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Quick Answer: The best ways to watch Young Sheldon online for free are with Paramount+ or DirecTV stream free trials. You can also catch up on previous seasons with Max.
From the Emmy award-winning team behind The Big Bang Theory, came the Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro creation: Young Sheldon. The prequel spin-off, that centers around the lovably awkward but undeniably exceptional 9-year-old, Sheldon Cooper, first hit our screens in 2017 — two years ahead of The Big Bang Theory‘s final installment. And while continuing its run on CBS, the spin-off became an instant hit for those who were left with a Big Bang-shaped void when the original series officially wrapped in 2019.
Set in the late ’80s and early ’90s, Young Sheldon focuses on the origin story of the young genius (played by Iain Armitage)’s life growing up and attending high school in East Texas. With the introduction of new, funny, and equally-as-endearing characters as you’d find in the mothership series, Young Sheldon has drawn in audiences both familiar with the parent Big Bang franchise and those who have never seen it. Jim Parsons (who plays adult Sheldon in The Big Bang Theory) also provides narration throughout the seasons and gives viewers an insight into Sheldon’s most notable quirks. Now in it’s seventh installment, we find Sheldon and his family set to embark on the end of their comedic run in the final season.
For ways to watch, catch up, and get to know the cast read on for more.
When Does Young Sheldon Season 7 Premiere?
Young Sheldon‘s final 14 episodes will air on Thursdays, starting with the season premiere on Feb. 15. The series will conclude for the season finale on May 16 with an hour-long installment. Catch each episode at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
How to Watch Young Sheldon Online Without Cable
Don’t have cable? Don’t fret. Below, we’ve outlined the best ways for you to watch Young Sheldon online even if you’ve cut the cord.
Stream Young Sheldon With DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is a great way to tune into Young Sheldon if you don’t have cable. The service offers live-streaming for CBS on each of its four plans, plus gets you access to other channels, including some local stations depending on your region. A bonus? You can also watch certain titles on-demand from their growing library. Plans come with a five-day free trial, then start at $79.99 a month.
Stream Young Sheldon on Paramount+
Paramount+ houses the most popular shows on TV from CBS, like Young Sheldon. With the Paramount+ Essential package (the cheaper offering), you can watch episodes of Young Sheldon the next day after it airs on CBS — plus, get tens of thousands of episodes and movies, as well as stream popular sporting events from the NFL and the UEFA Champions League. This plan comes with a one-week free trial and then you’ll be charged $5.99/month once the trial ends. If you want to watch Young Sheldon live as it airs on CBS, you’ll have to subscribe to the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, which will cost you $11.99/month after the free trial ends.
Stream Young Sheldon Online With Hulu + Live TV
You can also watch Young Sheldon on CBS with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV. The service doesn’t offer a free trial, but with the plan you’ll get access to live CBS shows and Hulu’s library of content. Starting at $76.99 a month for the ad-supported subscription, the plan also includes Disney+ and ESPN+, making it one of the best streaming bundle deals in the game right now. Keep in mind that regional restrictions might apply, so check ahead of time to make sure it’s available where you live.
How to Watch Previous Episodes of Young Sheldon with Max
Fans can also catch up on seasons 1 through 6 of Young Sheldon on Max. Not currently a subscriber? You can sign up for a monthly plan starting at just $9.99 (Max’s ad-supported tier), or $15.99 for the ad-free plan that affords you 30 downloads for you to watch on the go.
How to Watch Previous and New Episodes of Young Sheldon for Free on Max
As mentioned above, all six previous seasons are available now to watch on Max. Once season 7 wraps, it will also be accessible on the streaming service. While Max doesn’t technically offer a free trial, we found a few ways to snag a Max subscription without paying the standard monthly fee.
1. Get Max Free With AT&T
Have a phone plan with AT&T? Many of the AT&T Unlimited Plans for phone and internet include a Max subscription for free. Check to see if your current AT&T plan qualifies for the Max offer or head to ATT.com to sign-up for a new plan.
2. Get Max Free With Cricket Wireless
Cricket Wireless users can get a Max subscription free with Cricket’s $60 monthly plan. The plan gets you unlimited calling, unlimited high-speed data, 15GB of mobile hotspot, plus free Max. See details here.
Young Sheldon: Cast, Guest Stars, Review, Runtime
Iain Armitage (young Sheldon), Jim Parsons (narrator), Zoe Perry (Mary Cooper), Lance Barber (George Cooper Sr.), Raegan Revord (Missy Cooper), Montana Jordan (Georgie Cooper) made up the original ensemble of Young Sheldon and were later joined by Annie Potts as the beloved Meemaw and Wallace Shawn as Dr. John Sturgis. The show has had many guest star appearances from the likes of: Penn and Teller, Reba McEntire, Bob Newhart, Diane Ladd, Ray Liotta, Cyndi Lauper, David Hasselhoff, Mayim Bialik, Jason Alexander, among many others. Over the course of its soon-to-be seven-year run, the popular show has received nominations across the Critics Choice to the People’s Choice Awards. And according to Parrot Analytics, had won the title as Most In-Demand Comedy Series of 2022.
Each episode is approximately 25- to 30-minutes long making it an easy, binge-worthy watch. Ready to dive head first into the final season of the feel-good comedy? Watch Young Sheldon live online through DirecTV Stream and Paramount+ with Showtime, or catch back-to-back episodes of previous seasons on Max.
