Months afterYoung Sheldonended, Sheldon and Mary actors are unrecognizable as they reunite for the first time since May. Despite clamor from its fans and its continued success,CBS endedYoung Sheldonso it could stick to the established timeline fromThe Big Bang Theory. Marking the end of Sheldon’s time in Texas, the prequel wrapped up with him moving to California for his post-graduate studies at Caltech. Months later, however,there’s still interest inYoung Sheldon, especially as its complete run becomes available on streaming platforms.

Iain Armitagesharedthe snaps of him and Zoe Perry as they visited the White Houseon his official Instagram page. This marks the first time that the pair has been publicly spotted together sinceYoung Sheldonwrapped up in May 2024. According to Armitage, they were invited to the White House to check out the Christmas decorations. Check out the photos below:

Iain Armitage’s Sheldon and Zoe Perry’s Mary in the plane in the Young Sheldon season 6 finale

Sheldon & Mary Haven’t Gotten Together On-Screen Despite Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage

The Coopers' Boy Genius Now Lives In California

Admittedly, it’s difficult to believe that it’s the first time that Perry and Armitage haven’t been spotted together since theYoung SheldonfinalewithGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagecurrently running. All members of the Cooper clan who are still in Texas have already appeared in Montana Jordan and Emily Osment’s show at least once, including Perry’s Mary. That said, the boy genius has yet to pop up, because he now lives in California. PerThe Big Bang Theory,Sheldon hasn’t visited home as much since moving out of Medford, so that’s a justified reason to not feature him yet.

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Insults Sheldon With Its Next Returning Young Sheldon Character

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage is bringing back an unexpected character from Young Sheldon, and their return is insulting to Sheldon.

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s special Thanksgiving episode would have been the perfect opportunity to bring back Sheldon. The holiday means he would have a break at school, allowing him to travel back to Texas for the weekend. However, there’s also a conscious effort to separate the new series fromYoung Sheldon, so it could find its own identity. It’s not a secret that there’s continued clamor for theCooper family, and featuring themfrequently risks overshadowingGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s official cast.

Iain Armitage as Sheldon in Young Sheldon

Our Take On When Sheldon & Mary Might Reunite On-Screen After Young Sheldon

CBS Needs To Reunite Shelly & His Mom

TheYoung Sheldonfinale andGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriageare stillyears away from the events ofThe Big Bang Theory. This means that there’s about a decade left to tackle concerning the evolution of Sheldon and Mary’s relationship before Laurie Metcalf’s version of the Cooper matriarch was introduced.Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriageis the only avenue currently available to develop this particular plot point. The good news is that Chuck Lorre and his writers are actively looking for ways to bring back Sheldon, and hopefully, the episode will also feature Mary.

Sheldon & Mary’s Reunion Will Be Worth The Wait

A Premature Reunion Would Have Been A Mistake

Sheldon and Mary have one of the most important relationships inThe Big Bang Theoryfranchise. The Thanksgiving episode inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagehas been the best chance so far to reunite the characters in the spinoff series. While this now feels like a missed opportunity, this decision will likely end up paying off, as itleaves room for an even more meaningful reunion ahead for Sheldon and Maryin futureGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriageepisodes.

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriagehas received a full-season order of 22 episodes.

Sheldon talking to his mom while holding an item on the plane in Young Sheldon season 6 finale

This will likely work better in a later season, when the spinoff has fully established itself despite the many characters it has in common withYoung Sheldon. At this point, Armitage will be able to feel like a guest star, and the anticipation of seeing him reunite with his mother and his siblings will be even greater than it is now. Doing it at a moment that is better forGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagewill ultimately benefitthe overall series as well.

Most spinoffs in this position would not have been able to resist the allure of quickly bringing the titularYoung Sheldonstar into the series as quickly as possible.

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The restraint demonstrated by the creative team ofGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriageis impressive. Most spinoffs in this position would not have been able to resist the allure of quickly bringing the titularYoung Sheldonstar into the series as quickly as possible. Knowing that doing this would be premature isone of the reasons whyGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagehas gotten off to a strong startand why it has a promising future ahead of it, including the inevitable reunion that will ultimately be worth the wait.

Young Sheldon

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A spinoff of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon follows the youth and coming-of-age of Sheldon Cooper during his childhood in Texas as he pursues science and academia. The show also follows his parents, siblings, and Mee-Maw, painting a picture of the world where Sheldon grew up.