Doc Farrow

9-year-old Sheldon Cooper is a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathematics and science but learns that isn't always helpful growing up in East Texas, a land where church and football are king.

Sheldon struggles with newfound popularity after utilising statistics to help the football team.

Sheldon moves to Dallas to attend a school for gifted children but the family struggle to cope with his absence.

George Sr asks Sheldon to help Georgie revise for a maths test when poor grades threaten his place on the football team.

Sheldon encourages Missy to question the Bible; Meemaw is determined to catch George Sr. in a lie; Mary helps Pastor Jeff search for a youth pastor.

Sheldon tries to convince Dr. Sturgis to return to the university; Georgie upsets the family when he makes a life-changing decision.