After seven seasons on air, the final episode of "Young Sheldon" is almost here.

Conceived as a spinoff to the popular mid-to-late-2000s sitcom "The Big Bang Theory," "Young Sheldon" followed the early life of Sheldon Cooper before he became a physicist. The series is set from 1989 to 1994 and follows Sheldon, played by Iain Armitage, as he navigates life as a child prodigy and his family's lives in the small, fictional town of Medford, Texas.

Even as "Young Sheldon" wraps this season, we aren't quite done with some of the characters yet: CBS has greenlit a spinoff following his brother Georgie, titled "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage."

Whether you've been watching from the beginning or are just catching up now, here's what to know about the series finale for "Young Sheldon."

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When is the 'Young Sheldon' finale?

The one-hour series finale of "Young Sheldon" will air on Thursday, May 16 at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT.

Where to watch the 'Young Sheldon' finale

The finale episode will be broadcast on CBS.

Where to watch all seasons of 'Young Sheldon'

New episodes of the show will also stream on Paramount+, but only some subscribers can watch live. Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers can watch episodes of "Young Sheldon" both live and on demand, while Paramount+ Essential subscribers can stream episodes the day after they air.

All older episodes are available on Paramount+.

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'Young Sheldon' cast

"Young Sheldon" stars Iain Armitage as the titular Sheldon Cooper. Here's who else makes up the main cast for the seventh and final season:

• Iain Armitage: Sheldon Cooper
• Zoe Perry: Mary Cooper
• Lance Barber: George Cooper, Sr.
• Annie Potts: Connie "Memaw" Tucker
• Raegan Revord: Missy Cooper
• Montana Jordan: Georgie Cooper
• Emily Osmet: Mandy McAllister

Is there a 'Young Sheldon' spinoff?

In March 2024, CBS greenlit a spinoff to "Young Sheldon," titled "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage." So far, Montana Jordan and Emily Osmet have signed on to play Georgie Cooper and Mandy McAllister, respectively.

The series will premiere on CBS in the fall of 2024.

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