Lance Barber on the TV return of George Cooper Sr. in "Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage" after a fatal heart attack in "Young Sheldon."

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage' Season 1, Episode 12 sees Lance Barber reprise his role as 'Young Sheldon' patriarch George Sr. But was this a final goodbye... or will Georgie’s father return in Season 2 of the spinoff?

Why does old Sheldon get a laugh track but young Sheldon doesn't? Of course, fans quickly got used to the lack of laughter on "Young Sheldon" (which made it a better show), especially as the show grew darker as the characters matured.

CBS announced its renewals on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage headlines the renewals, as it will be back for Season 2 in 2026. The other renewals include Tracker, Hollywood Squares, Elsbeth, Fire Country, NCIS, NCIS: Origins, and NCIS: Sydney. CBS also ordered two more seasons of Ghosts.

Georgie and Mandy may be on their first marriage, but audiences are already familiar with their story. A spinoff to “Young Sheldon” – and a part of the same broader television universe as “The Big Bang Theory” – the multicam sitcom “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” is currently airing its first season on CBS and Paramount+,

George Sr. (Lance Barber) died on "Young Sheldon" and came back to life on "Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage." Watch the TV miracle.

Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage season 1, episode 11, "Working For The Enemy," focused on Georgie getting a new job with Jim's competitor in the tire industry. The endeavor should have celebrated Georgie's independence and branching out.