"Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine" is the sixteenth episode of the first season of the American sitcom Young Sheldon. The episode aired on March 29, 2018.
Summary
Extended Plot
At the school science fair, Sheldon is devastated when his asteroid impact avoidance project loses to another student's Van de Graaf generator, and vows to quit science. After a therapy session with Dr. Goetsch, Sheldon decides to become an actor. In an acting class, he impresses the drama teacher, Mr. Lundy, and gets the lead role in Annie. His parents worry about him playing a female role, but Sheldon dismisses their concerns until he experiences stage fright on opening night and refuses to perform, leaving Mr. Lundy to take over his role.
Credits
Main
- Iain Armitage as Sheldon Cooper
- Zoe Perry as Mary Cooper
- Lance Barber as George Cooper Sr.
- Montana Jordan as George Cooper Jr.
- Raegan Revord as Missy Cooper
- Jim Parsons as the voice of Sheldon Cooper
- Annie Potts as Meemaw
Recurring
- Rex Lynn as Principal Petersen
- Brian Stepanek as Mr. Givens
- Pam Cook as Diane
Guest
Sheldon's first encounter with drama teacher Mr. Gene Lundy.
- John Hartman as Dr. Goetsch
- Jason Alexander as Gene Lundy
- Lily Keene as Sueann Ludlow
- Ava Cantrell as Molly
- Aliyah Moulden as Pepper
Notes
- First appearance of Gene Lundy, played by Jason Alexander.
- Mr. Lundy's southern accent seems reminiscent of Tennessee Williams, or at least many of the characters of his plays.