The build-up to the “Young Sheldon” Season 7 finale has been getting more emotional for quite some time now, but Episode 9 hits viewers with another gut punch. George and Mary (Zoe Perry) may not understand Sheldon’s “science stuff,” but they’re always his biggest supporters. George is the one to take charge of his son’s future in this episode, as he acknowledges how important it is for Sheldon to go to a “major league” school, knowing that he’s outgrown East Texas Tech. His devotion to Sheldon’s education would be heart-warming if it weren’t for the fact that these scenes are only a few episodes away from the show’s finale, and George’s death. Tragically, George will die before Sheldon finishes his first year at Caltech, meaning he’ll never get to see his son achieve any more milestones.
There’s been much speculation about George’s impending death on “Young Sheldon,” but the details remain under wraps. However, Lance Barber alluded to the development in a touching Instagram post earlier this year. He shared a picture of himself sitting in a director’s chair on set with Armitage, Montana Jordan, and Raegan Revord huddled around him. In the caption, he wrote, “Going to miss my Cooper kids.” “Young Sheldon” executive producer Steve Holland confirmed George’s death won’t be ignored. “I don’t want to say what you will or won’t see, but things will get addressed,” he told TVLine. Knowing George’s fate and that these could be some of his final moments with his son makes each interaction even more bittersweet.