"A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish" is the twentieth episode of the first season of the American sitcom Young Sheldon. The episode aired on April 26, 2018.
Summary[]
A battle erupts between the Coopers and Sparks when the Sparks' new dog terrorizes Sheldon.
Extended Plot[]
Sheldon's cynophobia surfaces when the Sparks family begins taking care of a relative's dog, which shows a strange attraction to Sheldon. The families are unable to agree about how to control the dog until Pastor Jeff mediates. Sheldon tries to overcome his fear by dressing in protective clothing and petting the dog, but this backfires when the dog licks him, apparently stimulated by the smell of his Brylcreem. Meemaw tries to get Sheldon accustomed to animals by buying him a fish, but the fish bites both him and George.
Credits[]
- Guest starring:
- Billy Gardell as Herschel Sparks
- Melissa Peterman as Brenda Sparks
- Sarah Baker as Ms. Sheryl Hutchins
- Matt Hobby as Pastor Jeff Hodgkins
- Wyatt McClure as Billy Sparks
- Aaron Schwartz as Marcus








