While the advent of George’s death is currently a big mystery, Episode 10 of Season 7 already foreshadows the notion of possible medical calamity entering George Sr.’s future. The official blurb for “A Little Snip and Teaching Old Dogs” declares that George — dreading Mary’s (Zoe Perry) baby fever as their nest begins to thin out — decides to get a vasectomy behind her back. Is it possible the minor surgery (and this big lie) may have significant consequences for the Cooper’s marriage? Or even worse, might this minor surgery provide a build-up to the fatal incident that will claim George’s life?
There’s no further hint as to what might happen, but audiences do know that George will get a job offer during Episode 10. This plot continues into Episode 11, which will air right after “A Little Snip and Teaching Old Dogs.” Audiences will have to watch and wait to find out if they’re in for a bittersweet surprise like the one they got in Episode 9, or if they’re going to have to wait a little longer to find out what happens to George.