Genius Details Connecting 'Young Sheldon' To 'The Big Bang Theory'

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Vote up the best references to 'The Big Bang Theory' in the spin-off ‘Young Sheldon.’

Sheldon Cooper's origin story was often a topic of conversation during the run of The Big Bang Theory, so when its spin-off Young Sheldon hit CBS, the show had a lot to pull from. The story of the Cooper family, from Sheldon's Mom Mary to Meemaw is strong enough to stand on its own. However, the show often drops Easter eggs and passing references to the original show. Check out the origins of bazinga, his childhood friend Tran, and even Penny's voice as the school pool. 

Vote up the clever mentions made on Young Sheldon that refer to events from The Big Bang Theory. 


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    When Sheldon Is Sad Because No One Comes To His Party, And We See Leonard & The Gang

    When Sheldon Is Sad Because No One Comes To His Party, And We See Leonard & The Gang

    In the Young Sheldon Season 2 finale "A Swedish Science Thing and the Equation for Toast," Sheldon is brokenhearted that no one attended his party to listen to the Nobel Prize winners. At the end of the episode, the audience is given a glimpse of all of Sheldon's future friends as children. 

    The episode aired the same night as The Big Bang Theory series finale ("The Stockholm Syndrome"), which showed Sheldon surrounded by his friends as he wins the Nobel Prize. 

    1,433 votes
    Bazinga?
  • 2

    When Sheldon And His Dad Visit CalTech

    When Sheldon And His Dad Visit CalTech
    1,103 votes
    Bazinga?
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    Who Plays Mary Cooper Is Genius Casting

    Who Plays Mary Cooper Is Genius Casting

    On Young Sheldon, the role of Mary Cooper is played by Zoe Perry, the lookalike daughter of Laurie Metcalf, who plays the older version of Sheldon's mother on The Big Bang Theory. 

    1,178 votes
    Bazinga?
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    The Origins Of 'Bazinga'

    The Origins Of 'Bazinga'
    1,004 votes
    Bazinga?
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    The Origins Of 'Moonpie' From Meemaw

    The Origins Of 'Moonpie' From Meemaw
    817 votes
    Bazinga?
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    The Humble Beginnings Of Doctor Tire

    The Humble Beginnings Of Doctor Tire
    860 votes
    Bazinga?