How to watch 'Young Sheldon' season 7 online and on TV

The seventh and final season of the hit comedy prequel "Young Sheldon" may have aired in the U.S., but with "The Big Bang Theory" prequel about to hit U.K. shores, fans should prepare for a bittersweet ending for the popular spinoff. 

"Young Sheldon" season 7 can be streamed on Paramount Plus in the U.S. and for free on TVNZ+ in New Zealand — unblock your usual stream from anywhere with a VPN.

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.

Viewers in the U.K. should prepare for a bittersweet conclusion to this chapter of Sheldon's life. 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.

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 aired on CBS on Thursdays, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with the two-episode series finale ("Funeral" and "Memoir") airing back-to-back on the channel 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.

Fubo is one of the best live TV services with CBS. The streamer all of the local broadcast networks and most of the top cable channels. Who needs cable? Not Fubo subscribers. And it's got a 7-day free trial so you don't need to pay upfront.

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Paramount Plus with Showtime has your local CBS station's live feed. Its deep library includes Survivor and Big Brother episodes, as well as originals like Frasier, 1923 and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The Showtime plan also comes with that network's shows, like Billions and Yellowjackets.

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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:

There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 5,000 servers, across 60 countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend.

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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 were able to watch episodes of "Young Sheldon" season 7 even earlier as the show aired 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?

The seventh and final season of "Young Sheldon" is finally set to arrive in the U.K., debuting on E4 and the Channel 4 streaming service on Sunday, July 21. It's then set to air in the same slot weekly for its 14 episode run, although the two finale episodes may air the same night, as they did in the U.S..

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.