[s1e20] A Dog, A Squirrel, And A Fish Named Fish Online

: While not the main focus, a squirrel stuck in the chimney adds to the household's animal-related chaos. The Tragedy of "Fish" the Fish

: The episode was directed by Jaffar Mahmood , a frequent director for the series. [S1E20] A Dog, A Squirrel, and A Fish Named Fish

: Sheldon names it "Fish" to avoid emotional attachment. : While not the main focus, a squirrel

: Sheldon attempts to conquer his fear using a scientific approach. He dresses in full protective gear (including a helmet and heavy clothing) to pet the dog. This fails when the dog licks him, drawn to the smell of his Brylcreem hair gel. : Sheldon attempts to conquer his fear using

: A "Hatfields and McCoys" situation develops between Mary Cooper and Brenda Sparks. The tension escalates until Pastor Jeff is called in to mediate, reminding them to ask, "What would Jesus do?".

: The experiment ends in disaster when Fish bites Sheldon’s finger. When George Sr. tries to prove the fish is harmless, it bites him too. In a reflex reaction, George flings his hand, accidentally killing Fish. Fun Facts & Trivia

In Young Sheldon Season 1, Episode 20, titled Sheldon faces his deep-seated cynophobia (fear of dogs) when a neighborhood feud erupts over the Sparks family's new pet. Episode Overview