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Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-Hoo

  • Episode aired Apr 5, 2018
  • TV-PG
  • 20m
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7.2/10
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Ella Allan, Mia Allan, and Iain Armitage in Young Sheldon (2017)
Young Sheldon: Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, And Yoo-Hoo
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Sheldon is being followed around by a bully and must find a way to use self defense to fight backSheldon is being followed around by a bully and must find a way to use self defense to fight backSheldon is being followed around by a bully and must find a way to use self defense to fight back

  • Director
    • Jaffar Mahmood
  • Writers
    • Chuck Lorre
    • Steven Molaro
    • Tara Hernandez
  • Stars
    • Iain Armitage
    • Zoe Perry
    • Lance Barber
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jaffar Mahmood
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Steven Molaro
      • Tara Hernandez
    • Stars
      • Iain Armitage
      • Zoe Perry
      • Lance Barber
    • 4User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Young Sheldon: Sheldon Pays Missy To Stop His Bully
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    Young Sheldon: Sheldon Pays Missy To Stop His Bully
    Young Sheldon: Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, And Yoo-Hoo
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    Young Sheldon: Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, And Yoo-Hoo
    Young Sheldon: Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, And Yoo-Hoo
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    Young Sheldon: Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, And Yoo-Hoo

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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)
    Billy Gardell
    Billy Gardell
    • Herschel Sparks
    Melissa Peterman
    Melissa Peterman
    • Brenda Sparks
    Ryan Phuong
    Ryan Phuong
    • Tam Nguyen
    Paul Bates
    Paul Bates
    • Luis
    Wyatt McClure
    Wyatt McClure
    • Billy Sparks
    Ella Allan
    Ella Allan
    • Bobbi Sparks
    Mia Allan
    Mia Allan
    • Bobbi Sparks
    Peter Lawrence Singer
    Peter Lawrence Singer
    • Bowler
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jaffar Mahmood
    • Writers
      • Chuck Lorre
      • Steven Molaro
      • Tara Hernandez
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    6claudio_carvalho

    The Silliest Episode

    Sheldon is afraid of someone that is bullying him near his home. When Mary learns his fear, she asks Georgie to protect his brother. Soon Georgie learns that Sheldon is afraid of the six-years-old neighbor Bobbi Sparks, and she asks George to talk to his neighbor Herschel Sparks and take an attitude.

    "Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-Hoo" is, so far, the silliest episode of "Young Sheldon". The "predator" Bobbi could have been used based on his education and ethical that a man should never raise his hand to a woman. But been scared of a tiny girl, is ridiculous. Many of his attitudes are due the over-protection of Mary, who seems to be a woman not prepared to be a mother sometimes, and are not adequate for a boy. Confrontation of next-door neighbor in a situation like shown in the show is not funny, but absurd. My vote is six.

    Title (Brazil): "Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-Hoo"
    10erickayerickay

    High Kicks and High Brow Humor

    I love the slideshow intro. It was such a wonderful touch. Making the journey home for the Yoo-Hoo. That's what it's all about. Best part of this show is looking up all the references I don't understand. Everyone in this family is so different and yet the love is always there. I'm still blown away by how many songs I know from this show. Not to get ahead of myself but this child actor really has a future in film. Grandma's story on the bowling term "Turkey" is something I would totally do. Fighting Sheldon is priceless. OMG the set design is perfect in this show. I'm blown away. Really love that his brother helps him out this episode. Crazy Chicken!!! Even when Sheldon is scared of the bully, he's still so strong for his age. Dad is a perfect high school gym coach.
    7studioAT

    Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-Hoo

    I thought this was another good and funny affair, with the supporting characters increasingly getting more to do, which can only be a good thing.

    Yes, we all watch to see the antics of the younger version of Sheldon Cooper, but we need other people to invest in too, otherwise this spin-off becomes a 'Joey' situation. And that's hard for me to say because I adore the underappreciated 'Friends' spin-off.

    There are lots of nice moments here, and a real sense of heart along the way too. This is something that the single camera show allows you to do a bit more than multi-camera, as 'The Big Bang Theory' was.

    Overall, a good episode once again.
    3CobertNeede

    A stagnant attitude.

    For an avid fan of Tbbt , Young Sheldon has always been and always will be fine to me. But when you are showered with a series of good episodes and then slump back into two successive bad ones, you really start to worry.

    Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-Hoo is a interesting approach that began with a slightly muddled storyline with some messed up character interactions. The episode went out of line from its plot a great no. of times, only to be lost in time. The only redeeming quality to be produced is undoubtedly, again is Ms. Cooper. Although her scenes were far less than in the proceedings, it was to be increased . Yet again, if the series need to get right, they should really get their best out there.

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    • Trivia
      As Sheldon begins to run from the bus after school, he passes a large home on the left. This house, along with many others, is part of the famous Morning Glory Circle on the Warners-Columbia Back Lot. The middle-class home fronts here have served Hollywood films and television for over 70 years. As the camera pulls back, he's heading directly towards the old "Bewitched" house. This lot is also the location where Meemaw's house front is located.
    • Goofs
      When Mary is treating Sheldon's scraped knee and she offers sympathy, Sheldon repeats the quote, "That which does not kill us makes us stronger", which he attributes to 'Frederick' Nietzsche. Young Sheldon would have known that the German philosopher's first name is 'Friedrich'.
    • Quotes

      Sheldon: I've decided to learn self-defense.

      Tam: Why?

      Sheldon: I'm quite small, and will be for several years. Maybe even more, if I'm a late bloomer.

      Tam: Your Dad's big. Maybe you'll take after him.

      Sheldon: We both like my Mom. I think that's where the similarities end. Y'know, one of the books mentioned a Vietnamese martial art.

      Tam: Vovinam. I'm a blue belt.

      Sheldon: Wow!

      Tam: Don't be impressed. It's what you get when your Mom buys a uniform.

      Sheldon: Do you remember any of it?

      Tam: I don't even know where the belt is.

    • Crazy credits
      Sheldon moves out of the way for a tumbleweed instead of a cow in the opening sequence.
    • Connections
      Features A Pup Named Scooby-Doo: Chickenstein Lives! (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Hackney Carriage
      Composed by Cedric King-Palmer

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    • Release date
      • April 5, 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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      • 20m
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      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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