Young Sheldon: What episode does George die?

Young Sheldon ends for good with its seventh and final season — but what episode does George die in?

Fans are understandably bereft that Young Sheldon is finally coming to an end with Season 7, although there have been a lot of storyline questions left to answer.

George’s death is one that has been on the cards since The Big Bang Theory, but that doesn’t mean fans are ready… or even want it.

But where does this leave family patriarch George Cooper Sr. in the buildup to the Season 7 finale, and what episode does he die in?

Young Sheldon: What episode does George die?

George dies in Young Sheldon Season 7 Episode 12, with his funeral taking place in Episode 13. George died of a heart attack while at work coaching for Medford High School.

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In the episode The Cooper family is due to get a family photo taken before they go their separate ways, instructed to meet back at home at 4pm by Mary. That morning, George heads out for work, offering Missy a ride to school which she declines. Mary reminds George of the meeting time, with George sighing that he remembers before heading out.

When 4pm comes, the entire family is waiting in the living room in white shirts and jeans — all except George. Mary tells Mandy that she has enough time to change Cece because they are waiting for him, with Mandy and Georgie both leaving the room. A knock at the door finds Coach Wayne and Principal Tom delivering the news that George has suffered a heart attack at work, dying instantly. Mary, Missy, and Meemaw break down into tears, with Sheldon sitting down in shock.

It’s safe to say that fans are completely distraught, with creators revealing that they “regret” killing George off altogether.

In a statement shared on Instagram Stories by actress Raegan Revord, executive producer Chuck Lorre wrote, “Eighteen years ago, when we were writing and producing The Big Bang Theory, it seemed like a good idea to imagine that Sheldon’s childhood was deeply disrupted by the loss of his father. No one could have thought that someday, we would regret that decision. That someday is now.

“There were a lot of tears on stage when this episode’s last scene was shot. A reminder that we had all fallen in love with a fictional character. Which is, itself, a reminder to love the characters in our life who are real. To do otherwise, is to live with regret.”

How to watch the Young Sheldon Season 7 finale

The Young Sheldon Season 7 finale — Episodes 13 and 14 — will air back-to-back on May 16, 2024 on CBS at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.

The back-to-back episodes will also be available to stream on Paramount Plus from May 15.

Additionally, Season 7 episodes are also available to catch up with on the CBS app and website. Seasons 1-6 of Young Sheldon can be found on both Max and Netflix.

While you wait for the next episode, you can catch up with our other Sheldon content, like Young Sheldon’s filming locations, how to watch Season 7 outside the US, and how to watch Young Sheldon on streaming.

You can also check out all the best new TV shows coming out this month.

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