SHELDON DISCOVERS "THE LORD OF THE RINGS," ON "YOUNG SHELDON," THURSDAY, OCT. 17

"Hobbitses, Physicses and a Ball with Zip" - Sheldon is forced to take a break from science when his new obsession with "The Lord of the Rings" leads to an unhealthy habit. Also, Missy asks George Sr. to teach her how to play catch, on YOUNG SHELDON, Thursday, Oct. 17 (8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

REGULAR CAST:

Iain Armitage (Sheldon)
Zoe Perry (Mary)
Lance Barber (George Sr.) Annie Potts (Meemaw)
Montana Jordan (Georgie)
Raegan Revord (Missy)
Matt Hobby (Pastor Jeff)
Jim Parsons (Voice of Sheldon)

RECURRING CAST:

Sarah Baker (Ms. Hutchins)
Valerie Mahaffey (Ms. Macelroy)
Chris Wylde (Glenn)

GUEST CAST:

Winifred Freedman (Luann)
London Chesire (Marcus)
TBD (Frank)

STORY BY: Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez

TELEPLAY BY: Steven Holland & Maria Ferrari & Connor Kilpatrick

DIRECTED BY: Jaffar Mahmood