It was just revealed on Tuesday (March 30) that the CBS spinoff has been renewed for not one, not two, but THREE more seasons.
“Under Chuck Lorre’s and Steve Molaro’s deft leadership, this superb cast and gifted writers have truly brought these wonderful characters to life,†Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment, said in a statement. “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.â€
Young Sheldon is of course a spinoff from The Big Bang Theory, and follows the youth of Jim Parson‘s character Sheldon Cooper.
The Big Bang Theory prequel series, which is currently in it’s fourth season on CBS, is joining the nightly lineup starting THIS coming Monday (November 30).
Here’s a synopsis: In the single camera, half-hour comedy Young Sheldon, viewers get the chance to meet the iconic, eccentric and extraordinary Sheldon Cooper in childhood in East Texas, as the young once-in-a-generation mind (Iain Armitage) embarks on his innocent, awkward and hopeful journey toward the man he will become in The Big Bang Theory.
Young Sheldon joins other Nick at Night shows Friends, George Lopez, and Mom, and will start airing the first three seasons, with latter seasons starting in Fall 2021.
The 13-year-old actress returns as Paige in the CBS show, where she’s dealing with her parents’ divorce when she comes to visit Sheldon (Iain Armitage) and Missy (Raegan Revord).
Here’s the official summary for “Body Glitter and a Mall Safety Kit”: Sheldon learns to listen when an emotional Paige, struggles with her parents’ divorce. Meanwhile, George Sr. is furious when Georgie tries to buy his way out of chores.
Young Sheldon airs TONIGHT, January 16th @ 8PM ET/PT on CBS.
McKenna Grace shows off her dress while attending the premiere of her new movie Troop Zeroheld at Pacific Theatres at The Grove on Monday (January 13) in Los Angeles.
Troop Zero is set in rural 1977 Georgia, where a misfit girl dreams of life in outer space. When a national competition offers her a chance at her dream, to be recorded on NASA’s Golden Record, she recruits a makeshift troop of Birdie Scouts, forging friendships that last a lifetime and beyond. Check out the trailer below!
Paris Berelc, Merit Leighton and Jack Griffo step out for UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital’s Party on the Pier on Saturday afternoon (November 3) at Pacific Park in Santa Monica, Calif.
Proceeds from the event provide unrestricted funding to launch high-priority programs that benefit children being treated at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and around the world.
Meg Donnelly goes black and white while attending the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation’s 2019 A Time For Heroes Festival held at Smashbox Studios on Sunday (October 27) in Culver City, Calif.
“I’m so proud to be on the host committee of the ATimeForHeroes festival! Did you know @EGPAF has been working for 30+ years to #endAIDS in children? Better yet, did you know we’ve made INCREDIBLE progress in creating the first #AIDSFreeGeneration? Follow @EGPAF to learn more!” Meg posted on Twitter the day before.
Storm Reid takes the stage to accept her Women of Excellence Award!
The Euphoria actress attended The LadyLike Foundation Women Of Excellence Luncheon held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday (May 11) in Beverly Hills, Calif.