Brenda Sparks is a fictional character portrayed by Melissa Peterman in the TV series Young Sheldon.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-Hoo (season 1), they were 46 years old.
They appear in 33 episodes out of a total of 141 aired and have accumulated 890 positive votes.
Episodes33
Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-Hoo
episode S1.E17 april 2018Sheldon is being followed around by a bully and must find a way to use self defense to fight back
A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish
episode S1.E20 april 2018A battle erupts between the Coopers and Sparks when the Sparks' new dog terrorizes Sheldon.
A High-Pitched Buzz and Training Wheels
episode S2.E1 september 2018Sheldon dismantles the refrigerator to stop an annoying hum, then gets a paper route to pay for the repairs.
A Loaf of Bread and a Grand Old Flag
episode S2.E16 february 2019Sheldon's boycott of his favourite bread company goes out of control. Meanwhile, Georgie tries to console Veronica after breaking up with her boyfriend.
Albert Einstein and the Story of Another Mary
episode S2.E17 march 2019Sheldon gets inspired by his hero Albert Einstein and tries to play violin. Mary thinks that she is pregnant and goes to buy pregnancy test with Meemaw.
A Perfect Score and a Bunsen Burner Marshmallow
episode S2.E18 april 2019Sheldon moves in with Dr. Sturgis for the weekend to see what it's like in college and a lonely Mary tries to bond with the other Coopers during Sheldon's absence.
Pongo Pygmaeus and a Culture that Encourages Spitting
episode S3.E7 november 2019Sheldon starts an internet flame war, and Missy stands up to the boys on her baseball team. Also, Meemaw is unhappy when George Sr. spends time with her new boyfriend.
A Party Invitation, Football Grapes and an Earth Chicken
episode S3.E9 december 2019Mary gets Pastor Jeff involved when Sheldon isn't invited to Billy's birthday party. Also, George Sr. has "male-bonding time" with Dr. Sturgis.
A Live Chicken, a Fried Chicken and Holy Matrimony
episode S3.E11 january 2020George Sr. and Meemaw struggle to manage the Cooper household while Mary plans Pastor Jeff's wedding.
An Academic Crime and a More Romantic Taco Bell
episode S3.E17 march 2020Dr. Sturgis is furious when Sheldon accuses him of plagiarism. Also, Mary sets out to find a "girl trophy" for Missy's end-of-season baseball ceremony, and Georgie has an awkward run-in with Veronica while on a date with his new girlfriend, Jana.
A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat
episode S3.E21 april 2020Sheldon discovers that Mary's been keeping a secret about his future. Also, Meemaw is furious when she learns Dale fired Georgie.
Training Wheels and an Unleashed Chicken
episode S4.E3 november 2020With college in sight, Sheldon is determined to ride his bike without training wheels. Also, Mary and George Sr. argue overparenting styles.
Freshman Orientation and the Inventor of the Zipper
episode S4.E6 january 2021College orientation does not go as Sheldon planned; Mary is invited to a party when she's mistaken for a university student; George Sr. helps Pastor Jeff set up a children's nursery.
A Philosophy Class and Worms That Can Chase You
episode S4.E7 february 2021Sheldon's first day of college is derailed by his new philosophy teacher, Professor Ericson. Also, Mary and Brenda live vicariously through Missy's first day of middle school.
A Box of Treasure and the Meemaw of Science
episode S4.E12 april 2021Sheldon, Dr. Linkletter and Meemaw team up on a science experiment. Also, Mary is jealous that Pastor Jeff and Brenda are spending time together, and Georgie has a new side hustle.
A Virus, Heartbreak and a World of Possibilities
episode S4.E15 april 2021Sheldon is caught in a moral dilemma when offered a bootleg copy of a computer game he can't afford; Mary and Meemaw take Brenda out for girls night; Missy asks Georgie to take her and Marcus on a secret date.
A Second Prodigy and the Hottest Tips for Pouty Lips
episode S4.E16 april 2021Sheldon finds himself at odds with Paige once again when she considers enrolling at East Texas Tech. Also, Mary seeks June's advice when looking for a change.
The Wild and Woolly World of Nonlinear Dynamics
episode S4.E18 may 2021Missy's first heartbreak triggers a series of events that lead the Cooper family to the brink.
One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
episode S5.E1 october 2021Sheldon and Missy both run away from home; Mary gets upsetting news about George Sr.
Snoopin' Around and the Wonder Twins of Atheism
episode S5.E2 october 2021Sheldon encourages Missy to question the Bible; Meemaw is determined to catch George Sr. in a lie; Mary helps Pastor Jeff search for a youth pastor.
Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy
episode S5.E5 november 2021Sheldon and Dr. Linkletter struggle to solve an equation; Georgie has a solution for Meemaw's business woes; George Sr. gives advice on Missy's love life.
The Yips and an Oddly Hypnotic Bohemian
episode S5.E9 december 2021Sheldon gets the science yips and has to learn not to think. Also, George Sr. plays handy man at Brenda Sparks' house
A Lock-In, a Weather Girl and a Disgusting Habit
episode S5.E11 january 2022Sheldon acts as Mary's spy during a youth lock-in at church. Georgie is attracted to an older woman.
