Young Sheldon S01e16 Libvpx ((better)) «DIRECT × 2027»

8/10. It is a solid, character-driven episode. It isn't the funniest episode of the season, but it is one of the most heartfelt. It moves away from pure comedy and leans into the family drama aspect, making the characters feel more real.

The episode centers on a school science fair. Sheldon is convinced his project on redwood trees is a lock for first place. Meanwhile, Missy is jealous of the attention Sheldon gets and tries to find her own way to stand out, leading to a sweet character moment involving their father, George Sr. young sheldon s01e16 libvpx

Sheldon is devastated when his meticulously researched project on avoiding asteroid impacts loses at the high school science fair. The winner is a student with a simple Van de Graaff generator—the titular "frizzy hair machine". It moves away from pure comedy and leans