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Actor Melissa Joan Hart has been roped in to direct one of the upcoming episodes of the comedy series ‘Young Sheldon’. Hart, best known for her titular characters in the sitcoms ‘Clarissa Explains It All’, ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ and ‘Melissa & Joey’, took to Instagram to share the news.

"A career highlight to be at the helm on the amazing set of #YoungSheldon this week. I love working with talented, hard working and funny people! #GodBlesstheFunnyPeople," she wrote on Monday.

The 43-year-old actor-director posted a picture of hers with the show's clapboard. Hart has previously directed some episodes of ‘Sabrina’ and ‘Melissa & Joey’. She joins the likes of Jon Favreau, Michael Zinberg, Jaffar Mahmood, Mark Cendrowski, Rebecca Asher, Howie Deutch, Jude Weng, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Lea Thompson who have directed the CBS series' episodes.

‘Young Sheldon’, a spin-off of ‘The Big Bang Theory’, stars Iain Armitage in the title role. The series is currently in its third season and has been renewed through season four. (Agencies)