Young Sheldon stars hint that the season 7 series finale of the hit CBS sitcom will pack a weighty emotional punch, and viewers might need tissues.
Two of the stars of Young Sheldon have revealed how the upcoming season 7 series finale will pack a heavy emotional punch. Serving as a prequel to Chuck Lorre’s hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, which stars Iain Armitage in the titular role, debuted on CBS in September 2017, and followed the early life of child-prodigy Sheldon Cooper, growing up with his family in East Texas. With Young Sheldon season 7, which premiered in February 2024, set to be the final season, speculation has been rife about what the final episode will have in store.
In an exclusive interview with Variety, Armitage, and Annie Potts who plays “Meemaw” on the show, discussed what fans can expect from the final episode, and how the conclusion to the series is set to be a bit of a tearjerker. The duo reminisced about their time on the show, shared their disappointment at the series being canceled, and, when asked how many tissues fans might need for the finale, they revealed that they believe it will be an emotional affair for audiences. Read Potts and Armitage’s comments below:
Potts: A box of tissues…with a roll of paper towels from the kitchen.
Armitage: Backup, if it plays out right? I’m hoping so.
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Young Sheldon has had a strong run on CBS, and some might have been surprised to hear that the show will not be returning beyond season 7. One of the defining elements of making a great show is knowing when the time is right to end things and do justice to the stories told over that time. What’s more, CBS was likely forced into the cancelation due to the age of the character, and the need to maintain canon.
One of the defining elements of making a great show is knowing when the time is right to end things in a way that is satisfying, and does justice to the stories that have been crafted over that time.
While it’s unclear what twists and turns the finale might bring, Young Sheldon season 7 has set the stage for George’s death, and this could be one of the big weighty emotional events Potts and Armitage are referring to. There needs to be a satisfying conclusion that remains true to what The Big Bang Theory has already set in place for the character, and ending Young Sheldon in the right way will be vital.
Even though the show is finishing, audiences can take comfort from the fact that a Young Sheldon spinoff show is in the works, and this will seek to continue the story in some capacity. What is next for Potts and Armitage remains unclear, but they are two stars at opposite ends of the career spectrum, and it seems certain both will continue to work on successful projects even after Young Sheldon.
