Forgotten Young Sheldon Character Returns (Potentially For George’s Funeral) In New Set Photo

Summary George's death in Young Sheldon will be a big shock to the Coopers, setting off major changes in their lives.

George's funeral will see the return of his old Medford colleague, Coach Wilkins as seen in a new Young Sheldon set image.

Look out for George's demise caused by health issues, possibly a third heart attack or complications from a vasectomy.

A brand new Young Sheldon season 7 set image reveals the return of a forgotten character in time for George's funeral. With just four episodes left, Sheldon's time in Medford is also winding down, as he focuses on his move to Pasadena, California. Back at home, the Coopers are busy, but they don't know yet what's coming their way, with the upcoming death of George. As established in The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon's father was dead before the events of the nerd-centric sitcom. Specifics about his demise are still tightly under wraps, but his fate is already set in stone.

In light of George's confirmed funeral in the Young Sheldon finale, a new set photo reveals the return of Coach Wilkins. Check out the image from Doc Farrow's Instagram below:

The Young Sheldon season 7 set image shows Farrow with Georgie actor Montana Jordan in between filming. Based on their formal attire, it's safe to say that they are shooting George's funeral scene.

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What To Expect From George’s Death And Funeral In Young Sheldon

George's Death Will Be A Big Shock To The Coopers.

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While George's funeral is already confirmed for the first half of the Young Sheldon finale, there are still a lot of details about his demise and the subsequent fallout from it that remains unknown. Since George is confirmed to survive until season 7, episode 12, it's safe to say that he will pass away either at the end of that same outing or the opening scene of the following week. The lack of set-up from Young Sheldon reinforces the idea that George's death is unexpected, and it will change the trajectory of his family's life drastically.

Throughout Young Sheldon's seven-season run, George has suffered two mini-heart attacks.

There are a couple of reasons for his demise, but the most obvious way has something to do with his health. Throughout Young Sheldon's seven-season run, George has suffered two mini-heart attacks. He survived both of them without any permanent damage, but it sets a precedent for a third one, which will be deadly. Another possible reason for his death may have something to do with his upcoming vasectomy in Young Sheldon season 7, episode 11, which is brought by Mary's sudden baby fever and fear of being an empty-nester.

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On the heels of retconning his cheating scandal snafu, Young Sheldon also recently fixed George's casting plot hole — something that the show didn't have to do but is great to be finally addressed. Sheldon's father has a couple of smaller arcs left, which include his vasectomy arc and a new work opportunity. After those narratives, his story comes to an official close.

Young Sheldon season 7 airs every Thursday, 8pm ET on CBS.

Source: Doc Farrow/Instagram