"Young Sheldon" enchanted sitcom viewers with its solid character building and surprisingly tender heart. Unlike its parent program, "The Big Bang Theory," which could be cynical or even mean-spirited ...

A comprehensive guide to how the prequel echoed its predecessor — from blink-and-you-miss-them callbacks to major reveals about Sheldon's future.

Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) is a pedantic soul — which might be a big reason why some "The Big Bang Theory" fans can't stand him. There's no fighting that impression, not after the many times his ...