Episode
Young Sheldon: Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench
Overview
Sheldon tries to convince Dr. Sturgis to return to the university. Also, Georgie upsets the family when he makes a life-changing decision.
Details
- Series
- Young Sheldon
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2021-10-21
- Runtime
- 20 min
Episode context
Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench is Episode 3 in Season 5 of Young Sheldon. It aired on 2021-10-21. The runtime is 20 min.
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Episode 2: Snoopin' Around and the Wonder Twins of Atheism
Sheldon encourages Missy to question the Bible. Also, Connie is determined to catch George Sr. in a lie, and Mary helps Pastor Jeff search for a youth pastor.
Episode 4: Pish Posh and a Secret Back Room
Sheldon, Missy and Georgie adapt to new living arrangements. Also, Connie opens a gambling room.
More episodes from this season
Episode 1: One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
Sheldon and Missy both run away from home, and Mary gets upsetting news about George Sr.
Episode 5: Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy
Sheldon and Dr. Linkletter struggle to solve an equation. Also, Georgie has a solution for Connie's business woes, and George Sr. gives advice on Missy's love life.
Episode 6: Money Laundering and a Cascade of Hormones
Missy asks some uncomfortable questions at church, and Connie and Georgie go into business together.
Episode 7: An Introduction to Engineering and a Glob of Hair Gel
Sheldon takes his first engineering class with Professor Boucher. Also, Meemaw and Dale help take care of his ex-wife, June.
Episode 8: The Grand Chancellor and a Den of Sin
Sheldon battles President Hagemeyer's mysterious boss over the university's science requirements. Also, Mary discovers that Georgie is working at Connie's illegal gambling room.
Episode 9: The Yips and an Oddly Hypnotic Bohemian
Sheldon gets the science yips and has to learn how to not think. Also, George Sr. plays handyman at Brenda Sparks' house.
Episode 10: An Expensive Glitch and a Goof-Off Room
Sheldon gets a dorm room all to himself. Also, Connie gains an unwanted business partner.
Episode 11: A Lock-In, a Weather Girl and a Disgusting Habit
Sheldon acts as Mary's spy during a youth lock-in at church. Also, Georgie is attracted to an older woman, Mandy.
Episode 12: A Pink Cadillac and a Glorious Tribal Dance
Sheldon attends his first comic book convention; Mary tries selling makeup.
Episode 13: A Lot of Band-Aids and the Cooper Surrender
Sheldon makes friends with his dorm neighbors; George Sr. learns his job is in jeopardy.