Ep 17. A German Folk Song and an Actual Adult

As the seventeenth episode of the sixth season of "Young Sheldon", "A German Folk Song and an Actual Adult" follows the Cooper family as they navigate their individual struggles and relationships.

The episode begins with Sheldon's growing obsession with the German language and folk songs. Despite Meemaw's attempts to dissuade him from pursuing such interests, Sheldon remains persistent and even convinces Missy to join him in learning the language. Meanwhile, George Sr. struggles with his own struggles as a small business owner when his furniture store is accused of price fixing.

As Sheldon and Missy delve deeper into their German lessons, they discover that their teacher is struggling with her personal life. Feeling sympathetic, Sheldon takes it upon himself to act as a mediator between her and the school's administration. However, as he becomes more involved, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the school's bureaucracy.

Meanwhile, George's troubles come to a head when a group of disgruntled customers confront him in his store. Although he tries to defend his business practices and those of his fellow small business owners, he ultimately realizes that he cannot win and reluctantly agrees to a settlement.

At the same time, Mary tries to balance her own work and personal life, particularly in regards to her relationship with Pastor Jeff. As he begins to express feelings for her, Mary is torn between her responsibilities as a mother and her own desires.

Throughout the episode, the Cooper family members face their own unique challenges and must learn to overcome them in their own ways. And as Sheldon's fascination with German music transforms into a newfound appreciation for the complexities of adult relationships, he realizes that growing up is about more than just language and academic pursuits.