Young Sheldon Season 1 Episode 20
Young Sheldon
Season 1

Ep 20. A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish

  • TV-NR
  • April 26, 2018
  • 20 min
  • 7.5  (1,311)

Young Sheldon season 1 episode 20 follows the life of the young boy genius, Sheldon Cooper, as he navigates through the challenges of school, family, and friendships in East Texas in 1989. In this episode, titled "A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish", Sheldon tries to convince his family to get a pet dog after he becomes enamored with one at school.

The episode begins with Sheldon showing off his superior intellectual abilities to his class, but his teacher soon calls out his boastful attitude and tells him to show some humility. Meanwhile, Sheldon becomes infatuated with the school's therapy dog and begs his parents to get him one. However, his parents Mary and George are hesitant due to their past experiences with pets.

Meanwhile, Sheldon's older brother, Georgie, struggles to keep his job working for a contractor. Georgie has to work alongside his girlfriend's father who doesn't approve of him, while also trying to keep up with the physical demands of the job. Their relationship becomes strained as Georgie becomes more and more frustrated with the working conditions.

As the Cooper family debates getting a dog, they also have to deal with a pesky squirrel that has taken up residence in their attic. Sheldon takes it upon himself to try and catch the squirrel, but only ends up causing more chaos in the house.

The family also deals with the death of their pet fish, Fish, which Sheldon becomes emotionally attached to and has a difficult time letting go. After much discussion and deliberation, Sheldon finally convinces his parents to get a dog, leading to a heartwarming ending.

Throughout the episode, viewers get a glimpse into the minds and personalities of each member of the Cooper family. While Sheldon is often the center of attention, the writers also make an effort to show the challenges and struggles of the other members of the family.

The episode is filled with humor and warmth, while also addressing heavier themes such as death and family dynamics. It showcases the talent of the young actor playing Sheldon, as well as the strong supporting cast. Overall, "A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish" is a delightful episode that is sure to tug at the heartstrings of viewers.

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  • First Aired
    April 26, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    20 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.5  (1,311)