Young Sheldon S02e07 Hdtv -

The episode contrasts Sheldon’s struggles with intellectual rivalry and Georgie’s struggles with social and romantic rejection, showing how each Cooper brother handles feeling “less than” in their own world.

Sheldon is thrilled to discover another student his age who shares his intellectual interests: a new girl at school named Libby (played by McKenna Grace). He believes he’s finally found a true intellectual peer, and they bond over discussing science and physics concepts. However, his excitement quickly turns to jealousy and frustration when Libby proves to be better than him at a complex math problem. Sheldon, unable to handle not being the smartest person in the room, becomes petty and competitive. Meanwhile, his rival from earlier episodes, Dr. John Sturgis (Wallace Shawn), reassures Sheldon that being challenged is good for growth. By the end, Sheldon admits he was being a sore loser and awkwardly tries to make amends, learning a small lesson about humility. young sheldon s02e07 hdtv

A Rival and a Weirdo with Issues Original Air Date: November 1, 2018 However, his excitement quickly turns to jealousy and