Director Steven Molaro (1972)

Young Sheldon (2017–2024), a coming-of-age sitcom on CBS, was created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro. Set in the late 1980s and early 1990s, it serves as a spin-off prequel to The Big Bang Theory, centering around main character Sheldon Cooper’s upbringing in East Texas. Beginning in 1989, the show follows Sheldon’s life as a child prodigy in the fictional town of Medford. Throughout his journey, he must navigate relationships with his family and friends who struggle to understand his intellect and social awkwardness. Time is marked by references to ...