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Coach Dale Ballard is a fictional character portrayed by Craig T. Nelson in the TV series Young Sheldon.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm (season 3), they were 75 years old.
They appear in 36 episodes out of a total of 141 aired and have accumulated 943 positive votes.
The character of Coach Dale Ballard is mainly associated with Meemaw, Sheldon Cooper and Missy Cooper.

Coach Dale Ballard

by Craig T. Nelson

character

Episodes36

  • 7.8
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    A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm

    episode S3.E6 november 2019
    A church carnival leads Missy to try out for the baseball team. Also, Meemaw struggles after her breakup with Dr. Sturgis.
  • 8
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    Sheldon 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.
  • 7.6
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    The University makes George Sr, a lucrative job offer in the hopes of recruiting Sheldon. Also, Georgie gets a job working for Meemaw's new boyfriend and Mary is determined to rid her home of greed.
  • 7.4
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    Teenager Soup and A Little Ball of Fib

    episode S3.E10 december 2019
    Sheldon fakes being sick to avoid a swim test at school. Also, Dr. Sturgis spies on Meemaw's new boyfriend.
  • 7.4
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    George Sr and Georgie go camping with Meemaw's new boyfriend, Dale, but things get complicated when her ex-boyfriend, Dr. Sturgis, tags along. Also, Sheldon and Missy invent a super-game.
  • 7.3
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    A Slump, a Cross and Roadside Gravel

    episode S3.E14 february 2020
    Sheldon and Georgie mine for platinum in roadside gravel. Also, Mary is concerned when Missy misuses religion to help with a batting slump.
  • 7.5
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    A Boyfriend's Ex-Wife and a Good Luck Head Rub

    episode S3.E15 february 2020
    Meemaw meets Dale's ex-wife, June. Also, Sheldon is forced to work on a group project with reluctant college students.
  • 7.4
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    When George Sr. accidentally lands the school librarian in the hospital, the Cooper family must nurse her back to health; Meemaw gives Georgie relationship advice.
  • 7.7
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    A House for Sale and Serious Woman Stuff

    episode S3.E19 april 2020
    When Sheldon learns the house next door is for sale, he takes it upon himself to find the perfect neighbors. Also, Missy is torn when she's forced to pitch against her boyfriend at the baseball game.
  • 7.4
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    Sheldon has a scientific breakthrough at the dentist's office. Also, Dale and Meemaw go to the casino, and Georgie makes a big mistake when Dale leaves him in charge of the store.
  • 8.2
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    Sheldon discovers that Mary's been keeping a secret about his future. Also, Meemaw is furious when she learns Dale fired Georgie.
  • 8
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    Graduation

    episode S4.E1 november 2020
    After graduating high school, Sheldon has a breakdown when he realizes he may not be ready for college; Dale tries to make amends with Meemaw.
  • 7.5
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    Bible Camp and a Chariot of Love

    episode S4.E4 december 2020
    Sheldon finds himself in a fierce competition with Paige when their mothers force them to attend Vacation Bible School. Also, George is furious after Georgie makes a questionable purchase.
  • 7.4
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    A Musty Crypt and a Stick to Pee On

    episode S4.E5 december 2020
    Dale and Meemaw work out relationship issues while playing Dungeons and Dragons with Sheldon and Missy. Also, Mary and George take trip with Coach Wilkins and his wife, and Georgie freaks out when his girlfriend thinks she's pregnant.
  • 7.3
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    Sheldon and George Sr. dine with President Hagemeyer and a university benefactor; Georgie gives Missy some brotherly advice when Mary won't let her go to the school dance; Dale and June convince Meemaw to attend their son's wedding.
  • 7.1
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    Dr. Linkletter pushes Sheldon to make friends with his fellow students at college. Also, Georgie gets a pager.
  • 7.3
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    Sheldon refuses to ride in a car after getting into an accident with Meemaw. Also, Missy uses their trauma to her advantage at school and Meemaw is forced to take the church shuttle while her car is in the shop.
  • When the IRS accuses Sheldon of making a mistake, he'll stop at nothing to prove them wrong. Also, Dale is forced to get a colonoscopy and tries to convince Meemaw to join him.
  • 7.5
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    Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench

    episode S5.E3 october 2021
    Sheldon tries to convince Dr. Sturgis to return to the university; Georgie upsets the family when he makes a life-changing decision.
  • 7.5
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    Pish Posh and a Secret Back Room

    episode S5.E4 october 2021
    Sheldon, Missy and Georgie adapt to new living arrangements; Meemaw opens a gambling room.
  • 7.7
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    Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy

