists him with his problems, they converse. The viewers get to see much later in the episode that George and Mary realize they are both unemployed and begin looking for work.
As Georgie is in desperate need of cash so he decides and starts to look for work, and Meemaw is there to assist him. These storylines are reasonable and easy to follow in the current season. Furthermore, the Season 5 finale appears promising, which will compel fans to tune in to the following season if they have enjoyed the series thus far and want to discover more about the events that will unfold in Sheldon Copper’s life.
According to Variety, Kelly Kahl, president of CBS Entertainment, said, “‘Young Sheldon’ dominates the broadcast comedy landscape by over +2.5 million viewers and is the lynchpin of CBS’ top-rated Thursday comedy lineup. The humor, warmth, and heart exuded by the Cooper family is an undeniable hook for the millions of fans who tune in each week. We’re excited to see what the next three seasons have in store for a slightly older Sheldon and all the Coopers.”
She also added, “We’re excited to see what the next three seasons have in store for a slightly older Sheldon and all the Coopers.” More family conflict and difficult decisions referencing Sheldon’s recollections from The Big Bang Theory should be sprinkled throughout the series.
Young Sheldon Season 6 Episodes
Although the exact number of episodes in Young Sheldon Season 6 has yet to be revealed, we can expect the upcoming season to have a range of at least 18-22 episodes with a runtime of 18-21 minutes, similar to the previous season. Furthermore, many shows aim to maintain a consistent episode range for future seasons. As seen in the last seasons it is highly unlikely that the episodes will be less in number to tell the plot and character arcs of the series.
So, we recommend that fans wait patiently for these updates, which will be released once post-production is done on time and the names of each episode are finalized. Until then, binge-watch prior seasons to refresh your memory of what happened in case you missed any major plotlines.
Where can you stream Young Sheldon Season 6?
Young Sheldon Season 6 will most likely be available on all prior platforms that have the rights to stream the series, as well as on-air on the CBS channel on Thursday at 8/7c. Moreover, all the seasons of Young Sheldon are currently available on HBO Max and fuboTV. The series is also available to rent or buy on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Google Play, and Vudu, based on the viewers’ location with preferred membership plans that the users can choose from. On the other hand, it is also available to watch for free on the CBS platform.
Young Sheldon Season 6 Cast
The main cast of the series includes:
- Iain Armitage as Sheldon Cooper
- Zoe Perry as Mary Cooper
- Lance Barber as George Cooper Sr.
- Montana Jordan as George Cooper Jr.
- Raegan Revord as Missy Cooper
- Annie Potts as Meemaw
- Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper
- Matt Hobby as Jeff Difford
- Wyatt McClure as Billy Sparks
Moreover, according to Deadline, Young Sheldon’s sixth season will include Mandy McAllister. Emily Osment, who first appeared on the CBS sitcom in the fifth season as a recurring character, has been promoted to series regular for Season 6.
The recurring cast of the series includes:
- Wallace Shawn as John Sturgis
- Craig T. Nelson as Dale Ballard
- Ryan Phuong as Tam Nguyen
- Danielle Pinnock as Evelyn Ingram
- Rex Linn as Principal Tom Petersen
Young Sheldon Season 6 Official Trailer
No, because the status of the Young Sheldon Season 6 production has not to be formally verified. As a result, viewers would be unable to watch a teaser or trailer, as well as speculate on potential primary plotlines. Meanwhile, watch this exclusive interview with the Cast of Young Sheldon where they discuss their different experiences with the characters and the series.
Young Sheldon Official Synopsis
The official synopsis from the CBS website states, “For young 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 kings. 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 a 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 younger 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 12 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.
Catch up on all of the previous seasons of Young Sheldon before Season 6 premieres this year.