The seventh and final season of the hit comedy prequel "Young Sheldon" has aired, and "The Big Bang Theory" fans should prepare for a bittersweet ending for the popular spinoff. The one-hour series finale of "Young Sheldon" aired Thursday, May 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
"Young Sheldon" season 7 airs on CBS and Paramount Plus in the U.S. and for free on TVNZ+ in New zealand — unblock your usual stream from anywhere with a VPN.
► U.S. date and time: "Young Sheldon" season 7 aired on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Thursdays. All episodes are streaming now.
• FREE STREAM — TVNZ+ (New Zealand)
• U.S. — CBS (via Fubo or Paramount Plus)
• Canada — CTV
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Narrated by Jim Parsons, the sitcom follows pint-sized Sheldon's (Iain Armitage) attempts to navigate life as a boy genius in rural Texas in the late 80s and early 90s. Much like in 'TBBT', the show’s humor centers around Sheldon’s unique way of interacting with the world around him, and his struggles to fit in with his family.
"Young Sheldon" season 7 opened with Sheldon and Mary’s (Zoe Parry) trip to Germany for his summer program, and the major bind they found themselves in upon discovering that Meemaw’s (Annie Potts) house has been destroyed by a tornado.
Mandy (Emily Osment) and Georgie (Montana Jordan) are taking up more prominent roles in preparation for a new spin-off series, though the impending death of George Sr. (Lance Barber), which scarred Sheldon at the age of 14, is looming ever larger.
The one-hour back-to-back finale ("Funeral" and "Memoir") provided a cameo and plenty of shocks. Read our guide below for how to watch "Young Sheldon" season 7 online and from anywhere in the world.
Watch 'Young Sheldon' season 7 for free
Great news for fans of Young Sheldon in New Zealand: the show is available to stream for free, on the TVNZ Plus streaming service with episodes landing at 5:30pm NZDT every Friday.
You can stream all 14 episodes of season 7 now – including S07E13 ("Funeral") and S07E14 ("Memoir").
You can stream Young Sheldon free on TVNZ Plus from anywhere in the world with a VPN, as a Kiwi abroad. Full details on how to do that just below...
How to watch 'Young Sheldon' season 7 in the U.S.
In the U.S., "Young Sheldon" season 7 airs on CBS on Thursdays, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The two-episode series finale ("Funeral" and "Memoir") aired back-to-back on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Thursday, May 16.
CBS is a local broadcast network that can accessed with one of the best TV antennas or through a cable TV package.
If you've already cut the cord and don't have cable, you can watch CBS on a live TV service, like Fubo, Hulu With Live TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream.
Of these options, we recommend Fubo, one of the best streaming services on the market.
You can also watch your local CBS station's live feed with Paramount Plus with Showtime ($11.99/month).
The cheaper $5.99/month Essentials plan lets you stream episodes the following day.
Watch 'Young Sheldon' season 7 from anywhere
How to watch 'Young Sheldon' season 7 online from anywhere with a VPN
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching Young Sheldon on your usual subscription?
You can still watch the sitcom thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view your usual American service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Paramount Plus and stream new episodes of "Young Sheldon" season 7 online.
How to watch 'Young Sheldon' season 7 in Canada
Fans in Canada can watch episodes of "Young Sheldon" season 7 even earlier. The show airs on CTV at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT every Thursday.
Not in Canada at the moment? Signing up to NordVPN will help you access your preferred streaming service when you're overseas.
Can you watch 'Young Sheldon' season 7 in the UK?
"Young Sheldon" airs for free in the U.K. (with a TV license) on Channel 4 and its on-demand streaming service. However, fans likely have a wait in store for season 7.
That's because the previous season only made its way across the Atlantic in July, nine months after its premiere.
For now, anybody currently abroad in the U.K. from the U.S. or Canada can use one of the best VPN services to access their usual streaming service. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features.
Can you watch 'Young Sheldon' season 7 in Australia?
It's a similiar situation in Australia, where "Young Sheldon" season 7 doesn't yet have a release date.
Previous seasons have streamed on Binge, though not for a long time after they've aired in the U.S. and Canada. Season 6, for instance, came out a year after it premiered.
For anyone traveling in those countries who wants to use the services they already pay for, check out NordVPN.
