Young Sheldon (2017)
▸ Must watch
Young Sheldon is streaming in Australia on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
The verdict
Young Sheldon lands among the stronger English series on offer right now. It's sitting at 8.0/10 on TMDB across 3,096 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In Australia you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — English comedy with family threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- Currently 8.0/10 from 3,096 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Comedy / Family |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Steven Molaro
Cast
Iain Armitage
Sheldon Cooper
Zoe Perry
Mary Cooper
Lance Barber
George Cooper
Montana Jordan
Georgie Cooper
Raegan Revord
Missy Cooper
Annie Potts
Connie Tucker
Where to watch in Australia
NetflixAmazon Prime VideoDisney PlusStan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoFetch TV
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Young Sheldon worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.0/10 on audience ratings. This is 7 seasons deep — English comedy with family threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
Where can I watch Young Sheldon?
You can stream Young Sheldon in Australia on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Stan.
Is Young Sheldon family friendly?
Young Sheldon is rated M. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Young Sheldon in?
Young Sheldon is an English series (Comedy / Family).