One indicator of what a cultural phenomenon "The Big Bang Theory" was is the fact that it ran for a whopping 12 seasons, premiering in the distant days of September 2007 and remaining on air until 2019. "Young Sheldon" kicked off in September 2017, concurrently with the original show's 11th season. And its success is similarly demonstrated by the fact that it has remained on top of network ratings rankings since then.
As of the end of Season 5, "Young Sheldon" had aired 105 episodes; as its sixth year ends on May 18, the series is reaching the formidable count of 127 installments. And, as we've already known for some time now, the show is not stopping there: Back in early 2021, CBS was confident enough in the power of its flagship sitcom to renew it for Seasons 5, 6, and 7 all at once.
As for what comes beyond that, well, there's no telling for sure just yet. "Young Sheldon" definitely has the ratings to extend for years and years as "The Big Bang Theory" did. Still, its timeline is fast approaching a turning point in Sheldon Cooper's life that would fundamentally alter the show's dynamic. Season 7 could be the last or just the beginning of a new era for the show; we'll have to wait and see.
