Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage recently marked a significant milestone with its first holiday episode. However, this wasn't a celebration filled with joy. The episode mainly focused on Georgie's efforts to get his mother and sister to attend Thanksgiving dinner despite their lack of enthusiasm. This further highlighted the profound impact of George Sr.'s death on the show.

Executive Producer's Perspective

Co-creator Steve Holland engaged in a conversation with TVLine about the episode. He explained why Iain Armitage wasn't brought back, even though the holiday seemed like a perfect opportunity. Initially, there was a discussion about including Sheldon, but as they broke down the episode, it became clear that his return wouldn't enhance the story. When a matriarch or patriarch passes away, families often splinter, and that's precisely what was happening here. If Sheldon were to come back from California, it wouldn't make sense for the family to get together and for Mary to celebrate Thanksgiving. Thus, it seemed logical for him not to return and for the story to progress as intended.

Impact on the Cooper Household

As seen in Young Sheldon and The Big Bang Theory, Mary dotes on Sheldon more than her other children. If he were to come home for the holiday, Mary would likely have prepared a dinner even if she didn't want to. However, this episode was centered around Mary's grief and her reluctance to celebrate Thanksgiving due to George's death. Therefore, Sheldon's appearance wouldn't have fit well.Missy's rebellious attitude continued to shine through. She only agreed to attend Thanksgiving if Mandy took her to get a tattoo. Although the bargain was played for a joke, it hinted at potential future conflicts. In the end, Mary did show up at the McAllister household to celebrate Thanksgiving but left after hearing Audrey and Jim argue about Jim's drinking. Georgie chased after her and learned that she left because the argument reminded her of a past Thanksgiving with George Sr. and made her break down. The episode concluded with Mary, Georgie, and Missy deciding to enjoy dessert at George Sr.'s grave, with Missy finding it a bit creepy.

Future Prospects

While those involved in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage have discussed the benefits of not writing for Sheldon Cooper, it's unlikely that he will stay away forever. Christmas is approaching, and if the show acknowledges it, it could present another chance for him to make an appearance. However, considering the strained relationship between Georgie and Sheldon after their father's passing, it's hard to predict whether he will actually show up. We will have to wait and see what the future holds when new episodes air on CBS on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. ET. For now, let's savor the journey of Season 1 and keep an eye out for any unexpected twists.