A Pink Cadillac and a Glorious Tribal Dance
episode S5.E12 january 2022Sheldon attends his first comic book convention. Also, Mary tries selling make-up.
A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband
episode S5.E19 april 2022George and Mary insist on meeting the new woman in Georgie's life; Sheldon and Missy have suspicions about what's going on with their family.
A Clogged Pore, a Little Spanish and the Future
episode S5.E22 may 2022Sheldon struggles to cope with the first signs of puberty, Mary and George Sr. both hunt for new jobs, and Georgie and Meemaw take a business trip across the border.
Future Worf and the Margarita of the South Pacific
episode S6.E2 october 2022Sheldon and Missy try to help out with the Cooper family's financial troubles, while Mary struggles to deal with life outside of the church.
Blonde Ambition and the Concept of Zero
episode S6.E4 october 2022Sheldon makes a terrifying mathematical discovery while tutoring Billy; Mary is jealous of Missy's relationship with Mandy and Meemaw.
Pancake Sunday and Textbook Flirting
episode S6.E10 january 2023Mary struggles to make new friends; Mandy pushes Georgie to date another woman.
A Baby Shower and a Testosterone-Rich Banter
episode S6.E12 february 2023Mary butts heads with Mandy's mother, Audrey; Sheldon attempts male bonding.
A Launch Party and a Whole Human Being
episode S6.E14 march 2023The Coopers can't be found as Mandy goes into labor. Also, Sheldon is excited about the launch of his database.
A German Folk Song and an Actual Adult
episode S6.E17 april 2023Georgie goes on a birthday date; Mary confronts Brenda about her relationship with George; Sheldon takes an interest in Missy's favorite TV show, and there's a surprise ending.
Little Green Men and a Fella's Marriage Proposal
episode S6.E18 april 2023Sheldon wants to search for life on other planets; Mandy answers Georgie's marriage proposal; Missy is caught between two friends.
- Jiu-Jitsu, Bubble Wrap, and Yoo-Hoo
- A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish
- A High-Pitched Buzz and Training Wheels
- A Loaf of Bread and a Grand Old Flag
- Albert Einstein and the Story of Another Mary
- A Perfect Score and a Bunsen Burner Marshmallow
- Pongo Pygmaeus and a Culture that Encourages Spitting
- A Party Invitation, Football Grapes and an Earth Chicken
- A Live Chicken, a Fried Chicken and Holy Matrimony
- An Academic Crime and a More Romantic Taco Bell
- A Secret Letter and a Lowly Disc of Processed Meat
- Training Wheels and an Unleashed Chicken
- Freshman Orientation and the Inventor of the Zipper
- A Philosophy Class and Worms That Can Chase You
- A Box of Treasure and the Meemaw of Science
- A Virus, Heartbreak and a World of Possibilities
- A Second Prodigy and the Hottest Tips for Pouty Lips
- The Wild and Woolly World of Nonlinear Dynamics
- One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
- Snoopin' Around and the Wonder Twins of Atheism
- Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy
- The Yips and an Oddly Hypnotic Bohemian
- A Lock-In, a Weather Girl and a Disgusting Habit
- A Pink Cadillac and a Glorious Tribal Dance
- A God-Fearin' Baptist and a Hot Trophy Husband
- A Clogged Pore, a Little Spanish and the Future
- Future Worf and the Margarita of the South Pacific
- Blonde Ambition and the Concept of Zero
- Pancake Sunday and Textbook Flirting
- A Baby Shower and a Testosterone-Rich Banter
- A Launch Party and a Whole Human Being
- A German Folk Song and an Actual Adult
- Little Green Men and a Fella's Marriage Proposal
Best moments8
- Sheldon's first day of college is derailed by his new philosophy teacher, Professor Ericson. Also, Mary and Brenda live vicariously through Missy's first day of middle school.
- Georgie goes on a birthday date; Mary confronts Brenda about her relationship with George; Sheldon takes an interest in Missy's favorite TV show, and there's a surprise ending.
- Sheldon and Missy both run away from home; Mary gets upsetting news about George Sr.
- The Coopers can't be found as Mandy goes into labor. Also, Sheldon is excited about the launch of his database.
- Mary butts heads with Mandy's mother, Audrey; Sheldon attempts male bonding.
- Mary struggles to make new friends; Mandy pushes Georgie to date another woman.
- Sheldon and Missy try to help out with the Cooper family's financial troubles, while Mary struggles to deal with life outside of the church.
- Sheldon struggles to cope with the first signs of puberty, Mary and George Sr. both hunt for new jobs, and Georgie and Meemaw take a business trip across the border.
- A Philosophy Class and Worms That Can Chase You
- A German Folk Song and an Actual Adult
- One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
- A Launch Party and a Whole Human Being
- A Baby Shower and a Testosterone-Rich Banter
- Pancake Sunday and Textbook Flirting
- Future Worf and the Margarita of the South Pacific
- A Clogged Pore, a Little Spanish and the Future