Get ready, brainiacs. A new episode of “Young Sheldon” airs tonight.
Season 7, episode 8, of “The Big Bang Theory” prequel airs on CBS. The sitcom follows a younger version of Jim Parsons’ character, Sheldon Cooper, a boy genius who navigates the late ’80s and early ’90s.
Here’s how to watch Thursday’s episode and what to know.
Is ‘Young Sheldon’ on tonight?
Yes. Season 7, episode 8, of “Young Sheldon” airs Thursday, April 18.
What time does ‘Young Sheldon’ come on?
“Young Sheldon” airs Thursday, April 18, at 8 p.m. ET.
What channel is ‘Young Sheldon’ on?
“Young Sheldon” broadcasts on CBS.
How to stream ‘Young Sheldon’
Episodes of “Young Sheldon” are also available to stream on Paramount+, but only some subscribers can watch live. Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers can watch episodes of “Young Sheldon” both live and on-demand, while Paramount+ Essential subscribers can only stream episodes the day after they air.
Will there be a season 8 of ‘Young Sheldon’?
Despite the popularity of “Young Sheldon,” the coming-of-age sitcom and No. 1 comedy for CBS since 2017, it was not renewed for an eighth season, the network announced in November 2023.
“We look forward to seeing their final season unfold and giving it a proper sendoff with the best episodes yet for their fans to enjoy,” Amy Reichenbach, president of CBS Entertainment, said.
Why is ‘Young Sheldon’ ending?
Although CBS and the show’s creators have not explicitly stated a reason for the show’s cancelation, Screen Rant theorizes several factors likely caused the series to end.
The website suggests the established canon in “The Big Bang Theory” forces the prequel series to have a predetermined end date when Sheldon goes to college. Other possible reasons for the cancelation include a shift in focus from the original premise, younger actors aging out of their roles, another spinoff series in development, and the desire to avoid the inevitable storyline of Sheldon’s father having an affair and dying.
When will the series finale of ‘Young Sheldon’ air?
CBS announced the one-hour series finale of “Young Sheldon” will air May 16 at 8 p.m. ET.
Is ‘Young Sheldon’ getting a spinoff series?
According to Deadline, CBS announced a new “Young Sheldon” spinoff comedy series is in the works and is slated for broadcast in the 2024-25 season. The new half-hour series will star Montana Jordan and Emily Osment as Sheldon’s brother, Georgie, and Mandy, a 30-year-old woman Georgie met at Connie’s laundromat and gambling room in season 5.
The new series will follow the young couple as they raise their family in Texas and navigate the challenges of adulthood, parenting and marriage.
“It has been a privilege to spend the last seven years with Sheldon and the Cooper family, and now this wonderful journey will continue with Georgie and Mandy,” Reichenbach said.
When will ‘Young Sheldon’ season 7 be on Netflix?
Season 7 of “Young Sheldon” has not yet premiered on Netflix. However, The Daily Star reports that in past years, seasons of “Young Sheldon” have landed on the platform around nine months after the television debut. Thus, season 7 will likely appear on Netflix sometime at the end of 2024 or early 2025.