    episode S5.E5 november 2021
    Sheldon 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.
  • 7.6
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    Sheldon takes his first engineering class with Professor Boucher. Also, Meemaw and Dale help take care of his ex-wife, June.
  • 7.4
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    The Yips and an Oddly Hypnotic Bohemian

    episode S5.E9 december 2021
    Sheldon gets the science yips and has to learn not to think. Also, George Sr. plays handy man at Brenda Sparks' house
  • 7.4
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    Sheldon joins Dr. Linkletter and Dr. Sturgis on a science road trip. Also, Georgie continues to lie about his age.
  • 7.2
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    Meemaw's gambling room is a success, and Sheldon dips his toe in the stock market. Also, Missy starts a business.
  • 8
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    Sheldon gets an odd request from an old friend, Paige. Also, George Sr. and Mary are caught in the middle of Meemaw and Dale's breakup, and Georgie comes clean to Mandy.
  • 7.6
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    Babies, Lies and a Resplendent Cannoli

    episode S5.E18 april 2022
    Sheldon copes with the death of a hero. Also, Missy wants to babysit, and Georgie struggles with his big secret.
  • George Sr. bails Meemaw and Georgie out of jail. Also, Sheldon and Missy meet Mandy, and Mary feels unwelcome at church.
  • 7.3
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    Passion's Harvest and a Sheldocracy

    episode S6.E3 october 2022
    Sheldon must choose sides in an ethical dilemma; also, Mary tries her hand at writing, and Mandy needs a new place to live.
  • 7.2
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    A Resident Advisor and the Word 'Sketchy'

    episode S6.E5 october 2022
    At college, Sheldon decides to expand his responsibilities and become a dorm resident advisor. Also, Meemaw and Dale make a sketchy business deal and Mary and George Sr. rekindle their romance.
  • 7.4
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    Pancake Sunday and Textbook Flirting

    episode S6.E10 january 2023
    Mary struggles to make new friends; Mandy pushes Georgie to date another woman.
  • 7.7
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    Paige drags Sheldon to a college party; Missy gets caught in a lie.
  • 7.6
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    The gambling room gets broken into and Sheldon wants to study abroad. Also, Missy makes a new friend.
  • 7.7
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    Mandy surprises Georgie with a spa weekend and Sheldon prepares for his summer in Germany.
  • 8.4
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    Sheldon and Mary head to Germany while the rest of the Cooper family braves a tornado that is heading straight for Medford.
  • 7.6
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    The Coopers go hiking, Sheldon discovers shocking things about wildlife.

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  • 7.4
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    4% of the votes

    The Yips and an Oddly Hypnotic Bohemian

    episode S5.E9 december 2021
    Sheldon gets the science yips and has to learn not to think. Also, George Sr. plays handy man at Brenda Sparks' house
  • 7.6
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    4% of the votes

    German for Beginners and a Crazy Old Man with a Bat

    episode S6.E20 may 2023
    The gambling room gets broken into and Sheldon wants to study abroad. Also, Missy makes a new friend.
  • 7.2
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    4% of the votes

    A Resident Advisor and the Word 'Sketchy'

    episode S6.E5 october 2022
    At college, Sheldon decides to expand his responsibilities and become a dorm resident advisor. Also, Meemaw and Dale make a sketchy business deal and Mary and George Sr. rekindle their romance.
  • 7.6
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    1% of the votes

    Babies, Lies and a Resplendent Cannoli

    episode S5.E18 april 2022
    Sheldon copes with the death of a hero. Also, Missy wants to babysit, and Georgie struggles with his big secret.
  • 7.2
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    1% of the votes

    A Suitcase Full of Cash and a Yellow Clown Car

    episode S5.E16 march 2022
    Meemaw's gambling room is a success, and Sheldon dips his toe in the stock market. Also, Missy starts a business.
  • 7.6
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    0% of the votes

    An Introduction to Engineering and a Glob of Hair Gel

    episode S5.E7 november 2021
    Sheldon takes his first engineering class with Professor Boucher. Also, Meemaw and Dale help take care of his ex-wife, June.
  • 7.4
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    0% of the votes

    A Lobster, an Armadillo and a Way Bigger Number

    episode S5.E15 march 2022
    Sheldon joins Dr. Linkletter and Dr. Sturgis on a science road trip. Also, Georgie continues to lie about his age.
  • 8
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    0% of the votes

    A Solo Peanut, a Social Butterfly and the Truth

    episode S5.E17 march 2022
    Sheldon gets an odd request from an old friend, Paige. Also, George Sr. and Mary are caught in the middle of Meemaw and Dale's breakup, and Georgie comes clean to Mandy.

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