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Last week, the seventh and final season of Young Sheldon premiered on CBS. In November 2023, it was announced that The Big Bang Theory prequel would come to an end with an hour long series finale to air on Thursday, May 16th, 2024. The main cast of Young Sheldon are all returning for the final season, and we can probably expect to see past recurring characters make appearances as we approach the finale.
Fans were upset to learn that the beloved prequel won’t have more seasons, but creator Chuck Lorre recently told The Hollywood Reporter’s TV’s Top 5 podcast there were a few reasons for this decision: “We have reached the time in the cycle of Young Sheldon where Iain Armitage is 14 years old now. He’s pushing 6 feet tall. We’ve told that story, and the remainder of his path leading up to The Big Bang Theory happens at Caltech in California. Following him from 8 to 15 seems like the natural life span of the show.”
But there is also some good news: another spin-off is in the works! Last month, Variety reported that a new series focusing on Georgie (Montana Jordan) and Mandy (Emily Osment) is currently being worked into a deal.
While you wait for new episodes to drop weekly as we approach the finale, here are 8 movies or series to check out starring the cast of Young Sheldon.
Baby Daddy (2012-2017) – Melissa Peterman (Brenda Sparks)
Genre: Sitcom
Who else is in it: Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Derek Theler, Chelsea Kane, Tahj Mowry, Peter Porte, Daniella Monet, Rachna Khatau, Lacey Chabert, Jessica Kessler, Eddie Cibrian, Matt Dallas, Mary Hart, Mallory Jansen, Jonna Walsh
Synopsis: “The half-hour series is about a young man who becomes a surprise dad to a baby girl when she’s left on his doorstep by an ex-girlfriend. He decides to raise the baby with the help of his mother, his brother Danny, his best buddy Tucker and his close female friend, Riley, who is harboring a secret crush on him.”
Where to watch: Freeform, Hulu
Big Little Lies (2017-2019) – Iain Armitage (Sheldon Cooper)
Genre: Drama, Black Comedy
Who else is in it: Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz, Adam Scott, Alexander Skarsgård, James Tupper, Jeffrey Nordling, Kathryn Newton, Darby Camp, Cameron Crovetti, Nicholas Crovetti, Meryl Streep (season 2)
Synopsis: “The apparently-perfect lives of upper-class mothers of students at a prestigious elementary school unravel to the point of murder when a single mother moves to their quaint California beach town.”
Where to watch: DirecTV, Max
Happy Anniversary (2018) – Annie Potts (Meemaw)
Genre: Romance Comedy
Who else is in it: Noël Wells, Ben Schwartz, Joe Pantoliano, Rahul Kohli, Kristin Bauer van Straten, Kate Berlant, Leonardo Nam, Isidora Goreshter
Synopsis: “A quirky couple spends their three-year dating anniversary looking back at their relationship and contemplating whether they should break up.”
Where to watch: Netflix
The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter (2018) – Montana Jordan (George ‘Georgie’ Cooper Jr.)
Genre: Comedy Drama
Who else is in it: Josh Brolin, Danny McBride, John Carcieri, Scoot McNairy, Carrie Coon
Synopsis: “The great hunter Buck Ferguson (Josh Brolin) and his trusted cameraman Don set out for an epic weekend adventure to reconnect with Buck’s young son.”
Where to watch: Netflix
No Pay, Nudity (2016) – Zoe Perry (Mary Cooper)
Genre: Comedy Drama
Who else is in it: Gabriel Byrne, Nathan Lane, Frances Conroy, Donna Murphy, J. Smith-Cameron, Valerie Mahaffey, Ethan Sandler, Boyd Gaines
Synopsis: “Aging actor Lester Rosenthal, who has lost his way with his career, with his family, and with his friends finds out that the way out is through.”
Where to watch: Kanopy, Tubi
The Only Living Boy in New York (2017) – Wallace Shawn (Dr. John Sturgis)
Genre: Drama
Who else is in it: Callum Turner, Kate Beckinsale, Pierce Brosnan, Cynthia Nixon, Jeff Bridges, Kiersey Clemons, Tate Donovan, Anh Duong, Debi Mazar, Bill Camp, James Saito
Synopsis: “Adrift in New York City, a recent college graduate’s life is upended by his father’s mistress.”
Where to watch: Prime Video
Parenthood (2010-2015) – Craig T. Nelson (Dale Ballard)
Genre: Comedy Drama
Who else is in it: Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter, Erika Christensen, Sam Jaeger, Sarah Ramos, Max Burkholder, Savannah Paige Rae, Joy Bryant, Miles Heizer, Mae Whitman, Bonnie Bedelia, Tyree Brown, Xolo Maridueña, Ray Romano, Jason Ritter, Mia Allan, Ella Allan
Synopsis: “The four grown Braverman siblings, Adam, Sarah, Crosby and Julia, share the joys, heartaches and headaches of parenthood in their California hometown. As their parents deal with life and marital issues, the four lean on one another while tackling the challenges of modern family life in an updated reimagining of the 1989 film by the same name.”
Where to watch: Hulu
Young & Hungry (2014-2018) – Emily Osment (Mandy McAllister)
Genre: Sitcom
Who else is in it: Jonathan Sadowski, Aimee Carrero, Kym Whitley, Rex Lee, Bryan Safi
Guest stars: Mallory Jansen, Ashley Tisdale, Jesse McCartney, Kylie Minogue, Betty White, Christopher Nicholas Smith
Synopsis: “A well-off young tech entrepreneur hires a feisty young food blogger to be his personal chef.”
Where to watch: Freeform, Fubo
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