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Young Sheldon
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Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine

  • Episode aired Mar 29, 2018
  • TV-PG
  • 20m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
1.9K
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Lance Barber and Iain Armitage in Young Sheldon (2017)
Young Sheldon: Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, And A Frizzy Hair Machine
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A disappointing loss at the science fair sends Sheldon's life in a new direction. After Sheldon loses the competition in the science fair he loses his edge and passion for science and finds ... Read allA disappointing loss at the science fair sends Sheldon's life in a new direction. After Sheldon loses the competition in the science fair he loses his edge and passion for science and finds his new comfort zone in acting.A disappointing loss at the science fair sends Sheldon's life in a new direction. After Sheldon loses the competition in the science fair he loses his edge and passion for science and finds his new comfort zone in acting.

  • Director
    • Howard Deutch
  • Writers
    • Chuck Lorre
    • Steven Molaro
    • Damir Konjicija
  • Stars
    • Iain Armitage
    • Zoe Perry
    • Lance Barber
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Howard Deutch
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Steven Molaro
      • Damir Konjicija
    • Stars
      • Iain Armitage
      • Zoe Perry
      • Lance Barber
    • 4User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Young Sheldon: Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, And A Frizzy Hair Machine
    Young Sheldon: Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, And A Frizzy Hair Machine
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    Young Sheldon: Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, And A Frizzy Hair Machine

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    Iain Armitage
    Iain Armitage
    • Sheldon Cooper
    Zoe Perry
    Zoe Perry
    • Mary Cooper
    Lance Barber
    Lance Barber
    • George Cooper Sr.
    Montana Jordan
    Montana Jordan
    • Georgie Cooper
    Raegan Revord
    Raegan Revord
    • Missy Cooper
    Annie Potts
    Annie Potts
    • Connie 'Meemaw' Tucker
    Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons
    • Sheldon Cooper
    • (voice)
    Rex Linn
    Rex Linn
    • Tom Petersen
    Brian Stepanek
    Brian Stepanek
    • Hubert Givens
    John Hartman
    John Hartman
    • Dr. Jeff Goetsch
    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • Gene Lundy
    Pam Cook
    Pam Cook
    • Diane
    Lily Keene
    Lily Keene
    • Sueann Ludlow
    Ava Cantrell
    Ava Cantrell
    • Molly
    Aliyah Moulden
    Aliyah Moulden
    • Pepper
    Catherine Fisher
    Catherine Fisher
    • July
    Gabriella Martinez
    Gabriella Martinez
    • Kate
    Caleigh Kilpatrick
    Caleigh Kilpatrick
    • Sandy
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    • Director
      • Howard Deutch
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Steven Molaro
      • Damir Konjicija
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    10neshbill

    Short review

    Young Sheldon is a very innovative young boy.he is also a fascinating child Sheldon is exceptionally intelligent and curious child. Sheldons love for knowledge drives him to explore new subjects and ideas.sheldon relies heavily on routine and structure which helps him feel secure and in control. Young Sheldon is feather shown as a person as vulnerable and emotional young person. Beneath his tough exterior,Sheldon is sensitive and emotionally vulnerable often struggling to express his feelings Through out the series Sheldon is portrayed as one of the main characters He is a character that focuses on his own interest.
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    The Science Fair Result

    When Sheldon does not win the science fair prize, he becomes affection for science and decides to go to the arts department to become an actor. His audition is perfect, and the teacher Gene Lundy casts him for the lead role of Annie. But his parents are not happy with his choice.

    "Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine" is another funny episode of "Young Sheldon". This time, Sheldon feels offended that his worry and research about the possibility of an asteroid hits Earth loses the competition for a "simple" Van Der Graaff generator in a science fair. The result is his deception with science and consequent change to the world of acting, provoking laughs and many funny situations. My vote is eight.

    Title (Brazil): "Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine"

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    • Trivia
      In this episode, young Sheldon is seen tap dancing with his drama teacher. In real life, Iain Armitage, who plays young Sheldon, actually is a tap dancer. According to Jim Parsons, who plays adult Sheldon in The Big Bang Theory (2007), Iain wore his tap shoes a lot. In a video Iain and his mother made for Jim Parsons in the airport in NYC, he could hear Iain tapping away.
    • Goofs
      Sheldon trapped Principal Petersen in his office by jamming a chair under the door knob so that the door wouldn't be able to swing open. An office door (or any room door for that matter) never swings outward. They all swing *into* the room to prevent this from ever happening (either deliberately or accidentally).
    • Quotes

      Sheldon: Fiddle-faddle!

      Meemaw: The F-word. He's really mad.

    • Connections
      Features The General (1926)
    • Soundtracks
      Don't Cry for Me Argentina
      Written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber

      Performed by Iain Armitage

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    • Release date
      • March 29, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Chuck Lorre Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      • 20m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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