Introduction:
- The ‘Big Bang Theory’ prequel series, Young Sheldon, concluded after seven seasons with a two-part finale.
Major Plot Points:
Penultimate Episode: “Funeral”
- Focuses on the death of Sheldon’s father, George Cooper.
Final Episode: “Memoir”
- Reveals major character revelations post-funeral.
Character Revelations:
- Sheldon agrees to be baptized despite his atheism.
- Children pursue unexpected interests: daughter in acting, son in athletics.
- Jim Parsons’ voiceover revealed as adult Sheldon writing his memoir.
Final Scene:
- Young Sheldon arrives at CalTech, ready for new studies.
Actor Reflections:
- Parsons describes returning to his character as “beautiful.”
- Armitage hopes Young Sheldon becomes a nostalgic and comforting show.
Future Spinoff:
- CBS orders a spinoff series, “Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage,” focusing on Sheldon’s older brother.